The Research Institute at Modum Bad, Gordon Johnsen’s foundation, was established in 1985. Modum Bad’s unique context of offering intensive treatment in a clinic over approximately three months, gives us the opportunity to carry out research projects that can follow therapy development closely during their stay, as well as by follow-up investigations.
Increased use of feedback systems during the course of treatment gives us the opportunity to use collected data in the treatment as clinical feedback on treatment progression and progress. The same data is aggregated at group level for research purposes that enable us to gain more knowledge about effective mechanisms in the treatment.
Modum Bad has, over time used several types of feedback systems (for example OQ-45 and STIC). We have also developed a separate electronic system called Modum Process Outcome Questionnaire – MPOQ) which is now implemented in all clinical departments for both clinical and research purposes.
MPOQ will probably also be suitable in other treatment contexts, and we aim for collaboration and experience from different treatment sites to make the necessary adjustments to the system. CheckWare is our partner for electronic collection and processing/ reporting of data.
The close collaboration between research and clinic that we have established at Modum Bad means that research is increasingly integrated as a natural part of the treatment. Our unique context, as well as production of publications and doctoral degrees at a high international level over several years, gives the Research Institute recognition from leading psychotherapy environments nationally and internationally.
Since its inception in 1985, 28 doctoral dissertations have been published by the Research Institute on the topics of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, trauma disorders, physical activity and mental disorders, couple and family therapy, doctors’ health, and existential themes / religion psychology. Within these areas, Modum Bad has developed solid academic competence.
Historically we have completed on average of one doctoral degree per year. Read more about our researchers.
External funding is continuously applied for from available sources. Part of the research is also internally funded by Modum Bad. We have an active research environment, which works closely with the clinical units. Here you can read in more detail about academic affiliation, academic interests, partners and publications by each of our researchers.
Tailored treatment and therapist development are among the topics on the agenda when the Research Institute at Modum Bad invites you to a themed evening at the Literature House in Oslo on April 17th.
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Recently, we inaugurated our new biofuel plant at Modum Bad. The plant is set to provide energy to approximately 10,000 square meters of the facility’s buildings. – A significant leap in terms of environmental impact and operational economy, says Director of Operations and Real Estate, Arnstein Kroglund Fiskum.
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The rainbow flag has been raised at Modum Bad for the past week. The flag is a symbol of diversity and inclusion.
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The Anxiety Department at Modum Bad is searching for participants for a new project targeting young adults with anxiety disorders.
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Ved Modum Bad startes høsten 2020 et prosjekt for intensiv behandling av overspisningslidelse.
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To enhance the support for young individuals experiencing depression, research indicated that the younger demographic did not benefit as much from treatment as the older population at Modum Bad. This led to the initiation of the pilot project UNG.
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