We address issues related to the use of applications and video solutions and emphasize design methodology as part of the development of flexible healthcare services. We will also develop methodology to evaluate the effect of integrating digital solutions. 

Formative evaluations will support both development and integration of digital services and provide managers with valuable information about effect before implementation.

Long term goals

In the long term, we aim to make an impact on future services for people with mental illness. To do so with fewer resources, we must use the possibilities inherent in technological tools to be able to offer equal services to more people. In order to to so, we will:

  • develop frameworks for digital services in mental health care such as family work, video consultations and digital treatment tools to enhance treatment and be able to support future service development
  • explore radical change processes in the development of mental health services with the use of design thinking
  • use early health technology assessment (eHTA) to underpin decision making in mental health care
  • explore how digitalization can support and enhance implementation of evidence-based knowledge among clinicians in specialist health care

Projects

  • ViTandem: Explore how the use of video consultations and mobile applications as support tools in the treatment of mental illness are experienced, and how we can calculate the future value of this type of innovation ViTandem - Oslo universitetssykehus (oslo-universitetssykehus.no)
  • REACT-NORV: Examine and further develop how a video-based family intervention, REACT-NORV, for relatives of people with psychosis, bipolar disorder and addiction is experienced, and how we can derive value of the intervention, both clinically and economically. REACT - Veiledet selvhjelp til pårørende - Oslo universitetssykehus (oslo-universitetssykehus.no)
  • Psykosekompetanse.no: Development of an e-learning portal for clinicians about the assessment and treatment of psychotic disorders.
  • Tegn til bedring: Develop digital tools for use in video-based cognitive behavioral therapy. We want to examine the experience and explore how we can add value to video as a therapeutic tool.
  • ForHealth: Research Center for Digital Mental Health Services which aims to increase the use and effectiveness of digital mental health services. Forhelse is a Center for Research-Driven Innovation (SFI) funded by the Research Council of Norway via the SFI programme. Haukeland University Hospital hosts the centre, Oslo university Hospital is a collaborating partner.
  • CRANE: Horizon 2020 project where partners from Norway, Sweden and Spain collaborate to develop a platform where health data can be safely stored and shared to achieve increased health and welfare for the citizen.

Cooperation

  • Douglas Turkington, MD, Professor, Newcastle University, UK
  • Fiona Lobban, Professor of Clinical Psycholog, Lancaster University, UK
  • Janneke Grutters, Associate professor, Radboud University, NL
  • Marcia Tummers Associate professor, Radboud University, NL

Selected publications

  • Skoge M, Aminoff SR, Barrett EA, Bryhni GE, Kling K, Kværner KJ, Melle I, Mork E, Simonsen C, Støme LN, Vink J, Værnes TG, Romm KL. A Mobile App Designed to Promote Shared Decision-Making in the Treatment of Psychotic Disorders: Feasibility and Acceptability Study. JMIR Hum Factors. 2025 Jul 11;12:e68813. DOI: 10.2196/68813
  • Romm KL, Skoge M, Barrett EA, Berentzen LC, Bergsager D, Fugelli P, Bjella T, Gardsjord ES, Kling K, Kruse SH, Kværner KJ, Melle I, Mork E, Ihler HM, Rognli EB, Simonsen C, Værnes TG, Aminoff SR. A Mobile Health Intervention to Support Collaborative Decision-Making in Mental Health Care: Development and Usability. JMIR Form Res. 2025 Jan 17;9:e57614. DOI: 10.2196/57614
  • Romm KL, Nilsen L, Gjermundsen K, Holter M, Fjell A, Melle I, Repål A, Lobban F. Remote Care for Caregivers of People With Psychosis: Mixed Methods Pilot Study. JMIR Ment Health. 2020 Jul 28;7(7):e19497. DOI: 10.2196/19497
  • Saidi T, Mork E, Aminoff S, Lobban F, Romm KL. Crossing boundaries in the delivery of healthcare - a qualitative study of an eHealth intervention in relation to boundary object theory. Digit Health. 2023 Aug 30;9:20552076231196970. DOI: 10.1177/20552076231196970
  • Ørjasæter NO, Kværner KJ, Støme LN. Value-Based Framework for Evaluating Pre-Commercial Procurement: Case Study of Value-Based Key Performance Indicators. JMIR Form Res. 2025 Aug 14;9:e71279. DOI: 10.2196/71279
  • Støme LN. Defining early health technology assessment: building consensus using Delphi technique: a commentary on implementation and diffusion of early HTA. Int J Technol Assess Health Care. 2025 Jun 4;41(1):e32. DOI: 10.1017/S0266462325100214
  • Vaksvik T, Støme LN, Føllesdal J, Tvedte KA, Melum L, Wilhelmsen CR, Kværner KJ. Early practice of use of video consultations in rehabilitation of hand injuries in children and adults: Content, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness. J Hand Ther. 2024 Jan-Mar;37(1):3-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.05.010. Epub 2023 Sep 29. DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.05.010
  • Rognli EB, Støme LN, Kværner KJ, Wilhelmsen C, Arnevik EA. The effect of employment support integrated in substance use treatment: A health economic cost-effectiveness simulation of three different interventions. Nordisk Alkohol Nark. 2023 Apr;40(2):199-211. doi: 10.1177/14550725221122196. Epub 2022 Nov 7. DOI: 10.1177/14550725221122196
  • Skoge M, Hidalgo-Mazzei D. The promise and challenges of mHealth in psychiatry: Bridging the gap between potential and long-awaited implementation. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2025 May;94:22-23. DOI: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2025.02.013