Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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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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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.
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Young adults with musculoskeletal pain and physiotherapy in primary health care: Body and culture
The project aims to find new knowledge on how physiotherapists better can treat musculoskeletal pain in young adults and prevent similar health issues in adult life.
Completed research projects
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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
Grimsgaard, Elisabeth
;
Eik, Hedda
; Bjorbækmoe, 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.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2024.2362321
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.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2024.2393206
Christensen, Lene
;
Hilde, Gunvor
;
Eik, Hedda
(2023).
Becoming a physiotherapist - a qualitative study exploring students’ perspectives on peer assisted learning in physiotherapy education.
13 p.
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2023.2284169
Veshovda, Solveig
;
Eik, Hedda
; Andersen, Marit Helen;
Jahre, Henriette
;
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
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.
17 p.
Patient Education and Counseling.
Vol. 105.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2022.05.008
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).
https://doi.org/10.18261/ntfe.20.3.3
Løchting, Ida; Hagen, Roger; Monsen, Christine K.;
Grotle, Margreth
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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.
10 p.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH).
Vol. 18.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph181910324
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.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-021-10007-6
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.
https://www.fysioterapeuten.no/fagfellevurdert-fys
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.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-021-09964-9