Aslak Steinsbekk

Aslak Steinsbekk is a Professor at the Department of Community Medicine and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on Health Services Research, E-health, Medical Education, and Health Communication, with a particular interest in Patient Education and Complementary Medicine. He leads the research group for Health Services Research and Health Communication and coordinates interdisciplinary teaching initiatives at NTNU.

• Health Services Research
• E-health
• Medical Education
• Health Communication
• Patient Education
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Steinsbekk's recent publications span Virtual Reality (VR) medical training, patient portal design, chronic pain management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His work often employs qualitative research and randomized controlled trials to assess interventions in primary care, mental health, and rehabilitation settings. Key projects include VR-based ISBAR training and the development of digital care plans for cross-organizational teams.

He has been involved in multiple studies evaluating the Johns Hopkins Adjusted Clinical Groups System for risk stratification in Norwegian healthcare. His educational contributions include designing interdisciplinary courses like TverrSam and TverrPraks, integrating patient-centered communication and qualitative methods into medical school curricula. Although no scientific awards are listed, his work consistently addresses health equity, digital health innovation, and systematic clinical observation in Norwegian contexts.