Study Visit to Stockholm within the Framework of the International CURIOUS Project
A group of lecturers from the Department of Biosafety and Human Health carried out a study visit to Stockholm, Sweden, from April 20 to 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, a Swedish organization that ensured a high level of internship organization 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, in particular MOHOST;
improving the qualifications of lecturers and developing international cooperation.
Main Areas of the Internship
The visit covered key aspects, including:
organization of rehabilitation care in Sweden;
modern approaches to occupational therapy;
clinical practice in neurological and physical rehabilitation;
patient-centered approaches and personalized support.
Leading Institutions and Partners
The 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 — a university rehabilitation clinic;
Stockholms Sjukhem — a center for primary and specialized rehabilitation;
Sophiahemmet Sjukhus — a multidisciplinary medical and educational center;
Aleris (Spinalis) — specialized rehabilitation, including spinal rehabilitation;
Independent Living Institute (ILI) — development of independence for persons with disabilities.
Professional Contacts Established
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 and Maria Sävmark — Stockholms Sjukhem.
Main Results
✔ Familiarization with advanced European practices in occupational therapy
✔ Acquisition of practical clinical skills
✔ Study of modern models of rehabilitation organization
✔ Gaining experience in personalized patient support
✔ Receiving international certificates
✔ Reaching preliminary agreements on further cooperation
Significance of the Visit
The internship contributed to:
improving the professional level of lecturers;
integrating modern European approaches into the educational process;
strengthening international ties between Ukraine, Sweden, and the EU.
The project is implemented with the support of:
Beredskapslyftet, Sweden;
Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute;
CO “KOLO” Charitable Foundation;
with funding from the Swedish Institute.
✨ We express our sincere gratitude to Beredskapslyftet and all Swedish partners for their high level of professionalism, openness to cooperation, and valuable experience!
