معرفی
Kristoffer Høiland is a PhD candidate at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Addiction and Dependency at Vestfold Hospital Trust (SiV). His research focuses on patient factors influencing treatment outcomes for alcohol use disorders (AUD), particularly in group therapy settings. He is also investigating the utility of the Repeatable Battery of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) for assessing cognitive impairment in substance use disorders.
- Current role: PhD candidate
- Primary affiliation: Vestfold Hospital Trust
- Collaborations: University of Bergen, University of New Mexico, University of Southern Denmark
Research interests include:
- Psychotherapy research
- Addiction treatment
- Patient factors in treatment success
- Cognitive functioning in substance use disorders
- Group therapy efficacy
Recent publications explore AUD treatment outcomes, cognitive assessment tools, and therapeutic relationship dynamics. His work emphasizes bridging clinical practice with empirical validation to improve patient selection and therapeutic interventions.
Scientific awards:
- 2018: Bjørn Christiansens Memorial Prize (Norwegian Psychological Association)
Education: Cand. Psychol. (University of Oslo, 2009), licensed specialist in clinical child and adolescent psychology (2014), and Bachelor of Music (Birmingham Conservatoire, 2002).
