Sven Alfonsson

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Om mig

Psykolog, psykoterapeut, fil. doktor, docent.
Lärare och forskare vid Centrum för psykiatriforskning, Karolinska
Institutet.
Efter att ha tagit examen från psykologprogrammet vid Uppsala universitet
2006 arbetade jag som psykolog vid Akademiska sjukhuset i Uppsala och fick
min legitimation 2007. År 2008 påbörjade jag min forskarutbildning
parallellt med mitt kliniska arbete i ett forskningsprojekt med fokus på
patienter med ätstörningar och jag erhöll min doktorsexamen 2014. Under
två år arbetade jag som psykolog och forskare vid institutionen för
folkhälsa vid Uppsala universitet innan jag 2016 flyttade till Centrum för
psykiatriforskning vid Karolinska Institutet och Region Stockholm. År 2018
avslutade jag psykoterapeutprogrammet och fick min legitimation som
psykoterapeut. Jag arbetar för närvarande som lärare och forskare med
huvudansvar för det första året på psykoterapeutprogrammet. Min nuvarande
forskning fokuserar på klinisk handledning och psykoterapeututbildning.
Leg psykolog
Leg psykoterapeut
Doktor i klinisk psykologi, doktor i medicinsk vetenskap, docent

Forskningsbeskrivning

Min forskning fokuserar på:
1. Hur man mäter psykoterapikvalitet och sambanden med terapiresultat.
2. Hur man mäter kvaliteten på klinisk handledning och sambanden med
psykoterapeuters färdigheter.
3. Hur man utbildar psykoterapeuter i kliniska färdigheter.
4. Psykoterapeuters personliga och yrkesmässiga utveckling.
Jag handleder för närvarande två doktorander: Simon Fagernäs vars
forskningsprojekt fokuserar på färdighetsträning bland psykoterapeuter och
Ida Mälarstig vars projekt fokuserar på implementering och utvärdering av
behandling med ACRA inom låst institutionsvård.

Undervisning

Vid Centrum för psykiatriforskning vid Karolinska Institutet är jag
kurskoordinator, kursansvarig, examinator och lärare på
psykoterapeutprogrammet. Detta innebär att jag undervisar i psykologiska
behandlingar för depression och ångestsjukdomar, forskningsmetoder och
ämnen som rör min egen forskning. Jag handleder också ett antal
examensarbeten för masterstudenter.

Artiklar

Article: BMC PSYCHIATRY. 2024;24(1):887
Quality of cognitive-behavioural therapy in routine psychiatric care: therapist adherence and competence, and patient outcomes for depression and anxiety disorders
Bergvall H; Linde J; Alfonsson S; Sunnhed R; Barber JP; Lundgren T; Andersson G; Bohman B
Article: SLEEP MEDICINE. 2024;124:443-452
Digital cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia in patients with multiple sclerosis: A multiple baseline single-case pilot study
Alfonsson S; Liljeholm AO; Adel C; Lundberg M; Cheevers C; Jansson-Frojmark M; Buhrman M
Article: PSYCHOTHERAPY. 2024;61(3):241-249
Psychotherapist Factors That Patients Perceive Are Associated With Treatment Failure
Alfonsson S; Fagernaes S; Beckman M; Lundgren T
Article: PSYCHOTHERAPY. 2023;60(4):431-441
Psychotherapist Variables That May Lead to Treatment Failure or Termination-A Qualitative Analysis of Patients' Perspectives
Alfonsson S; Fagernaes S; Sjoestrand G; Tyrberg MJ
Article: CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW. 2023;148:106850
Experiences of conducting a substance use disorder treatment, A-CRA, in compulsory institutional care for youth-The challenge of promoting openness in a closed, temporary setting
Malarstig I; Tyrberg MJ; Lundgren T; Alfonsson S
Article: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY. 2023;30(3):631-642
The Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form: Psychometric evaluation in one non-clinical and two clinical Swedish samples
Alfonsson S; Winai E; Collin E; Isaksson M; Wolf-Arehult M
Article: BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION. 2023;23(1):249
Perceived effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical psychology internships in Sweden.
Bergvall H; Larsson C; Strålin EE; Bohman B; Alfonsson S
Article: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY. 2022;29(6):1942-1949
A behaviour-based coding tool for assessing supervisors' adherence and competence: Findings from a motivational interviewing implementation study
Beckman M; Alfonsson S; Rosendahl I; Berman AH; Lindqvist H
Article: BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER AND EMOTION DYSREGULATION. 2022;9(1):23
The self-efficacy in distress tolerance scale (SE-DT): a psychometric evaluation
Alfonsson S; Mardula K; Toll C; Isaksson M; Wolf-Arehult M
Article: BMC PSYCHOLOGY. 2022;10(1):21
A new short version of the Cognitive Therapy Scale Revised (CTSR-4): preliminary psychometric evaluation
Alfonsson S; Karvelas G; Linde J; Beckman M
Article: BEHAVIOURAL AND COGNITIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY. 2021;49(6):641-657
Treating co-morbid insomnia and social anxiety disorder with sequential CBT protocols: a single-case experimental study
Wallsten D; Norell-Clarke A; Alfonsson S; Gryphon D; Eriksson H; Tillfors M
Article: BMC PSYCHOLOGY. 2021;9(1):156
Predictors of adherence to an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program for individuals with chronic pain and comorbid psychological distress
Gasslander N; Alfonsson S; Jackalin A; Tengberg C; Hakansson J; Huotari L; Buhrman M
Article: PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY. 2020;29(12):2012-2018
Cocreated internet-based stepped care for individuals with cancer and concurrent symptoms of anxiety and depression: Results from the U-CARE AdultCan randomized controlled trial
Hauffman A; Alfonsson S; Bill-Axelson A; Bergkvist L; Forslund M; Mattsson S; von Essen L; Nygren P; Igelstrom H; Johansson B
Article: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY. 2020;49(5):425-438
Clinical supervision in cognitive behavior therapy improves therapists' competence: a single-case experimental pilot study
Alfonsson S; Lundgren T; Andersson G
Article: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH. 2020;22(5):e16604
User Experiences of an Internet-Based Stepped-Care Intervention for Individuals With Cancer and Concurrent Symptoms of Anxiety or Depression (the U-CARE AdultCan Trial): Qualitative Study
Igelstrom H; Hauffman A; Alfonsson S; Sjostrom J; Cajander A; Johansson B
Article: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH. 2020;22(3):e16547
Experiences of Internet-Based Stepped Care in Individuals With Cancer and Concurrent Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression: Qualitative Exploration Conducted Alongside the U-CARE AdultCan Randomized Controlled Trial
Hauffman A; Alfonsson S; Igelstrom H; Johansson B
Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING. 2019;42:76-81
Feeling excluded and not having anyone to talk to: Qualitative study of interpersonal relationships following a cancer diagnosis in a sibling
Toft T; Alfonsson S; Hoven E; Carlsson T
Article: BEHAVIOUR CHANGE. 2019;36(3):180-191
Tailored Text Message Prompts to Increase Therapy Homework Adherence: A Single-Case Randomised Controlled Study
Alfonsson S; Englund J; Parling T
Article: JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE. 2019;42(1):128-138
Are sleep hygiene practices related to the incidence, persistence and remission of insomnia? Findings from a prospective community study
Jansson-Frojmark M; Evander J; Alfonsson S
Article: JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHIATRY. 2018;61:104-112
Video-based CBT-E improves eating patterns in obese patients with eating disorder: A single case multiple baseline study
Abrahamsson N; Ahlund L; Ahrin E; Alfonsson S
Article: CANCER NURSING. 2017;40(5):E9-E16
The Development of a Nurse-Led Internet-Based Learning and Self-care Program for Cancer Patients With Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression-A Part of U-CARE.
Hauffman A; Alfonsson S; Mattsson S; Forslund M; Bill-Axelson A; Nygren P; Johansson B
Article: OBESITY SURGERY. 2017;27(8):2073-2078
Self-Reported Hedonism Predicts 12-Month Weight Loss After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Alfonsson S; Weineland-Strandskov S; Sundbom M
Article: JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING. 2017;24(2-3):154-162
Factor structure and validity of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 in Swedish translation
Alfonsson S; Wallin E; Maathz P
Article: BMC PSYCHOLOGY. 2017;5(1):3
Differences in motivation and adherence to a prescribed assignment after face-to-face and online psychoeducation: an experimental study.
Alfonsson S; Johansson K; Uddling J; Hursti T
Article: SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER. 2016;24(9):4017-4023
Socio-demographic and clinical variables associated with psychological distress 1 and 3 years after breast cancer diagnosis.
Alfonsson S; Olsson E; Hursti T; Lundh MH; Johansson B
Article: COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR. 2016;60:550-558
Is online treatment adherence affected by presentation and therapist support? A randomized controlled trial
Alfonsson S; Olsson E; Linderman S; Winnerhed S; Hursti T
Article: EATING BEHAVIORS. 2016;21:7-10
The Meal Pattern Questionnaire: A psychometric evaluation using the Eating Disorder Examination.
Alfonsson S; Sewall A; Lidholm H; Hursti T
Article: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH. 2016;18(3):e52
Motivation and Treatment Credibility Predicts Dropout, Treatment Adherence, and Clinical Outcomes in an Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Relaxation Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Alfonsson S; Olsson E; Hursti T
Article: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH. 2015;17(11):e266
Measuring Use of Health-Related Support on the Internet: Development of the Health Online Support Questionnaire (HOSQ)
Mattsson S; Olsson EMG; Alfonsson S; Johansson B; Carlsson M
Article: OBESITY RESEARCH & CLINICAL PRACTICE. 2015;9(5):531-532
Replacing the term "binge eating'' with "loss of control over eating'' affects eating disorder screening in clinical care
Alfonsson S
Article: BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. 2015;39(2):270-294
Group Behavioral Activation for Patients With Severe Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Alfonsson S; Parling T; Ghaderi A
Article: BMC NURSING. 2015;14:61
A randomised wait-list controlled clinical trial of the effects of acceptance and commitment therapy in patients with type 1 diabetes: a study protocol
Lindholm-Olinder A; Fischier J; Fries J; Alfonsson S; Elvingson V; Eriksson JW; Leksell J
Article: EATING BEHAVIORS. 2014;15(4):644-647
Is age a better predictor of weight loss one year after gastric bypass than symptoms of disordered eating, depression, adult ADHD and alcohol consumption?
Alfonsson S; Sundbom M; Ghaderi A
Article: CLINICAL OBESITY. 2013;3(5):124-131
Self-reported symptoms of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among obese patients seeking bariatric surgery and its relation to alcohol consumption, disordered eating and gender
Alfonsson S; Parling T; Ghaderi A
Article: BMC CANCER. 2013;13:414
Internet-based stepped care with interactive support and cognitive behavioral therapy for reduction of anxiety and depressive symptoms in cancer - a clinical trial protocol
Mattsson S; Alfonsson S; Carlsson M; Nygren P; Olsson E; Johansson B
Article: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY. 2013;42(2):146-158
Internet-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Tinnitus Patients Delivered in a Regular Clinical Setting: Outcome and Analysis of Treatment Dropout
Kaldo V; Haak T; Buhrman M; Alfonsson S; Larsen H-C; Andersson G
Article: CLINICAL OBESITY. 2012;2(5-6):160-167
Development and validation of a new questionnaire measuring eating disordered behaviours post bariatric surgery
Weineland S; Alfonsson S; Dahl J; Ghaderi A
Article: OBESITY SURGERY. 2012;22(6):918-926
Screening of Adult ADHD Among Patients Presenting for Bariatric Surgery
Alfonsson S; Parling T; Ghaderi A
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Review: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY. 2024;31(3):e3003
Effects of Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing on Mental Health Practitioner Behaviour: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Ragnarsson EH; Reinebo G; Ingvarsson S; Lindgren A; Beckman M; Alfonsson S; Hedman-Lagerlof M; Rahm C; Sahlin H; Stenfors T; Soerman K; Jansson-Frojmark M; Lundgren T
Review: JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH. 2024;33(1):e14002
Stimulus control for insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Jansson-Froejmark M; Nordenstam L; Alfonsson S; Bohman B; Rozental A; Norell-Clarke A
Review: SPORTS MEDICINE. 2024;54(2):347-373
Effects of Psychological Interventions to Enhance Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Reinebo G; Alfonsson S; Jansson-Frojmark M; Rozental A; Lundgren T
Review: JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH. 2022;31(2):e13464
Paradoxical intention for insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Jansson-Frojmark M; Alfonsson S; Bohman B; Rozental A; Norell-Clarke A
Preprint: JMIR PREPRINTS. 2019
User Experiences of an Internet-Based Stepped-Care Intervention for Individuals With Cancer and Concurrent Symptoms of Anxiety or Depression (the U-CARE AdultCan Trial): Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Igelström H; Hauffman A; Alfonsson S; Sjöström J; Cajander Å; Johansson B
Preprint: JMIR PREPRINTS. 2019
Experiences of Internet-Based Stepped Care in Individuals With Cancer and Concurrent Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression: Qualitative Exploration Conducted Alongside the U-CARE AdultCan Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Hauffman A; Alfonsson S; Igelström H; Johansson B
Review: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY. 2018;47(3):206-228
The effects of clinical supervision on supervisees and patients in cognitive behavioral therapy: a systematic review
Alfonsson S; Parling T; Spannargard A; Andersson G; Lundgren T
Review: SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS. 2017;6(1):94
The effects of clinical supervision on supervisees and patients in cognitive-behavioral therapy: a study protocol for a systematic review
Alfonsson S; Spannargard A; Parling T; Andersson G; Lundgren T
Review: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH. 2014;16(12):e268
Interformat reliability of digital psychiatric self-report questionnaires: a systematic review.
Alfonsson S; Maathz P; Hursti T

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