Navigation

  • Skip to Content
NTNU Home NTNU Home

ntnu.edu

  • Studies
    • Master's programmes in English
    • For exchange students
    • PhD opportunities
    • All programmes of study
    • Courses
    • Financing
    • Language requirements
    • Application process
    • Academic calendar
    • FAQ
  • Research and innovation
    • NTNU research
    • Research excellence
    • Strategic research areas
    • Innovation resources
    • PhD opportunities
  • Life and housing
    • Student in Trondheim
    • Student in Gjøvik
    • Student in Ålesund
    • For researchers
    • Life and housing
  • About NTNU
    • Contact us
    • Faculties and departments
    • Libraries
    • International researcher support
    • Vacancies
    • About NTNU
    • Maps
  1. Employees

Språkvelger

Norsk

Egil Andreas Fors

Download press photo
Download press photo
Foto:

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
About Publications Teaching Outreach

About

CV

Professor (MD/PhD) and specialist in general practice and psychiatry. Clinical physician chronic pain, chronic fatigue and complex symptom disorders.

Publications

  • Chronological
  • By category
  • See all publications in Cristin

2014

  • 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
    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
    Academic article
  • 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
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Er smerter væravhengige?[«Is pain related to the weather?»]. Best Practice Smerte
    Popular scientific article
  • Landrø, Nils Inge; Fors, Egil; Våpenstad, Lindis Lovise; Holthe, Øyvor; Stiles, Tore C; Borchgrevink, Petter. (2014) Response to letter to the editor. Pain
    Letter to the editor
  • 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 (Psykologtidsskriftet)
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Gjør det vondt? . Psykologisk.no
    Article in business/trade/industry journal

2013

  • Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Stensrud, Tonje Lauritzen; van Dulmen, Sandra. (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 (JMIR)
    Academic article
  • Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Stensrud, Tonje Lauritzen; van Dulmen, Sandra. (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 (JMIR)
    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
    Academic article

2012

  • 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
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Stiles, Tore C; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2012) Somatoform disorders. Academic Press
    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
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2012) Hva er smerte. Universitetsforlaget Universitetsforlaget
    Popular scientific book
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Landmark, Tormod; Bakke, Øyvind. (2012) Contextual and time dependent pain in fibromyalgia: An explorative study. BMC Research Notes
    Academic article

2011

  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Thune, Inger; Juvet, Lene Kristine; Elvsaas, Ida-Kristin Ørjasæter; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2011) Psychosocial interventions as part of breast cancer rehabilitation programs? Results from a systematic review. Psycho-Oncology
    Academic literature review
  • Reme, Silje Endresen; Tveito, Torill Helene; Chalder, Trudie; Bjørkkjær, Tormod; Indahl, Aage; Brox, Jens Ivar. (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
    Academic article
  • Kristjánsdóttir, Ólöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Van Dulmen, Sandra; Wigers, Sigrid Hørven. (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
    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
    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
    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 (Tidsskriftet)
    Short communication
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Næss, Lars Erik; Linaker, Olav Morten. (2009) Chronic pain in acute psychiatric inpatients. European Journal of Pain
    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
    Abstract
  • Juvet, Lene Kristine; Ørjasæter Elvsaas, Ida-Kristin; Leivseth, Gunnar; Anker, Gun; Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Falkmer, Ursula. (2009) Rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. 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. The European Journal of Psychiatry
    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
    Academic article
  • Nesheim, Gerhard; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Psykosomatiske symptomer og psykosomatisk medisin.
    Other product

2005

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

2003

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

2002

  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal. (2002) Fibromyalgismerter er upålitelige værmeldinger. Revmatikeren
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal. (2002) Weather and pain in fibromyalgia: are they related?. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
    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
    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 Tapir Akademisk Forlag
    Doctoral dissertation

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
    Academic article

2000

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

Journal publications

  • 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
    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
    Academic article
  • 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
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Er smerter væravhengige?[«Is pain related to the weather?»]. Best Practice Smerte
    Popular scientific article
  • Landrø, Nils Inge; Fors, Egil; Våpenstad, Lindis Lovise; Holthe, Øyvor; Stiles, Tore C; Borchgrevink, Petter. (2014) Response to letter to the editor. Pain
    Letter to the editor
  • 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 (Psykologtidsskriftet)
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas. (2014) Gjør det vondt? . Psykologisk.no
    Article in business/trade/industry journal
  • Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Stensrud, Tonje Lauritzen; van Dulmen, Sandra. (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 (JMIR)
    Academic article
  • Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Stensrud, Tonje Lauritzen; van Dulmen, Sandra. (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 (JMIR)
    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
    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
    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
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Landmark, Tormod; Bakke, Øyvind. (2012) Contextual and time dependent pain in fibromyalgia: An explorative study. BMC Research Notes
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Thune, Inger; Juvet, Lene Kristine; Elvsaas, Ida-Kristin Ørjasæter; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2011) Psychosocial interventions as part of breast cancer rehabilitation programs? Results from a systematic review. Psycho-Oncology
    Academic literature review
  • Reme, Silje Endresen; Tveito, Torill Helene; Chalder, Trudie; Bjørkkjær, Tormod; Indahl, Aage; Brox, Jens Ivar. (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
    Academic article
  • Kristjánsdóttir, Ólöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Van Dulmen, Sandra; Wigers, Sigrid Hørven. (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
    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
    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
    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 (Tidsskriftet)
    Short communication
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Næss, Lars Erik; Linaker, Olav Morten. (2009) Chronic pain in acute psychiatric inpatients. European Journal of Pain
    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
    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. The European Journal of Psychiatry
    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
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal. (2002) Fibromyalgismerter er upålitelige værmeldinger. Revmatikeren
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Sexton, Hal. (2002) Weather and pain in fibromyalgia: are they related?. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
    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
    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
    Academic article
  • Fors, Egil Andreas; Gøtestam, K Gunnar. (2000) Patient education, guided imagery and pain related talk in fibromyalgia coping. The European Journal of Psychiatry
    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
    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
    Academic article

Books

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

Part of book/report

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

Report

  • Juvet, Lene Kristine; Ørjasæter Elvsaas, Ida-Kristin; Leivseth, Gunnar; Anker, Gun; Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Falkmer, Ursula. (2009) Rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. 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 Tapir Akademisk Forlag
    Doctoral dissertation

PRODUKT

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

Teaching

Courses

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

Outreach

2015

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

2014

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

2013

  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil. (2013) Hvordan hindre at personer som er i ferd med å utvikle sammensatte symptomlidelser skal utvikle kronisk sykdom?. Norsk sykehus- og helsetjenesteforening NSHs KONFERANSE OM REHABILITERING , Oslo 2013-05-28 - 2013-05-28
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil. (2013) Utreding og behandling av kronisk utmattelsessyndrom cfs/me. Nasjonalt Kompetansesenter for Sammensatte lidelser Klinisk emnekurs for allmennleger , Hysnes, Rissa, Sør-Trøndelag 2013-04-03 - 2013-04-04
  • Interview
    Fors, Egil. (2013) hva er smerte, og hvor ender den?. Verdens Gang (VG) Verdens Gang (VG) [Newspaper] 2013-11-02
  • 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) Hva er Smerte?. Norsk Faglitterær forfatterforening Norsk sakprosafestival , Oslo 2013-10-19 - 2013-10-19
  • 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. International Association ofr the Study of Pain EPIC European Pain Conference , Florence 2013-10-09 - 2013-10-12
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil A. (2013) Kognitiv terapi ved smerter. Norsk Forening for Kognitiv Terapi Seminar/workshop 2 dager om kognitiv terapi ved smerter , Molde 2013-06-20 - 2013-06-21
  • 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. American Psychosomatic Society 71st Annual Scientific Meeting IMPACT AND INNOVATION , Miami 2013-03-13 - 2013-03-16
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil A. (2013) Stress og utbrenthet: Et viktig helseproblem?. Norsk Tannlegeforening Seminar for tannleger , Trondheim 2013-03-21 - 2013-03-21
  • Documentary
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2013) Kultur for smerte. Dagens Næringsliv Dagens Næringsliv [Newspaper] 2013-07-06

2012

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

2011

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

2010

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

2009

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

2008

  • Interview
    Nilsen, Lisbeth; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2008) Mestringsstrategi fremfor medisinopptrapping. Dagens Medisin Dagens Medisin [Newspaper] 2008-06-05
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2008) Smerter og smertelindirng hos barn med CFS/ME. Rikshospitalet Ung og utmattet konferansen, Oslo (Rikshospitalet/Plaza) , Oslo 2008-12-01 - 2008-12-02
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2008) Smerter og sammensatte lidelser, prediksjon av smerte i en 14 års fibromyalgi-kohort. STAMI (Statens arbeidsmarkedsinstitutt) Forskerseminar , Trondheim 2008-12-03 - 2008-12-03
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2008) Kognitiv atferdsterapi mot smerter for psykologer og psykiatere. Norsk forening for kognitiv terapi Seminar, Ålesund , Ålesund 2008-05-07 - 2008-05-08
  • 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. ISBM The 10th International Congress of Behavioural Medicine , Tokyo 2008-08-27 - 2008-08-30

2007

  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Avvenning av b-preparater med kognitiv atferdsterapi. DMF, NTNU Klinisk emnekurs i farmakologi for leger , Scandic Hotell Solsiden, Trondheim 2007-09-06 - 2007-09-06
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Kognitiv atferdsteapi (CBT) i behandling av kroniske ryggsmerter. Norsk Forening for Fysikalsk medisin og Rehabilitering, NFFR Fjernundervisning i fysikalsk medisin og rehabilitering, telefonkonferanse , 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». NK 2007 Nidaroskongressen 2007, emnekurs i psykosomatikk , 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?. NK 2007 Nidaroskongressen 2007, emnekurs i psykosomatikk , Trondheim 2007-10-25 - 2007-10-26
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Ikke-medikamentell behandling av kronisk smerte i allmennpraksis. Mental og fysisk opptrening. Kognitivt rettet terapi. NK 2007 Niaroskongressen 2007 , Trondheim 2007-10-25 - 2007-10-26
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Bruk av CD med avspenning og råd til pasienter med langvarige smerter. Norsk Smerteforening Vitenskapelig foredrag, Norsk Smerteforening, Oslo , Oslo, Rikshospitalet 2007-01-11 - 2007-01-12
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Chalder, Trudie; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2007) Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. NKSL Forum for psykosomatikk/sammensatte lidelser , NTNU, St Olavs Hospital, Trondheim 2007-05-25 - 2007-05-25

2006

  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2006) Utredning & behandling av rygg-,nakke- og sammensatte smertelidelser. Nasjonalt Kompetansesenter for Smerter/Sammensatte lidelsee Vitenskapelig foedrag , Trondheim 2006-03-28 - 2006-03-28
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2006) CBT og smerter. Norsk forening for kognitiv terapi Vitenskapelig foredrag , Drammen 2006-02-01 - 2006-02-02
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2006) A LONG TERM FOLLOW UP OF PAIN, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SYMPTOMS AMONG FIBROMYALGIA PATIENTS. Norsk Psykiatrisk Forening. Psykiatriveka Vitenskapelig foredrag , Trondheim 2006-09-03 - 2006-09-07
  • Academic lecture
    Gøtestam, K Gunnar; Fors, Egil Andreas. (2006) Psykosomatikk & atferdsmedisin. HiST Forelesning , Trondheim 2006-04-06 - 2006-04-06
  • Interview
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2006) Smerter er viktig!. ABC Nyheter. Startsiden "Neste Klikk" ABC Nyheter. Startsiden "Neste Klikk" [Internet] 2006-05-11
  • 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
  • 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. The European Federation of IASP Chapters (EFIC) Pain in Europe V 5th Congress of the European Federation of IASP Chapters (EFIC) , Istanbul 2006-09-13 - 2006-09-16

2005

  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2005) Discus protese kirurgi vs Ryggrehabilitering/Kognitiv Atferdsterapi og Smerte. Rikshospitalet (Jens I Brox) Multisenter Studie/Prosjekt , Oslo 2005-12-08 -
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2005) Psykosomatikk i DPS-ene. Forum for Psykosomatikk & Sammensatte Lidelser , Tiller DPS, Trondheim 2005-10-14 -
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2005) Kvinnehelse og psykosomatikk. Kvinner og smerter i muskel- og skjelettsystemet. NTNU og Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag Dr.gradskurs/PhD-seminar i Helsevitenskap: Kvinnehelse 2005-05-27 -
  • 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. International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) 11th World Congress of Pain , 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. IASP, Internat Associ Study of Pain World Congress on 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. IASP 11th World Congress on Pain , Sydney 2005-08-21 - 2005-08-26
  • 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 -
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2005) Kroniske smertetilstander. Strategier for medikamentell behandling av kroniske smerter i allmennpraksis. RELIS Rasjonell Legemiddelbruk , Rica Hell Hotel, Stjørdal 2005-11-07 -

2004

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

2003

  • Programme participation
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Smerter hos ungdom. NRK P3 NRK P3 [Radio] 2003-02-20
  • Programme participation
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Positiv "selvprat" er god medisin. TV2 God morgen Norge TV2 God morgen Norge [TV] 2003-02-27
  • Poster
    Fors, Egil Andreas; Hansen, Bjarne. (2003) Personality Patterns in Fibromyalgia vs Localized Muscular Pain. Europeiske Smertekongress, IASP , Praha 2003-09-06 -
  • 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 , Trondheim 2003-10-15 -
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Europe against pain. Ikke-medikamentell smertelindring. Europe Against Pain (prof. Harald Breivik, Rikshospitalet) Seminar for allmennleger, spesialister og annet helsepersonell , Trondheim 2003-10-15 -
  • Academic lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Somatoforme lidelser. Nidaroskongressen , Trondheim 2003-10-15 -
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Fors, Egil Andreas. (2003) Positiv "selvprat" er god medisin. P4 Radio [P4 Radio Nyheter] , trondheim 2003-02-20 -
  • Interview
    Fors, Egil. (2003) Selvhypnose gir smertelindring. Bedre Helse Bedre Helse [Newspaper] 2003-06-04

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 , 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. AABT Association for Advancement of Behaviour Therapy , San Diego 1994-08-29 -

NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology

  • For employees
  • |
  • For students
  • |
  • Intranet
  • |
  • Blackboard

Studies

  • Master's programmes in English
  • For exchange students
  • PhD opportunities
  • Courses
  • Career development
  • Continuing education
  • Application process

News

  • NTNU News
  • Vacancies

About NTNU

  • About the university
  • Libraries
  • NTNU's strategy
  • Research excellence
  • Strategic research areas
  • Organizational chart

Contact

  • Contact NTNU
  • Employees
  • Find experts
  • Press contacts
  • Researcher support
  • Maps

NTNU in three cities

  • NTNU in Gjøvik
  • NTNU in Trondheim
  • NTNU in Ålesund

About this website

  • Use of cookies
  • Accessibility statement
  • Privacy policy
  • Editorial responsibility
Facebook Instagram Linkedin Snapchat Tiktok Youtube
Sign In
NTNU logo