Projects
Here, you can explore the current research projects that the Centre for Welfare Change is involved in, along with compiled reports. We collaborate on projects with all stakeholders working within the welfare sector.
Ongoing projects
Innovation and New Ways of Working
Taking Innovation Work to the Next Level
We examine how to strengthen collaboration between the healthcare and care sectors, academia, and businesses to leverage collective innovation capacity and expertise. In this way, we can develop future products and services that meet the emerging needs.
Research on New Approaches to Welfare Services
We are investigating Eskilstuna Municipality’s decision to engage a full service provider for welfare services and the unique model chosen by the municipality in the procurement of health and welfare technology.
Pre-Study on Policyholders' Views on Changing Lifestyle Habits
On behalf of Länsförsäkringar Sörmland, we will gather data from Swedish policyholders to guide the development of a new digital health product. This project will be the first in Sweden to establish evidence for such a product.
Evaluation of Our Collaboration Platform
We are examining how the Centre for Welfare Transformation, a new collaboration platform, impacts society. Researchers aim to understand how different initiatives from universities and other partners can contribute to societal benefits.
How Digital Tools Can Enhance Student Engagement in Higher Education
We are examining how student engagement in higher education impacts their well-being, using a digital reflection tool to support this investigation.
How Multinational Corporations Shape the Diffusion of Healthcare Innovation Through Patents
This study aims to provide insights into how patents held by multinational companies contribute to - or hinder - the diffusion of health innovations.
Children take part in participatory health research
The project focuses on children's participation in digital care and children as co-creators of research data. The project aims to understand children's experiences and self-perceived concerns about privacy and confidentiality in digital health and welfare.
Digital osteoarthritis school to help more people reach their goals
We will investigate what effects participants, in a digital osteoarthritis school for knee osteoarthritis, to improve.
"Senior surfarna" - a project for a safer everyday life for seniors
"Seniorsurfarna", that includes older individuals, 65+, will work with three types of stakeholders to investigate and map experiences of safety and insecurity online - all with the aim of helping to reduce older people's insecurity in everyday life and thus also contribute to improved quality of life.
Technology and Data-Driven Healthcare
Effects of the Implementation of Welfare Technology in the City of Västerås
We are investigating whether the health and welfare technology implemented in elderly and service housing has led to improvements for both users and staff.
Preventive Care Supported by Integrated Data
We are examining how to create shared support systems for healthcare and care that are flexible and capable of adapting to future changes.
TechConnect: Collaboration Between Technology and Humans
We are exploring how advanced digital technology can best complement human expertise in healthcare.
Enhancing Monitoring of Chronic Respiratory Diseases with New Technology
We are exploring how sensors and data analysis can provide a better understanding of the health of patients with chronic respiratory diseases.