Birgitta Gunnarson
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Birgitta Gunnarsson

Associate Professor, PhD, Occupational therapist Reg.
2016
Associate Professor, Gothenburg University
2008
PhD, Lund University
2004
Occupational therapist Specialist Swedish Foundation of Occupational Therapy
1999
Master of Science, occupational therapy, Lund University
1991
Psychotherapy training, The University and College Board
1980
Occupational therapist, Reg. Jönköping University
Tätigkeitsschwerpunkte und spezielle Aus- und Weiterbildungen zum Fortbildungsthema
  • Mental health care and Primary health care
  • I regurlarly complete courses in TTM via Swedish Foundation of Occupational Therapy
  • In addition, I have completed the TTM course via SUPSI University online in 2020, as well as the TTM course in Vienna in 2013
Referenzen bzw. Qualifikationen im Bereich Pädagogik/ Didaktik
  • University pedagogy course, independent work, Gothenburg University, 5 credits, 2014.
  • Research supervisor course, Lund University, 2012.
  • Docent course, Jönköping University, 7.5 credits, 2012.
  • Group supervision, Jönköping University, 7.5 credits, 2011.
  • Supervision of independent work/degree work, Lund University, 20 hours, 2008.
  • Course in PBL, Lund University, 20 hours, 2007.
  • University teaching introductory course, Lund University, 40 hours, 2007.
  • Oral communication, Lund University, 2.5 pp, 2004.
Publikationen
  1. Becker. P., Rask, M., Safipour, J., & Gunnarsson, A.B. (2023). Selfcare strategies shown to be useful in daily life for adults diagnosed with attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – a systematic review, Issues in Mental Health Nursing, doi: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2234477
  2. Björk, J., Stenfors, T., Juth, N., & Gunnarsson, A.B. (2021). Personal responsibility for health? A phenomenographic analysis of general practioners’ conceptions. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care. 10.1080/02813432.2021.1935048
  3. Blomdahl, C., Gunnarsson, A.B., Guregård, S., & Björklund, A. (2013). A realist review of art therapy for clients with depression. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 40, 322-330.
  4. Blomdahl, C., Gunnarsson, A.B., Guregård, S., Rusner, M., Wijk, H., & Björklund, A. (2016). Art therapy for patients with depression – a study of expert opinions concerning main aspects for clinical practice. Journal of Mental Health, 25(6), 527-35. 10.1080/09638237.2016.1207226
  5. Carlsson, V., Frithiof, S., & Gunnarsson, A.B. (2018). Genom föräldrarna hjälper vi barnen. Förväntningar på utökat barnhälsovårdprogram. Socialmedicinsk tidskrift, 1(95), 23-31.
  6. Danemalm-Jägervall,C., Gunnarsson, A.B., Brüggemann A.J. (2016). Patienters upplevelser av orgasmförändring och ejakulationsförlust efter radikal prostatektomi. Läkartidningen, 113:D33S.
  7. Eklund, L., Gunnarsson, A.B., Jansson, J-Å., Pooremamali, P., Eklund, M. (2021). A cross-sectional study addressing the importance of work and other everyday activities for well-being among people with mental illness: Does additional vulnerability matter? BMC Psychiatry 21, 383 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03388-8.
  8. Eklund, M., & Gunnarsson, A. B. (2008). Content validity, discriminant validity and responsiveness of the Satisfaction with Daily Occupations (SDO) instrument: A screening tool for people with mental disorders. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(11), 487-495.
  9. Eklund, M., & Gunnarsson, A. B. (2007). Satisfaction with Daily Occupations (SDO): Construct validity and test-retest reliability of a screening tool for people with mental disorders. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 54(1), 59-65.
  10. Eklund, M., Gunnarsson, A.B., Sandlund, M., & Leufstadius, C. (2014). Effectiveness of an intervention tailored for day centers for people with psychiatric disabilities. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 61(4), 268-275 .doi:10.1111/1440-1630.12120
  11. Eklund, M., Jansson, J-Å., Eklund, L., Pooremamali, P., & Gunnarsson, A.B. (2021). Work experiences, resources, and beliefs among subgroups of mental health care users at risk of double stigma. Work.http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/WOR-213559
  12. Gunnarsson, A.B., & Björklund, A. (2013). Sustainable enhancement in clients who perceive the Tree Theme Method® as a positive intervention in psychosocial occupational therapy. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 60(3):154-60. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12034
  13. Gunnarsson, A.B., Brunt, D.A., Tjörnstrand, C., Argentzell, E., Bejerholm, U., & Eklund, M. (2020). Navigating in a misty landscape – perceptions of supporting a relative residing in supported housing for people with a psychiatric disability. Issues in Mental Health Nursing 10.1080/01612840.2020.1756012
  14. Gunnarsson, A.B., & Eklund, M. (2016). Young people with psychiatric disabilities and their views of day centre activities’ meaningfulness. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 24(3), 167-177. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2016.1178327
  15. Gunnarsson, A. B., & Eklund, M. (2009). The Tree Theme Method as an intervention in Psychosocial Occupational Therapy: Client acceptability and outcomes. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 56, 167-176.
  16. Gunnarsson, A.B., Frisint, A., Hörberg, U., & Wagman, P. (2021). Catching sight of well-being despite a stress-related disorder. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2021.1885737
  17. Gunnarsson, A.B., Hedberg, A-K., Håkansson, C., Hedin, K., & Wagman, P. (2021). Occupational performance problems in people with depression and anxiety. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2021.1882562
  18. Gunnarsson, A.B., Håkansson, C., Hedin, K., & Wagman, P. (2022). Outcomes of the Tree Theme Method® versus regular occupational therapy: A longitudinal follow-up. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12796
  19. Gunnarsson, A. B., Jansson, J. -A., & Eklund, M. (2006). The Tree Theme Method in psychosocial occupational therapy – a case study. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 13(4), 229-240.
  20. Gunnarsson, A. B., Jansson, J.-A., Petersson, K., & Eklund, M. (2011). Occupational therapists’ perception of the Tree Theme Method® as an intervention in psychosocial occupational therapy. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 27, 36-49.
  21. Gunnarsson, A.B., Petersson, K., Leufstadius, C., Jansson, J-A., & Eklund, M. (2010). Client perceptions of the Tree Theme Method™ - a structured intervention based on storytelling and creative activities. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 17(3), 200-208.
  22. Gunnarsson, A.B., Wagman, P., Håkansson, C., & Hedin, K. (2015). The Tree Theme Method® (TTM), an occupational therapy intervention for treating depression and anxiety: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Psychology, 3:40, DOI: 10.1186/s40359-015-0097-9.
  23. Gunnarsson, A.B., Wagman, P., Hedin, K., & Håkansson, C. (2018). Treatment of depression and/or anxiety - outcomes of a randomised controlled trial of the tree theme method® versus regular occupational therapy. BMC Psychology, 6:25, doi.org/10.1186/s40359-018-0237-0
  24. Gunnarsson, A.B., Wagman, P., Sternudd H., Holmberg, S., Holmgren, K., & Hörberg, U. (2021). A study protocol of the photo-supported conversations about the well-being intervention (Be WellTM) for people with stress related disorders. BMC Psychology, 9:123. doi.org/10.1186/s40359-021-00625-3
  25. Håkansson, C., Gunnarsson, A.B., & Wagman, P. (2021). Occupational balance and satisfaction with daily occupations in persons with depression or anxiety disorders. Journal of Occupational Science https://doi.org/10.1080/14427591.2021.1939111
  26. Hörberg, U., Wagman, P., & Gunnarsson, A.B. (2020). Women’s lived experience of well-being in everyday life when living with a stress-related illness. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 15:1, DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2020.1754087
  27. Jansson, I., & Gunnarsson, A.B. (2018). Employers’ views of mental health problems’ impact on the ability to work. Work, 59(4), 585-598. DOI:10.3233/WOR-182700
  28. Jansson, I., Perseius, K.-I., Gunnarsson, A.B., & Björklund, A. (2014). Work and everyday activities - experiences from two interventions addressing people with common mental disorders. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 21(4), 295-304.
  29. Jansson, I., Björklund, A., Perseius, K.-I., & Gunnarsson, A.B. (2015). The concept of ‘work ability’ from the view point of employers. Work, 52(1), 153-167. Doi: 10.3233/WOR-152037
  30. Jansson, I., Gunnarsson, A.B., Björklund, A., Brudin, L., & Perseius, K.-I. (2015). Problem-based self-care groups versus cognitive behavioural therapy for persons on sick leave due to common mental disorders - a randomised controlled study. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 25(1), 127-140. doi: 10.1007/s10926-014-9530-9
  31. Leufstadius, C., Gunnarsson, A.B., & Eklund, M. (2014). Perceived meaningfulness among people with psychiatric disabilities attending day centers in the community – gender differences, time use and empowerment. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 30(2), 178-195. Doi: 10.1080/0164212X.2014.909653
  32. Massoudi, P., Wikerstål, A., Carlsson, V., & Gunnarsson, A. B. (2023). ‘Everything that's said comes from me’: New fathers' experiences of individual conversations with the child health nurse. Nursing Open, 10, 6175-618 https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1851
  33. Sternudd, TH., Hörberg, U., Wagman, P., & Gunnarsson, A. B. (2023). A Room of Your Own: Photographs of situations of well-being taken by patients suffering from a stress-related illness. Visual Studies.  doi/full/10.1080/1472586X.2023.2260354
  34. Wagman, P., Hjärthag, F., Håkansson, C., Hedin, K., & Gunnarsson, A.B. (2019). Factors associated with higher occupational balance in people with anxiety and/or depression who require occupational therapy treatment. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1-7. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2019.1693626
  35. Wagman P, Håkansson C, Gunnarsson AB. (2022). Occupational performance issues in a longitudinal perspective in people with depression and/or anxiety on sick leave, returning to work or working. Scand J Occup Ther, 1-11. Doi: 10.1080/11038128.2022.2046847
  36. Wästberg, B.A., Sandström, B., & Gunnarsson, A.B. (2018). A new way of working. Professionals' expectations and experiences of the Culture and Health Project for clients with psychiatric disabilities: a focus group study. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 27, 329-340. doi: 10.1111/inm.12324.
  37. Wästberg, B.A., Harris, U., & Gunnarsson, A.B. (2020). Experiences of meaning in garden therapy in outpatient psychiatric care in Sweden. A narrative study. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy 6:1-11. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2020.1723684
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