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Ida Flink

Position: Affiliated Professor School/office: School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences

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Research subject

Psychology

Research environments

Center for Health and Medical Psychology (CHAMP)

About Ida Flink

Ida Flink is professor in psychology at Karlstad University (KAU), and is also an affiliated professor at Örebro University. She is a researcher and licensed psychologist, affiliated with the Center for Health and Medical Psychology (CHAMP), Örebro University. She graduated from the psychology program at Örebro University in 2007 and received her clinical license in 2009. She completed her dissertation in 2011 and became a professor at KAU in 2023. Her research interests are within health psychology, mainly with a focus on the role of psychological processes in the development, maintenance and treatment of pain problems, and CBT for persistent pain. She is particularly interested in pain conditions that mainly affect women, such as vulvodynia and pain of childbirth.

Ida is working in the Hybrid project.

Active projects

Young Vulvodynia

Completed projects

Research groups

Psychology and Pain (CHAMP: PP)

Publications

Articles in journals

Myrtveit-Stensrud, L. , Ekholm, E. , Flink, I. , Ter Kuile, M. , Engman, L. , Suvaal, I. , Groven, K. S. & Reme, S. E. (2025). Partner responses to pain among male partners of women with provoked vestibulodynia-a cross-sectional study. Pain Reports, 10 (2). [BibTeX]
Golovchanova, N. , Zhao, X. , Flink, I. , Owiredua, C. & Boersma, K. (2025). Recurrent pain in older age: A cross-sectional network analysis of biopsychosocial-existential interactions. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 189. [BibTeX]
Ekholm, E. , Engman, L. , Ter Kuile, M. M. & Flink, I. (2024). Coping with provoked vestibulodynia in a relational context: A cluster analysis of coping patterns and their associations with relational cognitions and goals. European Journal of Pain, 28 (9), 1596-1606. [BibTeX]
Löfstrand, K. , Björk Brämberg, E. , Flink, I. , Wurm, M. & Bergbom, S. (2024). Providing a new transdiagnostic emotion-focused pain treatment in a clinical context: therapists' experiences of facilitators and barriers. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. [BibTeX]
Zetterberg, H. , Zhao, X. , Bergbom, S. , Golovchanova, N. , Flink, I. & Boersma, K. (2024). Understanding Work Ability in Employees with Pain and Stress-Related Ill-Health: An Explorative Network Analysis of Individual Characteristics and Psychosocial Work Environment. Journal of occupational rehabilitation. [BibTeX]
Hedman‐Lagerlöf, M. , Andersson, E. , Ljótsson, B. , Engelbrektsson, J. , Lundbäck, K. , Björkander, D. , Hedman‐Lagerlöf, E. , Flink, I. & et al. (2023). Effect moderators in internet‐based exposure therapy for fibromyalgia: The role of pain intensity. European Journal of Pain, 27 (4), 507-517. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. K. , Engström, J. , Vastamäki, S. , Vixner, L. & Engman, L. (2023). Expecting the uncertain: The applicability of the intolerance of uncertainty model on fear of childbirth. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 44 (1). [BibTeX]
Grundström, H. , Engman, L. , Rimhagen, E. , Söderstierna, C. & Flink, I. (2023). Experiences of communication in women with endometriosis: perceived validation and invalidation in different contexts, and associations with health-related quality of life. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 44 (1). [BibTeX]
Abreu-Mendes, P. , Baranowski, A. P. , Berghmans, B. , Borovicka, J. , Cottrell, A. M. , Dinis-Oliveira, P. , Elneil, S. , Hughes, J. & et al. (2023). Myofascial Pelvic Pain: Best Orientation and Clinical Practice. Position of the European Association of Urology Guidelines Panel on Chronic Pelvic Pain. European Urology Focus, 9 (1), 172-177. [BibTeX]
Owiredua, C. , Flink, I. & Boersma, K. (2023). Prevalence and risk factors for pain-specific school absenteeism in adolescents with recurrent pain: A prospective population-based design. European Journal of Pain, 27 (3), 390-400. [BibTeX]
Zetterberg, H. , Owiredua, C. , Åsenlöf, P. , Lennartsson, R. , Brodda Jansen, G. , Boersma, K. , Linton, S. J. , Reme, S. E. & et al. (2023). Preventing Pain and Stress-Related Ill-Health in Employees: A 6-Months Follow-Up of a Psychosocial Program in a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of occupational rehabilitation, 33 (2), 316-328. [BibTeX]
Zetterberg, H. , Wagner, S. , Ekselius, L. , Karlsten, R. , Flink, I. & Åsenlöf, P. (2023). Psychometric Assessment of the Swedish version of the Work Ability Index in Patients with Chronic Pain in Specialized Care. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 55. [BibTeX]
Ekholm, E. , Blaker, H. , Gottlander, L. , Zhao, X. , Linton, S. J. , Dewitte, M. & Flink, I. K. (2023). Sexual communication patterns in couples with vulvodynia: a case-control behavioral observation study. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 20 (8), 1103-1114. [BibTeX]
Ekholm, E. , Lundberg, T. , Carlsson, J. , Norberg, J. , Linton, S. J. & Flink, I. K. (2022). "A lot to fall back on": experiences of dyspareunia among queer women. Psychology & Sexuality, 13 (5), 1242-1255. [BibTeX]
Engman, L. , Ter Kuile, M. M. , Linton, S. J. , Ekholm, E. , Tuijnman-Raasveld, C. C. & Flink, I. K. (2022). An initial proof of concept: A replicated single-case study of a CBT group treatment with partner involvement for vulvodynia.. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 51 (6), 503-519. [BibTeX]
Zetterberg, H. , Flink, I. , Spörndly-Nees, S. , Wagner, S. , Karlsten, R. & Åsenlöf, P. (2022). Behavioral Medicine Physiotherapy in the Context of Return to Work for Chronic Pain: A Single-Case Experimental Design Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (3). [BibTeX]
Bartels, S. L. , Johnsson, S. I. , Boersma, K. , Flink, I. , McCracken, L. M. , Petersson, S. , Christie, H. L. , Feldman, I. & et al. (2022). Development, evaluation and implementation of a digital behavioural health treatment for chronic pain: study protocol of the multiphase DAHLIA project. BMJ Open, 12 (4). [BibTeX]
Edvinsson, M. , Karlsson, M. , Linton, S. J. , Brattgård, K. , Solinger, G. & Flink, I. K. (2022). Male pelvic pain: the role of psychological factors and sexual dysfunction in a young sample. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 23 (1), 104-109. [BibTeX]
Eriksson Crommert, M. , Flink, I. & Gustavsson, C. (2021). Predictors of disability attributed to symptoms of increased interrecti distance in women after childbirth: an observational study. Physical Therapy, 101 (6). [BibTeX]
Sündermann, O. , Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2020). My body is not working right: a cognitive behavioral model of body image and chronic pain. Pain, 161 (6), 1136-1139. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. , Reme, S. , Jacobsen, H. B. , Glombiewski, J. , Vlaeyen, J. W. S. , Nicholas, M. K. , Main, C. J. , Peters, M. & et al. (2020). Pain psychology in the 21st century: lessons learned and moving forward. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 20 (2), 229-238. [BibTeX]
Bauducco, S. , Flink, I. , Boersma, K. & Linton, S. J. (2020). Preventing sleep deficit in adolescents: Long-term effects of a quasi-experimental school-based intervention study. Journal of Sleep Research, 29 (1). [BibTeX]
Maathz, P. , Flink, I. , Engman, L. & Ekdahl, J. (2020). Psychological Inflexibility as a Predictor of Sexual Functioning Among Women with Vulvovaginal Pain: A Prospective Investigation. Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.), 21 (12), 3596-3602. [BibTeX]
Jansson-Fröjmark, M. , Harvey, A. G. & Flink, I. (2020). Psychometric properties of the Insomnia Catastrophizing Scale (ICS) in a large community sample. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 49 (2), 120-136. [BibTeX]
Owiredua, C. , Flink, I. , Vixner, L. , Äng, B. O. , Tseli, E. & Boersma, K. (2020). The Context Matters: A Retrospective Analysis of Life Stage at Chronic Pain Onset in Relation to Pain Characteristics and Psychosocial Outcomes. Journal of Pain Research, 13, 2685-2695. [BibTeX]
Södermark, M. , Linton, S. J. , Hesser, H. , Flink, I. , Gerdle, B. & Boersma, K. (2020). What Works? Processes of Change in a Transdiagnostic Exposure Treatment for Patients with Chronic Pain and Emotional Problems. The Clinical Journal of Pain, 36 (9), 648-657. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2019). 10 steg till bättre sömn. Modern Psykologi (18 februari). [BibTeX]
Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2019). 6 principer för mer sexlust. Modern Psykologi (22 juli). [BibTeX]
Hedman-Lagerlöf, M. , Andersson, E. , Hedman-Lagerlöf, E. , Wicksell, R. K. , Flink, I. & Ljótsson, B. (2019). Approach as a key for success: Reduced avoidance behaviour mediates the effect of exposure therapy for fibromyalgia. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 122. [BibTeX]
Boersma, K. , Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2019). Considering the interpersonal context of pain catastrophizing. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 20 (1), 9-10. [BibTeX]
Hedman-Lagerlöf, M. , Hedman-Lagerlöf, E. , Ljótsson, B. , Wicksell, R. K. , Flink, I. & Andersson, E. (2019). Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Utility of Internet-Delivered Exposure Therapy for Fibromyalgia: Results From a Randomized, Controlled Trial. Journal of Pain, 20 (1), 47-59. [BibTeX]
Boersma, K. , Södermark, M. , Hesser, H. , Flink, I. , Gerdle, B. & Linton, S. J. (2019). Efficacy of a transdiagnostic emotion-focused exposure treatment for chronic pain patients with comorbid anxiety and depression: a randomized controlled trial. Pain, 160 (8), 1708-1718. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. , Boersma, K. , Klein-Strandberg, E. & Linton, S. J. (2019). Responding to social cues: An experimental paradigm exploring the link between context sensitivity and pain. British Journal of Health Psychology, 24 (2), 443-459. [BibTeX]
Engman, L. , Flink, I. , Ekdahl, J. , Boersma, K. & Linton, S. J. (2018). Avoiding or enduring painful sex?: A prospective study of coping and psychosexual function in vulvovaginal pain. European Journal of Pain, 22 (8), 1388-1398. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. , Peters, M. , Bergbom, S. , Bergman, M. , Ekstrand, K. , Carstens-Söderstrand, J. & Tillfors, M. (2018). Dwelling on a successful task: Does how or why influence affect?. Journal of Experimental Psychopathology, 9 (3). [BibTeX]
Hedman-Lagerlöf, M. , Hedman-Lagerlöf, E. , Axelsson, E. , Ljótsson, B. , Engelbrektsson, J. , Hultkrantz, S. , Lundbäck, K. , Björkander, D. & et al. (2018). Internet-Delivered Exposure Therapy for Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The Clinical Journal of Pain, 34 (6), 532-542. [BibTeX]
Wurm, M. , Anniko, M. , Tillfors, M. , Flink, I. & Boersma, K. (2018). Musculoskeletal pain in early adolescence: A longitudinal examination of pain prevalence and the role of peer-related stress, worry, and gender. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 111, 76-82. [BibTeX]
Linton, S. J. , Flink, I. & Vlaeyen, J. W. S. (2018). Understanding the Etiology of Chronic Pain From a Psychological Perspective. Physical Therapy, 98 (5), 315-324. [BibTeX]
Ekdahl, J. , Flink, I. , Engman, L. & Linton, S. J. (2018). Vulvovaginal pain from a fear-avoidance perspective: a prospective study among female university students in Sweden. International Journal of Sexual Health, 30 (1), 49-59. [BibTeX]
Linton, S. J. , Flink, I. , Nilsson, E. & Edlund, S. (2017). Can training in empathetic validation improve medical students' communication with patients suffering pain?: A test of concept. Pain Reports, 2 (3). [BibTeX]
Flink, I. , Klein Strandberg, E. & Linton, S. J. (2017). Context sensitive regulation of pain and emotion: Development and initial validation of a scale for context insensitive avoidance. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 17, 220-225. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. K. , Engman, L. , Ter Kuile, M. M. , Thomtén, J. & Linton, S. J. (2017). Coping with pain in intimate situations: Applying the avoidance-endurance model to women with vulvovaginal pain. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 17 (October 2017), 302-308. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. K. , Engman, L. , Thomtén, J. & Linton, S. J. (2017). The role of catastrophizing in vulvovaginal pain: Impact on pain and partner responses over time. Journal of applied biobehavioral research, 22 (1). [BibTeX]
Flink, I. , Sfyrkou, C. & Persson, B. (2016). Customized CBT via internet for adolescents with pain and emotional distress: A pilot study. Internet Interventions, 4, 43-50. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. & Linton, S. (2016). Pain, sleep and catastrophizing: The conceptualization matters : Comment on Wilt JA et al. “A multilevel path model analysis of the relations between sleep, pain, and pain catastrophizing in chronic pain rehabilitation patients”. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 10, 119-121. [BibTeX]
Bauducco, S. , Flink, I. , Jansson-Fröjmark, M. & Linton, S. (2016). Sleep duration and patterns in adolescents: Correlates and the role of daily stressors. Sleep Health, 2 (3), 211-218. [BibTeX]
Thomtén, J. , Boersma, K. , Flink, I. & Tillfors, M. (2016). Social Anxiety, Pain Catastrophizing and Return-To-Work Self-Efficacy in chronic pain: a cross-sectional study. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 11, 98-103. [BibTeX]
Linton, S. J. , Flink, I. K. , Schrooten, M. G. S. & Wiksell, R. (2016). Understanding Co-occurring Emotion and Pain: The Role of Context Sensitivity from a Transdiagnostic Perspective. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 46 (3), 129-137. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. , Thomtén, J. , Engman, L. , Hedström, S. & Linton, S. J. (2015). Coping with painful sex: Development and initial validation of the CHAMP Sexual Pain Coping Scale. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 9, 74-80. [BibTeX]
Tillfors, M. , Flink, I. & Anniko, M. (2015). Emotionsreglering viktig faktor vid ohälsa. Psykologtidningen (8), 26-29. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. , Smeets, E. , Bergbom, S. & Peters, M. L. (2015). Happy despite pain: pilot study of a positive psychology intervention for patients with chronic pain. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 7, 71-79. [BibTeX]
Bauducco, S. V. , Tillfors, M. , Özdemir, M. , Flink, I. K. & Linton, S. J. (2015). Too tired for school?: the effects of insomnia on absenteeism in adolescence. Sleep Health, 1 (3), 205-210. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. K. , Boersma, K. & Linton, S. J. (2014). Changes in catastrophizing and depressed mood during and after early cognitive behaviorally oriented interventions for pain. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 43 (4), 332-341. [BibTeX]
Bergbom, S. , Flink, I. K. , Boersma, K. & Linton, S. J. (2014). Early psychologically informed interventions for workers at risk for pain-related disability: does matching treatment to profile improve outcome?. Journal of occupational rehabilitation, 24 (3), 446-457. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. K. , Boersma, K. & Linton, S. J. (2013). Pain catastrophizing as repetitive negative thinking: a development of the conceptualization. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 42 (3), 215-223. [BibTeX]
Jansson-Fröjmark, M. , Linton, S. J. , Flink, I. K. , Granberg, S. , Danermark, B. & Norell-Clarke, A. (2012). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia co-morbid with hearing impairment: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings, 19 (2), 224-234. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. K. , Boersma, K. , MacDonald, S. & Linton, S. J. (2012). Understanding catastrophizing from a misdirected problem-solving perspective. British Journal of Health Psychology, 17 (2), 408-419. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. K. , Boersma, K. & Linton, S. J. (2010). Catastrophizing moderates the effect of exposure in vivo for back pain patients with pain-related fear. European Journal of Pain, 14 (8), 887-892. [BibTeX]
Peters, M. L. , Flink, I. K. , Boersma, K. & Linton, S. J. (2010). Manipulating optimism: Can imagining a best possible self be used to increase positive future expectancies?. Journal of Positive Psychology, 5 (3), 204-211. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. K. , Mroczek, M. Z. , Sullivan, M. J. L. & Linton, S. J. (2009). Pain in childbirth and postpartum recovery: the role of catastrophizing. European Journal of Pain, 13 (3), 312-316. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. K. , Nicholas, M. K. , Boersma, K. & Linton, S. J. (2009). Reducing the threat value of chronic pain: A preliminary replicated single-case study of interoceptive exposure versus distraction in six individuals with chronic back pain. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 47 (8), 721-728. [BibTeX]

Articles, reviews/surveys

Boersma, K. & Flink, I. K. (2025). Key aspects concerning the role of emotion in the chronic pain experience. Current Opinion in Psychology, 62. [BibTeX]
Bartels, S. L. , Taygar, A. S. , Johnsson, S. I. , Petersson, S. , Flink, I. , Boersma, K. , McCracken, L. M. & Wicksell, R. K. (2023). Using Personas in the development of eHealth interventions for chronic pain: A scoping review and narrative synthesis. Internet Interventions, 32. [BibTeX]
Bohm-Starke, N. , Wilbe Ramsay, K. , Lytsy, P. , Nordgren, B. , Sjöberg, I. , Moberg, K. & Flink, I. (2022). Treatment of Provoked Vulvodynia: A Systematic Review. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 19 (5), 789-808. [BibTeX]
Dewitte, M. , Bettocchi, C. , Carvalho, J. , Corona, G. , Flink, I. , Limoncin, E. , Pascoal, P. , Reisman, Y. & et al. (2021). A Psychosocial Approach to Erectile Dysfunction: Position Statements from the European Society of Sexual Medicine (ESSM). Sexual Medicine, 9 (6). [BibTeX]

Books

Linton, S. J. & Flink, I. (2021). 12 verktyg i KBT: Från teori till färdighet (2ed.). Stockholm: Natur och kultur. [BibTeX]
Winbladh, T. & Flink, I. (2020). Hela havet stormar: Småbarnsfamiljens livboj vid trots, konflikter och syskonbråk (1ed.). Stockholm: Natur och kultur. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2019). Du, jag och sex: Om lust och närhet i parrelationer. Stockholm: Natur och kultur. [BibTeX]
Linton, S. J. & Flink, I. (2018). Sömn, dröm, mardröm: kunskap och verktyg för god sömn. Stockholm: Natur och kultur. [BibTeX]
Linton, S. J. & Flink, I. (2016). Hälsopsykologi i vården. Stockholm: Natur och kultur. [BibTeX]
Linton, S. J. , Flink, I. K. & Bergbom, S. (2013). Beteendeanalys steg för steg: grunden till en effektiv KBT-behandling (1ed.). Stockholm: Natur och kultur. [BibTeX]
Linton, S. J. & Flink, I. K. (2010). 12 verktyg i KBT: från teori till färdighet (1ed.). Stockholm: Natur och kultur. [BibTeX]

Chapters in books

Flink, I. , Boersma, K. & Linton, S. J. (2021). Kognitiv beteendeterapi. In: Emmanuel Bäckryd; Mads U. Werner, Långvarig smärta: Smärtmedicin Vol 2 (pp. 293-299). . Liber. [BibTeX]
Vancleef, L. , Flink, I. K. , Linton, S. J. & Vlaeyen, J. (2012). Fear-avoidance as a risk factor for the development of chronic back pain and disability. In: Monika I. Hasenbring, Adina C. Rusu, Dennis C. Turk, From acute to chronic back pain: risk factors, mechanisms, and clinical implications (pp. 269-294). Oxford: Oxford University Press. [BibTeX]
Linton, S. J. , Boersma, K. & Flink, I. K. (2010). Kognitiv beteendeterapi. In: Mads Werner, Ido Leden, Smärta och smärtbehandling (pp. 482-488). Stockholm: Liber. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2009). Hantera smärta. In: Gunilla Åhrén, Smärtguide för dig med whiplashskada (pp. 23-28). Stockholm: Personskadeförbundet RTP. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2007). Hantera smärta. In: Gunilla Åhrén, Smärtguide för dig som är amputerad (pp. 19-24). Stockholm: Riksförbundet för trafik- och polioskadade (RTP). [BibTeX]
Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2007). Hantera smärta. In: Gunilla Åhrén, Smärtguide för dig med polioskada (pp. 23-28). Stockholm: Riksförbundet för trafik- och polioskadade (RTP). [BibTeX]

Conference papers

Golovchanova, N. , Zhao, X. , Flink, I. , Owiredua, C. & Boersma, K. (2024). Living with interfering chronic pain in older age: a network analysis study of biopsychosocial-existential interactions. Paper presented at 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology, Stockholm, Sweden, June 12-14, 2024. [BibTeX]
Ekholm, E. , Lundberg, T. & Flink, I. (2019). Queer complexities of pain – A qualitative analysis of challenges and coping with vulvovaginal pain among women in same-sex relationships. Paper presented at IASR (International Academy of Sex Research) 45th annual meeting, Mexico City, Mexico, July 24-27, 2019. [BibTeX]
Engman, L. , Flink, I. , Ter Kuile, M. & Linton, S. J. (2018). CBT group treatment for vulvovaginal pain with partner involvement: a single case experimental design pilot. Paper presented at IASR (International Academy of Sex Research) 44th annual meeting, Madrid, Spain, 2018. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. (2018). Kommunikasjon ved langvarig smerte: validering, følelser og kontekst. Paper presented at Kunnskapsbasert smertebehandling. Den 14. nasjonale fagkonferanse. Plenum session at the Norwegian Pain Society Annual Meeting, Oslo, Norway, January 4-5, 2018. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. (2018). Validering i möte med pasienten og pårörende. Paper presented at Parallel session at the Norwegian Pain Society Annual Meeting, Oslo, Norway, January 4-5, 2018. [BibTeX]
Jonsson, E. , Fardal, J. , Grennert, E. & Flink, I. (2018). Victim, hero, perpetrator or ally? Experiences of male partners of women suffering dyspareunia. Paper presented at IASR (International Academy of Sex Research) 44th annual meeting, Madrid, Spain, July 17-20, 2018. [BibTeX]
Engman, L. , Flink, I. , Thomtén, J. & Linton, S. J. (2017). Avoiding or enduring painful sex?: A longitudinal study of coping patterns and sexual function in women with vulvovaginal pain. In: SSTAR (Society for Sex Therapy and Research) 42nd annual meeting. Paper presented at SSTAR (Society for Sex Therapy and Research) 42nd annual meeting, Montréal Canada, April 20-23, 2017. [BibTeX]
Wurm, M. , Flink, I. , Tillfors, M. & Boersma, K. (2017). External and internal social factors as risk factors for the development of back/neck pain in Swedish adolescents. Paper presented at 10th Congress of the European Pain Federation (EFIC 2017), Pain in Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark, September 6-9, 2017. [BibTeX]
Engman, L. , Flink, I. , Thomtén, J. & Linton, S. J. (2016). A longitudinal study of coping strategies in women with vulvovaginal pain. In: EABCT 2016. Paper presented at EABCT 2016, Stockholm Sweden, August 31 - September 3, 2016. The European Association for Behaviour and Cognitive Therapies. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. , Klein Strandberg, E. & Linton, S. J. (2016). Context sensitivity as a transdiagnostic process in pain and emotion: Development and initial validation of the Context Sensitivity Scale (CSS). Paper presented at 16th World Congress on Pain (IASP), Yokohama, Japan, September 26-30, 2016. [BibTeX]
Boersma, K. , Flink, I. , Linton, S. J. & Södermark, M. (2016). Emotion regulation in chronic pain patients with emotional difficulties: A DBT-inspired exposure treatment. Paper presented at 46th Annual EABCT Congress, Stockholm, Sweden, August 31-September 3, 2016. [BibTeX]
Bauducco, S. , Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2016). Making room for sleep: A classroom based prevention program for adolescents. In: EABCT2016 Abstract Book. Paper presented at 46th European Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies congress (EABCT 2016), Stockholm, Sweden, August 31 - September 3, 2016. (pp. 546-546). [BibTeX]
Bauducco, S. , Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2016). Prevalence, Incidence and Risk Factors for Sleep Deprivation in Adolescence: The Role of Technology and Stress. Paper presented at 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (WCBCT 2016), Melbourne, Australia, June 22-25, 2016. [BibTeX]
Boersma, K. , Wicksell, R. , Bothelius, K. , Flink, I. & Thomtén, J. (2016). Symposium: Pain and emotion – biological processes, emotion regulation and implications for treatment. In: EABCT 2016 Abstract Book Total Awareness. Paper presented at 46th Annual EABCT Congress, Stockholm, Sweden, August 31-September 3, 2016. (pp. 162-162). [BibTeX]
Flink, I. , Linton, S. J. & Klein Strandberg, E. (2016). The role of context sensitivity in pain and emotion: Definition of the construct, importance and implications for treatment. Paper presented at 46th Annual EABCT Congress, Stockholm, Sweden, August 31-September 3, 2016. [BibTeX]
Engman, L. , Flink, I. , Linton, S. J. & Thomtén, J. (2016). When sex hurts: Avoid, endure or try something different?. In: IASR 42nd annual meeting. Paper presented at IASR 42nd annual meeting, Malmö, Sweden, June 26-29, 2016. [BibTeX]
Flink, I. , Thomtén, J. , Engman, L. , Hedström, S. & Linton, S. J. (2015). Coping with painful sex: Development and initial validation of the CHAMP Sexual Pain Coping Scale. Paper presented at 45th Annual EABCT Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, August 31-September 3, 2015. [BibTeX]
Boersma, K. & Flink, I. (2015). Investigating the Role of Emotion Regulation in Relation to Co-Occurring Pain: Emotional and Interpersonal Problems in Adolescents. Paper presented at 45th Annual EABCT Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, August 31-September 3, 2015. [BibTeX]
Bauducco, S. , Penayo, A. , Truedsson, M. , Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2015). Preventing Adolescents´ Sleep Deprivation in a 24/7 Society: New Ideas from the Teenagers Themselves. Paper presented at 45th Annual EABCT Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, August 31-September 3, 2015. [BibTeX]
Linton, S. J. , Schrooten, M. , Lind, M. & Flink, I. K. (2015). Understanding co-occurring pain and emotion: a transdiagnostic approach to treatment. In: Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. Paper presented at 23rd World Congress on Psychosomatic Medicine, Glasgow, Scotland, August 20-22, 2015. (pp. 45-46). [BibTeX]
Flink, I. , Persson, B. & Arvidsson, M. (2014). Early School-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Adolescents with Pain and Emotional Ill-health. Paper presented at 15th World Congress on Pain (IASP), Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 6-11, 2014. [BibTeX]
Jansson-Fröjmark, M. , Harvey, A. G. & Flink, I. K. (2012). Psychometric properties of the Insomnia Catastrophizing Scale. In: Journal of Sleep Research. Paper presented at 21th Congress of the European Sleep Research Society, Paris, France, September 4-8, 2012. (pp. 168-168). Wiley-Blackwell. [BibTeX]
Jansson-Fröjmark, M. , Linton, S. J. , Flink, I. & Norell-Clarke, A. (2011). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia co-morbid with hearing impairment: a randomized controlled trial. Paper presented at 4th International World Sleep Congress and 5th Conference of the Canadian Sleep Society, Quebec City, Canada, September 10-14, 2011. [BibTeX]
Linton, S. J. & Flink, I. K. (2010). A cognitive behavioral approach to chronic pain rehabilitation. Paper presented at Portuguese Pain Society, Annual Meeting. [BibTeX]

Daily newspapers

Almén, N. , Lekander, M. , Öst, L. , Sundin, Ö. , Ekdahl, J. , Flink, I. , Hedenstedt, E. , Norlund, F. & et al. (2018). Många är undantagna rätten till effektiv sjukvård. Dagens medisin (16 juli). [BibTeX]
Bergbom, S. , Linton, S. J. , Flink, I. , Boersma, K. & Åkerlund, D. (2017). Psykologer i primärvården - en förbisedd möjlighet. Nerikes Allehanda (9 april). [BibTeX]
Flink, I. & Linton, S. J. (2017). Smärtproblematik – med ökat fokus på emotioner och kontext. Psykologtidningen (16 mars), 26-29. [BibTeX]

Doctoral theses, comprehensive summaries

Flink, I. K. (2011). Stuck in mind: the role of catastrophizing in pain. (Doctoral dissertation). (Comprehensive summary) Örebro: Örebro universitet. [BibTeX]

Manuscripts

Zetterberg, H. , Wagner, S. , Ekselius, L. , Karlsten, R. , Flink, I. & Åsenlöf, P. Psychometric Assessment of the Swedish version of the Work Ability Index in Patients with Chronic Pain in Specialized Care. [BibTeX]
Engman, L. , ter Kuile, M. M. , Linton, S. J. , Ekholm, E. , Tuijnman-Raasveld, C. C. & Flink, I. K. An initial proof of concept : A replicated single case study of a CBT group treatment with partner involvement for vulvodynia. [BibTeX]
Ekholm, E. , Engman, L. , Ter Kuile, M. M. & Flink, I. Coping with Provoked Vestibulodynia in a Relational Context : A Cluster Analysis of Coping Patterns and Their Associations with Relational Cognitions and Goals. [BibTeX]
Bauducco, S. V. , Flink, I. K. & Linton, S. J. Making room for sleep : The evaluation of a preventive school-based program to improve adolescents´ sleep. [BibTeX]
Wurm, M. , Flink, I. , Anniko, M. , Tillfors, M. & Boersma, K. Musculoskeletal pain in adolescents : Prevalence, and the role of peer-related stress, worry, and gender in the development of pain problems over time. [BibTeX]
Owiredua, C. , Evans, B. , Flink, I. & Boersma, K. Trajectories of school absenteeism in adolescents with recurrent pain : Predictors and distal outcomes. [BibTeX]

Other

Flink, I. K. , Bergbom, S. , Linton, S. J. & Boersma, K. (2010). Manual för exponering in vivo för rörelserädsla vid långvarig muskuloskeletal smärta. [BibTeX]
Bergbom, S. , Flink, I. K. , Linton, S. J. & Boersma, K. (2010). Manual för KBT vid långvarig muskuloskeletal smärta. [BibTeX]
Linton, S. J. , Flink, I. K. , Bergbom, S. & Boersma, K. (2010). Manual för målbaserad aktivitetsträning vid långvarig muskuloskeletal smärta. [BibTeX]