Øystein Spjelkavik

About

Spjelkavik is carrying out a wide range of working life research, such as work inclusion, job development and job retention. He has undertaken research on models, organizational forms, labor market measures and methods related to participation in working life.

He has led several projects on work inclusion and has worked closely with the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) and employers, on the development of inclusion skills competence. His core competence is policy-oriented formative evaluation, research and development and action research. He has led and participated in multi-disciplinary research teams in several national and international projects.

Spjelkavik has published several research reports, articles, books and book chapters, and is a respected speaker to a wide range of audiences.

Fields of study

Subject areas

Supported employment Work inclusion Inclusion Skills Comepetence Employer perspective Place-train

Research groups

Research projects

Sustained employment of 'hard-to-place' citizens in small and medium sized enterprises: A mixed-method study in Norway and the Netherlands (ENGAGE)
This research project aims to develop new knowledge about how small and medium sized enterprises (SME) can contribute successfully to the sustained workplace inclusion of vulnerable ‘hard-to-place’ citizens, and can be supported effectively in doing so.
Work Inclusion in North and South: Comparative Urban Contexts (WINS)
The WINS project focuses on how work inclusion may improve the social inclusion of migrants within comparative urban settings.

Scientific publications

Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Enehaug, Heidi ; Klethagen, Pål; TERJESEN, Hans Christoffer Aargaard ; Howe, Emilie Isager; Fure, Silje Christine Reistad; Løvstad, Marianne; Andelic, Nada (2023). Workplace accommodation in return to work after mild traumatic brain injury. 14 p. Work : A journal of Prevention, Assesment and rehabilitation. Vol. 74.
https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-211440

Enehaug, Heidi ; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Alves, Daniele Evelin ; Fure, Silje Christine Reistad; Howe, Emilie; Andelic, Nada; Løvstad, Marianne (2022). Workplace Barriers to Return-to-Work Processes. 23 p. Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies. Vol. 13.
https://doi.org/10.18291/njwls.134895

Linnestad, Anne-Margrethe; Løvstad, Marianne; Groven, Karen Synne ; Howe, Emilie; Fure, Silje Christine Reistad; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Sveen, Unni (2022). "Manoeuvring in uncharted waters - a balancing act": A qualitative exploration of treatment and improvement after mild traumatic brain injury. 20 p. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2022.2034651

Howe, Emilie; Andelic, Nada; Fure, Silje Christine Reistad; Røe, Cecilie; Søberg, Helene L. ; Hellstrøm, Torgeir; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Enehaug, Heidi ; Lu, Juan; Ugelstad, Helene; Løvstad, Marianne; Aas, Eline (2022). Cost-effectiveness analysis of combined cognitive and vocational rehabilitation in patients with mild-to-moderate TBI: results from a randomized controlled trial. 13 p. BMC Health Services Research. Vol. 22.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-07585-3

Enehaug, Heidi ; Spjelkavik, Øystein (2022). Utvikling av inkluderingskompetanse i Nav og på arbeidsplass. Saltkjel, Therese; Rønningstad, Chris Andre; Sønderskov, Mette (Ed.). Samhandling og inkludering i arbeidslivet . Cappelen Damm Akademisk.

Fure, Silje Christine Reistad; Howe, Emilie; Andelic, Nada; Brunborg, Cathrine; Olsen, Alexander; Rike, Per-Ola; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Enehaug, Heidi ; Røe, Cecilie; Løvstad, Marianne (2022). Workplace Factors Associated With Return to Work After Mild-to-Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury. The journal of head trauma rehabilitation. Vol. 38.
https://doi.org/10.1097/HTR.0000000000000772

Lystad, June Ullevoldsæter ; Rognli, Eline B.; Moen, Ellen Ånestad; Brinchmann, Beate; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Aamodt, Hanne Lorimer (2022). Arbeidsrettet behandling ved alvorlig psykisk lidelse i spesialisthelsetjenesten. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening. Vol. 59.
https://doi.org/10.52734/2h82w7yP

Enehaug, Heidi ; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Falkum, Eivind ; Frøyland, Kjetil (2021). Workplace Inclusion Competence and Employer Engagement<sup>1</sup>. 22 p. Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies. Vol. 12.
https://doi.org/10.18291/njwls.128260

Fure, Silje Christine Reistad; Howe, Emilie; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Røe, Cecilie; Rike, Per-Ola; Olsen, Alexander; Ponsford, Jennie; Andelic, Nada; Løvstad, Marianne (2021). Post-concussion symptoms three months after mild-to-moderate TBI: characteristics of sick-listed patients referred to specialized treatment and consequences of intracranial injury. 12 p. Brain Injury. Vol. 35.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2021.1953593

Fure, Silje Christine Reistad; Howe, Emilie; Andelic, Nada; Brunborg, Cathrine; Sveen, Unni ; Røe, Cecilie; Rike, Per-Ola; Olsen, Alexander; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Ugelstad, Helene; Lu, Juan; Ponsford, Jennie; Twamley, Elizabeth; Hellstrøm, Torgeir; Løvstad, Marianne (2021). Cognitive and vocational rehabilitation after mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury: A randomised controlled trial. 8 p. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. Vol. 64.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rehab.2021.101538

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Research reports

Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira; Bråthen, Magne ; Frøyland, Kjetil ; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Tøge, Anne Grete (2024). Evaluering av IPS ung. ISBN: 978-82-7609-473-2. 91 p. OsloMet.

Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Enehaug, Heidi ; SCHAFFT, Angelika (2022). Inkluderingskompetanse som samskaping. Underveisrapport. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2987622

Bakkeli, Vidar ; Frøyland, Kjetil ; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Berg, Helene; Undem, Birgit; Vestol, Gro Malene (2020). Kvalitetsarbeid i Supported Employment-tjenester. ISBN: 978-82-7609-416-9. 120 p. Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet. Vol. 2020.

Frøyland, Kjetil ; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Bernstrøm, Vilde Hoff ; Ballo, Jannike Gottschalk; Frangakis, Maria (2020). Lindesneslosen. Sluttrapport. ISBN: 978-82-7609-423-7. 97 p. Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet. Vol. 2020.
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12199/6495

Enehaug, Heidi ; Klethagen, Pål; Spjelkavik, Øystein (2019). Arbeidsinkludering og mentor. Andre delrapport i prosjektet "Samarbeid om utvikling av inkluderingskompetanse i virksomhetene ved hjelp av «naturlig bistand» (mentor)". 44 p. Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet, OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet. Vol. 2019.
https://hdl.handle.net/10642/8910

Maximova-Mentzoni, Tatiana; SPJELKAVIK, Øystein ; Frøyland, Kjetil ; SCHAFFT, Angelika; Egeland, Cathrine (2019). Supported Employment i kvalifiseringstiltak for innvandrere. To år med metodeutprøving og metodeutvikling i åtte forsøksprosjekter. ISBN: 978-82-7609-407-7. 128 p. Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet. Vol. 2019.
https://hdl.handle.net/10642/8916

Frøyland, Kjetil ; SPJELKAVIK, Øystein ; Bernstrøm, Vilde Hoff (2018). "Lindesneslosen". Evaluering av et prosjekt rettet mot å redusere utenforskap og frafall fra skole og arbeid blant unge i Lindesnesregionen. 74 p. Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet. Vol. 2018.

Frøyland, Kjetil ; SPJELKAVIK, Øystein (2017). Effekt- og følgeevaluering av Lindesneslosen. Underveisrapport 2. 53 p. Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet. Vol. 2017.

SPJELKAVIK, Øystein ; TERJESEN, Hans Christoffer Aargaard (2016). Evaluering av forsøket «Arbeidsavklaringspenger (AAP) som lønnstilskudd». Sluttrapport fra følgeforskningen. ISBN: 978-82-7609-381-0. 114 p. Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet.
http://www.hioa.no/Om-HiOA/Senter-for-velferds-og-

SPJELKAVIK, Øystein ; Mamelund, Svenn-Erik ; SCHAFFT, Angelika (2016). Inkluderingskompetanse i NAV. Evaluering av forsøket Kjerneoppgaver i NAV. ISBN: 978-82-7609-373-5. 128 p. Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet, Høyskolen i Oslo og Akershus.

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Dissemination

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.

Spjelkavik, Øystein (2023). Over 600.000 står utenfor arbeidslivet – Bedriftene kan ofte være flaskehalser.

Spjelkavik, Øystein (2023). Inkluderingskompetanse - tilbake i arbeid (RTW). Kreft og arbeidsliv. Kreftforeningen.

Spjelkavik, Øystein (2023). Hybridmodellen, inkluderingskompetanse og samskapning. Hybridmodellen, inkluderingskompetanse. NAV Agder.

Spjelkavik, Øystein (2023). «Arbeidslos i skolen» – Supported Employment for å styrke skolegjennomføring og overgang til arbeid for elever som står i fare for å bli en del av utenforskapet. Lærlingkonferansen 2023. Konferanseplassen.

Spjelkavik, Øystein (2023). «Inkluderingskompetanse som samskaping». NV-ledersamling. NAV Trøndelag.

Spjelkavik, Øystein (2023). Inkluderingskompetanse – helse og arbeid. Regional rehabiliteringskonferanse Helse Sør-Øst 2023 - fra hjem til hjem. Helse Sør-Øst.

Sannes, Tonje Sanden ; Spjelkavik, Øystein ; Frøyland, Kjetil ; Enehaug, Heidi (2023). Natural Support Through Co-Creation: Focus on mentor. Workshop på verdenskongress i Supported Employment. Canadian Association for Supported Employment.

Spjelkavik, Øystein (2023). Arbeidsinkludering – hva skal til?. Områdesatsingene Oslo. Områdesatsingene Oslo.

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Øystein Spjelkavik

About

Fields of study

Subject areas

Research groups

INTEGRATE - Pathways to work

Work Inclusion in North and South: Comparative Urban Contexts (WORKINC)

Work, health and inclusion

Research projects

Publications and research

Scientific publications

Research reports

Dissemination