Cathrine Abrahamsen

Cathrine Abrahamsen is a dedicated general practitioner and researcher who has developed an innovative communication tool, the Individual Challenge Inventory Tool (ICIT), aimed at helping doctors better address the needs of patients suffering from medically unexplained symptoms. Her doctoral research demonstrated that this approach significantly reduces absenteeism from work, improving both patient satisfaction and return to employment. Abrahamsen's work highlights the importance of understanding the complex interplay between personal and external pressures that affect patients' health and well-being.