Marte Feiring

Marte Feiring is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology. Her work bridges historical sociology, critical health studies, and rehabilitation practices with a focus on gender, disability, and interprofessional collaboration.

• Magister (MA) and PhD in Sociology from the University of Oslo
• BA in Occupational Therapy

Her research emphasizes:

• Critical analysis of rehabilitation systems and policies
• Professional knowledge dynamics in healthcare
• Gender and age intersections in health services
• Qualitative methodologies for understanding healthcare practices
• Task shifting between medical professions
• Civil society's role in health policy

Recent publications explore:

• Hand osteoarthritis care pathways
• Antibiotic adherence communication
• Disability activism history
• Patient participation in diagnostics

She teaches qualitative methods and academic writing for all student levels while contributing to international research networks like www.phlegethon.net and reable.auckland.ac.nz.