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1 Updated by 17 January 2014 Page 1 / 5 Department of Clinical Neuroscience Division of Insurance Medicine Curriculum Vitae Thomas Dorner Family name First names Birth Nationality Work address Dorner Thomas Ernst 1975 in Eisenstadt, Austria Austrian Medical University of Vienna Centre for Public Health Institute of Social Medicine thomas.dorner@meduniwien.ac.at thomas.dorner@ki.se Education 04/2011 Habilitation lecture qualification for Social Medicine /Public Health; Postdoctoral thesis Social Determinats for Health Ressources, Health Behaviour, and Morbidity and Consequences for Social Medicine and Public Health Graduation (MPH) University Course Master of Public Health Graduation (M.D.) Studies of Human Medicine, Vienna University, Medical School Matura (School leaving exam) Primary and Secondary School Ongoing and previous position Since 04/2011 Assistant Professor, Institute of Social Medicine, Centre for Public Health, Postdoc Position, Institute of Social Medicine, Centre forpublic Health, University Assistant, Institute of Social Medicine andepidemiology, Medical University Graz Training Officer for doctors-in-training; Kaiser Franz Josef Hospital Vienna Clinical Training in General Medicine, Kaiser Franz Josef Hospital Vienna Clinical Training in Internal Medicine, Military Hospital Vienna Clinical Training in Geriatrics, Geriatric Hospital Haus der Barmherzigkeit, Vienna Clinical Training in Internal Medicine, Teaching Clinic, Vienna Project-orientated research assistant at the Institute of Social Medicine, Advisory Boards Since 2013 Member of the Steering Committee of EUROPREV (European Network for Prevention and Health Promotion) Since 2012 Delegate to the EUPHA (European Public Health Association) Governing Board 2012 Member of Scientific Program Committee, WONCA-Europe Since 2011 Member of Abstract Scoring Committee, WONCA-Europe Conferences Address Visiting address Telephone Web Karolinska Institutet Division of Insurance Medicine SE Stockholm, Sweden Berzelius väg 3, 6th floor (secretary)

2 Page: 2 / 5 Since 2010 Advisory Board for Health Statistics at Statistics Austria Memberships Since 2012 President Austrian Society of Public Health Head of the Task Force Physical Activity Member of the Executive Board Since 2013 Member of the Steering Committee of Austrian Society of General Medicine Austrian Society for the Study of Pain Austrian Society for Hypertension Lectures and Seminars Lectures and seminars at the Medical University of Vienna, Medical University Graz, University of Vienna, Danube University Krems, Universitiy of Applied Sciences Burgenland, and in the inter-universitary courses Master of Public Health Vienna, Health Care Management Vienna, Interdisciplinary Pain Medicine, and Master of Insurance Medicine Basel. PhD Supervision Ongoing Title: Effect of physical activity and fitness on various dimensions of quality of life (biological health, psycho-social health, functional status, fear of falling, social support) in frail malnourished aged subjects and robust elderly volunteers who regularly perform a structured strength training together. A randomised controlled intervention trial. PhD Student: Ali Kapan Title: Impact of nutritional intervention on nutritional status, dietary pattern and biochemical marker in malnourished frail community dwelling older persons carried out by trained lay buddies a randomised controlled trial PhD Student: Eva Luger Title: Muscle strength in frail malnourished subjects a partial analysis of the Gesund durch Gesundheitsbuddy study PhD Student: Sandra Haider Title: Do physical activity-based food lables influence food choice and/or level of physical activity? PhD Student: Yvonne Schröder Title: Implementation of health promotion in the hospital setting PhD Student: Christina Cathérine Wieczorek Title: Implementation Research in School Health Promotion in Austria PhD Student: Michaela Adamowitsch Title: Health Promotion by Ambient Assistive Technologies How the Health of Elderly can be positively influenced by using Information and Communication Technology in Long Term Care PhD Student: Christian Siegel Scientific publications (January 2014) 1. Stamm, T; Pieber, K; Blasche, G; Dorner, TE. Health care utilisation in subjects with osteoarthritis, chronic back pain, and osteoporosis aged 65 years and more: mediating effects of limitations in activities of daily living, pain intensity and mental diseases. Wien Med Wochnschr, accepted Jan. 07, 2014.

3 Page: 3 / 5 2. Borsoi, L; Rieder, A; Stein, KV; Hofhansl, A; Dorner, TE. Preventive Medicine: selfassessment of knowledge, skills and attitudes of medical students at the Medical University of Vienna. Wien Med Wochnschr, accepted Dec. 25, Dorner, TE; Lackinger, C; Haider, S; Luger, E; Kapan, A; Luger, M; Schindler, KE. Nutritional intervention and physical training in malnourished frail community-dwelling elderly persons carried out by trained lay buddies : study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health. 2013:13; Burkert, NT; Muckenhuber, J; Großschädl, F; Sprenger, M; Rohrauer-Näf, G; Ropin, K; Martinel, E; Dorner, T. Good practice models for public workplace health promotion projects in Austria: promoting mental health. Wien Med Wochenschr Dec Brunner-Ziegler, S; Rieder, A; Stein, V; Koppensteiner, R; Hoffmann, K; Dorner, TE. Predictors of participation in preventive health examinations in Austria. BMC Public Health. 2013:13; Ekmekcioglu, C; Blasche, G; Dorner, TE. Too much salt and how we can get rid of it. Forsch Komplementmed. 2013:20; Muckenhuber, J; Burkert, N; Dorner, TE; Großschädl, F; Freidl, W. The impact of the HDI on the association between psychosocial work demands with sickness absence and presenteeism. Eur J Public Health Sep Dorner, TE; Luger, E; Tschinderle, J; Stein, KV; Haider, S; Kapan, A; Lackinger, C; Schindler, KE. Association between nutritional status (MNA -SF) and frailty (SHARE- FI) in acute hospitalised elderly patients. JNHA - The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging; Accepted July 9th, Muckenhuber, J; Burkert, N; Großschädl, F; Dorner, TE; Freidl, W. Low social capital as a predictor for the risk of obesity. Health Soc. Work. Accepted June, 6th, Hoffmann, K; Stein, KV; Maier, M; Rieder, A; Dorner, TE. Access points to the different levels of health care and demographic predictors in a country without a gatekeeping system. Results of a cross-sectional study from Austria. Eur J Public Health. 2013:23; Schoberberger, R; Dorner, T; Rieder, A. Gesundheitsbewusstsein als dominierender Einflussfaktor auf die Entstehung von Übergewicht eine Gesundheitsbefragung bei der bäuerlichen Bevölkerung Österreichs. Gesundheitswesen Jun Niederkrotenthaler, T; Sonneck, G; Dervic, K; Nader, IW; Voracek, M; Kapusta, ND; Etzersdorfer, E; Mittendorfer-Rutz, E; Dorner, T. Predictors of Suicide and Suicide Attempt in Subway Stations: A Population-based Ecological Study. J Urban Health. 2012:89; Dorner, TE; Rieder, A. Obesity paradox in elderly patients with cardiovascular diseases. Int J Cardiol. 2012:155; Dorner, TE; Stronegger, WJ; Hoffmann, K; Stein, KV; Niederkrotenthaler, T. Socioeconomic determinants of health behaviours across age groups: results of a cross-sectional survey. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2013:125; Dorner, TE; Stein, KV. Prevalence and status quo of osteoarthritis in Austria. Analysis of epidemiological and social determinants of health in a representative cross-sectional survey. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2013:163; Dorner, TE; Lackinger, C; Schindler, K; Stein, KV; Rieder, A; Ludvik, B. Health information regarding diabetes mellitus reduces misconceptions and underestimation of consequences in the general population. Public Health Nutr. 2013:16; Kautzky-Willer, A; Dorner, T; Jensby, A; Rieder, A. Women show a closer association between educational level and hypertension or diabetes mellitus than males: a secondary analysis from the Austrian HIS. BMC Public Health. 2012;:12; Pieber, K; Stein, KV; Herceg, M; Rieder, A; Fialka-Moser, V; Dorner, TE. Determinants of satisfaction with individual health in male and female patients with chronic low back pain. J Rehabil Med. 2012:44; Stein, KV; Dorner TE, Rieder A. Erhebung der Patientenperspektive bei chronischer Krankheit. Diskussion des Instruments Österreichischer Patientenbericht. Gesundheitswesen. 2012:74;

4 Page: 4 / Dorner, TE; Genser, D; Krejs, GJ; Slany, J; Watschinger, B; Ekmekcioglu, C; Rieder, A. Hypertonie und Ernährung Ein Positionspapier der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Ernährung (ÖGE). Herz. 2013:38; Stein, KV; Rieder, A; Dorner, TE. East-West gradient in cardio-vascular mortality in Austria: how much can we explain by following the pattern of risk factors? Int J Health Geogr. 2011:10; Dorner, TE; Tröstl, A; Womastek, I; Groman, E. Predictors of short-term success in smoking cessation in relation to attendance at a smoking cessation program. Nicotine Tob Res. 2011:13; Niederkrotenthaler, T; Dorner, T; Maier, M. Measuring impact of research on society. Nature. 2011:469; Dorner, TE; Muckenhuber, J; Stronegger, WJ; Ràsky, É; Gustorff, B; Freidl, W. The impact of socio-economic status on pain and the perception of disability due to pain. Eur J Pain. 2011:15; Steiner, S; Dorner, TE; Fodor, JG; Kunze, M; Rieder, A. Blood Pressure Awareness in Austria: Lessons From a 30 Years Horizon. Am J Hypertens. 2011:24; Niederkrotenthaler, T; Dorner, TE; Maier, M (for the task force). Development of a practical tool to measure the impact of publications on the society based on focus 27. Kunze, U; Dorner, TE. Influenza-related excess mortality necessitates an urgent call for action. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2011:123; Dorner TE, Ràsky E, Stein KV, Stronegger WJ, Kautzky-Willer A, Rieder A. Coverage of recommended vaccinations in subjects with diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease: results for women and men. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2011: 161; Dorner, TE; Schwarz, F; Kranz, A; Freidl, W; Rieder, A; Gisinger, C. Body mass index and the risk of infections in institutionalised geriatric patients. Br J Nutr. 2010: 32; Dorner, TE; Stronegger, WJ; Rebhandl, E; Rieder, A; Freidl, W. The relationship between various psychosocial factors and physical symptoms reported during primarycare health examinations. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2010:122; Stein, KV; Dorner, TE; Ilias, W; Rieder, A. Schmerzpatienten und ihre Erwartungen an die ärztliche Versorgung. Ergebnisse aus dem Österreichischen Patientenbericht. Schmerz. 2010:24; Dorner, TE; Rieder, A. Das Adipositasparadoxon oder Reverse Epidemiologie. Hohes Körpergewicht als protektiver Faktor bei bestimmten chronischen Bedingungen? Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2010:135; Dorner, T; Knopp, A; Stettner, H; Freidl, W. Geschlechtsspezifische Unterschiede bezüglich Aufnahmeraten auf Intensivstationen, Aufenthaltsdauer und durchgeführten intensivmedizinischen Maßnahmen bei Personen im Alter ab 75 Jahren in einer Österreichischen Region. Gesundheitswesen. 2010:72;E72-E Kamenski G, Dorner T, Lawrence K, Psota G, Rieder A, Schwarz F, Sepandj A, Spiegel W, Strotzka S. Detection of dementia in primary care: comparison of the original and a modified Mini-Cog Assessment with the Mini-Mental State Examination. Ment Health Fam Med. 2009:6; Rieder, A; Dorner, T; Resch, H; Bröll, J. Editorial: Osteoporose: Eine Herausforderung für die Prävention. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2009:159; Dorner, T; Weichselbaum, E; Lawrence, K; Viktoria Stein, K; Rieder, A. Austrian osteoporosis report: epidemiology, lifestyle factors, public health strategies. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2009:159; Jahelka, B; Dorner, T; Terkula, R; Quittan, M; Bröll, H; Erlacher, L. Health-related quality of life in patients with osteopenia or osteoporosis with and without fractures in a geriatric rehabilitation department. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2009:159; Dorner, T; Lawrence, K; Rebhandl, E; Weichselbaum, E; Rieder, A. Opinions and attitudes concerning osteoporosis among Austrian general practitioners. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2009:159; Viktoria Stein, K; Dorner, T; Lawrence, K; Kunze, M; Rieder, A. Ökonomische Konzepte zur Erfassung der Krankheitskosten von Osteoporose: Österreich im internationalen Vergleich. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2009:159;

5 Page: 5 / Dorner, T; Gustorff, B; Likar, R; Lawrence, K; Schwarz, F; Rieder, A. Neuropathischer Schmerz im stationären Bereich. Analyse der Österreichischen Krankenhausentlassungsdaten.Schmerz. 2009:23; Gustorff, B; Dorner, T; Likar, R; Grisold, W; Lawrence, K; Schwarz, F; Rieder, A. Prevalence of self-reported neuropathic pain and impact on quality of life: a prospective representative survey. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2008:52; Dorner, T; Lawrence, K; Kunze, M; Rieder, A. Reversal in epidemiologic trends of allergic diseases? Wien Med Wochenschr. 2008:158; Dorner, T; Fodor, JG; Lawrence, K; Ludvik, B; Rieder, A. HDL-knowledge in the lay public: results of a representative population survey. Atherosclerosis. 2007:195; Dorner, T; Kranz, A; Zettl-Wiedner, K; Ludwig, C; Rieder, A; Gisinger, C. The effect of structured strength and balance training on cognitive function in frail, cognitive impaired elderly long-term care residents. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2007:19; Dorner, T; Lawrence, K; Rieder, A; Kunze, M. Epidemiology of allergies in Austria. Results of the first Austrian allergy report. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2007:157; Dorner, T; Müller, KH; Schmidl, H; Freidl, W; Stronegger, WJ; Lawrence, K; Kunze, M; Rieder, A. Subjective health and impaired quality of life due to allergies in a representative population survey. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2007:157; Stein, V; Dorner, T; Lawrence, K; Kunze, M; Rieder, A. Volkswirtschaftliche Aspekte von Allergien. Ausgangslage und Ausblick für Österreich. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2007:157; Dorner, T; Rathmanner, T; Lechleitner, M; Schlögel, R; Roden, M; Lawrence, K; Schwarz, F; Kiefer, I; Kunze, M; Rieder, A. Public health aspects of diabetes mellitus-- epidemiology, prevention strategies, policy implications: the first Austrian diabetes report. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2006:118; Dorner, T; Fodor, JG; Allichhammer, D; Kiefer, I; Lawrence, K; D'Angelo, MS; Huebel, U; Strunz, B; Ohnoutka, A; Antes, G; Schmidl, H; Kunze, M; Rieder, A. A heart for Vienna-- the prevention program for the big city. Blue-collar workers as a special target group. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2006:156; Fodor, GJ; Kotrec, M; Bacskai, K; Dorner, T; Lietava, J; Sonkodi, S; Rieder, A; Turton, P. Is interview a reliable method to verify the compliance with antihypertensive therapy? An international central-european study. J Hypertension 2005:23; Dorner, T; Leitner, B; Stadlmann, H; Fischer, W; Neidhart, B; Lawrence, K; Kiefer, I; Rathmanner, T; Kunze, M; Rieder, A. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Austrian male and female farmers. Soz Praventivmed. 2004:49; Dorner, T; Kiefer, I; Kunze, M; Rieder, A. Genderaspekte sozioökonomischer und psychosozialer Faktoren bei kardiovaskulären Erkrankungen. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2004:154; Dorner, T; Rieder, A. Präventives Risikomanagement der koronaren Herzerkrankung. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2004:154; Fodor, JG; Tzerovska, R; Dorner, T; Rieder, A. Do we diagnose and treat coronary heart disease differently in men and women? Wien Med Wochenschr. 2004:154; Huemer, C; Huemer, M; Dorner, T; Falger, J; Schacherl, H; Bernecker, M; Artacker, G; Pilz, I. Incidence of pediatric rheumatic diseases in a regional population in Austria. J Rheumatol. 2001:28;

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