Bridge Builder project

Principal Investigator Parisa Gazerani
PhD Student Frida Elise Larsen
Collaborators Tone Dahl-Michelsen (VID Specialized University & Oslo Metropolitan University), Britt Elin Øiestad (Oslo Metropolitan University), Kåre Rønn Richardsen (Oslo Metropolitan University), Margreth Grotle (Oslo Metropolitan University), Thor Einar Holmgard (Norwegian Back Association), Ida Svege (Oslo Metropolitan University & Foundation DAM), Hans Lund (Centre for Evidence-Based Practice at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen), Hilde Lorentzen (Oslo Metropolitan University), NAV Oslo Municipality

Short Project Description

Long-term pain and psychological distress in young adults can negatively impact participation in education and employment, with significant consequences for both the individual and society. This project aims to develop more holistic knowledge about what promotes or inhibits participation in education and work among young adults living with these co-occurring conditions.

In collaboration with relevant user groups and healthcare professionals, the project will conduct needs-identified research, with users actively involved in both the planning and implementation phases. This involvement helps ensure that the research outcomes are relevant and practically applicable. The project is part of the bridge-building initiative at the Faculty of Health Sciences. It follows the Bridge Builder model and employs both qualitative and quantitative methods across its sub-studies. This approach facilitates two-way knowledge transfer between academic research and societal needs.