Øyvind Nordvik

Øyvind Nordvik is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health and Caring Sciences at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in quality of life research across geriatrics, nursing, and audiology domains.

• Teaches courses: SYKB200, SYKB300, SYKB390
• Active in clinical research related to hearing loss and elderly cancer patients

His research explores hearing disability, psychological factors affecting patient outcomes, and innovative nursing education methods, particularly through simulation training. Recent publications focus on quality of life assessments, hearing loss severity impacts, and psychometric evaluation tools.

Key article trends include interdisciplinary approaches to patient-reported outcomes, audiological interventions, and geriatric care optimization. Publications span years 2011–2022, emphasizing both quantitative and qualitative health metrics.

Notable collaborations include work with researchers such as Kjetil Andersen, Wenche Margrethe Sortvik, and Hans Jørgen Aarstad.