Research topics SFI

In the research theme “implementation,” the goal is to investigate which factors hinder and promote the implementation of digital health services in primary and specialist healthcare, as well as to examine the effects of various implementation strategies. The team working on implementation research is organized into a work package consisting of researchers, healthcare and industry partners, as well as end-users.

The objectives of the work package include: investigating implementation strategies for digital (psychological) interventions that are part of the regular public healthcare offerings, and examining factors that promote or hinder the implementation of digital health services in routine practice. The work package/team will conduct several sub-studies:

A multicenter study of implementation strategies:
This study evaluates how different strategies for implementation affect the use and acceptance of digital health services in both primary and specialist healthcare. The study is conducted in the eMeistring clinics, Bergen Municipality, and MageTarmSkole with Youwell and Checkware as platform providers.

Contact person: PhD Robin Kenter. Project fellow: Reidar Nævdal.

A study on what hinders and promotes the implementation of guided internet-based treatment for anxiety and depression in specialist healthcare:
This study aims to identify both barriers and facilitators for implementing guided internet-based treatment in specialist healthcare. The study is conducted in eMeistring Bjørgvin, Nidaros, and Vestfold.

Contact person: PhD Robin Kenter. PhD student: Beate Standal.

A study on the attitudes of therapists and leaders towards the implementation of digital treatment for youth in municipal healthcare services:
Here, researchers will examine therapists’ and leaders’ viewpoints and attitudes towards the implementation of digital health services in municipal healthcare services. The study is conducted in Bergen Municipality.

Contact person: PhD Robin Kenter.

A study on the effect and implementation outcomes of digital treatment for irritable bowel syndrome:
This study examines the effect of digital treatment for adults with irritable bowel syndrome, while also looking at implementation outcomes.

Contact person: PhD Birgitte Berentsen Jacobsen. PhD student: Camilla Thuen.

Through these sub-studies, the work package will provide valuable insights into factors that influence the implementation of digital health services, and identify strategies to promote successful and sustainable implementation of these services in public healthcare.

The work is conducted in collaboration with: Bergen Municipality, eMeistring, MageTarmSkole, CheckWare AS, Youwell AS.

WP manager: Robin Kenter, Helse Bergen