Dr. Lisen Dellenborg

Biography

Lisen Dellenborg is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg with extensive research focusing on the intersections of culture, spirituality, and healthcare. Her work explores various aspects of palliative care, emphasizing the importance of religious literacy in multi-religious societies like Sweden. Dellenborg has contributed to numerous publications discussing spiritual care discourses among palliative care professionals and has delved into the challenges surrounding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) within human rights frameworks. She has actively engaged in ethnographic research examining midwifery practices, the social implications of childbirth environments, and the impact of migration on health and care perspectives. Dellenborg's scholarly contributions extend to exploring the narrative experiences of patients and healthcare practitioners within medical settings, advocating for person-centered care approaches that accommodate diverse cultural backgrounds. Her multidisciplinary approach combines anthropology, gender studies, and healthcare quality improvement, securing her reputation as a thought leader in her field.

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