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Ira Malmberg-Heimonen

Ira Malmberg-Heimonen

Job title
  • Professor
Visiting address
  • Stensberggata 26, 0170 Oslo
  • Office number: X678
Phone
  • Mobile: +47 936 33 283
  • Office: +47 672 38 152
E-mail
  • ira.malmberg-heimonen@oslomet.no
Affiliation

About

Ira Malmberg-Heimonen is a professor of social work at OsloMet, Department of Social Work, Child Welfare, and Social Policy. Her area of interest is research and development of interventions, as well as their evaluation. She has special expertise in evaluating interventions through randomized controlled trials. Her research includes analyses of different types of interventions where interaction and interprofessional collaboration are central. She has 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

Amundsen, Pål Andre; Kim, Burton,; Froud, Robert; Irgens, Pernille Marie Stähr ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (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 | Full Text. BMC Public Health.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24747-0

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

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

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

Tøge, Anne Grete ; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (2024). Arbeid etter jobbklubb? En longitudinell analyse. Søkelys på arbeidslivet.
https://doi.org/10.18261/spa.41.1.3

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Finne, Joakim ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Maiken, Pontoppidan; Dion, Jacinthe; Pedersen, Eirin (2024). Interventions to Reduce Child Maltreatment: A Systematic Review with a Narrative Synthesis. International Journal on Child Maltreatment: Research, Policy and Practice. Vol. 7.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s42448-024-00196-x



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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.

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

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete (2023). Oppfølging med en familiekoordinator – et bedre alternativ til dagens praksis?. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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://skriftserien.hioa.no/index.php/skriftserie

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.

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Sletten, Mira Aaboen ; Tøge, Anne Grete ; Gyüre, Krisztina ; Borg, Elin; Alves, Daniele Evelin (2017). Systematisk frafallsforebygging i videregående skole – en evaluering med klyngerandomisert design: Andre underveisrapport. 129 p. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.



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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira ; Tøge, Anne Grete (2024). IPS ung rapport-hovedfunn. AVDirs seminar. AVDir.

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (2023). Hvilke er erfaringene fra IPS-UNG?. Presentasjon for kompetansemiljøer, Oslo 23.3.23. Arbeids- og velferdsdirektoratet.

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.

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira (2023). IPS-young: Norwegian experiences from a nationwide implementation. Norwegian and Swedish experiences of IPS-Y implementation. IPS-young, US project.



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