Christine Råheim Borge

Christine Råheim Borge is an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Health and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Oslo. She holds leadership roles, including heading the research group 'Self-Management (SELMA)' since 2020 and leading the 'Symptoms and health-related quality of life' group until 2021. Her research focuses on chronic diseases (particularly COPD), health literacy, symptom management, and healthcare interventions. She has extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews. Her work emphasizes improving patient outcomes through co-designed interventions and enhancing health professional-patient collaboration.

Education:

• PhD (2015): Thesis on breathing control in COPD patients.
• Master of Health Sciences (2008).
• Nursing education (1994).

Research Interests: Chronic disease management, health literacy, quality of life, healthcare interventions, COPD, and interdisciplinary collaboration between specialist and municipal health services. Her studies often explore how health literacy interventions can reduce hospitalization rates and improve self-management in chronic illnesses.

Publications Trends: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2010, focusing on COPD management, health literacy assessment, telehealth applications, and patient-reported outcomes. Recent work includes studies on health literacy interventions in COPD and kidney transplantation settings.

Awards: No specific awards mentioned, but her sustained research contributions highlight recognition in her field.

Grants & Teams: Leads multiple research groups (SELMA, Symptoms & Quality of Life) and collaborates with institutions like Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital and the Norwegian Heart and Lung Association. Her work often involves multidisciplinary teams addressing healthcare system challenges.

Labs/Teams: Active in the SELMA research group, focusing on self-management strategies for chronic illnesses, and the National COPD Council, advocating for standardized care practices.