Tanja Bredesen (usn.no) is a PhD researcher at the University of South‑Eastern Norway, working at the intersection of health, technology, and society.
Her research focuses on scaling digital solutions in municipal healthcare services.
- Industry relevance tags: Digital health, Public healthcare systems, AI & digital innovation
- Core research problem: How digital solutions can be effectively scaled within municipal healthcare services, and why engaged personnel are critical for successful technology adoption.
“What makes digital health solutions actually work in everyday care?”
Tanja Bedesen, The Short Version
- University: University of South‑Eastern Norway
Tanja Bedesen is a PhD researcher studying how digital health solutions can be scaled in municipal healthcare.
Her work highlights the importance of engaged key personnel with interest in both care and technology.
She is interested in health, psychology, technology, and welfare systems.
Social connections, exercise, reading, and time in nature energize her.
Scaling Digital Health in Practice
Tanja’s research examines how digital solutions are implemented and scaled within municipal healthcare services.
A key insight from her work is that technology alone is not enough, engaged people with interest in both care and digital tools are essential.
Broad Curiosity Across Sectors
Beyond her core research, Tanja is curious about health systems, psychology, equality, sustainability, and how technology shapes care delivery. She also enjoys learning about fields outside her expertise, such as criminology and urban planning.
“When you meet people with different perspectives, new ideas emerge naturally.”
Growing as a Communicator
Tanja describes herself as open rather than strategic in networking, but values connections with people working in welfare, policy, management, and healthcare technology.
She aims to improve her ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, especially in interdisciplinary and applied contexts.