Dr. Johanna Blomstrand

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Johanna Blomstrand is an emerging researcher in the field of orthopaedics, having recently completed her doctoral thesis focused on recovery from surgically treated distal radius fractures. Her work emphasizes the evaluation of rehabilitation methods, including a randomized controlled study comparing removable braces to plaster casts. She has contributed to various journals, including the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery Research and Journal of Plastic Surgery Hand Surgery, where she explored aspects of pain, hand function, and activity performance among patients. Additionally, she has engaged in cross-cultural adaptations of assessment tools like the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire. Her academic efforts are geared towards enhancing recovery protocols and rehabilitation effectiveness in orthopaedic surgery, particularly concerning distal radius fractures. A notable aspect of her research career is her focus on the quality of recovery and improving patient outcomes post-surgery.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).