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Paula Nordling is a medical doctor with a focus on primary care and specialized training in social medicine. She defended her thesis in 2021 on physicians' practices regarding sickness certification for common mental disorders, particularly assessing work capacity and communication between patients and their workplaces. Her doctoral project was part of the research program 'New Ways - Mental Health at Work', aimed at enhancing knowledge on identifying and supporting individuals with depression and anxiety disorders to maintain their ability to work while reducing sick leave. Her main research interest lies in the physician's role in sickness certification, exploring perspectives from various actors. Current studies examine the associations between patients' individual characteristics, the duration of sick leave, and the organizational support provided by managers to employees with common mental disorders. Additionally, she teaches insurance medicine within the Medical Programme and has experience as an assistant course leader for courses focusing on the coordination of sick leave in healthcare.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).