Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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Applying Artificial Intelligence in Developing Personalized and Sustainable Healthcare for Spinal Disorders (AID-Spine, part I)
We use machine learning methods to develop and validate prediction models for health and welfare outcomes after treatment for spinal disorders.
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Implementing a stratified vocational advice intervention in individuals at high risk of long-term sickness absence with musculoskeletal disorders (SVAI)
This PhD project aims to facilitate a sustainable work life for individuals at high risk of long-term sickness absence due to musculoskeletal disorders in Norway.
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Motivation in health professional education
The project explores what motivates students to start and complete health professional education at OsloMet and how motivation can be strengthened throughout their studies.
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Somatocognitive therapy in treatment of provoked localized vulvodynia (ProLove)
This PhD project is conducting a randomized clinical trial comparing somatocognitive physiotherapy with standard treatment for provoked localized vulvodynia.
Completed research projects
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Can Motivational Interviewing facilitate return to work in sick-listed people with musculoskeletal disorders? (MI-NAV)
We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing on return to work among sick-listed people due to musculoskeletal disorders.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Øiestad, Britt Elin
; Maas, Esther; Aanesen, Fiona; Tingulstad, Alexander;
Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth
; Tulder, Maurits van;
Tveter, Anne Therese
;
Hagen, Milada
; Berg, Rigmor; Foster, Nadine E; Wynne-Jones, Gwenllian; Sowden, Gail; Bagøien, Gunnhild; Hagen, Roger;
Storheim, Kjersti
;
Grotle, Margreth
(2025).
Effectiveness of two vocational interventions on sickness absence and costs for people with musculoskeletal disorders: 12 months results from the MI-NAV multi-arm randomized trial.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health.
Vol. 51.
https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4248
Moen, Line Victoria;
Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth
; Lie, Jenny-Anne Sigstad; Haugen, Fred; Matre, Dagfinn
(2025).
Validation of the Norwegian version of the Munich ChronoType Questionnaire for shift workers (MCTQShift).
Chronobiology International.
Vol. 42.
https://doi.org/10.1080/07420528.2025.2523514
Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth
;
Grotle, Margreth
; Traeger, Adrian C.; Aasdahl, Lene;
Vigdal, Ørjan Nesse
; Aanesen, Fiona;
Øiestad, Britt Elin
;
Pripp, Are Hugo
; Wynne-Jones, Gwenllian; Dunn, Kate M.; Fors, Egil Andreas; Linton, Steven J.;
Tveter, Anne Therese
(2025).
Predicting prolonged work absence due to musculoskeletal disorders: development, validation, and clinical usefulness of prognostic prediction models.
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health.
Vol. 98.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-025-02129-8
Killingmo, Rikke Munk
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Tveter, Anne Therese
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Pripp, Are Hugo
; Tingulstad, Alexander; Maas, Esther;
Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth
;
Grotle, Margreth
(2024).
Modifiable prognostic factors of high societal costs among people on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders: findings from an occupational cohort study.
BMJ Open.
Vol. 14.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080567
Killingmo, Rikke Munk
;
Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth
; Maas, Esther;
Pripp, Are Hugo
; Aanesen, Fiona; Tingulstad, Alexander;
Tveter, Anne Therese
;
Øiestad, Britt Elin
;
Grotle, Margreth
(2024).
Modifiable prognostic factors of high societal costs among people on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders: a replication study.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Vol. 25.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-08132-3
Venter, Martjie;
Grotle, Margreth
;
Øiestad, Britt Elin
; Aanesen, Fiona; Tingulstad, Alexander;
Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth
; Ferraro, Michael; McAuley, James H.; Cashin, Aidan G.
(2024).
Treatment Effect Modifiers for Return-to-Work in Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Journal of Pain.
Vol. 25.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2024.104556
Aasdahl, Lene; Standal, Martin Inge; Hagen, Roger; Solbjør, Marit; Bagøien, Gunnhild; Fossen, Heidi; Foldal, Vegard; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon;
Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth
;
Grotle, Margreth
; Johnsen, Roar; Fors, Egil Andreas
(2023).
Effectiveness of 'motivational interviewing' on sick leave: a randomized controlled trial in a social insurance setting.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health.
Vol. 49.
https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4117
Cashin, Aidan G.;
Øiestad, Britt Elin
; Aanesen, Fiona;
Storheim, Kjersti
; Tingulstad, Alexander;
Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth
; Lee, Hopin; McAuley, James H.; Sowden, Gail; Wynne-Jones, Gwenllian;
Tveter, Anne Therese
;
Grotle, Margreth
(2023).
Mechanisms of vocational interventions for return to work from musculoskeletal conditions: a mediation analysis of the MI-NAV trial.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Vol. 80.
https://doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2022-108716
Vigdal, Ørjan Nesse
;
Storheim, Kjersti
;
Killingmo, Rikke Munk
;
Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth
;
Pripp, Are Hugo
; Gaag, Wendelien van der; Chiarotto, Alessandro; Koes, Bart W.;
Grotle, Margreth
(2023).
External validation and updating of prognostic prediction models for nonrecovery among older adults seeking primary care for back pain.
Pain.
Vol. 164.
https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002974
Tingulstad, Alexander; Maas, Esther;
Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth
;
Øiestad, Britt Elin
; Aanesen, Fiona;
Pripp, Are Hugo
; Tulder, Maurits Van;
Grotle, Margreth
(2023).
Six-month cost-effectiveness of adding motivational interviewing or a stratified vocational advice intervention to usual case management for workers with musculoskeletal disorders: the MI-NAV economic evaluation.
Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology.
Vol. 18.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-023-00394-2