Insurance medicine
Mental health challenges are becoming increasingly common among people of working age, and problems like neck and shoulder pain are also on the rise. Preventing sick leave and helping individuals return to work isn’t just about healthcare, it requires understanding how health, work, and social factors interact. Though a relatively new field of study, Insurance Medicine tackles crucial questions about sickness absence and its impact on individuals, workplaces, and societies.
Our research
Our researchers use clinical and population studies to explore connections between health, work, and sick leave. Current projects investigate depression, anxiety, pain, and stress among working-age people, and test new approaches in primary care to improve support for mental health. Through initiatives like the New Ways programme, we work to identify effective strategies for prevention and rehabilitation, to ensure better health and strengthen work capacity.
Research environments, networks, and ongoing studies
- Center for Return-to-Work Studies in Primary Care - UGot ReWork (website under construction)
- New Ways
- Co-Work-Care
- Find all research projects within the Institute of Medicine
