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Hedda Eik is an Associate Professor at the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University. Her academic affiliation includes membership in the (Re)habilitation – Individuals, Services and Society research group. She specializes in physiotherapy practice, musculoskeletal health, and patient-centered care methodologies. Key research focuses include therapeutic touch in physiotherapy, health literacy in adolescents, and motivational interviewing applications for return-to-work interventions. Her work bridges clinical practice with qualitative research methodologies, emphasizing patient narratives and interdisciplinary care approaches.
Current research projects explore communication in physiotherapy practice and musculoskeletal pain management in young adults. Completed projects include evaluations of motivational interviewing efficacy for musculoskeletal disorders and health literacy interventions in chronic conditions. She contributes to international peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Medical Internet Research and Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, with a focus on translating research into clinical practice improvements.
Eik collaborates with institutions like the Norwegian Musculoskeletal Research Network (MUSS) and the European Union for Medicine in Assurance and Social Security. Her teaching and mentorship emphasize peer-assisted learning models in physiotherapy education, as evidenced by recent publications on student leadership development in clinical training environments. Her research portfolio reflects a commitment to improving healthcare delivery through evidence-based, patient-centered strategies.
