Research groups
Research
How can Humanoid Robots assist users with disabilities in activities of daily living?
- A qualitative study on user needs, perceived usefulness, acceptance and ease of use
Academic interests
Paient autonomy and empowerment
Use of new technologies in healthcare
Sustainable health services
Welfare technology
Robotics for rehabilitation
Robotics as assistance for healthcare professionals and users
Selected publications
Sørensen L, Månum G (2019). A single-subject study of robotic upper limb training in the subacute phase for four persons with cervical spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord Ser Cases. 2019 Mar 12;5:29. doi: 10.1038/s41394-019-0170-3. eCollection 2019
Catz A ,Itzkovich M, Elkayam K, Michaeli D , Gelernter I, Benjamini Y,Singh H, Luigi Tesio MD ,Engel-Haber E , Bizzarini E, Pilati C, Popolo GD, Baroncini I,Liu N, Margalho P, Soeira TP, Chandy B, Joshi M, Lemay J, Curran D, Leiulfsrud AS, Sørensen L,Biering-Sorensen, KesiktasN PhD ,Osman A, BluvshteinV (2021). Reliability validity and responsiveness of the spinal cord independence measure 4th version in a multicultural setup. ACRM PII: S0003-9993(21)01423-4 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2021.07.811
Short biography
2006-2011 Occupational Therapist in wards for Spinal cord injury, multitrauma, neurology and burns - Sunnaas Hospital
2011- 2018 Occupational Therapist. Training of new employees, knowledge-based practice - Sunnaas Hospital
2018-2021 Head of The Technological Intervention Centre Sunnaas Hospital. Responsible for services to patients using sensor technology, gaming technology and robotics - Sunnaas Hospital
2021- PhD Candidate UIA