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Egil Andreas Fors

Egil Andreas Fors

Professor
Department of Public Health and Nursing
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

egil.a.fors@ntnu.no
+4773597581 +4741236597 Øya helsehus, Øya
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Professor (MD/PhD) and specialist in general practice and psychiatry. Clinical physician chronic pain, chronic fatigue and complex symptom disorders.

Publications

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2014

  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Er smerter væravhengige?[«Is pain related to the weather?»]. Best Practice Smerte. volum 3 (11).
    Popular scientific article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Gjør det vondt?. Psykologisk.no.
    Article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Jacobsen, Henrik Børsting; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Stiles, Tore C. (2014) Somatiske symptomer uten vesentlig medisinsk forklaring: Bakgrunn, nosologi og kliniske betraktninger med relevans for psykologer. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening. volum 51 (5).
    Academic article
  • Landrø, Nils Inge; Fors, Egil; Våpenstad, Lindis Lovise; Holthe, Øyvor; Stiles, Tore C; Borchgrevink, Petter. (2014) Response to letter to the editor. Pain. volum 155 (3).
    Letter to the editor
  • Mundal, Ingunn Pernille; Gråwe, Rolf W.; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon; Linaker, Olav Morten; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Prevalence and long-term predictors of persistent chronic widespread pain in the general population in an 11-year prospective study: the HUNT study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. volum 15 (1).
    Academic article
  • Mundal, Ingunn Pernille; Gråwe, Rolf W.; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon; Linaker, Olav Morten; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Psychosocial factors and risk of chronic widespread pain: An 11-year follow-up study - The HUNT study. Pain. volum 155 (8).
    Academic article
  • Smedslund, Geir; Eide, Hilde; Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Nes, Andrea; Sexton, Hal; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Do weather changes influence pain levels in women with fibromyalgia, and can psychosocial variables moderate these influences?. International journal of biometeorology. volum 58 (7).
    Academic article

2013

  • Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Stensrud, Tonje Lauritzen; van Dulmen, Sandra; Wigers, Sigrid Hørven; Eide, Hilde. (2013) A smartphone-based intervention with diaries and therapist-feedback to reduce catastrophizing and increase functioning in women with chronic widespread pain. Part 2. 11-month results of a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research. volum 15 (3).
    Academic article
  • Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Stensrud, Tonje Lauritzen; van Dulmen, Sandra; Wigers, Sigrid Hørven; Eide, Hilde. (2013) A smartphone-based intervention with diaries and therapist-feedback to reduce catastrophizing and increase functioning in women with chronic widespread pain: Randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research. volum 15 (1).
    Academic article
  • Landrø, Nils Inge; Fors, Egil Andreas; Våpenstad, Lindis Lovise; Holthe, Øyvor; Stiles, Tore C; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2013) The extent of neurocognitive dysfunction in a multidisciplinary pain centre population. Is there a relation between reported and tested neuropsychological functioning?. Pain. volum 154 (7).
    Academic article

2012

  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2012) Hva er smerte. Universitetsforlaget. 2012. ISBN 9788215018089.
    Popular scientific book
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Landmark, Tormod; Bakke, Øyvind. (2012) Contextual and time dependent pain in fibromyalgia: An explorative study. BMC Research Notes. volum 5 (1).
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Stiles, Tore C; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2012) Somatoform disorders. Encyclopedia of Human Behavior.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Gedde-Dahl, Merete; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2012) Impact of self-administered relaxation and guided imagery techniques during final trimester and birth. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. volum 18 (1).
    Academic article
  • Stensdotter, Ann-Katrin I; Pedersen, Nina; Wanvik, Anne Kristin; Öhberg, Fredrik; Fløvig, John Chr.; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2012) Upper body 3-dimensional kinematics during gait in psychotic patients: a pilot-study. Experimental Brain Research. volum 221 (4).
    Academic article

2011

  • Kristjánsdóttir, Ólöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Van Dulmen, Sandra; Wigers, Sigrid Hørven; Eide, Hilde. (2011) Written online situational feedback via mobile phone to support self-management of chronic widespread pain: a usability study of a Web-based intervention. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. volum 12 (51).
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Thune, Inger; Juvet, Lene Kristine; Elvsaas, Ida-Kristin Ørjasæter; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Anker, Gun Birgitta; Falkmer, Ursula; Lundgren, Steinar; Leivseth, Gunnar. (2011) Psychosocial interventions as part of breast cancer rehabilitation programs? Results from a systematic review. Psycho-Oncology. volum 20 (9).
    Academic literature review
  • Reme, Silje Endresen; Tveito, Torill Helene; Chalder, Trudie; Bjørkkjær, Tormod; Indahl, Aage; Brox, Jens Ivar; Fors, Egil Andreas; Hagen, Eli Molde; Eriksen, Hege Randi. (2011) Protocol for the Cognitive Interventions and Nutritional Supplements (CINS) trial: A randomized controlled multicenter trial of a brief intervention (BI) versus a BI plus cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) versus nutritional supplements for patients with long-lasting muscle and back pain. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. volum 12 (1).
    Academic article

2010

  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Bakke, Øyvind. (2010) The contextual effects on chronic pain when measured in a doctor-office versus in a home-setting. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. volum 17.
    Abstract
  • Nilsen, Halvard Knut; Stiles, Tore C; Landrø, Nils Inge; Fors, Egil Andreas; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2010) Patients with problematic opioid use can be weaned from codeine without pain escalation. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. volum 54 (5).
    Academic article

2009

  • Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Fors, Egil Andreas; Holen, Are; Stiles, Tore C. (2009) Hva er sammensatte lidelser?. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 129 (13).
    Short communication
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Næss, Lars Erik; Linaker, Olav Morten. (2009) Chronic pain in acute psychiatric inpatients. European Journal of Pain. volum 13 (S1).
    Abstract
  • Hval, Bjørn; Strøm, Vegard; Stolpnes, Monica; Maarud, Randi; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2009) A feasibility study of a multimodal management approach of inpatients with chronic non-malign pain with biopsychosocial comorbidity in somatic hospitals. European Journal of Pain. volum 13 (S1).
    Abstract
  • Juvet, Lene Kristine; Elvsaas, Ida-Kristin Ø; Leivseth, Gunnar; Anker, Gun; Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Falkmer, Ursula; Fors, Egil Andreas; Lundgren, Steinar; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Thune, Inger. (2009) Rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. 2009. ISBN 978-82-8121-253-4. Rapport fra Kunnskapssenteret (02-2009).
    Report

2008

  • Landmark, Tormod; Stiles, Tore C; Fors, Egil Andreas; Holen, Are; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2008) Defense mechanisms in patients with fibromyalgia and major depressive disorder. European Journal of Psychiatry. volum 22 (4).
    Academic article

2007

  • Moen, Kari Hoås; Bakke, Hjørdis; Bakke, Øyvind; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Preschool children's sickness absenteeism from Norwegian regular and outdoor day care centres: A comparative study. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. volum 35.
    Academic article
  • Nesheim, Gerhard; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Psykosomatiske symptomer og psykosomatisk medisin. Lündbäck, Norge. 2007.
    Other product

2005

  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2005) Aktiv smertelindring. Revidert utgave. PAN Lydstudio. 2005.
    Music – recorded product

2003

  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Aktiv Smertelindring. PAN Lydstudio. 2003.
    Sound material
  • Bradley, DG; Cohen, MM; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) A Biosychosocial Approach to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Dostrovsky, Carr & Koltzenburg, IASP Press.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2002

  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal. (2002) Fibromyalgismerter er upålitelige værmeldinger. Revmatikeren. volum 2.
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2002) Non-malignant pain in relation to psychological and environmental factors. Experimental and clinical studies of pain with focus on fibromyalgia. Tapir Akademisk Forlag. 2002.
    Doctoral dissertation
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal. (2002) Weather and pain in fibromyalgia: are they related?. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. volum 61 (3).
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (2002) The effect of guided imageries and amitriptyline on daily fibromyalgic pain: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Journal of Psychiatric Research. volum 36 (3).
    Academic article

2001

  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (2001) The buffer effect of anxiety, depression, distraction and attention on the relation between weather and pain variables in fibromyalgia (abstract). Psychosomatic Medicine. volum 63 (131).
    Academic article

2000

  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (2000) Patient education, guided imagery and pain related talk in fibromyalgia coping. European Journal of Psychiatry. volum 14.
    Academic article

1996

  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (1996) The accuracy of memory for acute pain induction: An experimental study. International Journal of Rehabilitation and Health. volum 2.
    Academic article

1985

  • Berntzen, Dagfinn; Fors, Egil Andreas; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (1985) Effect of an analgesic drug (Paralgin forte) upon laboratory pain under different cognitive manipulations. An experimental study. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica. volum 72.
    Academic article

Journal publications

  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Er smerter væravhengige?[«Is pain related to the weather?»]. Best Practice Smerte. volum 3 (11).
    Popular scientific article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Gjør det vondt?. Psykologisk.no.
    Article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Jacobsen, Henrik Børsting; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Stiles, Tore C. (2014) Somatiske symptomer uten vesentlig medisinsk forklaring: Bakgrunn, nosologi og kliniske betraktninger med relevans for psykologer. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening. volum 51 (5).
    Academic article
  • Landrø, Nils Inge; Fors, Egil; Våpenstad, Lindis Lovise; Holthe, Øyvor; Stiles, Tore C; Borchgrevink, Petter. (2014) Response to letter to the editor. Pain. volum 155 (3).
    Letter to the editor
  • Mundal, Ingunn Pernille; Gråwe, Rolf W.; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon; Linaker, Olav Morten; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Prevalence and long-term predictors of persistent chronic widespread pain in the general population in an 11-year prospective study: the HUNT study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. volum 15 (1).
    Academic article
  • Mundal, Ingunn Pernille; Gråwe, Rolf W.; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon; Linaker, Olav Morten; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Psychosocial factors and risk of chronic widespread pain: An 11-year follow-up study - The HUNT study. Pain. volum 155 (8).
    Academic article
  • Smedslund, Geir; Eide, Hilde; Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Nes, Andrea; Sexton, Hal; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Do weather changes influence pain levels in women with fibromyalgia, and can psychosocial variables moderate these influences?. International journal of biometeorology. volum 58 (7).
    Academic article
  • Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Stensrud, Tonje Lauritzen; van Dulmen, Sandra; Wigers, Sigrid Hørven; Eide, Hilde. (2013) A smartphone-based intervention with diaries and therapist-feedback to reduce catastrophizing and increase functioning in women with chronic widespread pain. Part 2. 11-month results of a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research. volum 15 (3).
    Academic article
  • Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Stensrud, Tonje Lauritzen; van Dulmen, Sandra; Wigers, Sigrid Hørven; Eide, Hilde. (2013) A smartphone-based intervention with diaries and therapist-feedback to reduce catastrophizing and increase functioning in women with chronic widespread pain: Randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research. volum 15 (1).
    Academic article
  • Landrø, Nils Inge; Fors, Egil Andreas; Våpenstad, Lindis Lovise; Holthe, Øyvor; Stiles, Tore C; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2013) The extent of neurocognitive dysfunction in a multidisciplinary pain centre population. Is there a relation between reported and tested neuropsychological functioning?. Pain. volum 154 (7).
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Landmark, Tormod; Bakke, Øyvind. (2012) Contextual and time dependent pain in fibromyalgia: An explorative study. BMC Research Notes. volum 5 (1).
    Academic article
  • Gedde-Dahl, Merete; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2012) Impact of self-administered relaxation and guided imagery techniques during final trimester and birth. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. volum 18 (1).
    Academic article
  • Stensdotter, Ann-Katrin I; Pedersen, Nina; Wanvik, Anne Kristin; Öhberg, Fredrik; Fløvig, John Chr.; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2012) Upper body 3-dimensional kinematics during gait in psychotic patients: a pilot-study. Experimental Brain Research. volum 221 (4).
    Academic article
  • Kristjánsdóttir, Ólöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Van Dulmen, Sandra; Wigers, Sigrid Hørven; Eide, Hilde. (2011) Written online situational feedback via mobile phone to support self-management of chronic widespread pain: a usability study of a Web-based intervention. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. volum 12 (51).
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Thune, Inger; Juvet, Lene Kristine; Elvsaas, Ida-Kristin Ørjasæter; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Anker, Gun Birgitta; Falkmer, Ursula; Lundgren, Steinar; Leivseth, Gunnar. (2011) Psychosocial interventions as part of breast cancer rehabilitation programs? Results from a systematic review. Psycho-Oncology. volum 20 (9).
    Academic literature review
  • Reme, Silje Endresen; Tveito, Torill Helene; Chalder, Trudie; Bjørkkjær, Tormod; Indahl, Aage; Brox, Jens Ivar; Fors, Egil Andreas; Hagen, Eli Molde; Eriksen, Hege Randi. (2011) Protocol for the Cognitive Interventions and Nutritional Supplements (CINS) trial: A randomized controlled multicenter trial of a brief intervention (BI) versus a BI plus cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) versus nutritional supplements for patients with long-lasting muscle and back pain. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. volum 12 (1).
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Bakke, Øyvind. (2010) The contextual effects on chronic pain when measured in a doctor-office versus in a home-setting. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. volum 17.
    Abstract
  • Nilsen, Halvard Knut; Stiles, Tore C; Landrø, Nils Inge; Fors, Egil Andreas; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2010) Patients with problematic opioid use can be weaned from codeine without pain escalation. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. volum 54 (5).
    Academic article
  • Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Fors, Egil Andreas; Holen, Are; Stiles, Tore C. (2009) Hva er sammensatte lidelser?. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 129 (13).
    Short communication
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Næss, Lars Erik; Linaker, Olav Morten. (2009) Chronic pain in acute psychiatric inpatients. European Journal of Pain. volum 13 (S1).
    Abstract
  • Hval, Bjørn; Strøm, Vegard; Stolpnes, Monica; Maarud, Randi; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2009) A feasibility study of a multimodal management approach of inpatients with chronic non-malign pain with biopsychosocial comorbidity in somatic hospitals. European Journal of Pain. volum 13 (S1).
    Abstract
  • Landmark, Tormod; Stiles, Tore C; Fors, Egil Andreas; Holen, Are; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2008) Defense mechanisms in patients with fibromyalgia and major depressive disorder. European Journal of Psychiatry. volum 22 (4).
    Academic article
  • Moen, Kari Hoås; Bakke, Hjørdis; Bakke, Øyvind; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Preschool children's sickness absenteeism from Norwegian regular and outdoor day care centres: A comparative study. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. volum 35.
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal. (2002) Fibromyalgismerter er upålitelige værmeldinger. Revmatikeren. volum 2.
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal. (2002) Weather and pain in fibromyalgia: are they related?. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. volum 61 (3).
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (2002) The effect of guided imageries and amitriptyline on daily fibromyalgic pain: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Journal of Psychiatric Research. volum 36 (3).
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (2001) The buffer effect of anxiety, depression, distraction and attention on the relation between weather and pain variables in fibromyalgia (abstract). Psychosomatic Medicine. volum 63 (131).
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (2000) Patient education, guided imagery and pain related talk in fibromyalgia coping. European Journal of Psychiatry. volum 14.
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (1996) The accuracy of memory for acute pain induction: An experimental study. International Journal of Rehabilitation and Health. volum 2.
    Academic article
  • Berntzen, Dagfinn; Fors, Egil Andreas; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (1985) Effect of an analgesic drug (Paralgin forte) upon laboratory pain under different cognitive manipulations. An experimental study. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica. volum 72.
    Academic article

Books

  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2012) Hva er smerte. Universitetsforlaget. 2012. ISBN 9788215018089.
    Popular scientific book

Part of book/report

  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Stiles, Tore C; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2012) Somatoform disorders. Encyclopedia of Human Behavior.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Bradley, DG; Cohen, MM; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) A Biosychosocial Approach to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Dostrovsky, Carr & Koltzenburg, IASP Press.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

  • Juvet, Lene Kristine; Elvsaas, Ida-Kristin Ø; Leivseth, Gunnar; Anker, Gun; Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Falkmer, Ursula; Fors, Egil Andreas; Lundgren, Steinar; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Thune, Inger. (2009) Rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. 2009. ISBN 978-82-8121-253-4. Rapport fra Kunnskapssenteret (02-2009).
    Report
  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2002) Non-malignant pain in relation to psychological and environmental factors. Experimental and clinical studies of pain with focus on fibromyalgia. Tapir Akademisk Forlag. 2002.
    Doctoral dissertation

PRODUKT

  • Nesheim, Gerhard; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Psykosomatiske symptomer og psykosomatisk medisin. Lündbäck, Norge. 2007.
    Other product
  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2005) Aktiv smertelindring. Revidert utgave. PAN Lydstudio. 2005.
    Music – recorded product
  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Aktiv Smertelindring. PAN Lydstudio. 2003.
    Sound material

Teaching

Courses

  • MDV6012 - Chronic Pain and Fatigue: Examination and Treatment
  • KLH3201 - Chronic Pain and Fatigue: Examination and Treatment

Media

2015

  • Programme participation
    NRK, P2; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2015) Tåler vi mindre smerte enn før?. NRK Tyholt, Trondheim [Radio]. 2015-03-05.

2014

  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Fibromyalgia: New perspectives. Norwegian Fibromyalgia Association annual meeting . Norwegian Fibromyalgia Association; Asker. 2014-03-15 - 2014-03-15.
  • Interview
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) "Hva ER smerte"?. NRK1 (Tyholt, Trondheim) [Radio]. 2014-11-24.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Hva er smerte? Et TED foredrag. Oslo Bokfestival . Norsk faglitterær forfatterforening; Spikersuppa, Oslo (utendørsarrangement). 2014-09-13 - 2014-09-13.

2013

  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil. (2013) Hva er Smerte?. Norsk sakprosafestival . Norsk Faglitterær forfatterforening; Oslo. 2013-10-19 - 2013-10-19.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil. (2013) Hva er smerte? En allmennmedisinsk vinkling. Nidaroskongressen 2013 . Nidaroskongressen 2013; Trondheim. 2013-10-22 - 2013-10-22.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil. (2013) Hvordan hindre at personer som er i ferd med å utvikle sammensatte symptomlidelser skal utvikle kronisk sykdom?. NSHs KONFERANSE OM REHABILITERING . Norsk sykehus- og helsetjenesteforening; Oslo. 2013-05-28 - 2013-05-28.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil. (2013) Utreding og behandling av kronisk utmattelsessyndrom cfs/me. Klinisk emnekurs for allmennleger . Nasjonalt Kompetansesenter for Sammensatte lidelser; Hysnes, Rissa, Sør-Trøndelag. 2013-04-03 - 2013-04-04.
  • Interview
    Fors, Egil. (2013) hva er smerte, og hvor ender den?. Verdens Gang (VG) [Avis]. 2013-11-02.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil A. (2013) Kognitiv terapi ved smerter. Seminar/workshop 2 dager om kognitiv terapi ved smerter . Norsk Forening for Kognitiv Terapi; Molde. 2013-06-20 - 2013-06-21.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil A. (2013) Stress og utbrenthet: Et viktig helseproblem?. Seminar for tannleger . Norsk Tannlegeforening; Trondheim. 2013-03-21 - 2013-03-21.
  • Documentary
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2013) Kultur for smerte. Dagens Næringsliv [Avis]. 2013-07-06.
  • Poster
    Mundal, Ingunn; Gråwe, Rolf W.; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon; Fors, Egil A. (2013) PREDICTORS OF PERSISTENT CHRONIC WIDESPREAD PAIN IN THE GENERAL POPULATION:AN 11 YEARS PROSPECTIVE EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY USING DATA FROM THE HUNT2 AND HUNT3. 71st Annual Scientific Meeting IMPACT AND INNOVATION . American Psychosomatic Society; Miami. 2013-03-13 - 2013-03-16.
  • Poster
    Mundal, Ingunn; Gråwe, Rolf W.; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon; Linaker, Olav Morten; Fors, Egil A. (2013) Prevalence and risk factors of Chronic Widespread Pain (CWP): An 11 year prospective study of 28,000 persons without initial CWP: The HUNT study. EPIC European Pain Conference . International Association ofr the Study of Pain; Florence. 2013-10-09 - 2013-10-12.

2012

  • Academic lecture
    Eide, Hilde; Brembo, Espen; Nes, Andréa Aparecida Goncalves; Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Finset, Arnstein; Fors, Egil Andreas; van Dulmen, Sandra. (2012) Stimulating Valued Actions through Web-based Situational Feedback - Investigating the Therapeutic Process. International Conference for Communication in Healthcare 2012 . European Assocoation for Communication in Helath Care (EACH); St. Andrews. 2012-09-04 - 2012-09-07.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2012) Cognitive behavioural therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome. NKSL Stipendiatseminar 2012 . NKSL; Kvilhaugen, Trondheim. 2012-02-29 - 2012-03-01.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2012) ”Å leve med kroniske smerter”. Lever du med kroniske smerter? Invitasjon til kommunalt lærings- og mestringskurs ”Å leve med kroniske smerter” 05.09, 19.09 og 10.10.12, kl 17.00 - 20.00 alle dager . Trondheim kommune; Buen helse- og omsorgssenter, Melhus. 2012-09-05 - 2012-10-10.
  • Academic lecture
    Gismervik, Sigmund Østgård; Fors, Egil Andreas; Fimland, Marius Steiro. (2012) WorkACTive: Design of an ACT based inpatient intervention for return to work. World Conference X - Assosiacion for Contextual Behavioral Science . Assosiacion for Contextual Behavioral Science; Washington. 2012-07-21 - 2012-07-25.

2011

  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2011) Fysiologisk og psykofysiologisk sensitisering ved langvarig smerte. Regional Smertekonferanse for Nord-Norge . Regional Smertekonferanse for Nord-Norge; Tromsø. 2011-11-24 - 2011-11-24.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2011) Hva er kronisk utmattelsessyndrom CFS/ME?. Kursuka 2011 . NTNU; Trondheim. 2011-10-17 - 2011-10-17.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2011) Impact of self administered relaxation and guided imgery techniques during final trimester and birth. Nidaroskongressen 2011 . Nidaroskogressen; Trondheim. 2011-10-20 - 2011-10-20.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2011) Kognitiv atferdsterapi (CBT) mot smerte. Regional Smertekonferanse for Nord-Norge . Regional Smertekonferanse for Nord-Norge; Tromsø. 2011-11-24 - 2011-11-24.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2011) Kognitiv atferdsterapi ved kronisk utmattelsessyndrom CFS/ME. NKSL Jubileumskonferanse 2011 . NKSL; St Olavs Hospital, Trondheim. 2011-08-18 - 2011-08-19.
  • Interview
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2011) Musikkterapi ved ambulansetransport. Radio Norge [Radio]. 2011-04-14.
  • Academic lecture
    Kristjánsdóttir, Ólöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Finset, Arnstein; Eide, Erlend; Wigers, S. Hørven; van Dulmen, Sandra; Eide, Hilde. (2011) Do online diaries and written situational feedback based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy stimulate living according to values? a randomized controlled trial. 41th EABCT Congress . European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy; 2011-08-31 - 2011-09-03.

2010

  • Academic lecture
    Eide, Hilde; Kristjánsdóttir, Ólöf Birna; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Fors, Egil Andreas; Stensrud, Tonje Lauritzen; Wigers, Sigrid Hørven; van Dulmen, Sandra. (2010) Webbasert veiledning i smertemestring – en randomisert kontrollert studie. Rehabilitering – mellom livsverden og funksjon, Skandinavisk Rehabiliteringskonferanse . HiO og Nasjonalt nettverk for forskning om rehabilitering; Høgskolen i Oslo. 2010-11-11 - 2010-11-12.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil. (2010) Workshop i acceptance & committment therapy ACT. Klinisk emnekurs for leger og psykologer . Egil Fors; Trym Jacobsen (Psykisk helsevern, St Olavs Hsp); Trondheim. 2010-02-11 - 2010-02-12.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2010) Kognitiv terapi ved CFS/ME. Nasjonal konferanse om CFS/ME, Tromsø . UiT & UNN; Tromsø. 2010-10-05 - 2010-10-05.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2010) Kognitiv terapi ved smerter i allmennpraksis. Kursseminar, Stjørdal DPS . Norsk Forening Kognitiv Terapi; Stjørdal. 2010-01-29 - 2010-01-29.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2010) Psykosomatikk i allmennpraksis. Kursseminar Den norske legeforening, Nidaros DPS . Nidaros DPS; Nidaros DPS. 2010-11-24 - 2010-11-24.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2010) Smerter hos eldre. Kurs/workshop Dnlf Sør-Trøndelag . Geriatrisk avd St OLavs Hospital; St Olavs Hospital. 2010-08-19 - 2010-08-19.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2010) Utredning og behandling av kronisk utmattelsessyndrom CFS/ME. Kurs/workshop Dnlf, Namsos . Namsos allmenlegeforening; Namsos. 2010-05-28 - 2010-05-28.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2010) Vitenskapelig og alminnelig anerkjent behandling av kroniske ikke maligne smertetilstander. Trygdemedisinsk fagnettverk 2010 . NAV Akershus; Thon Hotel Vettre, Konglungveien 201, 1392 Vettre (Asker). 2010-11-17 - 2010-11-17.
  • Poster
    Fors, Egil Andreas; Bakke, Øyvind. (2010) The contextual effects on chronic pain in a doctor-office versus in a home-setting. Washington DC 11th International Congress of Behavioural Medicine . ISBM; Washington DC. 2010-08-04 - 2010-08-07.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas; Hval, Bjørn. (2010) Samarbeid akuttsmerteteam og psykiatriske konsultasjon/liaison (CL) team i somatisk sykehus. Norsk Smerteforening . Norsk Smerteforening; Rikshosptalet, Oslo. 2010-01-15 - 2010-01-15.
  • Poster
    Fors, Egil Andreas; Næss, Lars Erik; Linaker, Olav Morten. (2010) Chronic pain in acute psychiatric inpatients. NOSF Norsk Smerteforenings fagkonferanse . NOSF; Rikshospitalet, Oslo. 2010-01-15 - 2010-01-16.

2009

  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil. (2009) Bruk av psykologiske metoder i behandling av pasienter med ulike somatiske lidelser. KURS/Seminar . Psykologisk institutt, SVT, NTNU; St Olavs Hospital, Trondheim. 2009-02-02 - 2009-02-02.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2009) Tror du på ME, doktor?. Nidaroskongressen 2009 . Nidaroskongressen; Trondheim. 2009-09-23 - 2009-09-23.
  • Poster
    Fors, Egil Andreas; Næss, Lars Erik; Linaker, Olav Morten. (2009) Chronic pain in acute psychiatric inpatients. EFIC, Lisboa: 6 th Congress of the European Federation of IASP Chapters . EFIC; Lisboa. 2009-09-09 - 2009-09-12.
  • Poster
    Hval, Bjørn; Strøm, Vegard; Stolpnes, Monica; Maarud, Randi; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2009) A feasibility study of a multimodal management approach of inpatients with chronic non-malign pain with biopsychosocial comorbidity in somatic hospitals. EFIC, Lisboa: 6 th Congress of the European Federation of IASP Chapters . EFIC; Lisboa. 2009-09-09 - 2009-09-12.
  • Poster
    Kristjánsdóttir, Ólöf Birna; Fors, Egil A; Finset, Arnstein; Wigers, Sigrid H.; van Dulmen, Sandra; Eide, Erlend; Eide, Hilde. (2009) Verdibasert veiledning i smertemestring. Nasjonal konferanse for forskere innen pasient- og pårørendeopplæring . Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for læring og mestring; Oslo. 2009-09-24.
  • Interview
    Ressem, Synnøve; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2009) Smertegåten. Gemini, NTNU, Trondheim [Avis]. 2009-06-01.
  • Interview
    Ressem, Synnøve; Kaasa, Stein; Skorpen, Frank; Petter, Borchgrevink; Fors, Egil; Håberg, Asta; Elvemo, Nicolas. (2009) Smertegåten. Gemini [Avis]. 2009-05-27.

2008

  • Poster
    Tangen, Tone; Fors, Egil; Reme, Silje Endresen; Eriksen, Hege Randi. (2008) CBT in low back pain: A teaching program for clinicians in physical medicine. The 10th International Congress of Behavioural Medicine . ISBM; Tokyo. 2008-08-27 - 2008-08-30.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2008) Kognitiv atferdsterapi mot smerter for psykologer og psykiatere. Seminar, Ålesund . Norsk forening for kognitiv terapi; Ålesund. 2008-05-07 - 2008-05-08.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2008) Smerter og sammensatte lidelser, prediksjon av smerte i en 14 års fibromyalgi-kohort. Forskerseminar . STAMI (Statens arbeidsmarkedsinstitutt); Trondheim. 2008-12-03 - 2008-12-03.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2008) Smerter og smertelindirng hos barn med CFS/ME. Ung og utmattet konferansen, Oslo (Rikshospitalet/Plaza) . Rikshospitalet; Oslo. 2008-12-01 - 2008-12-02.
  • Interview
    Nilsen, Lisbeth; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2008) Mestringsstrategi fremfor medisinopptrapping. Dagens Medisin [Avis]. 2008-06-05.

2007

  • Popular scientific lecture
    Chalder, Trudie; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Forum for psykosomatikk/sammensatte lidelser . NKSL; NTNU, St Olavs Hospital, Trondheim. 2007-05-25 - 2007-05-25.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Avvenning av b-preparater med kognitiv atferdsterapi. Klinisk emnekurs i farmakologi for leger . DMF, NTNU; Scandic Hotell Solsiden, Trondheim. 2007-09-06 - 2007-09-06.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Bruk av CD med avspenning og råd til pasienter med langvarige smerter. Vitenskapelig foredrag, Norsk Smerteforening, Oslo . Norsk Smerteforening; Oslo, Rikshospitalet. 2007-01-11 - 2007-01-12.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Ikke-medikamentell behandling av kronisk smerte i allmennpraksis. Mental og fysisk opptrening. Kognitivt rettet terapi. Niaroskongressen 2007 . NK 2007; Trondheim. 2007-10-25 - 2007-10-26.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Kognitiv atferdsteapi (CBT) i behandling av kroniske ryggsmerter. Fjernundervisning i fysikalsk medisin og rehabilitering, telefonkonferanse . Norsk Forening for Fysikalsk medisin og Rehabilitering, NFFR; Tromsø. 2007-10-09 - 2007-10-09.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Symptomer, syndromer, sykdommer. Skal vi heller kalle det sammensatte lidelser? Nosologiske betraktninger. Eksempler fra fibromyalgi kronisk utmattelsessyndrom og noen «nye og gamle epidemier». Nidaroskongressen 2007, emnekurs i psykosomatikk . NK 2007; Trondheim. 2007-10-25 - 2007-10-26.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Utredning og avklaring av psykosomatisk lidelse i allmenpraksis. Hva gjøres på kontoret, og når henvise videre?. Nidaroskongressen 2007, emnekurs i psykosomatikk . NK 2007; Trondheim. 2007-10-25 - 2007-10-26.

2006

  • Poster
    Bøe, Hans Jacob; Skurtveit, Svetlana; Nilsen, Halvard Knut; Fors, Egil Andreas; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2006) Almost all chronic non-malignant pain patients on long-term opioids are using short-acting medication. Pain in Europe V 5th Congress of the European Federation of IASP Chapters (EFIC) . The European Federation of IASP Chapters (EFIC); Istanbul. 2006-09-13 - 2006-09-16.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2006) A LONG TERM FOLLOW UP OF PAIN, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SYMPTOMS AMONG FIBROMYALGIA PATIENTS. Vitenskapelig foredrag . Norsk Psykiatrisk Forening. Psykiatriveka; Trondheim. 2006-09-03 - 2006-09-07.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2006) CBT og smerter. Vitenskapelig foredrag . Norsk forening for kognitiv terapi; Drammen. 2006-02-01 - 2006-02-02.
  • Interview
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2006) Smerter er viktig!. ABC Nyheter. Startsiden "Neste Klikk" [Internett]. 2006-05-11.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2006) Utredning & behandling av rygg-,nakke- og sammensatte smertelidelser. Vitenskapelig foedrag . Nasjonalt Kompetansesenter for Smerter/Sammensatte lidelsee; Trondheim. 2006-03-28 - 2006-03-28.
  • Academic lecture
    Gøtestam, K Gunnar; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2006) Behandling av kroniska smärtor utifrån en psykologisk synvinkel - betydelsen av uppmärksamhet och empati. Regional forsknings- og utviklingskonferanse: "Forskning - undring satt i system" ; Stjørdal. 2006-04-25 - 2006-04-25.
  • Academic lecture
    Gøtestam, K Gunnar; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2006) Psykosomatikk & atferdsmedisin. Forelesning . HiST; Trondheim. 2006-04-06 - 2006-04-06.

2005

  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2005) Discus protese kirurgi vs Ryggrehabilitering/Kognitiv Atferdsterapi og Smerte. Multisenter Studie/Prosjekt . Rikshospitalet (Jens I Brox); Oslo. 2005-12-08.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2005) Kroniske smertetilstander. Strategier for medikamentell behandling av kroniske smerter i allmennpraksis. Rasjonell Legemiddelbruk . RELIS; Rica Hell Hotel, Stjørdal. 2005-11-07.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2005) Kvinnehelse og psykosomatikk. Kvinner og smerter i muskel- og skjelettsystemet. Dr.gradskurs/PhD-seminar i Helsevitenskap: Kvinnehelse . NTNU og Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag; 2005-05-27.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2005) Psykosomatikk i DPS-ene. Forum for Psykosomatikk & Sammensatte Lidelser ; Tiller DPS, Trondheim. 2005-10-14.
  • Poster
    Gøtestam, K Gunnar; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2005) Behandling av kroniska smärtor utifrån en psykologisk synsvinkel - betydelsen av uppmärksamhet och empati. Riksstämman ; Stockholm. 2005-12-01.
  • Poster
    Nilsen, H; Stiles, Tore C; Landro, NI; Fors, Egil Andreas; Kaasa, S; Borchgrevink, PC. (2005) Cognitive Therapy Focusing on both Pain Control and Withdrawal Problems in Weaning Chronic Pain Patients from Short-Acting Opioids. 11th World Congress of Pain . International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP); Sydney. 2005-08-22 - 2005-08-25.
  • Poster
    Fors, Egil Andreas; Landmark, Tormod; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Holen, Are; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (2005) The impact of psychological factors on disability compensations in fibromyalgia. World Congress on Pain . IASP, Internat Associ Study of Pain; Sydney. 2005-08-22 - 2005-08-25.
  • Poster
    Landmark, Tormod; Fors, Egil Andreas; Stiles, Tore C; Holen, Are; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2005) Psychological defence mechanisms in relation to fibromyalgia with and without concurrent lifetime depressive disorder. 11th World Congress on Pain . IASP; Sydney. 2005-08-21 - 2005-08-26.

2004

  • Interview
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2004) Gi blaffen i smertene!. Dagsavisen [Avis]. 2004-01-22.

2003

  • Poster
    Dåstøl, Pål; Furan, L; Fors, Egil Andreas; Nysæter, Tor Erik. (2003) Preliminary study of back to work cognitive pain rehabilitation program in the pain clinic. Pain in Europe: Congress of EFIC - The European Federation of the International Associations for the Study of Pain Chapters ; Prague. 2003-09-02 - 2003-09-06.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Nevropatiske smertetilstander. Nidaroskongressen . [Mangler data]; Trondheim. 2003-10-15.
  • Programme participation
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Positiv "selvprat" er god medisin. TV2 God morgen Norge [TV]. 2003-02-27.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Somatoforme lidelser. Nidaroskongressen . [Mangler data]; Trondheim. 2003-10-15.
  • Poster
    Fors, Egil Andreas; Hansen, Bjarne. (2003) Personality Patterns in Fibromyalgia vs Localized Muscular Pain. Europeiske Smertekongress, IASP . [Mangler data]; Praha. 2003-09-06.
  • Interview
    Fors, Egil. (2003) Selvhypnose gir smertelindring. Bedre Helse [Avis]. 2003-06-04.
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Europe against pain. Ikke-medikamentell smertelindring. Seminar for allmennleger, spesialister og annet helsepersonell . Europe Against Pain (prof. Harald Breivik, Rikshospitalet); Trondheim. 2003-10-15.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Positiv "selvprat" er god medisin. [P4 Radio Nyheter] . P4 Radio; trondheim. 2003-02-20.
  • Programme participation
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Smerter hos ungdom. NRK P3 [Radio]. 2003-02-20.

2002

  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2002) Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome: a biopsychosocial approach. International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) . International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP); San Diego. 2002-08-20 - 2002-08-20.

2001

  • Popular scientific lecture
    Gøtestam, K Gunnar; Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal. (2001) Psykoterapi og farmakoterapi ved fibromyalgi. En kontrollert studie. Norsk Forum for Nevropsykiatri . [Mangler data]; Oslo. 2001-10-18.

2000

  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2000) Guided and attentional imageries vs. amitriptyline and control on daily fibromyalgic pain, a time-series study. International Society of Behavioural Medicine (ISBM) . International Society of Behavioural Medicine (ISBM); Brisbane. 2000-11-15 - 2000-11-15.

1994

  • Poster
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (1994) The accuracy of memory for pain. Association for Advancement of Behaviour Therapy . AABT; San Diego. 1994-08-29.
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