About
My research interests are physical activity, health-related quality of life and health literacy in children and adolescents. I teach and supervise students at bachelor-, master and PhD level in topics related young peoples health and quality of life. I am a member of the MUSKHealth research group and Quality of Life research group at OsloMet, a boardmember of the Norwegian national research network HELINOR (HEalth LIteracy NORway) and member of the national research networks LIVSFORSK and CHIP (Children in Palliative Care).
Fields of study
Subject areas
Motivation Physical activity Fysioterapi Health Related Quality of Life Measuring physical activity Health behaviour Childhood obesity Health Literacy Intervention studies
Research groups
Research projects
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HEYoung intervention study
The project will co-develop an intervention with end-users and conduct the initial stages of a full-scale RCT on the effectiveness of a person-centered intervention for adolescents with persistent pain.
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Improving practices together (IMPRATO)
We will explore and develop knowledge about collaboration aimed at promoting participation in physical education for children and young people.
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MUSKHEL - Musculoskeletal Health Literacy in Adolescents
The MUSKHEL project will respond to the need of increased knowledge of musculoskeletal health literacy in adolescents.
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Optimising health literacy amongst parents with immigrant backgrounds (OPAL)
The aim of the OPAL project is to develop knowledge about the health literacy of parents with immigrant backgrounds, as well as design and evaluate solutions to promote their health literacy.
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Young and active – meaningful physical activity to improve physical fitness and enhance health-related quality of life
Can web-based activity and exercise registration and counselling increase the activity level and enhance the health of overweight and obese adolescents?
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Schröder, Judith
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Riiser, Kirsti
;
Holmen, Heidi
(2024).
The needs of healthcare personnel who provide home-based pediatric palliative care: a mixed method systematic review.
11 p.
BMC Health Services Research.
Vol. 24.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10495-7
Veshovda, Solveig
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Eik, Hedda
; Andersen, Marit Helen;
Jahre, Henriette
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Riiser, Kirsti
(2023).
Health literacy and musculoskeletal disorders in adolescents: a scoping review.
11 p.
BMJ Open.
Vol. 13.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072753
Holmen, Heidi
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Winger, Anette
; Steindal, Simen Alexander;
Riiser, Kirsti
; Castor, Charlotte;
Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal
; Mariussen, Kari;
Lee, Anja
(2023).
Patient-reported outcome measures in children, adolescents, and young adults with palliative care needs—a scoping review.
17 p.
BMC Palliative Care.
Vol. 22.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-023-01271-9
Paulsen, Henriette
; Ljungblad, Ulf Wike;
Riiser, Kirsti
;
Evensen, Kari Anne Indredavik
(2023).
Early neurological and motor function in infants born moderate to late preterm or small for gestational age at term: a prospective cohort study.
BMC Pediatrics.
Vol. 23.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04220-w
Holmen, Heidi
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Flølo, Tone Nygaard
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Tørris, Christine
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Løyland, Borghild
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Almendingen, Kari
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Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin
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Albertini Früh, Elena
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Grov, Ellen Karine
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Helseth, Sølvi
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Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal
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Malambo, Rosah
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Misvær, Nina
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Rasalingam, Anurajee
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Riiser, Kirsti
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Sandbekken, Ida Hellum
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Schippert, Ana Carla Soares Portugal
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Sparboe-Nilsen, Bente
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Bigum Sundar, Turid Kristin
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Sæterstrand, Torill Margaret
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Utne, Inger
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Valla, Lisbeth
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Winger, Anette
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Torbjørnsen, Astrid
(2023).
Unpacking the Public Health Triad of Social Inequality in Health, Health Literacy, and Quality of Life—A Scoping Review of Research Characteristics.
19 p.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH).
Vol. 21.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21010036
Riiser, Kirsti
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Kalleson, Runa
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Holmen, Heidi
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Torbjørnsen, Astrid
(2023).
Integrating research in health professions education: a scoping review.
BMC Medical Education.
Vol. 23.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04615-4
Røe, Yngve
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Torbjørnsen, Astrid
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Stanghelle, Brita
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Helseth, Sølvi
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Riiser, Kirsti
(2023).
Health Literacy in Higher Education: A Systematic Scoping Review of Educational Approaches.
Pedagogy in health promotion.
https://doi.org/10.1177/23733799231191107
Haugen, Anders L. Hage
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Esser-Noethlichs, Marc
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Riiser, Kirsti
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Hatlevik, Ove Edvard
(2023).
Understanding Critical Health Literacy Among Adolescents: Psychometric Properties of the CHLA Questionnaire in Lower Secondary Schools in Norway.
Journal of School Health.
https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.13352
Haugen, Anders L. Hage
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Riiser, Kirsti
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Esser-Noethlichs, Marc
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Hatlevik, Ove Edvard
(2023).
Fostering pupils’ critical health literacy: examining the potential of physical education in lower secondary school.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living.
Vol. 5.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2023.1205716
Lund, Siv ; Riiser, Kirsti ; Løndal, Knut (2023). Children`s Experiences with Outdoor, Physically Active Play in After-School Programs. American Journal of Play. Vol. 15.