The Norwegian working group
Norwegian Group statement
In our team we are all academic generalists with a rural twist.
All the team members hold a PhD in health research, but each has a different academic background.
Our approach is interdisciplinary blending statistics with political science, medical anthropology and general practice.Dealing with complex issues requires a mix of research methods. – This is our home ground.
The team are based at the northernmost university in the world, in different distributed places.
Our team’s top 3 key messages:
- First, it is possible to improve the situation concerning GP retention in rural Norwegian municipalities.
- Second, there is no quick fix.
- Third, a combination of different measures, including understanding and priority from the head administration as well as professional development opportunities for the GPs, is usually needed.
Norwegian Team Members Biography
Birgit Abelsen
Research Manager
The Norwegian Centre of Rural Medicine (NCRM)
Margrete Gaski
Senior Researcher
The Norwegian Centre of Rural Medicine (NCRM)
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Helen Brandstorp
Director of the Norwegian Centre of Rural Medicine (NCRM)