Britt Normann
Professor
Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences
Phone
Mobile
Study location
Bodø
Office
Bodø, Hovedbygning E224
Areas of expertise
Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Physical Activity, MSc in Health Sciences, Intervention development, Practical Research, Mixed methods
2024
Feasibility of a new intervention addressing group-based balance and high-intensity training, physical activity, and employment in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a pilot randomized controlled trial 2024, Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences: Volum 4 Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Braaten, Tonje Bjørndal; Fikke, Hanne Kristin; Normann, Britt
The meaningfulness of exploring one's own limits through interactions and enjoyment in outdoor high-intensity physiotherapy for people with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study 2024, Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences: Volum 5 Dahl, Stine Susanne Haakonsen; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt
2023
The diverse invitations to participate in early rehabilitation – A qualitative study of nurse-patient interactions in the intensive care unit 2023, Intensive & Critical Care Nursing: Volum 80 Knutsen, Karina; Solbakken, Rita; Normann, Britt
Cardiovascular Events Among Women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 2023, Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine (RCM): Volum 24 Behboudi-Gandevani, Samira; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt; Haugan, Tommy; Bidhendi-Yarandi, Razieh
Patients' experiences with early rehabilitation in intensive care units: A qualitative study about aspects that influence their participation 2023, Journal of Advanced Nursing: Knutsen, Karina; Solbakken, Rita; Gallagher, Shaun; Müller, Ranveig Trondsen; Normann, Britt
The effect of exercise and physical activity-interventions on step count and intensity level in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials 2023, Frontiers in Sports and Active Living: Volum 5 Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Bidhendi-Yarandi, Razieh; Sivertsen, Marianne; Knutsen, Karina; Dahl, Stine Susanne Haakonsen; Hartvedt, Maria Grytvik
2022
Utprøving av intervensjon for optimalisering av funksjon, fysisk aktivitet og arbeidsdeltakelse ved multippel sklerose 2022, Fysioterapeuten: s. 32-42 Fikke, Hanne Kristin; Normann, Britt; Sivertsen, Marianne; Dahl, Stine Susanne Haakonsen; Arntzen, Ellen Christin
The precarity of patient participation - a qualitative interview study of experiences from the acute stroke and rehabilitation journey 2022, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: s. 1-17 Sivertsen, Marianne; De Jaegher, Hanne; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt
Barriers to and facilitators for making emergency calls – a qualitative interview study of stroke patients and witnesses 2022, Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases: Volum 31 Bakke, Ida; Lund, Christian; Carlsson, Maria Kristin; Salvesen, Rolf; Normann, Britt
Embodiment, tailoring, and trust are important for co-construction of meaning in physiotherapy after stroke: A qualitative study 2022, Physiotherapy Research International: Volum 27 Sivertsen, Marianne; De Jaegher, Hanne; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Normann, Britt
Effect of innovative vs. usual care physical therapy in subacute rehabilitation after stroke. A multicenter randomized
controlled trial 2022, Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences: Volum 3 Sivertsen, Marianne; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Normann, Britt
2021
What is the distribution of trunk impairments and its relationship with disability level in individuals with multiple sclerosis? 2021, Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders: Raats, Joke; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Lamers, Ilse; Feys, Peter; Normann, Britt
The content and effects of trunk rehabilitation on trunk and upper limb performance in people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review 2021, European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine: Volum 58 s. 26-32 Raats, Joke; Lamers, Ilse; Merken, Ine; Boeckmans, Jolien; Soler, Bernardita; Normann, Britt
2019
Searching for the "active ingredients" in physical rehabilitation programs across Europe, necessary to improve mobility in people with multiple sclerosis: A multicenter study 2019, Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair: Volum 33 s. 260-270 Kalron, Alon; Feys, Peter; Dalgas, Ulrik; Smedal, Tori; Freeman, Jennifer; Romberg, Anders
Group-based, individualized, comprehensive core stability and balance intervention provides immediate and long-term improvements in walking in individuals with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial 2019, Physiotherapy Research International: s. 1-14 Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Straume, Bjørn; Odeh, Francis; Feys, Peter; Normann, Britt
Group-based, individualized exercises can provide perceived bodily changes and strengthen aspects of self in individuals with MS: a qualitative interview study 2019, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: s. 1-17 Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Gallagher, Shaun; Normann, Britt
Management and dissemination of professional
expertise: Physiotherapists’ perceptions of the supervision of dedicated aides working with children with cerebral palsy 2019, Clinical Supervisor: Volum 38 s. 222-242 Sørvoll, Marit; Obstfelder, Aud; Normann, Britt; Øberg, Gunn Kristin
Group-Based Individualized Comprehensive Core Stability Intervention Improves Balance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
2019, Physical Therapy: Volum 99 s. 1027-1038 Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Straume, Bjørn; Odeh, Francis; Feys, Peter; Zanaboni, Paolo; Normann, Britt
Group dynamics in a group‐based, individualized physiotherapy intervention for people with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative study 2019, Physiotherapy Research International: Lahelle, Andreas Falck; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Normann, Britt
"Back at the same level as everyone else"-user perspectives on walking with an exoskeleton, a qualitative study 2019, Spinal Cord Series and Cases: Volum 5 s. 1-7 Knudsen, Gunn-Kristin; Jørgensen, Vivien; Normann, Britt
2018
How physiotherapists supervise to enhance practical skills in dedicated aides of toddlers with Cerebral Palsy: A qualitative observational study. 2018, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: Sørvoll, Marit; Obstfelder, Aud; Normann, Britt; Øberg, Gunn Kristin
Is the impact of fatigue related to walking capacity and perceived ability in persons with multiple sclerosis? A multicenter study 2018, Journal of the Neurological Sciences: Volum 387 s. 179-186 Dalgas, Ulrik; Christensen, Martin Langeskov; Skjerbæk, Anders Guldhammer; Jensen, Ellen; Baert, Ilse; Romberg, Anders
Physiotherapy assessment of individuals with multiple sclerosis prior to a group intervention – A qualitative observational and interview study 2018, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: Volum 36 s. 386-396 Lahelle, Andreas; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Normann, Britt
Effects of Rehabilitation on Gait Pattern
at Usual and Fast Speeds Depend
on Walking Impairment Level in
Multiple Sclerosis 2018, International Journal of MS Care: Volum 20 s. 199-209 Leone, Carmela; Kalron, Alon; Smedal, Tori; Normann, Britt; Wens, Inez; Eijnde, Bert O.
A group‐based, individualized physiotherapy intervention for people with multiple sclerosis—A qualitative study 2018, Physiotherapy Research International: Volum 23 s. 1-10 Lahelle, Andreas Falck; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Normann, Britt
Comprehensive core stability intervention and coordination of care in acute and subacute stroke rehabilitation - a pilot study 2018, European Journal of Physiotherapy: Normann, Britt; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Sivertsen, Marianne
Perceptions, actions and interactions of supervised aides providing services to children with cerebral palsy in pre-school settings: a qualitative study of knowledge application 2018, European Journal of Physiotherapy: Volum 20 s. 198-206 Sørvoll, Marit; Obstfelder, Aud; Normann, Britt; Øberg, Gunn Kristin
2016
How is individualization in constraint-induced movement therapy performed? A qualitative observational study 2016, European Journal of Physiotherapy: Volum 18 s. 47-57 Mo Hansen, Gunhild; Pallesen, Hanne; Normann, Britt
Group-based individualized core stability and balance training in ambulant people with multiple sclerosis: A pilot feasibility test–retest study 2016, European Journal of Physiotherapy: Volum 18 s. 173-178 Normann, Britt; Salvesen, Rolf; Arntzen, Ellen Christin
Innovative Physiotherapy and Continuity of Care in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial and a Qualitative Study 2016, Journal of Clinical Trials: Volum 6 Normann, Britt; Zanaboni, Paolo; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Øberg, Gunn Kristin
2015
Somatosensory impairments and upper limb function following stroke: Extending the framework guiding neurological physiotherapy 2015, European Journal of Physiotherapy: Volum 17 s. 81-88 Normann, Britt; Fikke, Hanne Kristin; Øberg, Gunn Kristin
Embodied-enactive clinical reasoning in physical therapy 2015, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: Volum 31 s. 244-252 Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Normann, Britt; Gallagher, Shaun
2014
Responsiveness and clinically meaningful improvement, according to disability level, of five walking measures after rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis: A European multicenter study 2014, Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair: Volum 28 s. 621-631 Baert, Ilse; Freeman, Jennifer; Smedal, Tori; Dalgas, Ulrik; Romberg, Anders; Kalron, Alon
Clinical guidance of community physiotherapists regarding people with MS: Professional development and continuity of care 2014, Physiotherapy Research International: Volum 19 s. 25-33 Normann, Britt; Sørgaard, Knut; Salvesen, Rolf; Moe, Siri
Association of rehabilitation extent and content with change in walking in multiple sclerosis: a European multi-centre study. 2014, Multiple Sclerosis: Volum 20 s. 999-1000 Baert, Ilse; Smedal, Tori; Freeman, Jenny; Romberg, Anders; Kalron, Alon; Conyers, Helen
2013
Contextualized perceptions of movement as a source of expanded insight: people with multiple sclerosis' experience with physiotherapy 2013, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: Volum 29 s. 19-30 Normann, Britt; Sørgaard, Knut; Salvesen, Rolf; Moe, Siri
Physiotherapy and professional clinical guidance in an out-patient clinic for people with multiple sclerosis: Body and movement in sense making and professional development 2013, UiT Norges arktiske universitet: Normann, Britt; Moe, Siri; Salvesen, Rolf; Sørgaard, Knut W.
2012
Patient satisfaction and perception of change following single physiotherapy consultations in a hospital´s outpatient clinic for people with multiple sclerosis 2012, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: Volum 28 s. 108-118 Normann, Britt; Moe, Siri; Salvesen, Rolf; Sørgaard, Knut
2010
Rehabilitation including treadmill therapy for patients with incomplete locked-in syndrome after stroke; a case series study of motor recovery 2010, Brain Injury: Volum 24 s. 34-45 Høyer, Ellen; Normann, Britt; Sørsdal, Randi; Strand, Liv Inger
2024
Navigating between the familiar and unfamiliar: A qualitative study exploring critical care nurses’ clinical practice during early rehabilitation in the ICU 2024, Knutsen, Karina; Normann, Britt; Solbakken, Rita
2023
Participation in early rehabilitation in the ICU: patients’ experiences and implications for nursing practice. A qualitative interview study. 2023, Knutsen, Karina; Normann, Britt; Solbakken, Rita; Gallagher, Shaun; Muller, Ranveig Trondsen
Participation in early rehabilitation in the ICU: patients’ experiences and implications for nursing practice. A qualitative interview study 2023, Normann, Britt; Solbakken, Rita; Muller, Ranveig Trondsen; Gallagher, Shaun
De ulike invitasjonene til deltagelse i tidlig rehabilitering: en kvalitativ studie om sykepleier-pasient interaksjoner på intensivavdelingen 2023, Knutsen, Karina; Solbakken, Rita; Normann, Britt
“How do individuals with MS experience PA to influence employment? Preliminary results from a qualitative interview study 2023, Hartvedt, Maria Grytvik; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt
Supported exploration of own physical ability and perceived self-efficacy in individuals with MS participating in a new physiotherapy intervention: An interview study 2023, Dahl, Stine Susanne Haakonsen; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt
The diverse invitations to participate in early rehabilitation: a qualitative study of nursepatient interactions in the intensive care unit. 2023, Knutsen, Karina; Solbakken, Rita; Normann, Britt
2022
Balanse, gangfunksjon, fysisk aktivitet og arbeid for personer med multippel sklerose. 2022, Normann, Britt; Arntzen, Ellen Christin
Felles meningsskaping i fysioterapi etter hjerneslag 2022, Sivertsen, Marianne; De Jaegher, Hanne; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Normann, Britt
Den sårbare deltakelsen. En kvalitativ studie om erfaringer fra akutt hjerneslag og rehabilitering. 2022, Sivertsen, Marianne; De Jaegher, Hanne; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt
Individualized, comprehensive physiotherapy vs usual care. Effects on balance, gait and physical activity in subacute rehabilitation after stroke: a multicentre randomized controlled trial 2022, Sivertsen, Marianne; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Normann, Britt
The precarious patient participation - a qualitative interview study of experiences from the acute stroke and rehabilitation journey 2022, Sivertsen, Marianne; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Normann, Britt
Embodiment, tailoring and trust and their importance for co-construction of meaning in physiotherapy after a stroke 2022, Sivertsen, Marianne; De Jaegher, Hanne; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Normann, Britt
Participation and barriers for work in individuals with multiple sclerosis in Nordland county (Norway): a survey study 2022, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Fikke, Hanne Kristin; Normann, Britt
Optimizing sensorymotor function and physical activity for people with multiple sclerosis-a feasibility study 2022, Fikke, Hanne Kristin; Normann, Britt; Dahl, Stine Susanne Haakonsen; Arntzen, Ellen Christin
Perceived improvements in self-efficiacy of people with MS participating in an individualized physiotherapy outdoor-groop and digital intervention emphasizing trunk control and high intensity training. 2022, Dahl, Stine Susanne Haakonsen; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt
Sammensatt oppfølging av funksjon, fysisk aktivitet og jobb-mestring hos personer med MS sammenlignet med standard oppfølging: en pilot RCT 2022, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Fikke, Hanne Kristin; Normann, Britt
Fysisk aktivitet for personer med multippel sklerose før og under korona-pandemien: en spørreundersøkelse 2022, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt; Smedal, Tori
Utvikling av en sammensatt oppfølging med fokus på funksjonsbedring, fysisk aktivitet og jobbmestring hos personer med ms: et fagutviklingsprosjekt 2022, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Fikke, Hanne Kristin; Dahl, Stine Susanne Haakonsen; Normann, Britt
Fysioterapi til personer med multippel sklerose før og under korona-pandemien: en spørreundersøkelse 2022, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt; Smedal, Tori
Deltakelse, barrierer og muligheter i arbeid og sammenhenger mellom arbeid, funksjon og livskvalitet for personer med multippel sklerose: en spørreundersøkelse 2022, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Fikke, Hanne Kristin; Normann, Britt
Sammensatt oppfølging av fysisk funksjon, aktivitet og jobbmestring: Resultater fra pilot-RCT og intervjustudie 2022, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt
2021
Nursing and early rehabilitation in long-term patients in intensive care units: a qualitative study 2021, Knutsen, Karina; Haugdahl, Hege Selnes; Normann, Britt
Skreddersydd fysioterapi virker 2021, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt; Sivertsen, Marianne
2018
Gruppebasert, individualisert fysioterapi er effektivt og betydningsfullt for personer med MS 2018, Best practice psykiatri /nevrologi: Lahelle, Andreas Falck; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt
Physiotherapy assessment of individuals with multiple sclerosis prior to a group intervention
– a qualitative observational and interview study
2018, Lahelle, Andreas Falck; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Normann, Britt
Personer med MS sine opplevelser og erfaringer med GroupCoreDIST-resultater fra kvalitative forsknings-intervju 2018, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Normann, Britt
RCT Korttids-effekt: GroupCoreDIST bedret balanse og gange sammenlignet med standard oppfølging for personer med MS 2018, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Straume, Bjørn; Normann, Britt
RCT Langtids-effekt: GroupCoreDIST bedret balanse og gange sammenlignet med standard oppfølging for personer med MS 2018, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Straume, Bjørn; Normann, Britt
2017
A Qualitative Study of Physiotherapy Assessment of People with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) prior to a Group Based Intervention – (GroupCoreDIST) 2017, Lahelle, Andreas; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Normann, Britt
Effects of 6 weeks GroupCoreDIST compared to standard care on balance and walking in ambulant people with multiple sclerosis: A single blinded Randomised Controlled Trial 2017, Normann, Britt; Feys, Peter; Arntzen, Ellen Christin
2016
People with multiple sclerosis` experiences and sense-making in GroupCoreSIT, a new group-based physiotherapy intervention aiming for improved balance 2016, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt
Innovative Physiotherapy and Coordination of Care in persons with MS: A Randomized Controlled Trial and a qualitative Study. 2016, Normann, Britt; Lahelle, Andreas; Arntzen, Ellen Christin
Somatosensory impairments and upper limb function following stroke: Extending the framework guiding neurological physiotherapy
2016, Fikke, Hanne Kristin; Normann, Britt
CoreSIT - a new individualized dynamic core stability and balance intervention for people with neurological disease or injury 2016, Normann, Britt; Sivertsen, Marianne; Arntzen, Ellen Christin
2015
Integrating embodiment concepts into clinical practice 2015, Girolami, Gay L; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Normann, Britt; Blanchard, Yvette
2014
Group treatment targeting core stability and balance for persons with Multiple Sclerosis- an observational study 2014, Dybesland, Andreas R.; Normann, Britt
Individualized group based core stability training for people with multiple scleroses – a pilot study 2014, Normann, Britt; Arntzen, Ellen Christin
Workshop: Group based Individualized Core stability Training 2014, Normann, Britt; Arntzen, Ellen Christin
Strength training for people with multiple sclerosis - an observation study Rehabilitation in MS 2014, Thomas, Hoff; Normann, Britt
2013
2012
Interdisciplinary treatment of persons with stroke. Collaboration between physioterapist and vision therapist in clincal practice 2012, Irgens, Eirik Lind; Normann, Britt
2011
Fysioterapi i tidlig fase etter hjerneslag 2011, Normann, Britt
Fagdag - gjennvinning av funksjon etter hjerneslag 2011, Normann, Britt
Patient satisfaction and perceptions of change following single physiotherapy consultations in a hospital’s out-patient clinic for people with MS 2011, Normann, Britt; Moe, Siri; Salvesen, Rolf; Sørgaard, Knut
2010
MS-PASIENTER OG TRENING 2010, Normann, Britt
2009
2008