Oddgeir Synnes

Oddgeir Synnes is a Lecturer and advisor specializing in narrative medicine and health humanities. Trained as a literary scholar, he has extensive experience in applying narrative approaches to healthcare contexts, particularly in elderly care and palliative care. His work focuses on analyzing personal stories to improve patient dignity and clinical practices.

Synnes's research integrates literary theory with medical practice, exploring topics such as:

• Illness narratives and disease stories as tools for patient empowerment
• Creative writing interventions in clinical settings
• Hermeneutic analysis of life stories in dementia care
• Spiritual dimensions of palliative treatment
• Ethical frameworks for narrative research in healthcare