Britt Normann
Professor Emeritus
Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences
Phone
Mobile
Study location
Bodø
Office
Bodø, Hovedbygget, E224
Areas of expertise
Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Physical Activity, MSc in Health Sciences, Intervention development, Practical Research, Mixed methods
2025
Mild multiple sclerosis challenges shape work experiences, affect self-concept, and are often trivialized despite disclosure 2025 Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences - Maria Grytvik Hartvedt, Britt Normann, Marianne Sivertsen, Ellen Christin Arntzen
Measurement properties of the Trunk Impairment Scale-modified Norwegian version among people with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis 2025 Disability and Rehabilitation - Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Tonje Bjørndal Braaten, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Geert Verheyden, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann
2024
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 - Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
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 - Britt Normann, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Cynthia Honan
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 - Maria Grytvik Hartvedt, Britt Normann, Shaun Gallagher, Ellen Christin Arntzen
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 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Tonje Bjørndal Braaten, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann
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 - Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Shaun Gallagher, Britt Normann
2023
The diverse invitations to participate in early rehabilitation – A qualitative study of nurse-patient interactions in the intensive care unit 2023 Intensive and Critical Care Nursing - Karina Knutsen, Rita Solbakken, Britt Normann
Cardiovascular Events Among Women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 2023 Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine (RCM) - Samira Behboudi-Gandevani, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann, Tommy Haugan, Razieh Bidhendi-Yarandi
Patients' experiences with early rehabilitation in intensive care units: A qualitative study about aspects that influence their participation 2023 Journal of Advanced Nursing - Karina Knutsen, Rita Solbakken, Shaun Gallagher, Ranveig Trondsen Müller, Britt Normann
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 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Razieh Bidhendi-Yarandi, Marianne Sivertsen, Karina Knutsen, Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Maria Grytvik Hartvedt, Britt Normann, Samira Behboudi-Gandevani
2022
Embodiment, tailoring, and trust are important for co-construction of meaning in physiotherapy after stroke: A qualitative study 2022 Physiotherapy Research International - Marianne Sivertsen, Hanne De Jaegher, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
Effect of innovative vs. usual care physical therapy in subacute rehabilitation after stroke. A multicenter randomized
controlled trial 2022 Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences - Marianne Sivertsen, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
Barriers to and facilitators for making emergency calls – a qualitative interview study of stroke patients and witnesses 2022 Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases - Ida Bakke, Christian Lund, Maria Kristin Carlsson, Rolf Salvesen, Britt Normann
The precarity of patient participation - a qualitative interview study of experiences from the acute stroke and rehabilitation journey 2022 Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - Marianne Sivertsen, Hanne De Jaegher, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Utprøving av intervensjon for optimalisering av funksjon, fysisk aktivitet og arbeidsdeltakelse ved multippel sklerose 2022 Fysioterapeuten - Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann, Marianne Sivertsen, Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen
2021
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 - Joke Raats, Ilse Lamers, Ine Merken, Jolien Boeckmans, Bernardita Soler, Britt Normann, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Peter Feys
What is the distribution of trunk impairments and its relationship with disability level in individuals with multiple sclerosis? 2021 Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - Joke Raats, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Ilse Lamers, Peter Feys, Britt Normann
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 - Alon Kalron, Peter Feys, Ulrik Dalgas, Tori Smedal, Jennifer Freeman, Anders Romberg, Helen Conyers, Iratxe Elorriaga, Benoit Gebara, Johanna Merilainen, Adnan Heric-Mansrud, Ellen Jensen, Kari Øen Jones, Kathy Knuts, Benoit Maertens de Noordhout, Andrej Martic, Britt Normann, Bert O Eijnde, Kamila Rasova, Carme Santoyo Medina, Ilse Baert
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 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Bjørn Straume, Francis Odeh, Peter Feys, Britt Normann
"Back at the same level as everyone else"-user perspectives on walking with an exoskeleton, a qualitative study 2019 Spinal Cord Series and Cases - Gunn-Kristin Knudsen, Vivien Jørgensen, Britt Normann
Group-Based Individualized Comprehensive Core Stability Intervention Improves Balance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial 2019 Physical Therapy - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Bjørn Straume, Francis Odeh, Peter Feys, Paolo Zanaboni, Britt Normann
Management and dissemination of professional
expertise: Physiotherapists’ perceptions of the supervision of dedicated aides working with children with cerebral palsy 2019 Clinical Supervisor - Marit Sørvoll, Aud Obstfelder, Britt Normann, Gunn Kristin Øberg
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 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Gunn Kristin Øberg, Shaun Gallagher, Britt Normann
Group dynamics in a group‐based, individualized physiotherapy intervention for people with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative study 2019 Physiotherapy Research International - Andreas Falck Lahelle, Gunn Kristin Øberg, Britt Normann
2018
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 - Carmela Leone, Alon Kalron, Tori Smedal, Britt Normann, Inez Wens, Bert O. Eijnde, Peter Feys
A group‐based, individualized physiotherapy intervention for people with multiple sclerosis—A qualitative study 2018 Physiotherapy Research International - Andreas Falck Lahelle, Gunn Kristin Øberg, Britt Normann
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 - Marit Sørvoll, Aud Obstfelder, Britt Normann, Gunn Kristin Øberg
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 - Ulrik Dalgas, Martin Langeskov Christensen, Anders Guldhammer Skjerbæk, Ellen Jensen, Ilse Baert, Anders Romberg, Carmen Santoyo Medina, Benoit Gebara, Benoit Maertens de Noordhout, Kathy Knuts, François Béthoux, Kamila Rasova, Deborah Severijns, Bo Martin Bibby, Alon Kalron, Britt Normann, Femke Van Geel, Inez Wens, Peter Feys
Comprehensive core stability intervention and coordination of care in acute and subacute stroke rehabilitation - a pilot study 2018 European Journal of Physiotherapy - Britt Normann, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Marianne Sivertsen
Physiotherapy assessment of individuals with multiple sclerosis prior to a group intervention – A qualitative observational and interview study 2018 Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - Andreas Lahelle, Gunn Kristin Øberg, Britt Normann
How physiotherapists supervise to enhance practical skills in dedicated aides of toddlers with Cerebral Palsy: A qualitative observational study. 2018 Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - Marit Sørvoll, Aud Obstfelder, Britt Normann, Gunn Kristin Øberg
2016
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 - Britt Normann, Rolf Salvesen, Ellen Christin Arntzen
Innovative Physiotherapy and Continuity of Care in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial and a Qualitative Study 2016 Journal of Clinical Trials - Britt Normann, Paolo Zanaboni, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Gunn Kristin Øberg
How is individualization in constraint-induced movement therapy performed? A qualitative observational study 2016 European Journal of Physiotherapy - Gunhild Mo Hansen, Hanne Pallesen, Britt Normann
2015
Embodied-enactive clinical reasoning in physical therapy 2015 Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - Gunn Kristin Øberg, Britt Normann, Shaun Gallagher
Somatosensory impairments and upper limb function following stroke: Extending the framework guiding neurological physiotherapy 2015 European Journal of Physiotherapy - Britt Normann, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Gunn Kristin Øberg
Embodiment and self in reorientation to everyday life following severe traumatic brain injury 2015 Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - Marianne Sivertsen, Britt Normann
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 - Ilse Baert, Jennifer Freeman, Tori Smedal, Ulrik Dalgas, Anders Romberg, Alon Kalron, Helen Conyers, Iriatxe Elorriaga, Benoit Gebara, Johanna Gumse, Adnan Heric, Ellen Jensen, Kari Øen Jones, Kathy Knuts, Britt Normann, Benoit Maertens De Noordhout, Andrej Martic, Bert O. Eijnde, Kamila Rasova, Carmen Santoyo Medina, Veronik Truyens, Inez Wens, Peter Feys
Clinical guidance of community physiotherapists regarding people with MS: Professional development and continuity of care 2014 Physiotherapy Research International - Britt Normann, Knut Sørgaard, Rolf Salvesen, Siri Moe
Association of rehabilitation extent and content with change in walking in multiple sclerosis: a European multi-centre study. 2014 Multiple Sclerosis - Ilse Baert, Tori Smedal, Jenny Freeman, Anders Romberg, Alon Kalron, Helen Conyers, Iriatxe Elorriaga, Benoit Gebara, Johanna Gumse, Adnan Heric, Karen L. Jones, Andrej Martic, Britt Normann, Bert O. Eijnde, Kamila Rasova, Carmen Santoyo Medina, Peter Feys
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 - Britt Normann, Siri Moe, Rolf Salvesen, Knut W. Sørgaard
Contextualized perceptions of movement as a source of expanded insight: people with multiple sclerosis' experience with physiotherapy 2013 Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - Britt Normann, Knut Sørgaard, Rolf Salvesen, Siri Moe
2012
Bevegelseskvalitet i gange etter hjerneslag : en observasjonsstudie av fysioterapipraksis 2012 Fysioterapeuten - Synne Pedersen, Britt Normann
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 - Britt Normann, Siri Moe, Rolf Salvesen, Knut Sørgaard
2010
Rehabilitation including treadmill therapy for patients with incomplete locked-in syndrome after stroke; a case series study of motor recovery 2010 Brain Injury - Ellen Høyer, Britt Normann, Randi Sørsdal, Liv Inger Strand
2024
Navigating between the familiar and unfamiliar: A qualitative study exploring critical care nurses’ clinical practice during early rehabilitation in the ICU 2024 NOFI's temadag 2024 - Karina Knutsen, Britt Normann, Rita Solbakken
The meaning and feasibility of physical activity while being
employed - A qualitive study of people with mild to moderate
disability due to MS 2024 RIMS Conference - Maria Grytvik Hartvedt, Britt Normann, Shaun Gallagher, Ellen Christin Arntzen
Interactions between carers and patients in the context of rehabilitation in the intensive care unit 2024 DIVI: Deutsche Interdisziplinäre Vereinigung für Intensiv- und Notfallmedizin Webinar - Karina Knutsen, Rita Solbakken, Britt Normann
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 SIG mobility conference - Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
“How do individuals with MS experience PA to influence employment? Preliminary results from a qualitative interview study 2023 RIMS Special Interest Group (SIG) Mobility in-between meeting entitled “Physical activity in MS: new perspectives and opportunities” - Maria Grytvik Hartvedt, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
De ulike invitasjonene til deltagelse i tidlig rehabilitering: en kvalitativ studie om sykepleier-pasient interaksjoner på intensivavdelingen 2023 Intensivkongressen 2023 - Karina Knutsen, Rita Solbakken, Britt Normann
Participation in early rehabilitation in the ICU: patients’ experiences and implications for nursing practice. A qualitative interview study 2023 Temadag og årsmøte - Britt Normann, Rita Solbakken, Ranveig Trondsen Muller, Shaun Gallagher
Participation in early rehabilitation in the ICU: patients’ experiences and implications for nursing practice. A qualitative interview study. 2023 NOFI's temadag 2023 - Karina Knutsen, Britt Normann, Rita Solbakken, Shaun Gallagher, Ranveig Trondsen Muller
2022
Felles meningsskaping i fysioterapi etter hjerneslag 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Marianne Sivertsen, Hanne De Jaegher, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
Den sårbare deltakelsen. En kvalitativ studie om erfaringer fra akutt hjerneslag og rehabilitering. 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Marianne Sivertsen, Hanne De Jaegher, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Sammensatt oppfølging av fysisk funksjon, aktivitet og jobbmestring: Resultater fra pilot-RCT og intervjustudie 2022 MS konferansen - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Balanse, gangfunksjon, fysisk aktivitet og arbeid for personer med multippel sklerose. 2022 Post-ECTRIMS konferanse - Britt Normann, Ellen Christin Arntzen
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 ECTRIMS - Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Optimizing sensorymotor function and physical activity for people with multiple sclerosis-a feasibility study 2022 ECTRIMS - Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann, Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen
Participation and barriers for work in individuals with multiple sclerosis in Nordland county (Norway): a survey study 2022 ECTRIMS - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann
The precarious patient participation - a qualitative interview study of experiences from the acute stroke and rehabilitation journey 2022 World Stroke Congress - Marianne Sivertsen, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
Utvikling av en sammensatt oppfølging med fokus på funksjonsbedring, fysisk aktivitet og jobbmestring hos personer med ms: et fagutviklingsprosjekt 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Britt Normann
Fysioterapi til personer med multippel sklerose før og under korona-pandemien: en spørreundersøkelse 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann, Tori Smedal
Sammensatt oppfølging av funksjon, fysisk aktivitet og jobb-mestring hos personer med MS sammenlignet med standard oppfølging: en pilot RCT 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann
Embodiment, tailoring and trust and their importance for co-construction of meaning in physiotherapy after a stroke 2022 World Stroke Congress - Marianne Sivertsen, Hanne De Jaegher, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
Individualized, comprehensive physiotherapy vs usual care. Effects on balance, gait and physical activity in subacute rehabilitation after stroke: a multicentre randomized controlled trial 2022 World Stroke Congress - Marianne Sivertsen, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
Deltakelse, barrierer og muligheter i arbeid og sammenhenger mellom arbeid, funksjon og livskvalitet for personer med multippel sklerose: en spørreundersøkelse 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann
Fysisk aktivitet for personer med multippel sklerose før og under korona-pandemien: en spørreundersøkelse 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann, Tori Smedal
2021
Nursing and early rehabilitation in long-term patients in intensive care units: a qualitative study 2021 10th Annual Johns Hopkins Critical Care Rehabilitation Virtual Conference - Karina Knutsen, Hege Selnes Haugdahl, Britt Normann
Skreddersydd fysioterapi virker 2021 Nordlandssykehuset HF og Stormen bibliotek - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann, Marianne Sivertsen
2018
Personer med MS sine opplevelser og erfaringer med GroupCoreDIST-resultater fra kvalitative forsknings-intervju 2018 Fysioterapikongressen - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Gunn Kristin Øberg, Britt Normann
RCT Korttids-effekt: GroupCoreDIST bedret balanse og gange sammenlignet med standard oppfølging for personer med MS 2018 Fysioterapikongressen - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Bjørn Straume, Britt Normann
RCT Langtids-effekt: GroupCoreDIST bedret balanse og gange sammenlignet med standard oppfølging for personer med MS 2018 Fysioterapikongressen - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Bjørn Straume, Britt Normann
Gruppebasert, individualisert fysioterapi er effektivt og betydningsfullt for personer med MS 2018 Best practice psykiatri /nevrologi - Andreas Falck Lahelle, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Physiotherapy assessment of individuals with multiple sclerosis prior to a group intervention
– a qualitative observational and interview study 2018 Fysioterapikongressen 2018 - Andreas Falck Lahelle, Gunn Kristin Øberg, Britt Normann
2017
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 The 22nd Annual RIMS Conference « Shaping the Future of MS Rehabilitation” - Britt Normann, Peter Feys, Ellen Christin Arntzen
A Qualitative Study of Physiotherapy Assessment of People with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) prior to a Group Based Intervention – (GroupCoreDIST) 2017 WCPT Congress 2017 - Andreas Lahelle, Gunn Kristin Øberg, Britt Normann
2016
CoreSIT - a new individualized dynamic core stability and balance intervention for people with neurological disease or injury 2016 Forskningssamarbeid ved University of Illinois, Chicago - Britt Normann, Marianne Sivertsen, Ellen Christin Arntzen
What is the effect of GroupCoreSIT, a new core stability and balance intervention for ambulant people with multiple sclerosis, compared to standard care, on balance, walking and daily activities? Test-retest results from a randomised controlled trial. 2016 Regional Forskningskonferanse - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Innovative Physiotherapy and Coordination of Care in persons with MS: A Randomized Controlled Trial and a qualitative Study. 2016 Rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis - Britt Normann, Andreas Lahelle, Ellen Christin Arntzen
2015
Integrating embodiment concepts into clinical practice 2015 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association - Gay L Girolami, Gunn Kristin Øberg, Britt Normann, Yvette Blanchard
2014
Workshop: Group based Individualized Core stability Training 2014 Rehabilitation In Multiple Sclerosis SIG mobility - Britt Normann, Ellen Christin Arntzen
Group treatment targeting core stability and balance for persons with Multiple Sclerosis- an observational study 2014 Rehabilitation in MS, SIG mobility - Andreas R. Dybesland, Britt Normann
2013
2011
Patient satisfaction and perceptions of change following single physiotherapy consultations in a hospital’s out-patient clinic for people with MS 2011 World Congress for Physical Therapists - Britt Normann, Siri Moe, Rolf Salvesen, Knut Sørgaard
Fagdag - gjennvinning av funksjon etter hjerneslag 2011 Fagdag - Britt Normann
2009
2008