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Maria Andreassen is an Associate Professor at Linköping University specializing in Occupational Therapy. She holds a particular interest in studying digital technology's role in enhancing activity and participation among individuals with chronic diseases. Her research focuses on integrating care in the context of health, aiming to improve the quality of life for those affected. Maria teaches occupational therapy students across different academic levels and coordinates courses related to health promotion and rehabilitation for older adults. Her doctoral thesis, defended in 2021, titled "Digital Support for People with Cognitive Impairment: An Intervention to Increase Occupational Performance in Everyday Life," informs her work in developing user-friendly digital tools like the RemindMe application to assist elderly individuals with cognitive challenges. Furthermore, she is involved in research projects such as Heart-eXg, which explores exergames to enhance physical activity among individuals with chronic conditions. As of August 2022, Maria serves as the Associate Director of the Graduate School for Integrated Care in the South-East healthcare region, where she is involved in the planning and delivery of seminars for PhD students in the field.
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