Britt-Evy Westergård

Britt-Evy Westergård is an Associate Professor (part-time) at OsloMet – Storbyuniversitetet, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Behavioural Science. Her academic background as a social educator, disability nurse, and behavioral therapist informs her focus on person-centered practices and inclusive research.

• Research Interests: Developmental/intellectual disabilities, life story work, aging, mental illness, staff training, empowerment, service development, and health promotion.
• Key Collaborations: Projects with Drammen Kommune, Forskerforbundet, European Association of Palliative Care, and international conferences like IASSIDD.
• Publications: 10 scientific books/reports (2014–2022) and over 125 dissemination works (2024–2015) focusing on accessible texts, co-researcher models, and CRPD implementation.

Notable Projects: Implementation of life story work in services for people with disabilities (2022), research on palliative care norms in Europe (2015), and co-developing research courses for individuals with intellectual disabilities (2024).