Mandana Fallah Pour

I am an Associate Professor, Occupational Therapist, Researcher, and Assistant Senior Lecturer. I defended my doctoral thesis at KI in 2011, titled: 

2023Docent in Occupational Therapy 

2011-2015 Postdoctoral studies in Occupational Therapy

2005- 2011 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Occupational Therapy
1999-2002 Master of Science (MSc) in Occupational Therapy
1992-1996 Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Occupational Therapy

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With extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative methods, I have developed and evaluated several culturally adapted clinical tools, including the Occupational Gaps Questionnaire (OGQ) and the Impact on Participation and Autonomy (IPA).

I am an active member of research groups such as HELD (Health in Everyday Life for people with Neurological Disabilities) and NBN (Nordic Brain Network) at Karolinska Institutet, where I contribute to groundbreaking studies on dementia and stroke rehabilitation.  

To date, I have 30 original studies, 2 reviews, and 9 other publications including book chapters in English. 

I have over two decades of teaching experience at undergraduate, advanced, and postgraduate levels, both nationally and internationally, with a focus on evidence-based, student-centred education. I serve as the International Academic Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy programme, where I integrate internationalisation and intercultural competence into the curriculum. In addition to my role as International Academic Coordinator, I hold several teaching management roles such as a board member of the International Committee at the Department of NVS, a board member of the pedagogical group at the Department of NVS, team leader for teaching staff for semesters 1 to 3, and a board member of the Programme Advisory Board at the division. I am also a faculty member of the European Master of Occupational Therapy and a board member of its programme committee within the same programme.

I am responsible for leading and teaching courses in occupational therapy, scientific methods, and rehabilitation. I also mentor postdoctoral researchers and new university teachers, supporting them in the early stages of their academic and teaching careers. Additionally, I have experience of teaching across disciplines, including physiotherapy, nursing, psychology, and neuroscience.

I have completed 18.0 credits of formal education in higher education pedagogy, equivalent to 12 weeks of full-time study in higher education.