Dr. Johannes Österholm

Associate Professor

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Biography

Johannes H Österholm is an Associate Professor at Linköping University with a focus on participation in everyday practices, particularly concerning older adults. His research investigates the conditions under which elderly individuals remain engaged in decisions about their daily lives, emphasizing collaboration among social services and healthcare actors. He leads the project 'Collaboration in Dementia Care - Agency (CoDA),' funded by Forte, which aims to explore the collaborative processes involved in the discharge of patients with dementia from inpatient care to municipal health care. Österholm is also involved in the WellTECH@age project, investigating how welfare technology can enhance safety, activity, participation, and independence among the elderly. His educational research is focused on the Learning Occupational Therapy Skills (LOTS) group, exploring innovative teaching methods for occupational therapy students. He is responsible for various advanced level and postgraduate courses in occupational therapy and qualitative research methods. Österholm has obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Society and has published extensively on topics related to occupational therapy and elder care.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.