About
My research interests are physical activity, health-related quality of life and health literacy in children and adolescents. I teach and supervise students at bachelor-, master and PhD level in topics related young peoples health and quality of life. I am a member of the MUSKHealth research group and Quality of Life research group at OsloMet, a boardmember of the Norwegian national research network HELINOR (HEalth LIteracy NORway) and member of the national research networks LIVSFORSK and CHIP (Children in Palliative Care).
Field of study
Play Motivation Physical activity Health Related Quality of Life School health services Measures Health behaviour Well-baby clinics Health Literacy Intervention studies
Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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HEYoung intervention study
The project will co-develop an intervention with end-users and conduct the initial stages of a full-scale RCT on the effectiveness of a person-centered intervention for adolescents with persistent pain.
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Improving practices together (IMPRATO)
We will explore and develop knowledge about collaboration aimed at promoting participation in physical education for children and young people.
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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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Optimising health literacy amongst parents with immigrant backgrounds (OPAL)
The aim of the OPAL project is to develop knowledge about the health literacy of parents with immigrant backgrounds, as well as design and evaluate solutions to promote their health literacy.
Completed research projects
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Health technology in homebased palliative care for children (CHIP homeTec)
We will conduct an investigation of aspects relevant for the design of digital solutions to support communication for children, families and healthcare personnel in homebased palliative care for children.
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Involving young people in research and development of services, with the school health service as an example (UngPuls)
UngPuls will test knowledge-based methods for youth participation in research and service design.
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Young and active – meaningful physical activity to improve physical fitness and enhance health-related quality of life
Can web-based activity and exercise registration and counselling increase the activity level and enhance the health of overweight and obese adolescents?
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Schröder, Judith;
Riiser, Kirsti
;
Holmen, Heidi
(2026).
JMIR Formative Research - Exploring Use of Digital Health Technologies, Digital Health Care Literacy, and Attitudes Toward Digital Health Among Norwegian Health Care Personnel Involved in Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care: Cross-Sectional Study.
JMIR Formative Research.
Vol. 10.
https://doi.org/10.2196/74928
Steindal, Simen Alexander;
Winger, Anette
;
Riiser, Kirsti
; Bjørnerud, Erik;
Chen, Weiqin
;
Holmen, Heidi
(2025).
Health Technologies and Infrastructures for Supporting Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care: Scoping Review.
Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR).
Vol. 27.
https://doi.org/10.2196/70687
Smedbråten, Kaja
;
Riiser, Kirsti
; Morten, Andersen,;
Øiestad, Britt Elin
(2025).
Persistent musculoskeletal pain and its association with future mental distress in adolescents: The Fit Futures study | BMC Public Health.
BMC Public Health.
Vol. 26.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25272-w
Riiser, Kirsti
; Lervold, Tonje; Manvik, Marit Dromnes; Høyland, Marte Morken; Ringås, Helene Saksvik;
Holmen, Heidi
;
Torbjørnsen, Astrid
; Bjørnsen, Hanne Nissen
(2025).
Research priorities in Norwegian child and adolescent health promotion and preventive services: an adapted James Lind Alliance approach.
BMJ Open.
Vol. 15.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-101966
Guddal, Maren Hjelle
; Johansen, Simon Kristoffer;
Riiser, Kirsti
;
Sundar, Turid Kristin Bigum
; Skonnord, Trygve; Rathleff, Michael S.; Dunn, Kate M.;
Smedbråten, Kaja
;
Øiestad, Britt Elin
;
Jahre, Henriette
(2025).
Co-creating support for adolescents with long-lasting pain: findings from workshops with adolescents, parents, and professionals.
BMC Health Services Research.
Vol. 25.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13654-0
Magnum, Gabriel Morales;
Riiser, Kirsti
; Hov, Brit
(2025).
Å være frisk som kronisk syk: En kvalitativ studie om ungdommers opplevelse av å leve med astma og ta ansvar for egen sykdom.
Fysioterapeuten.
Vol. 5.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5334527
Jahre, Henriette
;
Guddal, Maren Hjelle
; Grasaas, Erik;
Smedbråten, Kaja
;
Riiser, Kirsti
;
Pripp, Are Hugo
;
Grotle, Margreth
;
Øiestad, Britt Elin
(2025).
The Effectiveness of School‐Based Interventions on Pain and Disability Outcomes in Adolescents With Persistent Pain. A Systematic Review.
European Journal of Pain.
Vol. 29.
https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.70101
Höfers, Wiebke;
Riiser, Kirsti
; Jørgensen, Vivien; Hauger, Solveig Lægreid; Roaldsen, Kirsti Skavberg
(2025).
Resilience and adaptations—insights from Norwegian adolescents with pediatric-onset spinal cord injury.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences.
Vol. 6.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2025.1526431
Bjørnerud, Erik; Steindal, Simen Alexander; Hofmann, Bjørn Morten;
Winger, Anette
;
Riiser, Kirsti
;
Chen, Weiqin
;
Holmen, Heidi
(2025).
Ethical, legal, and social aspects of health technologies for home-based paediatric palliative care – a systematic review.
BMC Palliative Care.
Vol. 24.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-025-01774-7
Flølo, Tone Nygaard
;
Tørris, Christine
;
Riiser, Kirsti
;
Almendingen, Kari
; Chew, Han Shi Jocelyn; Fosså, Alexander;
Früh, Elena Albertini
; Hennessy, Erin; Leung, May May;
Misvær, Nina
;
Pavel, Nenad
;
Sundar, Turid Kristin Bigum
; Sæterstrand, Torill Margaret;
Torbjørnsen, Astrid
;
Løyland, Borghild
;
Holmen, Heidi
(2025).
Digital health interventions to treat overweight and obesity in children and adolescents: An umbrella review.
Obesity Reviews.
Vol. 26.
https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13905
