Hege Bentzen

Hege Bentzen is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology. She is affiliated with the Postgraduate Studies Research groups focusing on Ageing, health and welfare. Her primary research focuses on geriatric rehabilitation, particularly physical fitness assessment and intervention in elderly populations with conditions such as osteoporosis, vertebral fractures, and cognitive impairment.

Dr. Bentzen's research interests center on improving physical function and quality of life in elderly populations. Her work particularly examines the effects of resistance and balance exercise programs for older women with osteoporosis and vertebral fractures, assessment of physical fitness in individuals with cognitive impairment, and fall prevention strategies in nursing home settings. She has conducted numerous randomized controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy of various rehabilitation interventions for elderly patients.

Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong focus on geriatric rehabilitation with emphasis on osteoporosis management, cognitive impairment in elderly populations, and fall prevention. Her research consistently employs rigorous clinical trial methodologies, often focusing on women's health issues in aging. The publications demonstrate a progression from assessment methodologies to intervention studies, with increasing sophistication in study designs over time.

Dr. Bentzen has been actively involved in research collaborations with colleagues including Astrid Bergland, Brita Stanghelle, Karin Hesseberg, and Lisa Forsen. Her work has been published in reputable journals such as BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Osteoporosis International, BMC Geriatrics, and Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her research spanning geriatrics, rehabilitation science, and bone health.