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
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.
https://doi.org/10.2196/63569
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.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2025.2532573
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.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2025.2569615
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.
https://doi.org/10.23865/cdf.249.ch12
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.
https://doi.org/10.23865/cdf.249.ch2
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.
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.
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.
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.
Patient Education and Counseling.
Vol. 105.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2022.05.008
