Maria Bjerk

Maria Bjerk is a Research Fellow at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Health Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology. Her work focuses on fall prevention in elderly populations, implementation science, and community health services.

• Education: MSc in Neurological Rehabilitation (2011-2013), University of Plymouth
• Key Research Areas: Falls prevention, health-related quality of life, implementation strategies, gerontology, physiotherapy
• Projects: Lead investigator in the FALLPREVENT trial, examining evidence-based fall prevention programs across Norwegian municipalities

Her research combines quantitative trials (e.g., cluster-randomized studies) with qualitative analyses of implementation barriers. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to aging care and digital health solutions.

Collaborations: Works extensively with municipal healthcare services, Folkehelseinstituttet, and international partners in implementation science.