U-CARE is a research programme at Uppsala University aiming to increase mental health among patients and their significant others in relation to somatic disease. https://www.uu.se/en/centre/u-carehttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3muom7zchlk2j🌱 Recruitment exceeded expectations in the CHANGE-pilot study! 85 parents of persons treated for cancer during childhood have been recruited, surpassing our target ✅ Collaboration with parents helped shape the study, recruitment strategy, and the self-help programme. #ChildhoodCancer #PPIE #UCARE04 Sep 2026 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muom7zchlk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mu5jzvdz722lU-CARE Guest Professor @streweek.bsky.social has co-authored a new Delphi study and consensus statement in BMJ. 👉 The paper provides international recommendations on how ethnicity-related information should be collected and reported in clinical trials. Read more: https://www.bmj.com/content/394/bmj-2026-40950328 Aug 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5jzvdz722lhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mp4huqsc622n💡 How can the informativeness of clinical trials be improved? A new study co-authored by U-CARE’s Guest Professor @streweek.bsky.social provides guidance based on insights from 55 international stakeholders. Improving design, feasibility & reporting is key. ➡️25 Jun 2026 12:52 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4huqsc622nhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mnyv6b5rrk2yRecruitment has begun for the CHANGE-pilot study! 🌱 We’re testing EJDeR, a CBT-based self-help programme for parents of persons who have been treated for cancer during childhood. 👉 60 parents will take part in this important next step in our research. Read more: https://www.uu.se/en/centre/u-care/news/archive/2026-06-11-recruitment-has-begun-for-the-change-pilot-study #UCARE11 Jun 2026 09:14 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnyv6b5rrk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mntsqo7v7c26Last week, Sophie Nadia Gaber led a U‑CARE BrainPub seminar on realist reviews 🔍 Exploring theory, the five‑step process, and when to use realist reviews, the session also featured interactive discussions on contexts, mechanisms & outcomes. Thank you everyone who attended the seminar, and Sophie ✨09 Jun 2026 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntsqo7v7c26https://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mnh4s5ijzs2fCurious about how we can improve equity, diversity and inclusion in clinical research? Join us at U-CARE Venue 2026, Nov 16–17 in Uppsala! ‘Better Evidence for All – Increasing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Clinical Research’ Register for free today 👉 https://doit.medfarm.uu.se/bin/kurt3/kurt/890724804 Jun 2026 07:42 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnh4s5ijzs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mnc2a5fklk2qRecently, we welcomed Holly Sugg to U‑CARE BrainPub for a seminar on mixed methods for evaluating patient and public involvement and engagement 🧩 She highlighted how integrating qualitative and quantitative data can strengthen research. Thank you Holly and everyone who joined! ✨ #PPIE #UCARE02 Jun 2026 07:13 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnc2a5fklk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mmek5al4qc2n✨ New study: Automated & manual breast density assessments show good agreement in screening. Co-authored by @streweek.bsky.social highlights potential for more consistent screening, but more standardised and inclusive evaluations are needed. 🔗 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0969141326144705721 May 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmek5al4qc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mln5cv5px22p🔍 PhD course: Public Contribution in Research Learn how to involve and engage the public in healthcare research. 📅 Nov - Dec 2026 👉 Apply by 2 September: https://media.medfarm.uu.se/kurser/course_view.php?id=1497&lang=en12 May 2026 06:17 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mln5cv5px22phttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mlavp636k22hUppsala Trial Forge Centre (U-TFC) and Uppsala Clinical Research Center (UCR) are launching a new collaboration to strengthen patient and public involvement in clinical research and support more relevant, inclusive studies. 🤝 Learn more: https://www.uu.se/en/centre/u-care/news/archive/2026-05-07-uppsala-trial-forge-centre-and-uppsala-clinical-research-center-initiate-collaboration #ClinicalResearch #PPI07 May 2026 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlavp636k22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mkkp33etjs2g🌙 U-CARE researcher Sophie Nadia Gaber is featured in Äldre i centrum about the SOVA project, which adapts a UK sleep intervention for people with dementia and their carers to a Swedish context. Read more (in Swedish): https://aldreicentrum.se/nyheter/effektiv-metod-mot-somnstorning-till-sverige/ #UCARE28 Apr 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkp33etjs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mkhk3oj4jk2d🧩 New U-CARE study explores e-mental health intervention preferences among informal caregivers of people with chronic kidney disease. Caregivers highlight need for tailored support, clear information, and involvement in design. Read more: humanfactors.jmir.org/2026/1/e80962 https://humanfactors.jmir.org/2026/1/e8096227 Apr 2026 07:25 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhk3oj4jk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mi24yp72z22kEarlier this week, we held the final session of the “Visualize your research in practice” workshop. Participants explored motion graphics in PowerPoint and brought their visuals to life. Big thanks to Kess Marks and all participants for an inspiring workshop! #sciencecommunication #UCARE27 Mar 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi24yp72z22khttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mhiaenmcxc2n🎓 PhD course now open to apply: Feasibility studies in complex healthcare interventions Learn study design, sample size, mixed methods & apply it to your own PhD project. 📅 May–June 2026 👉 Apply by 2 April: http://www2.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/forskarniva/for_doktorander/kurs1473.html #PhDcourse #UppsalaUniversity20 Mar 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhiaenmcxc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mgp2ueev3c2o🎓 Applications are now open for 16 fully funded PhD student positions in the EDICT doctoral network, focusing on equity, diversity and inclusion in clinical trials. 🌍 International training across Europe. 🌐 Learn more and apply: www.edictproject.eu 📅 Deadline: 30 March 2026 #PhdPosition #EDICT https://www.edictproject.eu10 Mar 2026 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgp2ueev3c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mgmeml3lj224🎓 U-CARE’s PhD student Rogers Kissiti has held his post-registration seminar. In his PhD project, he will develop and evaluate a peer support programme for women in Sweden with experience of forced migration and mental ill-health. Thank you Rogers for an engaging presentation and discussion 👏09 Mar 2026 07:49 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmeml3lj224https://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mgfjjf55jc2s🎨 Great start to the workshop Visualize your research in practice! Earlier this week, Andreas Dahlin from Visualize Your Science, led a session focused on vector graphics. Participants created research illustrations in Affinity Designer. Looking forward to the next session on video animations! 📽️06 Mar 2026 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfjjf55jc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mg2znpquqk2x🎓 Last week, U-CARE researcher Sophie Gaber attended the course Realist Reviews and Realist Evaluation at @ox.ac.uk 🙌 The course focused on using realist methods to study complex health interventions and will support Sophie Gaber's ongoing research and future studies ✨02 Mar 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg2znpquqk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mf2kkah3dk23Yesterday, we celebrated our affiliated researcher Mattias Öhman, who recently has been appointed Docent in Economics at Uppsala University 🎉 Fika, semlor, and an inspiring presentation held by Mattias about his broad research. Big congratulations, Mattias! 🌟17 Feb 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2kkah3dk23https://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mexsfavzjs2oNew study co-authored by U-CARE’s Guest Professor @streweek.bsky.social presents the INCLUDE framework, supporting more inclusive clinical trials. The framework helps reduce barriers to participation and promote equitable healthcare. 👉 Read more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-026-09448-216 Feb 2026 10:04 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mexsfavzjs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3meo47zy6j22iPhD students: Want to learn how to involve the public meaningfully in your research? Our course Public Contribution in Research runs Nov–Dec '26 and covers practical tools, challenges, and impact across the research lifecycle. Learn more and apply via the link 👇 http://www2.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/forskarniva/for_doktorander/kurs1497.html12 Feb 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3meo47zy6j22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mensildbxs25Docent Sophie Gaber is at #WFOT2026 in Bangkok, presenting research on: 🔹participation for older adults in nursing homes 🔹interdisciplinary care environments 🔹digital inequities among women experiencing homelessness Read more: https://www.uu.se/en/centre/u-care/news/archive/2026-02-12-sophie-gaber-attends-international-occupational-therapy-congress-in-bangkok #UCARE #OccupationalTherapy #WFOT202612 Feb 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mensildbxs25https://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3me6pnknngc27Our new study shows how qualitative interviews can be analysed together with parents of children treated for cancer as public contributors. The collaborative approach added new perspectives and practical insights for future research. 👉 Read more: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/hex.7058606 Feb 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3me6pnknngc27https://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3me3vdnj7lc2fLast Friday was Julia Müller’s final day as an intern at U-CARE. She contributed to the CHANGE-pilot by working on standard operating procedures and reviewing physical activity support for parents of children treated for cancer. Thank you for your valuable contributions Julia, best of luck ahead! 🌟05 Feb 2026 07:43 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3me3vdnj7lc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mdkqmfwz3c2b🔍 U-CARE researcher Frida Svedin has been interviewed by 'Äldre i centrum' about her PhD project. She discusses the INVOLVERA support programme for people living with dementia and depression, and the need for flexible psychological support.29 Jan 2026 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkqmfwz3c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mdi63rju6k2yRegistration is open for U-CARE’s PhD course on developing and adapting complex healthcare interventions. Led by experts at U-CARE, the course offers practical tools grounded in the MRC Framework. The course is running Sept–Oct 2026. Register via the link below! 👇 http://www2.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/forskarniva/for_doktorander/kurs1491.html28 Jan 2026 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdi63rju6k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3md3ve3fvtc2l🧩 New study published: Childhood DCD and adulthood A 25-year follow-up study shows that adults with childhood developmental coordination disorder (DCD) report more motor difficulties than peers, with different patterns for women and men. #UCARE #DCD Full paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09638288.2026.2616348#d1e33823 Jan 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3ve3fvtc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3mcwcxzh2x22v🧩 New U-CARE study highlights challenges faced by adult daughters caring for a parent with dementia. Interviews show how caregiving roles change over time, affecting work, family life, relationships, and experiences of loss. Read the full article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13607863.2025.2612173#d1e256 #UCARE21 Jan 2026 09:06 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwcxzh2x22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3ma3pqlmybc2r🎉 Yesterday, U-CARE celebrated our associated researcher Helena Grönqvist, who recently was appointed Docent in Health Psychology. Helena shared her research journey and work on interdisciplinary collaboration. Congratulations, Helena, and thank you for an inspiring presentation!16 Dec 2025 08:22 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma3pqlmybc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/u-care.bsky.social/post/3m7zdtegkks27🎓 Congratulations to Oscar Blomberg, who last Friday successfully defended his PhD thesis on improving psychological support for people with dementia and their informal caregivers! We look forward to following your future research. 👏 📷 from Oscar Blomberg's defence. Photo: Abla Sami #UCARE #PhD15 Dec 2025 09:43 +0000at://did:plc:ylchrnqcpp2hy5uelw2dnyz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7zdtegkks27