Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research Interests
I am a sociologist, mainly applying qualitative methods and working conceptually. In recent years my research focus has been on the intersection between organizations and frontline professionals on the one hand and their users (citizens, clients, patients etc.) on the other, predominantly in the provision of health and social services. Here, I am interested in aspects of trust and care, in particular in the context on uncertainty, risk and crises. One major development I have been focusing on recently is digitalization and the introduction of digital technology into the described intersection.
My current work focuses on developing a research agenda that integrates inclusive digital services with rural perspectives. From 2022–2025, I have led the EU Erasmus+ project Rural eHealth Facilitators (REACT), and I am currently Principal Investigator of the RuDiCare project, funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF).
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Research output
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Provinsens prekære sociologi
Fersch, B., Feb 2026, In: Dansk Sociologi. 36, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Den rekonstruktive forskningsstilart: Fortolkning, mening og forståelse
Fersch, B. & Lindhardt, M., 1. Sept 2025, Forskningsstilarter: i sociologi og andre socialvidenskaber . Blok, A. & Gimmler, A. (eds.). Hans Reitzels Forlag, p. 111-133Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Digital Capital: A Lens for the Study of Digital Exclusion from Health Care Services
Fersch, B., 11. Jul 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference without publisher/journal › Conference abstract for conference › Research
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Facilitating Change: Towards a Digital Inclusive Future: "Rural eHealth Facilitators" project recommendations
Thuesen, A. A., Fersch, B., Snijder, A., Annema, J., Vilaça,, T., Cavalho, G. S., Carrouel, F. & Darlington-Bernard, A., Oct 2025, 62 p.Research output: Book/report › Report › Research
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Implementation and Evaluation report: Rural eHealth Facilitators (REACT) project
Bavnbæk, K. F., Fersch, B., Thuesen, A. A., Snijder, A., Annema, J., Carrouel, F., Darlington-Bernard, A., Vilaça,, T. & Cavalho, G. S., 29. Dec 2025, Esbjerg: Center for Landdistriktsforskning, Syddansk Universitet. 73 p. (CLF Rapport; No. 92, Vol. 2025).Research output: Book/report › Report › Research
Open AccessFile28 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Review of research proposal
Fersch, B. (Consultant)
25. Jan 2026Activity: Public and private sector consultation › Consultancy
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Review of research proposal
Fersch, B. (Consultant)
3. Dec 2025Activity: Public and private sector consultation › Consultancy
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Journal of Professions and Organization (Journal)
Fersch, B. (Peer reviewer)
12. Nov 2025Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Current Sociology (Journal)
Fersch, B. (Peer reviewer)
Sept 2025Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Temadag om digital inklusion
Fersch, B. (Organizer)
13. Aug 2025Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses or seminars
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RuDiCare: Rural Digital Care: Strenghtening the inclusion of older people in digital care services in rural municipalities (RuDiCare)
Fersch, B. (PI) & Lindegaard, K. D. (Postdoc)
01/04/2025 → 31/03/2028
Project: Research Councils
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MyRobot: Human-robot interaction with older adults suffering from dementia: socio-cultural and gender differences and ethical and professional implications in the use of companion robots
Fersch, B. (Working partner)
01/09/2024 → 31/08/2027
Project: Research
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REACT: Rural eHealth Facilitators
Fersch, B. (Head coordinator), Noe, E. B. (Project participant) & Thuesen, A. A. (Project participant)
01/11/2022 → 31/10/2025
Project: EU
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Risk, Emotions and Trust in Times of Health Crisis: The impact of health risk on the parent-teacher relationship and its digitalisation during the first reopening phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark
Fersch, B. (PI) & Schneider-Kamp, A. (Project participant)
21/04/2020 → 31/08/2020
Project: Private Foundations
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Patientologie - Human Health
Böttcher, A. (Head coordinator), Sodemann, M. (Head coordinator), Isaksen, J. K. (CoI), Schneider-Kamp, A. (CoI), Hvidtfeldt, K. (CoI), Hansen, D. L. (CoI), Nissen, N. (Head coordinator), Nielsen, H. L. (CoI), Fersch, B. (CoI), Geyer, K. (CoI), Bertram, M. (CoI) & Tjørnhøj-Thomsen, T. (CoI)
01/09/2018 → …
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Strikkeaften og digital inklusion: Aktiviteter i Padborg den kommende uge
20/04/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Barbara forsker i digitalisering: Det truer adgangen til velfærdsstaten
02/04/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Paradokset ved den digitale eksklusion på landet
31/08/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Paradokset ved den digitale eksklusion på landet
31/08/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Paradokset ved den digitale eksklusion på landet
31/08/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Teaching & Supervision
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Politikuge 1 og 2, 2026
Thuesen, A. A., Fersch, B., Bennike, R., Gandrup, T., Bavnbæk, K. F., Sørensen, J. F. L. & Noe, E. B. 02/02/2026 → 06/02/2026
Course: Teaching
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Kulturliv og kulturinstitutioner
Lindhardt, M., Gandrup, T. & Fersch, B. 04/02/2025 → 25/02/2025
Course: Teaching
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