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Ira Malmberg-Heimonen

Ira Malmberg-Heimonen

Job title
  • Professor
Visiting address
  • Stensberggata 26, 0170 Oslo
Phone
  • Mobile: +47 936 33 283
  • Office: +47 672 38 152
E-mail
  • ira.malmberg-heimonen@oslomet.no
Affiliation

About

I am a professor of Social Work at OsloMet, the Department of Social Work, Child Welfare, and Social Policy. My areas of interest are the research and development of interventions and their evaluation. I have special expertise in evaluating interventions through randomized controlled trials. My research also includes analyses of various types of interventions in which interprofessional collaboration is central. I have extensive expertise in evidence-based methods, implementation quality, and program theory.

Field of study

Intervention research   Randomized controlled studies   Intervention research

Research groups

Research projects

Ongoing research projects

Completed research projects

Publications and research

Scientific publications

Finne, Joakim ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (2026). Evidensbasert sosialfaglig praksis innen psykisk helsearbeid. Geirdal, Amy Østertun; Johannessen, Dagny Adriaenssen; Nilsen, Hanne Skedsmo (Ed.). Helserelatert sosialt arbeid. p. 321-337. Universitetsforlaget.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5369458

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Finne, Joakim (2026). Hvordan forstå evidensbasert praksis i sosialt helsearbeid. Geirdal, Amy Østertun; Johannessen, Dagny Adriaenssen; Nilsen, Hanne Skedsmo (Ed.). Helserelatert sosialt arbeid. p. 155-165. Universitetsforlaget.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5369454

Amundsen, Pål Andre; Irgens, Pernille Marie Stähr ; Kim, Burton,; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Froud, Robert (2025). Obstacles and facilitators of return to work among people with persistent pain who receive benefit payments: an in-depth interview study. BMC Public Health. Vol. 25.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24747-0

Kozica, Belma ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (2025). Factors and consequences of information and communication technologies in social work practice: a literature review. European Social Work Research (ESWR).
https://doi.org/10.1332/27551768Y2025D000000030

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Bråthen, Magne ; Frøyland, Kjetil ; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Bond, Gary R. (2025). Assessing Program Fidelity Patterns within the IPS for Young Adults in Norway. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work.
https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2025.2528910

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Frøyland, Kjetil ; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Bråthen, Magne (2025). Enhancing implementation of the Individual Placement and Support for Young Adults programme in Norway: identifying challenges and facilitators. European Social Work Research (ESWR).
https://doi.org/10.1332/27551768Y2024D000000027

Finne, Joakim ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Wiggen, Kjersti Stabell ; Ekre, Maria ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Pontoppidan, Maiken; Dion, Jacinthe; Tømmerås, Truls; Pedersen, Eirin (2025). Results from a randomized controlled pilot trial of a home-visiting intervention to reduce child maltreatment. Pilot and Feasibility Studies. Vol. 11.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-025-01659-9

Borg, Elin; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Alves, Daniele Evelin ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Sletten, Mira Aaboen (2025). Teachers’ Experiences with an Early Warning and Monitoring System to Prevent School Dropout. Nordic Studies in Education. Vol. 45.
https://doi.org/10.23865/nse.v45.6116

Tømmerås, Truls; Backer-Grøndahl, Agathe; Høstmælingen, Andreas Teisner; Laland, Hanne; Gomez, Maria; Apeland, Anett Kristin; Karlsson, Line Ragna Aakre; Grønlie, Anette Arnesen; Torsvik, Sissel; Bringedal, Görel; Aas, Monica; Fisher, Philip A.; Gardner, Frances; Kjøbli, John; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Nissen-Lie, Helene Amundsen (2024). Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of supportive parents – coping kids (SPARCK)—a transdiagnostic and personalized parent training intervention to prevent childhood mental health problems. BMC Psychology. Vol. 12.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-01765-y

Finne, Joakim ; Pedersen, Eirin ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete (2024). Examining the Complexities of Conducting Randomized Controlled Trials in Child Welfare Settings. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (EPCAMH).
https://doi.org/10.1080/23794925.2024.2384085



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Research reports

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Bråthen, Magne ; Frøyland, Kjetil ; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Tøge, Anne Grete (2024). Evaluering av IPS ung. ISBN: 9788276094732. 91 p. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3111666

Tøge, Anne Grete ; Vilhjalmsdottir, Sigridur ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Søholt, Susanne (2023). Norskopplæring med flerspråklig støtte. En pilotstudie. ISBN: 9788276094428. 46 p. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3054795

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Gyüre, Krisztina (2023). Oppfølging med en familiekoordinator – et bedre alternativ til dagens praksis?. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4878726

Gyüre, Krisztina ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (2023). Oppfølging med en familiekoordinator – et bedre alternativ til dagens praksis?. ISBN: 9788283645446. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3167169

Søholt, Susanne ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete (2020). Fra prosessevaluering til pilotering - Evaluering av kommunale integreringstiltak - Delrapport 3. ISBN: 9788283093230. 64 p. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12199/6464

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Lyng, Selma Therese ; Borg, Elin; Pålshaugen, Øyvind ; Bakkeli, Vidar ; Wittrock, Christian ; Christensen, Hanne; Lund, Torbjørn; Fossestøl, Knut ; Akhtar, Sehrish (2020). Et lag rundt eleven. En klynge-randomisert evaluering av LOG-modellen. ISBN: 9788276094206. 156 p. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12199/6455

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete (2019). Peer review on low income families in Norway Is comprehensive and coordinated follow up enough for increasing labour market attachment?. 13 p. European Commission.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4003798

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Rugkåsa, Marianne ; Fossestøl, Knut ; Liodden, Tone ; Bergheim, Berit ; Gyüre, Krisztina ; Buzungu, Hilde Fiva (2019). Helhetlig oppfølging av lavinntektsfamilier. Sluttrapport. ISBN: 9788283642032. 279 p. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4178549

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Sletten, Mira Aaboen ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Alves, Daniele Evelin ; Borg, Elin; Gyüre, Krisztina (2019). Å forebygge frafall i videregående opplæring - en klyngerandomisert evaluering av IKO-modellen. ISBN: 9788283641523. 134 p. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4256711

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Liodden, Tone ; Rugkåsa, Marianne ; Gyüre, Krisztina ; Fossestøl, Knut ; Bergheim, Berit (2018). Helhetlig oppfølging av lavinntektsfamilier. Andre underveisrapport. 141 p. OsloMet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3452406



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Dissemination

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (2025). How can evidence based practice be understood in the context of social work?. practice talks in social work. university of helsinki.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3406559

Finne, Joakim ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete (2024). Evaluating the Impact of Family Partner: Three Possible Research Designs. Meeting with Urban Institute. Urban Institute.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4936523

Vilhjalmsdottir, Sigridur ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Søholt, Susanne ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (2024). Norskopplæring med flerspråklig støtte. Falkenhaug, Andrea Cornelia; Fjæstad, Dag; Holum, Line-Marie (Ed.). NAFO 20 år - jubileumstidsskrift. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3427864

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Frøyland, Kjetil ; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Bråthen, Magne (2024). Enhancing implementation of the IPS program for young adults in Norway: Identifying Barriers and Facilitators. European Conference for Social Work Research. European association for social work research.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3874239

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Bråthen, Magne ; Frøyland, Kjetil ; Spjelkavik, Øystein (2024). Enhancing labor market participation and well-being: Assessing the effectiveness and perceptions of the IPS Program for young adults in Norway. European Conference for Social Work Research. European association for social work research.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4422557

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete (2024). IPS ung rapport-hovedfunn. AVDirs seminar. AVDir.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3548674

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (2023). Hvilke er erfaringene fra IPS-UNG?. Presentasjon for kompetansemiljøer, Oslo 23.3.23. Arbeids- og velferdsdirektoratet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4713190

Amundsen, Pål Andrè Thorsø; Underwood, Martin; Burton, Kim; Grotle, Margreth ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Kisa, Adnan; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova ; Holmgard, Thor Einar; Martinsen, Amy; Lothe, Jakob; Irgens, Pernille Marie Stähr ; Højen, Magnus; Monsen, Sølvi Spilde; Froud, Robert (2023). Individual supported work placements (ReISE) for improving sustained return to work in unemployed people with persistent pain: study protocol for a cohort randomised controlled trial with embedded economic and process evaluations. Trials. Vol. 24.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07211-5

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (2023). Jobbspesialisters og metodeveilederes erfaringer av IPS ung. Seminar for ressursgruppe. Avdir.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4898810

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (2023). IPS-young: Norwegian experiences from a nationwide implementation. Norwegian and Swedish experiences of IPS-Y implementation. IPS-young, US project.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3790382



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