About
Physiotherapist and Professor in Physiotherapy for older adults, part of the Research group on Ageing, Health and Welfare (AHW) at Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, OsloMet. Focus areas, physical activity, older people, exercise to prevent functional decline and falls, activity monitoring, physical behaviour, rehabilitation after hip fracture, cognitive decline and dementia.
Fields of study
Academic disciplines
Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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FALLPREVENT: Implementation of evidence-based, fall-prevention programmes in the health care services: Quality, competency and effectiveness
In this project we aim to develop and test an innovative user-based programme for the implementation of falls-prevention programmes in Norway.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Aarønes, Turid Rimereit
;
Taraldsen, Kristin
;
Kvæl, Linda Aimee Hartford
(2025).
Assessment of older persons with multimorbidity in Norwegian primary care: a qualitative study of healthcare professionals' experiences and preferences in fostering continuity of care.
12 p.
BMC Health Services Research.
Vol. 25.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-12185-4
Salvesen, Eirik Solheim;
Taraldsen, Kristin
; Lønne, Greger; Lydersen, Stian; Lamb, Sarah Elizabeth; Opdal, Kjersti; Saltvedt, Ingvild Tina; Johnsen, Lars Gunnar
(2025).
Characteristics and outcomes for hip fracture patients in an integrated orthogeriatric care model: a descriptive study of four discharge pathways with one-year follow-up.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Vol. 26.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08427-z
Dakhil, Shams; Djuv, Ane; Saltvedt, Ingvild Tina; Wyller, Torgeir Bruun; Frihagen, Frede; Johnsen, Lars Gunnar;
Taraldsen, Kristin
; Helbostad, Jorunn Hege Lægdheim; Watne, Leiv Otto; Paulsen, Aksel
(2025).
Postoperative outcomes in patients operated for extra- and intracapsular hip fractures – a secondary analysis of two randomized controlled trials.
12 p.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Vol. 26.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08404-6
Kjærvik, Cato; Gjertsen, Jan-Erik; Stensland, Eva; Uleberg, Bård Erling;
Taraldsen, Kristin
; Søreide, Odd
(2024).
Impact of physiotherapy access on health-related quality of life following hip fracture: an observational study on 30 752 hip fractures from the Norwegian Hip Fracture Register 2014–2018.
8 p.
BMJ Open.
Vol. 14.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-086428
Helbostad, Jorunn Hege Lægdheim;
Taraldsen, Kristin
; Skelton, Dawn A.; Salvesen, Øyvind Olav; Lie, Maren
(2024).
Real-Life Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults over a Year with Changes in COVID-19 Restrictions in Norway.
Gerontology.
https://doi.org/10.1159/000541490
Nygård, Arnhild Jenssen;
Taraldsen, Kristin
; Lie, Maren; Skelton, Dawn A.; Salvesen, Øyvind Olav; Helbostad, Jorunn Hege Lægdheim
(2024).
Real-Life Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults over a Year with Changes in COVID-19 Restrictions in Norway.
Gerontology.
https://doi.org/10.1159/000541490
Engdal, Monika;
Taraldsen, Kristin
; Jansen, Carl-Philipp; Peter, Raphael Simon; Vereijken, Beatrix; Becker, Clemens; Helbostad, Jorunn Hege Lægdheim; Klenk, Jochen
(2024).
Real-world mobility recovery after hip fracture: secondary analyses of digital mobility outcomes from four randomized controlled trials.
8 p.
Age and Ageing.
Vol. 53.
https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afae234
Trollebø, Stine Øverengen;
Taraldsen, Kristin
; Heiland, Jonas Saur; Hawley-Hague, Helen; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Skjæret-Maroni, Nina
(2024).
Uncovering perspectives on physical activity in nursing homes: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of healthcare professionals and family caregivers.
10 p.
BMC Health Services Research.
Vol. 24.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11711-8
Linnerud, Siv;
Bjerk, Maria
; Olsen, Nina Rydland;
Taraldsen, Kristin
;
Brovold, Therese
;
Kvæl, Linda Aimee Hartford
(2024).
Managers’ perspectives on their role in implementing fall prevention interventions: a qualitative interview study in Norwegian homecare services.
11 p.
Frontiers in Health Services.
Vol. 4.
https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2024.1456028
Jansen, Carl-Philipp; Engdal, Monika; Peter, Raphael S.; Helbostad, Jorunn Hege Lægdheim;
Taraldsen, Kristin
; Vereijken, Beatrix; Pfeiffer, Klaus; Becker, Clemens; Klenk, Jochen
(2024).
Sex differences in mobility recovery after hip fracture: a time series analysis.
8 p.
Frontiers in Public Health.
Vol. 12.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1434182