Clinical Public Health
"On the basis of foundational and applied academic research, we contribute knowledge that informs clinical practice and supports the development of a cohesive healthcare system with better care and treatment and more coherent patient pathways."
- Charlotte Delmar
Head of section
What we do
Standing on the academic research and scientific knowledge we produce, we educate and collaborate with healthcare professionals and societal partners with an ambition of translating scientific knowledge to strengthen the health and well-being for all.
Our approach
We produce interdisciplinary knowledge that addresses major health and care challenges in society.
Our research supports nurses, general practitioners and other health professionals in a wide range of activities – from health promotion and prevention to diagnosis, care, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care.
Our research units:
Nursing and Health Care
Research across the life course and healthcare practice
Our research takes a life-course perspective centred on people in need of care, and explores the resulting roles of nurses, care workers and other health professionals. We research theoretically and empirically the challenges for patients, citizens and health professionals within the broader societal and structural context of the healthcare system.
Close collaboration with the health sector
We collaborate with hospitals, municipalities and educational institutions. Our research is integrated into the health sector and connects theoretical perspectives, research methods and clinical practice across different sectors.
General Practice
The research unit combines interdisciplinary research, clinical expertise and teaching to strengthen general practice for both patients and the healthcare system they first encounter.
Research rooted in everyday practice
Our research spans diagnostic and treatment studies in daily clinical practice, large population-based analyses, and implementation research. All projects are based on a bio-psycho-social approach and aim to ensure that new knowledge leads to improved patient pathways.
General practice in a changing healthcare system
We conduct translational research that can support a general practice that is a strong, integrated part of the healthcare system, with high professional standards, documented quality, efficient use of resources, and a clear focus on reducing health inequities.
We collaborate nationally and internationally with hospitals, general practice, health care institutions and professionals.
We provide research-based advisory services to public authorities, including the Danish Health Authority and the Danish regions, and contribute to the formulation of clinical guidelines.
We offer research-based education at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD level to support high-quality, knowledge-based practice across healthcare settings.
We prioritise the recruitment and development of PhD students and work to create strong career pathways by strengthening the link between academia and clinical practice.