Research
Current research
My current research interests are neurocognitive disorders and its psychological dimensions. I am conducting my PhD research as part of the Research School in Health Sciences at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. My PhD project investigates neurocognitive recovery after surgery, if you’re curious please read my publications below.
I am also a skilled scientific communicator with expertise in podcasting and presentations. I have presented at both international and national research conferences including the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, SFAI & Aniva-veckan and at Vetenskapsfestivalen, Europe’s largest popular science event.
Amirpour A, Risken med att se sitt yrke som ett kall. Tidningen Curie (Vetenskapsrådet). 2025 Jan 13.
Publications
Amirpour A, Bergman L, Markovic G, Liander K, Nilsson U, Eckerblad J. Understanding neurocognitive recovery in older adults after total hip arthroplasty-neurocognitive assessment, blood biomarkers and patient experiences: a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open. 2025 Jan 28;15(1):e093872. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-093872. PMID: 39880425; PMCID: PMC11781142.
Amirpour A, Eckerblad J, Bergman L, Nilsson U. Comparing analog and digital neurocognitive tests with older adults: a study of the ISPOCD battery vs. a digital test battery from Mindmore. BMC Geriatr. 2024 Jan 8;24(1):34. doi: 10.1186/s12877-023-04648-w. PMID: 38191318; PMCID: PMC10775484.
Nilsson U, Amirpour A. That’s How We Like to Do it-The Over Prescription of Narcotic Pain Medication After Discharge. J Perianesth Nurs. 2023 Feb;38(1):173-174. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2022.10.005. Epub 2023 Jan 23. PMID: 36697129.
Gopaul U, Jethani P, Enam N, Amirpour A, Crozier O, Charalambous M, Bayley M. Cognitive Impairment After Stroke: Rehabilitation Strategies and SMART Goal Setting. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2025 Jan 11:S0003-9993(24)01351-0. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.08.030. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39797893.
Amirpour A, Eckerblad J, Thorell A, Bergman L, Nilsson U. Usability and feasibility of a digital cognitive screening tool measuring older adults’ early postoperative neurocognitive recovery: a protocol for a pilot study. BMJ Open. 2023 Jul 21;13(7):e070404. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070404. PMID: 37479514; PMCID: PMC10364180.
Crozier O, Gross M, Amirpour A, Jethani P, Charalambous M, Snaiderman A, Bayley M, Gopaul U. Managing Emotions After Your Stroke: A Practical Guide. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2025 Jan 4:S0003-9993(24)01403-5. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.12.006. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39755974.
Amirpour A, Bergman L, Liander K, Eriksson LI, Eckerblad J, Nilsson U. Is the analogue cognitive test from the ISPOCD equivalent to the digital cognitive test Mindmore? A protocol for a randomised cross-over study including qualitative interviews with self-reported healthy seniors. BMJ Open. 2022 Sep 20;12(9):e062007. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062007. PMID: 36127087; PMCID: PMC9490585.