Britt Normann

Professor

Fakultet for sykepleie og helsevitenskap

E-post

britt.normann@nord.no

Telefon

+4775517448

Mobil

99614941

Studiested

Bodø

Kontor

Bodø, Hovedbygget, E224

Kompetanseområder

Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Physical Activity, MSc in Health Sciences, Intervention development, Practical Research, Mixed methods

Statens fysioterapihøgskole, Høgskolen Bergen (HIB)(1981) Spesialist i nevrologisk fysioterapi, MNFF (1997) Cand.mag., HIB(2000) Hovedfag i helsefag, Universitetet i Tromsø (UiT)(2004) Doktorgrad, UiT (2013).

Jeg har vært fysioterapeut i kommunehelsetjenesten og Nordlandssykehuset (NLSH), og førsteamanuensis ved UiT. Jeg er nå studieprogramansvarlig for master i helsevitenskap, FSH, leder av Forskningsetikkutvalget for Nord universitet og medlem av internasjonalt utvalg ved fakultetet samt forsker ved NLSH (20%).

Internasjonale samarbeidspartnere:

Professor Peter Feys, University of Hasselt, Belgium

Professor Shaun Gallagher, University of Memphis, USA

Philosopher Hanne De Jaegher, University of Basque Country, Spain.

Professor Alexander Aruin, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA

Jeg har bred erfaring med undervisning og veiledning på master og phd.nivå og er emneansvarlig for:

HEL5007 Masteroppgave i helsevitenskap

FHE5004 Fysisk aktivitet i helsefremmende arbeid

Jeg er for tiden hovedveileder for to PhD. studenter og biveileder for en.

Mine faglige interesser retter seg mot praksisnær forskning innen helsefagene, inkludert utvikling av fysioterapi- og tverrfaglige intervensjoner, teoriutvikling, utvikling av innhold og koordinasjon av helsetjenester hvor inkludering av deltakelse i arbeid inngår.

Jeg har bred erfaring med kvalitativ forskning hvor intervju og observasjon benyttes, og har gjennomført effektstudier, både som pilot- og randomiserte kontrollerte studier i prosjekter med Mixed methods design.

Prosjektleder:

Nursing and early rehabilitation in long-term patients in intensive care units: a qualitative study, Nord universitet

Innovative physiotherapy in stroke rehabilitation during the sub-acute stage- a prospective randomized single blinded controlled trial and a qualitative study. Nordlandssykehuset, Helse Nord

Innovative Physiotherapy in People with MS: A Randomized Controlled Trial and a Qualitative Study Nordlandssykehuset, Helse Nord

Biveileder:

Prehospital minutes count during a stroke: factors associated with prehospital delays with data from various regions in Norway and one region in Swizerland. Nordlandssykehuset, Helse Nord

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

The meaning and feasibility of engaging in physical activity while being employed in people with mild to moderate disability due to multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study 2024, European Journal of Physiotherapy: Hartvedt, Maria Grytvik; Normann, Britt; Gallagher, Shaun; Arntzen, Ellen Christin

In search of the pleasure of moving through bodily re-explorations and interactions with the surroundings: a qualitative study on changed perceptions of physical activity in people with mild multiple sclerosis 2024, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: Dahl, Stine Susanne Haakonsen; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Gallagher, Shaun; Normann, Britt

Barriers for work in people with multiple sclerosis: a Norwegian cultural adaptation and validation of the short version of the multiple sclerosis work difficulties questionnaire 2024, Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences: Volum 5 s. 1-10 Normann, Britt; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Honan, Cynthia

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

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

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

2022

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

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

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

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

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

Body schema and body image disturbances in individuals with multiple sclerosis Body Schema and Body Image: New Directions 2021, Oxford University Press: 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

2020

What are the relationships between trunk control, balance and walking in individuals with multiple sclerosis with minor to moderate disability? 2020, European Journal of Physiotherapy: Normann, Britt; Arntzen, Ellen Christin

2019

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

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

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 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

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

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

2018

Group physiotherapy targeting core stability and balance in individuals with multiple sclerosis.‘Movement analyses and individualisations: potent change-making tools’. 2018, European Journal of Physiotherapy: s. 1-9 Dybesland, Andreas R.; Normann, Britt

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

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

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

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

Facilitation of movement: New perspectives provide expanded insights to guide clinical practice 2018, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: s. 1-11 Normann, Britt

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

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

2016

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

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

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

2015

Embodiment and self in reorientation to everyday life following severe traumatic brain injury 2015, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: Volum 31 s. 153-159 Sivertsen, Marianne; Normann, Britt

Embodied-enactive clinical reasoning in physical therapy 2015, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: Volum 31 s. 244-252 Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Normann, Britt; Gallagher, Shaun

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

2014

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

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

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

2013

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.

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

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

Bevegelseskvalitet i gange etter hjerneslag : en observasjonsstudie av fysioterapipraksis 2012, Fysioterapeuten: Volum 79 s. 20-26 Pedersen, Synne; Normann, Britt

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

Interactions between carers and patients in the context of rehabilitation in the intensive care unit 2024, Knutsen, Karina; Solbakken, Rita; Normann, Britt

The meaning and feasibility of physical activity while being employed - A qualitive study of people with mild to moderate disability due to MS 2024, Hartvedt, Maria Grytvik; Normann, Britt; Gallagher, Shaun; Arntzen, Ellen Christin

2023

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

“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

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

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

De ulike invitasjonene til deltagelse i tidlig rehabilitering: en kvalitativ studie om sykepleier-pasient interaksjoner på intensivavdelingen 2023, Knutsen, Karina; Solbakken, Rita; 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

Fysioterapi til personer med multippel sklerose før og under korona-pandemien: en spørreundersøkelse 2022, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt; Smedal, Tori

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

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

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

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

Sammensatt oppfølging av fysisk funksjon, aktivitet og jobbmestring: Resultater fra pilot-RCT og intervjustudie 2022, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; 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

Balanse, gangfunksjon, fysisk aktivitet og arbeid for personer med multippel sklerose. 2022, Normann, Britt; Arntzen, Ellen Christin

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

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

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

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

2021

Skreddersydd fysioterapi virker 2021, Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt; Sivertsen, Marianne

Nursing and early rehabilitation in long-term patients in intensive care units: a qualitative study 2021, Knutsen, Karina; Haugdahl, Hege Selnes; Normann, Britt