About
Heidi Holmen is PI for an NFR funded Young research talents-project called Gathering evidence for evidence-based health technology to support communication in homebased pediatric palliative care – CHIP homeTec from 2021-2026. Furthermore, she lead the research related to digital outpatient clinics in the specialist health service in a project led by Dignio together with OUS and UNN in her postdoctoral project. She was appointed a position in the OsloMet Research talent program from 2020-2021. Heidi Holmen is professor of nursing and digital health at the department for nursing and health promotion. She has her PhD in mobil apps for diabetes self-management (UiO 2017) and a masters in public health (NMBU 2010). Her bachelor is in nursing (Nord university 2006), and she also has a complementary degree in clinical diabetes nursing. Her research interests are within health technology and how technology can support people living with long-term or chronic conditions, in both adults and children. Heidi Holmen was a member of the Young Academy in Norway for the period 2017-2021. Diabetes, self-management, mHealth/mobile health, digital health, health technology, children in palliative care, user involvement
Fields of study
Academic disciplines
Paediatrics Health service and health administration research Other health sciences Health sciences Information and communication technology
Subject areas
Quality of Life Diabetes Mobile Health behaviour Palliative care
Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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Digital follow-up of patients with type 1 diabetes in the specialist health service (DigiDiaS)
This project aims to increase knowledge about user-guided treatment and digital tools in the follow-up of patients with type 1 diabetes at an endocrinology outpatient clinic.
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Health technology in homebased palliative care for children (CHIP homeTec)
We will conduct an investigation of aspects relevant for the design of digital solutions to support communication for children, families and healthcare personnel in homebased palliative care for children.
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Palliative care for children and adolescents in Oslo Municipality, Søndre Nordstrand
The purpose of the project is to increase participation through strengthened and seamless services for children with life-threatening and/or life-limiting conditions and their families.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Flølo, Tone Nygaard
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Tørris, Christine
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Riiser, Kirsti
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Almendingen, Kari
; Chew, Han Shi Jocelyn; Fosså, Alexander;
Albertini Früh, Elena
; Hennessy, Erin; Leung, May May;
Misvær, Nina
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Pavel, Nenad
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Bigum Sundar, Turid Kristin
; Sæterstrand, Torill Margaret;
Torbjørnsen, Astrid
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Løyland, Borghild
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Holmen, Heidi
(2025).
Digital health interventions to treat overweight and obesity in children and adolescents: An umbrella review.
Obesity Reviews.
https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13905
Holmen, Heidi
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Flølo, Tone Nygaard
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Tørris, Christine
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Torbjørnsen, Astrid
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Almendingen, Kari
;
Riiser, Kirsti
(2025).
The role of health literacy in intervention studies targeting children living with overweight or obesity and their parents—a systematic mixed methods review.
11 p.
Frontiers in Pediatrics.
Vol. 12.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1507379
Schröder, Judith;
Riiser, Kirsti
;
Holmen, Heidi
(2024).
Healthcare personnel’s perspectives on health technology in home-based pediatric palliative care: a qualitative study.
10 p.
BMC Palliative Care.
Vol. 23.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-024-01464-w
Schröder, Judith;
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
Jensen, Claus Sixtus;
Holmen, Heidi
;
Winger, Anette
; Eg, Marianne
(2024).
Signs and symptoms in hospitalized children and adolescents' triggering nurses' awareness: A qualitative study across Denmark and Norway.
8 p.
International Journal of Nursing Studies.
Vol. 161.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104918
Steindal, Simen Alexander; Klarare, Anna; Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen;
Holmen, Heidi
; Nes, Andrea Aparecida Gonçalves;
Winger, Anette
; Godskesen, Tove
(2024).
Ethical Considerations Regarding Digital Health Services in Home-Based Palliative Care A Subanalysis of 2 Reviews.
Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing.
Vol. 27.
https://doi.org/10.1097/NJH.0000000000001072
Winger, Anette
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Holmen, Heidi
; Birgisdóttir, Dröfn; Lykke, Camilla; Lövgren, Malin; Neergaard, Mette Asbjoern; Grönroos, Marika; Kero, Johanna; Kristinsdóttir, Oddný; Pétursdóttir, Ásta Bjarney; Castor, Charlotte
(2024).
Children with palliative care needs – the landscape of the nordic countries.
BMC Palliative Care.
Vol. 23.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-024-01447-x
Holmen, Heidi
; Steindal, Simen Alexander;
Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal
;
Winger, Anette
(2024).
Topp ti prioriterte forskningsområder innenfor barnepalliasjon i Norge.
Sykepleien Forskning.
https://doi.org/10.4220/Sykepleienf.2024.94622
Stenberg, Una; Westfal, Lydia; Rosenberger, Andreas Dybesland; Ørstavik, Kristin; Flink, Maria;
Holmen, Heidi
; Systad, Silje; Westermann, Karl Fredrik; Velvin, Gry
(2024).
A scoping review of health literacy in rare disorders: key issues and research directions.
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases.
Vol. 19.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-024-03332-5
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