Frida Svedin has defended her PhD thesis
Frida Svedin i diskussion med opponent Emma Wolverson. Foto: Luciana Terceiro
Warm congratulations to Frida Svedin, who on Friday last week successfully defended her PhD thesis Optimizing implementability when developing complex interventions: Guided low-intensity behavioral activation for people with dementia.
– It feels fantastic, almost a little bit unreal, says PhD Frida Svedin.
Developing and adapting a support programme for people with dementia
Docent Joanne Woodford, PhD Frida Svedin, and Professor Emerita Anna Cristina Åberg. Photo: Miro Anter
Frida Svedin’s dissertation focuses on the development and adaptation of a support programme for people with dementia, and on exploring the possibility of implementing the programme in Sweden.
– Many people with dementia experience difficulties with their psychological wellbeing, while access to support is limited, says Frida Svedin.
She adds that many informal caregivers of people with dementia find it difficult to navigate the Swedish healthcare system.
A valuable learning journey
For Frida Svedin, her thesis defense marks an important milestone in her research journey. Before she was admitted as a PhD student, she worked for more than a year as a research assistant in the same project that she later pursued as her PhD project. During her time as a PhD student, she has held several roles alongside her PhD project, serving on steering groups and committees at various levels within Uppsala University.
– It has been interesting to gain insight into how things work ‘behind the scenes’ at the university.
Personal development
During her PhD project, Frida Svedin has faced several challenges. One has been to have patience while waiting for others.
– I’ve had to work on myself and my patience. It has been challenging when responses from, for example, journals, have taken a long time. Sometimes I’ve needed to remind myself that I am part of a bigger picture.
Helping others through her research
After completing her PhD, Frida Svedin plans to continue conducting research on support for people with dementia and their loved ones.
– There’s a significant need for support in these groups, and it feels good to know that my research may be of benefit to others.
Miro Anter
Frida Svedin’s supervisors
Main supervisor: Docent Joanne Woodford
Co-supervisors: Professor Anna Cristina Åberg and Docent Anders Brantnell