Meet the Partners: Rune Pedersen, Norwegian Centre for E-health Research (NSE)

Meet the Partner: Professor Rune Pedersen

🔹 Institution: Norwegian Centre for E-health Research, University Hospital of North Norway
🔹 Country: Norway
🔹 Role in Tech2Heal NPA Project: Research Partner

About Professor Rune Pedersen & the Norwegian Centre for E-Health Research:

The Norwegian Centre for E-Health Research (NSE) is a leading institution dedicated to knowledge-based development in digital health. NSE conducts multidisciplinary research, fosters collaboration across the healthcare sector, and disseminates knowledge to improve health services for citizens. By working closely with public authorities, research organizations, and healthcare providers, NSE contributes to achieving national and international goals for patient-centred healthcare.

Rune Pedersen, is a Professor at NSE, specializes in digital health evaluation, patient pathways, and semantic interoperability . His expertise in formative research and effectively assessing and monitoring digital solutions in healthcare is instrumental for Tech2Heal. This ensures that the project develops effective, evidence-based strategies to improve occupational health and well-being.

About Norway:

Norway is recognized for its advanced healthcare system and a strong focus on digital health innovation. The country has invested significantly in e-health solutions to improve healthcare accessibility, particularly in remote and rural areas. Norway is at the forefront of integrating digital technologies into healthcare services through national initiatives and international collaborations.

How The Norwegian Centre for E-Health Research Contributes to the Tech2Heal NPA Project:

The Norwegian Centre for E-Health Research (NSE) brings extensive expertise in evaluating e-health solutions and digital health indicators to Tech2Heal. 

The contribution to the project includes formative and qualitative expertise covering both frameworks for evaluation and socio- technical understanding. NSE's role includes:

1) Assessing and monitoring working conditions for employees in various occupational settings, particularly in mobile, outdoor, and remote work environments;

2) Recruiting occupational healthcare providers and workplaces for pilot studies in Norway;

3) Conducting evaluation research to ensure that digital health innovations are practical, user-friendly, and aligned with stakeholders' needs, and

4) Developing data-driven insights to support policy recommendations for improved occupational health services.

Why This Partnership Matters:

The collaboration between NSE and Tech2Heal ensures that digital health solutions are thoroughly evaluated and optimized for real-world application. By leveraging NSE's expertise in e-health research and patient-centred care, the project can develop robust, scalable solutions that support workers' physical and mental well-being. This partnership strengthens Tech2Heal's ability to create innovative, evidence-based interventions for improving occupational health across the Northern Periphery region.

Learn more about NSE:
https://ehealthresearch.no/en/