About the department

Through our research, we increase knowledge and understanding of human health and quality of life. We work in close collaboration with health care and municipalities to translate research results into practical activities.

The department is located in both Lund and Malmö and are closely linked to health care nationally and internationally, primary care and municipal activities.

We conduct postgraduate education and our teachers are involved in the education of care and rehabilitation staff at undergraduate and advanced level.

Key research areas 

• Health promotion and prevention efforts
• Treatment measures
• Health and social care
• Rehabilitation

Organization

The department is headed by a department board, consisting of the head of department, representatives of teachers and researchers, other staff, student representatives and representatives of the health care system. The head of department has overall responsibility for operations.

The Department Office is a support and service function for the department management and operations with functions within personal, finance, administration and communication. The department's research groups are organized directly under the head of department.