Associate Professor

Runar Tengel Hovland

Field of work

I am a cultural and social scientist with a doctoral degree from the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Bergen in 2020. The thesis was an investigation of the implementation of an innovative clinical feedback system in mental health care. I have a secondary position at Health Førde as a research and innovation coordinator.



Courses taught
  • Philosophy of Science and Methodology
  • Innovation and Service Development
  • Master in Collaboration within Health and Social Services
  • Further Education in Mental Health Work

Research areas
  • Innovation in Rehabilitation
  • Quality Development
  • Implementation

Research groups

Forskingsgruppe for persontilpassa helsetenester (PERSONFORSK)

Courses taught
  • MS1-307, Master's Thesis in Cooperation and Public health, Spring 2027
  • MS1-307, Master's Thesis in Cooperation and Public health, Fall 2026
  • THO801, eHealth, Telehealth and Telecare, Fall 2026