Tobba Sudmann

Dr. Tobba Sudmann is a professor at the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and affiliated with the Center for Care Research West at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen, Norway. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Sociology from the University of Bergen and specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of health sciences and social sciences.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Medical Sociology (University of Bergen, Norway)
  • M.Phil. in Medical Sociology (University of Bergen, Norway)
  • B.A.Sc. in Physiotherapy (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway)

Her research focuses on patient empowerment, emphasizing individual initiative, resource utilization, and participation in health-related decision-making processes. She also contributes to the fields of sociology, physiotherapy, and e-health.

Current affiliations include the Center for Care Research West, where she engages in projects related to child protection systems and citizens' compliance with public welfare institutions. She is associated with the DIPA (Digital Participation) research group and has participated in international academic events like the 2025 IPSA World Congress of Political Science in Seoul.