A group of lecturers from the Department of Biosafety and Human Health carried out a study visit to Stockholm (Sweden) from April 20 to April 24, 2026, within the framework of the international project
“Occupational Therapy Without Borders: Swedish-Ukrainian Professional Exchange for Sustainable Rehabilitation Development in Ukraine (CURIOUS)”.
The host organization was Beredskapslyftet (Sweden), which ensured a high level of organization of the internship and provided access to leading clinical and educational platforms.
Purpose of the visit
The program was aimed at:
- familiarization with the modern occupational therapy system in Sweden
- studying interdisciplinary approaches in rehabilitation
- mastering international assessment models (including MOHOST)
- improving the qualifications of academic staff and developing international cooperation
Main areas of the internship
During the visit, the following key aspects were covered:
- organization of rehabilitation care in Sweden
- modern approaches to occupational therapy
- clinical practice in neurological and physical rehabilitation
- patient-centered approach and personalized care
Leading institutions and partners
Participants had the opportunity to gain experience from leading institutions:
- Karolinska Institutet (KI) – one of the leading medical universities in Europe
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Danderyd Hospital – university rehabilitation clinic
- Stockholms Sjukhem – center for primary and specialized rehabilitation
- Sophiahemmet Sjukhus – multidisciplinary medical and educational center
- Aleris (Spinalis) – specialized rehabilitation (including spinal injuries)
- Independent Living Institute (ILI) – promoting independent living for persons with disabilities
Established professional contacts
During the internship, cooperation was established with international experts:
- Jenny Asplund (Aleris, Spinalis)
- Jamie Bolling (Independent Living Institute, ENIL)
- Christina Lundqvist (Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists)
- Eva Lindqvist and Mandana Fallahpour (Karolinska Institutet)
- Madeleine Jonsson (Danderyd Hospital)
- Lilian Bergh, Maria Sävmark (Stockholms Sjukhem)
Main results
Familiarization with leading European occupational therapy practices Acquisition of practical clinical skills Study of modern rehabilitation organization models Gaining experience in personalized patient care Receiving international certificates Preliminary agreements on further cooperation
Significance of the visit
The internship contributed to:
- improving the professional level of academic staff
- integration of modern European approaches into the educational process
- strengthening international cooperation between Ukraine, Sweden, and the EU
The project is implemented with the support of:
- Beredskapslyftet (Sweden)
- Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
- Charitable Foundation “KOLO”
with funding from the Swedish Institute
