Affiliation
Research projects
Active research projects
To touch and be touched: Communication and interaction in physiotherapy practice
Touch as a therapeutic tool is essential in physiotherapy practice and used for various therapeutic purposes.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Study Groups in Physiotherapy Education
The project investigates OsloMet’s voluntary first-semester PAL scheme in physiotherapy, emphasizing safe learning environments, bridging theory and practice, PAL leaders’ development, and further development of the scheme.
Completed research projects
MUSKHEL - Musculoskeletal Health Literacy in Adolescents
The MUSKHEL project will respond to the need of increased knowledge of musculoskeletal health literacy in adolescents.
Physiotherapy for young adults with long-term health disorders: Body and culture
The project aims to develop new knowledge about physiotherapy for young adults with long-term health disorders, to contribute insights into how physiotherapists best can help this group of patients.
Can Motivational Interviewing facilitate return to work in sick-listed people with musculoskeletal disorders? (MI-NAV)
We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing on return to work among sick-listed people due to musculoskeletal disorders.
Publications and research
Scientific publications (29)
- Veshovda, Solveig; Richardsen, Kåre Rønn; Andersen, Marit Helen; Øiestad, Britt Elin; Eik, Hedda; Riiser, Kirsti (2026). Health literacy among adolescents: a cluster analysis. Frontiers in Public Health. Vol. 14. p. 1-11
- Grimsgaard, Elisabeth; Eik, Hedda; Bjorbækmo, Wenche; Ahlsen, Birgitte (2026). Psychomotor Physiotherapy for Young Women With Long-Term Health Disorders: Co-Creation of Meaning and Embodied Collaborations. Qualitative Health Research
- Borge, Christine Råheim; Eik, Hedda; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Bragstad, Line Kildal; Sylwander, Charlotte; Hjorthaug, Kristin; Leine, Marit; Opheim, Randi; Mengshoel, Anne Marit; Holmen, Heidi; Riiser, Kirsti; Helseth, Sølvi; Andersen, Marit Helen; Tschamper, Merete Kristin Bustetun; Stavdal, Malene Nerbøvik; Vidnes, Tone Karine; Linnestad, Anne-Margrethe; Lerdal, Anners; Dahl, Kari Gire; Lønning, Kjersti; Lindberg, Maren Falch; Maurud, Sigurd; Lunde, Lene; Nygaard-Andersen, Beate; Kunøe, Nikolaj; Larsen, Marie Hamilton (2026). Health literacy research in primary healthcare services – A scoping review. Patient Education and Counseling. Vol. 149
- Eik, Hedda; Ekholt, Guro H.; Dahl-Michelsen, Tone (2025). «Det blir bedre, men også verre». Menns opplevelse av egen helse under soning i norske fengsler. Dahl-Michelsen, Tone; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Aasbø, Gunvor; Solbrække, Kari Nyheim (Ed.). Kjønn, helse og marginalisering. Cappelen Damm Akademisk
- Hestevik, Christine Hillestad; Varsi, Cecilie; Østerås, Nina; Tveter, Anne Therese; Skandsen, Jon; Eik, Hedda (2025). Perspectives on and Experiences With Remote Monitoring and Patient-Initiated Care Among Norwegian Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis: Qualitative Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR). Vol. 27
- Grimsgaard, Elisabeth; Eik, Hedda; Bjorbækmo, Wenche; Ahlsen, Birgitte (2025). Piecing together a complex puzzle: how physiotherapists make sense of young women’s long-term health disorders. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. p. 11-11
- Fure, Marit; Risum, Kristine; Fauske, Lena; Eik, Hedda (2025). “I am trapped in my body”: a qualitative exploration of bodily experiences during brace treatment among adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. Vol. 20
- Eik, Hedda; Hansen, Louise S. (2025). Veien mot bedring – muligheter og utfordringer ved å innlemme kvinners egen kunnskap om fibromyalgi i fysioterapipraksis.. Dahl-Michelsen, Tone; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Aasbø, Gunvor; Solbrække, Kari Nyheim (Ed.). Kjønn, helse og marginalisering. Cappelen Damm Akademisk
- Grimsgaard, Elisabeth; Eik, Hedda; Bjorbækmo, Wenche; Ahlsen, Birgitte (2024). A breathing space: how young Norwegian women engaging psychomotor physiotherapy to address long-term health disorders narrate their experiences. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
- Christensen, Lene; Hilde, Gunvor; Eik, Hedda (2024). Learning by leading: A qualitative inquiry into the perceived academic, personal, and professional development of PAL study group leaders in physiotherapy education. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
- Christensen, Lene; Hilde, Gunvor; Eik, Hedda (2023). Becoming a physiotherapist - a qualitative study exploring students’ perspectives on peer assisted learning in physiotherapy education. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
- Veshovda, Solveig; Eik, Hedda; Andersen, Marit Helen; Jahre, Henriette; Riiser, Kirsti (2023). Health literacy and musculoskeletal disorders in adolescents: a scoping review. BMJ Open. Vol. 13. p. 1-12
- Larsen, Marie Hamilton; Mengshoel, Anne Marit; Andersen, Marit Helen; Borge, Christine Råheim; Ahlsen, Birgitte; Dahl, Kari Gire; Eik, Hedda; Holmen, Heidi; Lerdal, Anners; Mariussen, Kari; Thoresen, Lisbeth; Tschamper, Merete Kristin; Urstad, Kristin Hjorthaug; Vidnes, Tone Karine; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad (2022). “A bit of everything”: Health literacy interventions in chronic conditions – a systematic review. Patient Education and Counseling. Vol. 105. p. 2999-3016
- Siiri, Annabelle Miriam Barriteau; Skrautvol, Kari; Eik, Hedda; Garnweidner-Holme, Lisa (2022). Experiences of receiving dietary guidance among patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A qualitative study. Norsk tidsskrift for ernæring (NTFE)
- Løchting, Ida; Hagen, Roger; Monsen, Christine K.; Grotle, Margreth; Storheim, Kjersti; Aanesen, Fiona; Øiestad, Britt Elin; Eik, Hedda; Bagøien, Gunnhild (2021). Fidelity of a motivational interviewing intervention for improving return to work for people with musculoskeletal disorders. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH). Vol. 18. p. 1-11
- Aanesen, Fiona; Øiestad, Britt Elin; Grotle, Margreth; Løchting, Ida; Solli, Rune; Sowden, Gail; Wynne-Jones, Gwenllian; Storheim, Kjersti; Eik, Hedda (2021). Implementing a Stratified Vocational Advice Intervention for People on Sick Leave with Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Multimethod Process Evaluation. Journal of occupational rehabilitation
- Foldal, Vegard; Solbjør, Marit; Standal, Martin Inge; Fors, Egil Andreas; Hagen, Roger; Bagøien, Gunnhild; Johnsen, Roar; Hara, Karen Walseth; Fossen, Heidi; Løchting, Ida; Eik, Hedda; Grotle, Margreth; Aasdahl, Lene (2021). Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing Motivational Interviewing as a Return to Work Intervention in a Norwegian Social Insurance Setting: A Mixed Methods Process Evaluation. Journal of occupational rehabilitation. Vol. 31. p. 785-795
- Finsen, Mari; Haugstad, Gro Killi; Eik, Hedda (2021). "Fra sirkus til seier": Erfaringer med fysisk aktivitet for brukere innen rus og psykiatri. En intervjustudie.. Fysioterapeuten. Vol. 88. p. 54-59
- Løchting, Ida; Grotle, Margreth; Storheim, Kjersti; Foldal, Vegard; Standal, Martin Inge; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eik, Hedda (2020). Complex return to work process – caseworkers’ experiences of facilitating return to work for individuals on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders. BMC Public Health. Vol. 20
- Eik, Hedda; Kirkevold, Marit; Solbrække, Kari Nyheim; Mengshoel, Anne Marit (2020). Rebuilding a tolerable life: narratives of women recovered from fibromyalgia. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. p. 1-11
- Sylliaas, Hilde; Svendsen, Thomas Solgård; Langaas, Anne; Eik, Hedda (2020). Hvordan tilpasses fysioterapipraksis til sårbare brukergrupper? Fysioterapitilnærminger belyst gjennom teorier om tilfriskning og sosial bevisstgjøring.. Fysioterapeuten. Vol. 8. p. 18-22
- Holmen, Heidi; Larsen, Marie Hamilton; Sallinen, Merja Helena; Thoresen, Lisbeth; Ahlsen, Birgitte; Andersen, Marit Helen; Borge, Christine Råheim; Eik, Hedda; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Mengshoel, Anne Marit (2020). En balansegang: helsepersonells erfaringer med mennesker med kronisk sykdom - en oversiktsartikkel av kvalitative studier. BestPractice nordic
- Holmen, Heidi; Larsen, Marie Hamilton; Sallinen, Merja Helena; Thoresen, Lisbeth; Ahlsen, Birgitte; Andersen, Marit Helen; Borge, Christine Råheim; Eik, Hedda; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Mengshoel, Anne Marit (2020). Working with patients suffering from chronic diseases can be a balancing act for health care professionals - a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. BMC Health Services Research
- Aanesen, Fiona; Berg, Rigmor; Løchting, Ida; Tingulstad, Alexander; Eik, Hedda; Storheim, Kjersti; Grotle, Margreth; Øiestad, Britt Elin (2020). Motivational interviewing and return to work for people with musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic mapping review. Journal of occupational rehabilitation. p. 1-9
- Sætre, Elisabeth; Eik, Hedda (2019). Flexible bodies-Restricted lives: A qualitative exploratory study of embodiment in living with joint hypermobility syndrome/Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type. Musculoskeletal Care. Vol. 1
- Mengshoel, Anne Marit; Grape, Hedda Eik (2017). Rethinking physiotherapy for patients With fibromyalgia - lessons learnt from qualitative studies.. Physical Therapy Reviews. Vol. 22
- Grape, Hedda; Solbrække, Kari Nyheim; Kirkevold, Marit; Mengshoel, Anne Marit (2017). Tiredness and fatigue during processes of illness and recovery: A qualitative study of women recovered from fibromyalgia syndrome. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. Vol. 33. p. 31-40
- Langaas, Anne; Grape, Hedda Eik; Sylliaas, Hilde; Hokstad, Jostein Mathisen; Hethey, Tina-Marie (2016). Om å bli venn med hverdagen - erfaringer fra å delta i gatefotball. Fysioterapeuten. Vol. 83. p. 22-27
- Grape, Hedda; Solbrække, Kari Nyheim; Kirkevold, Marit; Mengshoel, Anne Marit (2015). Staying Healthy From Fibromyalgia Is Ongoing Hard Work. Qualitative Health Research. Vol. 25. p. 679-688
Dissemination (25)
- Grimsgaard, Elisabeth; Eik, Hedda; Bjorbækmo, Wenche; Ahlsen, Birgitte (2025). Patient-centered physiotherapy for young adults with long-term health disorders. World Physiotherapy Congress 2025
- Grimsgaard, Elisabeth; Eik, Hedda; Bjorbækmo, Wenche; Ahlsen, Birgitte (2025). Et komplekst puslespill: Fysioterapeuters forståelse av langvarige og sammensatte helseplager hos unge pasienter. Fysioterapikongressen 2025
- Christensen, Lene; Hilde, Gunvor; Eik, Hedda (2025). Å lære gjennom å lede: En kvalitativ studie av fysioterapistudenters oppfatning av egen utvikling og læring fra å lede studiegrupper. Fysioterapikongressen
- Christensen, Lene; Hilde, Gunvor; Eik, Hedda (2025). Å bli fysioterapeut - en kvalitativ studie som utforsker studenters perspektiver på peer assisted learning (PAL) i fysioterapeututdanning. Fysioterapikongressen
- Eik, Hedda (2025). «Negotiating Uncertainty – Navigating the Clinical Landscape in Physiotherapy for Women with Fibromyalgia».. WomHan network
- Eik, Hedda; Hansen, Louise Søgaard (2025). Veien mot bedring-muligheter og utfordringer ved å innlemme kvinners egen kunnskap om fibromyalgi i fysioterapipraksis. Fysioterapikongressen
- Eik, Hedda (2025). «Négocier l’incertitude - Naviguer dans le paysage clinique de la physiothérapie et des patients atteints de fibromyalgie». Fysioterapikonferanse
- Grimsgaard, Elisabeth; Eik, Hedda; Bjorbækmo, Wenche; Ahlsen, Birgitte (2024). Narratives of young Norwegian women engaging psychomotor physiotherapy for long-term health disorders. 3rd International ChildLife Conference on Children and Young People in Everyday Life and Professional Practices
- Veshovda, Solveig; Eik, Hedda; Andersen, Marit Helen; Jahre, Henriette; Riiser, Kirsti (2024). Helsekompetanse og muskelskjelettplager hos ungdom: en scoping review. Årlig konferanse for PROM i klinisk forskning
- Eik, Hedda (2024). ‘Narratives of women with fibromyalgia- how to be integrated in clinical practices’. WomHan
- Eik, Hedda (2024). ‘Úsing narrative perspectives in a Physiotherapeutic Intervention’. Durham Universety
- Eik, Hedda (2024). ‘shared meaning in clinical practices- a case from physiotherapy'. Fransk Norsk Samarbeid
- Riiser, Kirsti; Eik, Hedda; Andersen, Marit Helen; Jahre, Henriette; Veshovda, Solveig (2022). Muskelskjelettplager og helsekompetanse hos ungdom- en scoping review. MUSS-konferansen
- Riiser, Kirsti; Eik, Hedda; Andersen, Marit Helen; Jahre, Henriette; Veshovda, Solveig (2022). MUSKHEL- muskelskjelettplager og helsekompetanse hos ungdom. Fysioterapikongressen
- Holmen, Heidi; Mengshoel, Anne Marit; Thoresen, Lisbeth; Larsen, Marie Hamilton; Eik, Hedda; Borge, Christine Råheim (2021). En ubetydelig brikke
- Aanesen, Fiona; Berg, Rigmor; Løchting, Ida; Tingulstad, Alexander; Eik, Hedda; Storheim, Kjersti; Grotle, Margreth; Øiestad, Britt Elin (2021). Systematic mapping review. Motivational interviewing and return to work for people with musculoskeletal disorders. EUMASS Congress
- Eik, Hedda; Ahlsen, Birgitte; Firing, Hedda (2020). Hva nå. Fibromyalgi og rehabilitering. Fortellinger om samhandling og sammenheng. MUSS
- Aanesen, Fiona; Øiestad, Britt Elin; Løchting, Ida; Grotle, Margreth; Solli, Rune; Wynne-Jones, Gwenllian; Sowden, Gail; Storheim, Kjersti; Eik, Hedda (2020). Prosessevaluering av et skreddersydd arbeidsrettet samtaletiltak. Nasjonal forskningskonferanse innen muskelskjeletthelse (MUSS)
- Eik, Hedda; Løchten, Ida (2020). Nav-veilederes erfaringer med oppfølging av sykemeldte klienter med muskel-skjelettdiagnose. Seminar, MI-NAV prosjektet
- Eik, Hedda (2020). Å bli frisk og forbli frisk fra fibromyalgi -en kompleks prosess. fagmøte
- Ahlsen, Birgitte; Eik, Hedda (2019). Nordic Network for Narratives in Medicine. Forskergruppemøte
- Aanesen, Fiona; Berg, Rigmor; Løchting, Ida; Tingulstad, Alexander; Eik, Hedda; Storheim, Kjersti; Grotle, Margreth; Øiestad, Britt Elin (2019). Motiverende intervju og retur til arbeid for personer med muskel og skjelettplager. En systematisk kartleggingsoversikt. Nasjonal forskningskonferanse innen muskelskjeletthelse
- Langaas, Anne; Sylliaas, Hilde; Eik, Hedda (2018). Å bli venn med hverdagen - erfaringer med gatefotball som arena for bevegelse og sosial integrering. Fysioterpiokongressen 2018
- Sylliaas, Hilde; Langaas, Anne Gudrun; Eik, Hedda (2018). 'Å BLI VENN MED HVERDAGEN - ERFARINGER MED GATEFOTBALL SOM ARENA FOR BEVEGELSE OG SOSIAL INTEGRERING. Fysioterapeikongressen 2018
- Eik, Hedda; Solbrække, Kari Nyheim; Kirkevold, Marit; Mengshoel, Anne Marit (2018). Å gjennvinne et akseptabelt liv- tilfriskningsprosesser fra fibromyalgi. Fysioterapikongressen
These publications are obtained from Norwegian Research Information Repository. The list may be incomplete.