Kenneth Chance-Larsen

Senior Lecturer Kenneth Chance-Larsen is affiliated with the Institute of Health and Function at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on optimizing healthcare delivery for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care through task shifting frameworks and workforce training.

• Research: Task shifting in primary care, spinal manipulation mechanisms, planetary health education
• Teaching: Courses in physiotherapy (FYS100, FYS300, FYS390), clinical practice supervision

Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize non-surgical interventions for musculoskeletal conditions, interprofessional education models, and sustainability integration in physiotherapy curricula. Studies span qualitative analysis of healthcare workforce dynamics, systematic reviews of manual therapy mechanisms, and global collaborative education programs.

Projects: Currently leads "Task shifting in primary care: framework development, workforce training, and opportunities for service improvement" as a PhD fellow until 2024.