2023

MSc. Thomas Aleksander Clausen Clemm at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Bad vibrations: Exposure-response between rock drilling and vibration sensitivity at the fingertips” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc. Marianne Kumlin at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Elderly patients care trajectories from the perspectives of patients, next of kin and health care professionals: A qualitative case study.” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MBA Hassan Njie at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Towards universal health coverage: evidence generation to inform national health insurance scheme implementation in The Gambia” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Kjersti Nøkleby at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Type 2 diabetes in general practice and outpatient clinics: Variations in care and intermediate outcomes” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

M.Sc. Liv Bjerknes Taranrød at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Next of kin to people with dementia attending farm-based daycare: Characteristics, experiences, and respite” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Master Heidi Marie Karlsen at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Hva kan vi lære av erfaringer med å delta i etikkdrøftinger? En kvalitativ studie fra etikkomiteer i norsk kommunehelsetjeneste” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor). The public defence will be held in Norwegian.

M.Sc. Berit Hofset Larsen at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Patient autonomy in advanced cancer. A video-based qualitative study of clinical communication in routine hospital visits” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

M.A. Shereen Cox at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Ethics and Compliance post-clinical trial approval: The Role of Research Ethics Committees” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

M.Sc. Berit Gjessing at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “What fits me? “Tailoring” tricycles for people with disabilities, with activity and participation as goals” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

M.Sc. Anja Hetland Smeland at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Pediatric postoperative pain management in postanesthesia care units in Norway - cluster randomized trial using different methodological approaches” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

M.Sc. Ingrid Johansen Skogestad at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Developing and testing a patient reported outcome measure for post-stroke fatigue – a mixed-methods approach” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Frederik Emil Juul at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Endoscopic Screening for Colorectal cancer - Quality and Effectiveness” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

M.Sc. Kristine Løkås Haftorn at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “The role of DNA methylation in gestational age” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Master Susanne Stuhlfauth at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Constructions of user involvement in research: A qualitative study” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

M.Sc. Margit Gausdal Strandenæs at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Day care for people with dementia A service to promote activity and quality of life” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

M.Sc. Kenth-Louis Hansen Joseph at Institute for Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Exploring physical function, activity, and sustainable delivery of first-line treatment for patients with osteoarthritis” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Bent Håkan Lindberg at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Use of out-of-hours services for respiratory tract infections” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand. Med. Mina Piiksi Dahli at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Mental health problems in Norwegian general practice. Identification, presentation, and diagnosis” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

M.Sc. Demelash Bezabih Ewnetu at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Ethiopian medical practitioners and abortion provision after 2005: Moral dilemmas, ethical challenges and conscientious objections” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand. Med. Ellen Øen Carlsen at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Determinants of perinatal outcomes in Norway: 1982-2020” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Msc Kristiane Myckland Hansson at Institute for Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Building bridges over troubled water - A qualitative evaluation of an implementation study on family involvement in the treatment of persons with psychotic disorders” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Gugsa Nemera Germossa at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Re-organising in-hospital Pain Management: Evaluation of a Novel Nurse-Based Pain Management Programme in an Ethiopian University Medical Centre” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

M.Sc. Ann Louise Lie at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Unpacking the politics of global public-private partnerships in global nutrition governance: Understanding the influence of the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement (SUN)” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Master of Clinical Health Care Kari-Anne Hoel at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Home care services for people with dementia - Tailored and person centered for improved quality of care” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).