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Helge Skirbekk is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Nursing and Health Promotion. He serves as Head of Studies in his area of responsibility and is a prominent medical sociologist focusing on trust, health literacy, and clinical communication within healthcare systems.
- Full-time academic faculty member
- Active researcher in medical sociology and health communication
- Key contributor to national and international discourse on healthcare trust
Skirbekk's research interests span trust in healthcare, health literacy, medical ethics, user participation, clinical communication, and the philosophy of science. His work integrates theoretical frameworks from Habermas and Wittgenstein with qualitative methodologies to explore social dynamics in medicine. He is particularly interested in how trust influences patient autonomy, communication, and healthcare management.
His recent publications (2022–2025) reveal a strong thematic focus on trust in clinical and organizational settings, including systematic reviews on interprofessional trust, trustworthy management, and patient trust before and during the pandemic. Articles also address health literacy, pediatric care challenges, and physician roles in mental health and general practice. These works are published in reputable journals such as BMC Health Services Research, Health Care Analysis, and BMC Public Health, reflecting a consistent contribution to health services research and medical sociology.
Although no specific scientific awards are listed, Skirbekk has an extensive publication record, including textbooks like Tillit i Norge (2012), research reports, and over 200 dissemination activities. His work is supported through institutional research funding and collaborative projects, such as the study on digital health literacy for people with long-term conditions.
Skirbekk has supervised or collaborated on research with scholars like Stein Conradsen, Morten Magelssen, and Andreea Isabela Varga. He is actively involved in research groups such as (Re)habilitation – Individuals, Services and Society, and Empowerment Health Communication. He regularly presents at conferences including NERA and ICCH, demonstrating strong engagement in academic and public discourse.
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