Ingunn Pernille Mundal

Ingunn Pernille Mundal is a Professor at Molde University College's Kristiansund campus and affiliated with the Department of Mental Health at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research bridges mental health, ADHD, and chronic pain, with a focus on psychometric validation, shared decision-making, and genetic epidemiology.

• Key affiliations: Molde University College (Professor), NTNU (Department of Mental Health)
• Primary research areas: ADHD-chronic pain comorbidity, parental education programs, and psychosocial pain risk factors

Her academic work spans 15 publications, including systematic reviews on restraint practices in mental healthcare, genetic studies linking musculoskeletal pain to collagen variants, and validation of patient activation measures. Articles frequently address interprofessional communication, decision-making frameworks, and Norwegian healthcare outcomes.

As a principal investigator, she leads projects on ADHD-pain interactions and has supervised doctoral fellows in mental health interventions. Though no formal awards are listed, her 2023 professorial promotion reflects academic excellence. She emphasizes pedagogical leadership and practical nursing education in advancing mental health service quality.