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Recently published reports

Workplace harassment, and violence or threats and its associations with mental ill health

Workplace exposures such as bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination, threats, and violence are associated with mental ill health, including depression, anxiety, burnout, and PTSD. However, substantial heterogeneity between reviews and primary studies within the reviews precludes firm conclusions regarding the magnitude and consistency of these associations.

Evidence reports on post-COVID condition

The evidence base on post-COVID condition has developed rapidly in recent years. However, there are nonetheless significant knowledge gaps remaining in several areas. The objective of these SBU’s reports is to support the continued development of healthcare, rehabilitation services, and research related to post-COVID condition in Sweden.

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Ongoing projects

This section presents our ongoing projects with brief details on their background, purpose, and estimated completion.

Our work, publications and networking activities

About SBU

SBU is a government authority under the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs with a mission to conduct independent scientific assessments of methods and interventions across several fields.

Method

SBU conducts its projects using a systematic methodology, in line with international guidelines. Here you can find information on the different components of our methodology, together with additional links.

Critical appraisal tools and checklists

We have collected tools for assessing risk of bias in various types of studies as well as SBU's guidelines to assess ethical aspects of interventions.

INSIA, International Network for Social Intervention Assessment

A network providing global leadership in social work and social welfare. We evaluate interventions, collaborate on projects, and share methodological work to support evidence-based decision-making worldwide

SBU and the HTA Regulation

This section outlines the HTA Regulation (HTAR) and SBU’s role in its implementation at both EU and national level.

New training module for patient representatives in Sweden on the HTA regulation released

Patient representatives can now access a new Swedish online training module on HTAR, the EU framework for joint assessments of medicines and medical devices.

Support materials for a scientific approach

Explore SBU’s digital support material on the scientific approach. Available in Swedish for everyone.

Articles in scientific journals

A series of scientific articles derived from SBU’s project work, offering peer‑reviewed publications that summarize key findings, methods, and conclusions. The articles are listed in chronological order.