Innovation through participatory approach

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Published on Wednesday, 10 September 2014 16:04

Written by Paula Wennberg

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Anita Melander Wikman, associate professor in physical therapy, gave a docent lecture August 29, 2014 at Luleå University of Technology.

She believed years ago that if research in the health care should make a difference, the co-producers concerned must be involved.
- We cannot do research on the basis of what we believe that patients need and want. Through collaboration with all stakeholders, patients, clients, staff, technicians and scientists, we can together examine what is possible. All stakeholders are important and no one can dictate terms.

Her long experience of a participatory approach means that she is a much sought-after researcher. Right now she is involved in a number of projects with many universities. In collaboration with project manager Lillemor Lundin Olsson, Umeå University, she is developing an app with a fall prevention exercise program for elderly. Read more http://www.ltu.se/ltu/media/Foregangare-till-regeringens-riktlinjer-1.120774?l=en

For  more information, contact Professor Ylva Fälhtolmhttp://www.ltu.se/staff/y/ylfa-1.10502?l=en