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Hilde Færevik

Hilde Færevik

Job title
  • Associate Professor
Visiting address
  • Pilestredet 52, 0167 Oslo
Phone
  • Mobile: +47 930 03 252
  • Office: +47 672 38 584
E-mail
  • hilde.ferevik@oslomet.no
Affiliation

About

Hilde Færevik holds a PhD in physiology, is a former Research Manager at SINTEF, and served as a Health and Life Sciences Expert at Innovation Norway. She has extensive experience in research, innovation, and business development within healthcare and has led national and international initiatives at the intersection of health, technology, and society. Her expertise includes human physiology, health innovation, digital health technologies and sleep, climate and health, and women’s health. She is affiliated with the Intelligent Health initiative at OsloMet.

Field of study

Health   Technology and digitalization

Publications and research

Scientific publications

Tjøsvoll, Svein Ove; Fimland, Marius Steiro; Sanchez, Victor Evaristo Gonzalez; Seeberg, Trine Margrethe; Holtermann, Andreas; Færevik, Hilde ; Wiggen, Øystein Nordrum (2023). Physical Work Demands of Maintenance Workers on Onshore Petroleum Facilities in Norway: An Observational Study Utilizing Wearable Sensor Technology. Annals of Work Exposures and Health. Vol. 67.
https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxad022

Ose, Solveig Osborg; Thaulow, Kristin; Færevik, Hilde ; Hoffman, Per Lund; Lestander, Hedvig; Stiles, Tore Charles; Lindgren, Martin (2023). Development of a social skills training programme to target social isolation using virtual reality technology in primary mental health care. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering.
https://doi.org/10.1177/20556683231187545

Renberg, Julie; Lignier, Maxime Jeanovitch; Wiggen, Øystein; Færevik, Hilde ; Helgerud, Jan; Sandsund, Mariann (2022). Heat tolerance during uncompensable heat stress in men and women wearing firefighter personal protective equipment. Applied Ergonomics. Vol. 101.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103702

Ose, Solveig Osborg; Færevik, Hilde ; Håpnes, Tove Rigmor; Øyum, Lisbeth (2022). Perceived Causes of Work-Related Sick Leave Among Hospital Nurses in Norway: A Prepandemic Study. SH@W Safety and Health at Work. Vol. 13.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2022.04.002

Eitzen, Ingrid; Renberg, Julie; Færevik, Hilde (2021). The Use of Wearable Sensor Technology to Detect Shock Impacts in Sports and Occupational Settings: A Scoping Review. Sensors. Vol. 21.
https://doi.org/10.3390/s21154962

Færevik, Hilde ; Hansen, Jakob Hønborg; Wiggen, Øystein; Sandsund, Mariann (2021). Cognitive Performance During Night Work in the Cold. Frontiers in Physiology. Vol. 12.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.768517

Renberg, Julie; Wiggen, Øystein; Tvetene, Per Øyvind Stranna; Færevik, Hilde ; Beekvelt, Mireille Van; Roeleveld, Karin (2020). Effect of working position and cold environment on muscle activation level and fatigue in the upper limb during manual work tasks. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. Vol. 80.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2020.103035

Ose, Solveig Osborg; Tjønnås, Maria Suong; Kaspersen, Silje Lill; Færevik, Hilde (2019). One-year trial of 12-hour shifts in a non-intensive care unit and an intensive care unit in a public hospital: a qualitative study of 24 nurses’ experiences. BMJ Open. Vol. 9.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024292

Ose, Solveig Osborg; Færevik, Hilde ; Kaasbøll, Jannike; Lindgren, Martin; Thaulow, Kristin; Antonsen, Stig; Burkeland, Olav (2019). Exploring the Potential for Use of Virtual Reality Technology in the Treatment of Severe Mental Illness Among Adults in Mid-Norway: Collaborative Research Between Clinicians and Researchers. JMIR Formative Research. Vol. 3.
https://doi.org/10.2196/13633

Austad, Hanne Opsahl; Wiggen, Øystein; Færevik, Hilde ; Seeberg, Trine Margrethe (2018). Towards a wearable sensor system for continuous occupational cold stress assessment. Industrial Health. Vol. 56.
https://doi.org/10.2486/indhealth.2017-0162



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Textbooks

Færevik, Hilde ; Bierens, Joost J.L.M. (2014). Personal Lifesaving Appliances other than Lifejackets.In: Drowning Prevention Rescue Treatment. 2nd edition (2014).Eds. Bierens J. ISBN: 9783642042522. 1237 p. Springer.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3768981



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Research reports

Charbit, Francoise; Færevik, Hilde (2023). Positioning Paper EARTO Input on Healthcare Research and Innovation for the Next Strategic Plan of Horizon Europa (2025-2027). 5 p. EARTO - European Association of Research and Technology Organisations.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3711979

Strisland, Frode; Kaspersen, Jon Harald; Melby, Line; Færevik, Hilde ; Landmark, Andreas D.; Laanke, Berit (2021). Veikart for Trondheim kommune på helseområdet. ISBN: 9788214076837. 60 p. SINTEF Community.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2760554

Færevik, Hilde ; Ose, Solveig Osborg; Kaspersen, Silje Lill; Kilskar, Stine Skaufel; Wærø, Irene (2018). Delrapport 1 Resultater fra spørreundersøkelse knyttet til offshorearbeid i Barentshavet. Menneskelig yteevne ved arbeid i nordområdene. Arbeidspakke 1 - kvantitativ kartlegging. ISBN: 9788214066579. 29 p. SINTEF Digital.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2491459

Hansen, Jakob Hønborg; Færevik, Hilde ; Wiggen, Øystein (2018). Delrapport 2 Menneskelig yteevne i nordområdene Arbeidspakke 2 - Laboratorietesting av kognitiv yteevne i kulde. ISBN: 9788214066555. 28 p. SINTEF Digital.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2491458

Wiggen, Øystein; Ose, Solveig Osborg; Kaspersen, Silje Lill; Kilskar, Stine Skaufel; Wærø, Irene; Hansen, Jakob Hønborg; Færevik, Hilde (2018). ST4 - Menneskelig yteevne ved arbeid i nordområdene. ISBN: 9788214067682. 10 p. SINTEF Digital.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2491460

Færevik, Hilde ; Wangen, Marit (2017). Årsrapport Nasjonalt Senter for Realfagsrekruttering. 36 p. Nasjonalt Senter for Realfagsrekruttering.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3373584

Færevik, Hilde (2015). SARiNOR WP4/5. Overlevelse i kaldt klima. Appendix C. ISBN: 9788214059960. 47 p. SINTEF Digital.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2564761

Tjønnås, Maria Suong; Storholmen, Tore Christian B; Færevik, Hilde (2014). Kroppsnært tøy til forebygging av trykksår. ISBN: 9788214056914. 28 p. SINTEF Digital.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2562847

Færevik, Hilde ; Sandsund, Mariann; Wiggen, Øystein; Renberg, Julie (2013). Arctic weather protection, health effects, monitoring systems and risk assessment. ISBN: 9788214056839. 108 p. SINTEF AS.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4203088

Færevik, Hilde (2010). Impact of protective clothing on thermal and cognitive responses. 108 p. NTNU, Institutt for biologi.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3530533



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Dissemination

Færevik, Hilde (2025). How digital technologies may improve health and wellbeeing of workers - lessons and examples from Norway. Healthy Workplaces Campaign - Safe and Healthy Work in the Digital Age. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA).
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5370006

Færevik, Hilde (2025). Helsenæring i vekst: Hvordan Innovasjon Norge bygger bro fra idé til eksport – i samspill med offentlige og private aktører. Næringslivslunsj Helsenæring. inovacare.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5370017

Færevik, Hilde ; Fretland, Signe Øien; Myhre, Peder Langeland (2025). Industri og klinikere møttes under ESC-kongressen i Madrid. World Congress of Cardioloy - side event for clinicians and industry. NorTrials og Innovasjon Norge.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5370035

Færevik, Hilde ; Stave, Tone Varslot (2025). Kronikk: Helsenæringen kan bli Norges neste eksporteventyr – hvis vi tør å investere.
https://doi.org/https://medwatch.no/nyheter/debatt

Færevik, Hilde (2025). Fremtidens helseinnovasjoner; etiske vurderinger og veivalg, hva er helseindustriens ansvar. Etiske aspekter ved bruk av digital teknologi. Norsk senter for digitale teknologier i rehabilitering .
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5370013

Færevik, Hilde (2024). Helse er Norges nye eksportsatsning, hva er Innovasjon Norge sitt bidrag. Næringslivslunsj. https://www.inovacare.no/arrangementer/hiu-naeringslivslunsj.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5370009

Færevik, Hilde (2024). Helse som eksportsatsning. Helse­teknologi: sam­arbeid, KI, kapital & eksport. Trondheim Techport.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5370026

Sandsund, Mariann; Kjærheim, Kristina; Li, Tian; Marjerrison, Niki; Olsen, Raymond; Renberg, Julie; Wiggen, Øystein Nordrum; Aamodt, Edvard; Færevik, Hilde (2024). Health Risks and Health Effects of Firefighter Work: A Multidisciplinary Project using Register Data, Laboratory Studies and Real Fire Scenarios. 20th International Conference on Environmental Ergonomics.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4972862

Lucky, Jakub; Færevik, Hilde (2023). Climate change impacts on health.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4582302

Færevik, Hilde ; Tørmoen, Anna (2023). Derfor fryser noen mer enn andre.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4254235



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