Klara Smedberg
Junior lecturer, doctoral student,
Presentation
I am a veterinarian and graduated from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). Since 2019, I have worked as a lecturer in veterinary nursing at the Department of Clinical Sciences, and since 2022, as a doctoral student in the U Can Move project at the Department of Animal Biosciences.
Research
In the U Can Move project, we investigate physical activity and health among dogs and dog owners from a One Health perspective. As part of the project, we have evaluated the Swedish Working Dog Association’s exercise program “Upp och hoppa, sund med hund”, conducted a nationwide survey on the health and lifestyle habits of dog owners in Sweden, and are currently carrying out an in-depth interview study with dog owners.
Research projects
Publications
- Smedberg, K., Lundbeck, E., Roman, E. et al. A pilot study of a joint outdoor exercise program for dog owners and dogs. Sci Rep 14, 14321 (2024).
- Smedberg K, Bergh A, Roman E, Spörndly-Nees S, Eriksson JW, Kallings LV, et al. (2026) Effects of a joint outdoor exercise program for dog owners and dogs on physical activity, sedentary time and sleep-related behaviors. PLoS One 21(4): e0346895.