About the group

Our group consists of scientists, PhD students, post-docs, editors, design and system developers, as well as administrative staff. We have a longstanding history of designing, developing and testing digital solutions from the perspective of patients and health care providers. Through this we seek to improve: 

  • patient education
  • self-management
  • individual follow-up
  • improved communication between patients and their health care providers
  • shared decision making and
  • collaborative care research

The solutions developed by our department derive from a unique combination of existing evidence and extensive user input and involvement.

Research has shown that patients using the solutions developed by the Department of Digital Health Research participate more actively in self-care, are more satisfied with their care, report improved physical functioning and quality of life, and report less stress and distress. In addition, the solutions provide health care providers with improved knowledge and understanding of patients' needs and requirements. 

The goal of our research is to provide patient-centered, evidence based digital solutions and interventions in support of strengthened self-management, collaborative care and shared decision making. The potential for individual and societal gains from the department’s research is significant.

Projects

Here is an overview of our ongoing projects.

  • eBATTLE©™
    A digital support tool for adolescents with obesity
  • eCHANGE©™
    Using eHealth design to facilitate weight maintenance following initial weight loss
  • Involve me
    eHealth solutions for patients with non functioning pituitary adenomas and patients receiving renal replacement therapy
  • InvolverMeg Helsenorge
    A digital communication tool for patients with chronic illness
  • HeartChk©™ (Hjerte-sjekken)
    Development of a digital solution to support patients recovering from coronary artery disease
  • Next of kin for critically ill patients – the way forward
    Test of a model for systematic follow-up of the next of kin for critically ill patients
  • Stress Management in Cancer (StressProffen©™)
    A cognitive behavioral stress management intervention for patients with cancer
  • StressProffen©™ Healthcare Providers
    Test of a stress management tool for healthcare providers
  • The Power of Personal Strengths
    Using gamification to support patients in chronic illness management
  • ZuperSmart©™
    A digital solution for stress management in children
  • Living well with chronic pain (EPIO©™)
    Using person-centered eHealth design to support self-management for patients with chronic pain