Julie Midtgaard
Associate Professor
Section of Social Medicine
Post: Øster Farimagsgade 5, Postboks 2099, 1014 København K, Visit: Gothersgade 160, 3. sal, 1123 København K
I hold a master's degree in psychology. I currently work as senior researcher in The University Hospitals Centre for Health Research at The Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, and as associate professor at The Department of Public Health at The University of Copenhagen.
Primary fields of research
I have been employed in health research since 2001 with special focus on development, mixed-methods evaluation and implementation of interventions that support health behavior change. Areas of special interest include rehabilitation, health promotion and tertiary prevention across several medical subspecialties: oncology, rheumatology, urology, pulmonology, psychiatry, obesity surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology. My particular interests have been on issues related to change and adoption of exercise behavior, gender disparities, and emotional and social wellbeing in relation to the individual’s experience of their health status.
Teaching
Health psychology, clinical research, qualitative health research, exercise psychology
Current research
Of current interest is development of mixed-methods pragmatic (effectiveness) trials supporting real world decision-making and implementation, and thus transcending evidence-practice gaps otherwise contributing to the failure of translation of research into practice and policy.
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Effects of recreational soccer in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy: study protocol for the 'FC Prostate' randomized controlled trial
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Danish women's experiences of the rebozo technique during labour: A qualitative explorative study
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Motivational counselling and SMS-reminders for reduction of daily sitting time in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a descriptive randomised controlled feasibility study
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