Jørgen Alexander Urnes

Jørgen Alexander Urnes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work focuses on patient education, doctor-patient communication, and psychosocial aspects of digestive diseases, particularly gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

• University: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
• School: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Public Health and Nursing

Urnes has contributed to research on patient education models, disease knowledge improvement, and questionnaire validation for digestive symptoms. His publications span academic articles, doctoral dissertations, and outreach work, emphasizing chronic disease management and patient-centered care.

His scientific work highlights innovative approaches to clinical communication training, including simulated patients and interprofessional education. Notable collaborations include researchers like Per Grønaas Farup, Hermod Petersen, and Nick Aakre Faradonbeh, reflecting multidisciplinary efforts in healthcare education.