Steffen Torp

Selected recent publications

Nesbakken S, Rønningen GE, Torp S. How loss of nature through clear-cutting forestry affects well-being. Health Promotion International, 2024, 39, daae110 https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daae110  

Einvik-Heitman E & Torp S. Frisklivssentralens rolle som helsefremmende helsetjeneste - Begrensninger og muligheter. Fysioterapeuten Sept 23, 2024. https://www.fysioterapeuten.no/fagfellevurdert-folkehelse-frisklivssentraler/frisklivssentralens-rolle-som-helsefremmende-helsetjeneste-begrensninger-og-muligheter/156327

Hagen S, Bergheim LTJ, Torp S. Exploring job demands and resources influencing mental health and work engagement among physical therapists: a cross-sectional survey of Norwegian physical therapists. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2024, 09 May. Doi: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2348731

Holubová B, Kahancová M, Kováčová L, Kureková LM, Šumichrast A, Torp S. Institutional constraints to social dialogue in work integration of persons with disabilities: Slovakia and Norway compared. Employee Relations 2024 (ahead of print).

Valås, B., Ausland, LH. & Torp, S. “Det er jo drepen å gjøre det samme om og om igjen”. Om jobbengasjement blant kvinnelige offiserer i den norske hæren (Job engagment among female officers in the Norwegian Army . Socialmedicinsk Tidskrift. 2023, 100(5).

Mathisen KM, Holde GE, Torp S, Jönsson B. Sense of coherence in a general adult population in Norway and its associations to oral health. BMC Oral Health. 2023:23;755.

Midje HH, Nyborg V, Nordsteien A, Øvergård, Brembo EA, Torp S. Work engagement among nursing staff in long-term care facilities: A systematic literature review. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2023 Jul 30. Doi: 10.1111/jan.15804. 

Torp S & Reiersen J. Hvorfor fagorganisering har betydning for velferd og folkehelse (Why unionization is important for welfare and public health). Fysioterapeuten. 2023; 90(5); 88-93.  

Torp S. Boligpolitikk på villspor (Housing policy gone astray). Dagsavisen 2023, 17. juli, s. 23. 

European Working Group on Cancer and Work. Living well after Cancer- Employment and Return to Work. White paper to the Sweden’s presidency of the Council of the EU. Stockholm, Karolinska Institutet 09.05.2023. file:///C:/Users/stt/Downloads/VersionLONGUE_Livre%20Blanc_Back%20to%20activity.pdf

Reiersen J & Torp S. Hvorfor har vi så små inntektsforskjeller? – og har det noe å si for folkehelsen? (s. 50-79) (Why do we have so low income inequlity?). I H. Vike, B. Karlsson & R. Sundet (red). Velferdsstatens transformasjoner. 2023. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget.

Torp S & Reiersen J. Arbeidsliv og folkehelse i en verden i endring (s. 80-101) (Working life and public health in a changing world). I H. Vike, B. Karlsson & R. Sundet (red). Velferdsstatens transformasjoner. 2023. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget.

Fosse E & Torp S. Folkehelsearbeidet– en styrking av velferdsstaten? (s. 102 – 118) (Public health – a reinforcement of the welfare state?) I H. Vike, B. Karlsson & R. Sundet (red). Velferdsstatens transformasjoner. 2023. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget.

Torp S & Bergheim LT. Working environment, job engagement and mental health problems among occupational and physical therapists. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2023.

Torp S. & Reiersen J. The Norwegian working life model promotes good health. Journal of The Norwegian Medical Association, 2022, 142(1). Doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.21.0789.

Midje HH, Torp S., Øvergård KI. The role of working environment and employee engagement in person-centred processes. International Practice Development Journal November 2022. https://doi.org/10.19043/ipdj.122.XX

Thualagant N., Simonsen N., Sarvimäki A., Stenbock-Hult B., Olafsdottir H.S., Fosse E., Torp S., Ringsberg K.C., Forrinder U., Haglund B. Tillgren P., (NHPRN). Nordic responses to covid-19 from a health promotion perspective. Health Promotion International 2022. daab211

Torp S, Kirsebom S, Rønningen GE. «Eie først», det betyr nytt liv!  Flyktningfamiliers erfaringer med å gå fra å leie til å eie bolig [«Refugee families' experiences of moving from renting to owning a home].  Socialmedicinsk Tidskrift 2022, 99(4), 491-508. 

Torp S & Reiersen J. How globalization and technological development in working life may influence public health. Nordic Public Health Conference. Iceland 2022.

Johnsen TL, Fyhn T, Jordbru A, Torp S, Tveito HT, Øyeflaten I. Workplace inclusion of people with health issues, immigrants, and unemployed youths – A qualitative study of Norwegian leaders’ experiences. Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 (June 16). Doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.687384. 

Torp S & Carlsen B. Er ikke arbeidsrehabilitering av kreftoverlevere også et viktig felt for onkologiske fysioterapeuter? [Is vocational rehabilitation of cancer survivors not important for cancer physiotherapists?] Fysioterapeuten. April 18, 2022. Fagkronikk. 

Jenny GJ, Bauer GF, Vinje HF, Rebecca Brauchli, Vogt K, Torp S. Applying Salutogenesis in the Workplace. In Mittelmark M.B., Sagy S., Eriksson M., Bauer G., Pelikan J.M., Lindström B., Espnes GA (Eds.). The handbook of salutogenesis. 2022; 321-336.  Berlin: Springer.

Midje HH, Øvergård KI, Torp S. Exploring work engagement in the context of person-centred practices: a qualitative study in municipal long-term care facilities for older people. International Practice Development Journal. 2021; 11(2): 6.

Rønningen GE, Ausland LH., Torp S. Masteroppgaver som viktige bidrag til kunnskapsbasert helsefremmende arbeid? Nordisk Tidsskrift for Helseforskning 2021; 17(2). Doi: https://doi.org/10.7557/14.5535 

Torp S, Brusletto B, Nygaard B, Withbro TB, Sharp L. Supporting self-employed cancer survivors to retain work: the experiences of self-employed survivors and social workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18. Doi: 10.3390/ijerph18084164

Eriksson C., Andersen, HM., Eriksson, A., Johannessen, A., Simonsen, N., Thualagant N. Torp S., Haglund BJA. Health promotion research in the Nordic countries – a scoping review of PhD dissertations 2008 – 2018. European Journal of Public Health 2021, suppl. 483.

Torp S & Lorentzen, C. Ulovlige stengsler bygging i strandsonen – en sak også for fysioterapeuter. Fysioterapeuten. Fagkronikk. 2021;10. nov. 

Torp S & Tveito TH. Selvstendig næringsdrivende med kreft trenger annen arbeidsrettet støtte enn lønnsmottakere, KAI-kronikken. Fagkronikk.

Torp S. I want to work; who can help me?  An overview of return-to-work policies and practices for persons with adverse health conditions in Norway. Tønsberg/Bratislava: Celsi/SGI /USN, 2021. 

Holubová, B., Kahancová, M., Kováčová, L., Kureková-Mýtna, L., Sedláková, M., Šumichrast, A., Torp, S. I want to work, who can help me? Strengthening the cooperation between policy makers and the non-profit sector in return to work of persons with health conditions (summary). Bratislava: Celsi/SGI /USN, 2021.  

Torp S & Reiersen J. Globalization, work and health: A Nordic perspective. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 7661; doi:10.3390/ijerph17207661

Brusletto B, Nielsen RA, Engan H, Oldervoll L, Ihlebæk CM, Mjøsund NH, Torp S. Employment, working hour patterns and changes of jobs and education of 10-year cancer survivors: A descriptive, controlled registry study. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health 2020, 4:1403494820953330. doi: 10.1177/1403494820953330

Engan H, Oldervoll L, Bertheussen GF, Gaarder M, Nielsen RA, Paraponaris A, Stene GB, Sandmel JA, Tandstad T, Torp S. Long-term outcomes among cancer survivors in Norway – a study protocol for a registry-based longitudinal study. Journal of Public Health Research 2020, 9:1739. Available at: https://ntnuopen.ntnu.no/ntnu-xmlui/handle/11250/2724704

Brusletto B, Ihlebæk C, Mjøsund NH, Torp S. From shaky grounds to solid foundations: A salutogenic perspective on return to work after cancer. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therarapy 2020, 27(7), 524-535. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2019.1663922

de Rijk A, Amir Z, Cohen M Furlan T, Godderis L, Knezevic B, Miglioretti M, Munir F, Popa A, Sedlakova M, Torp S, Yagil D, Tamminga S, de Boer A. The challenge of return to work in workers with cancer: employer priorities despite variation in social policies related to work and health. Journal of Cancer Survivorship 2020;14:188–199. Doi: 10.1007/s11764-019-00829y 

de Boer AGEM, Torp S, Popa A, Horsboel T, Zadnik V, Rottenberg Y, Bardi E, Bültmann U, Sharp S. Long-term work retention after treatment for cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Cancer Survivorship 2020; 14:–150. Available at  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-020-00862-2.

Yiu K, Solum EM, DiLiberto D, Torp, S. Comparing approaches to research in global and international health: An exploratory study. Annals of Global Health 2020;86(1), p.47. Available at https://www.annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/10.5334/aogh.2799/

Torp S & Ausland LH. Hvorfor Norge er godt rustet til å møte pandemier. Tønsbergs Blad, 2020. Kronikk. Available at https://www.tb.no/meninger/hvorfor-norge-er-godt-rustet-til-a-mote-pandemier/o/5-76-1276584

Reiersen J, Torp S. The labour market’s role in creating a Nordic welfare state regime – the case of Norway. 9th Nordic Health Promotion Research Conference, Roskilde, 2019

Torp S, Brusletto B, Withbro TB, Nygaard B, Sharp L. Work experiences during and after treatment among self-employed people with cancer. Journal of Occupatiional Rehabilitation, 2019 Doi: 10.1007/s10926-019-09845-2 (ahead of print)

Hagen, S., Overgard, K. I., Helgesen, M. K., Fosse, E., & Torp, S. Health Promotion at Local Level in Norway - Who, What, When, and How: A Response to Recent Commentaries. International Journal of Health Policy and Management 2019; 8(4): 253-255.

Torp S, Paraponaris A, van Hoof EV, Lindbohm ML, Tamminga SJ, Alleaume C, Campenhout NV, Sharp L, de Boer AGEM. Work-related outcomes in self-employed cancer survivors: a European multi-country study. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation 2019, 29(2), 361-374. Doi: 10.1007/s10926-018-9792-8

Previtali F, Torp S, Miglioretti M. Searching for the balance: health needs and well-being at work in Italy and Norway. In A. Di Fabio (ed). Positive psychology for healthy organizations: The challenge of primary prevention in a cross-cultural perspective. New York: Nova Science Publisher, 2019

Hagen S, Øvergård KI, Helgesen M, Fosse E, Torp S. Health Promotion at local level in Norway: The use of Public Health Coordinators and Health Overviews to promote fair distribution among social groups. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 2018.  Doi:10.15171/ijhpm.2018.22 (Ahead of print)

Brusletto B, Torp S, Ihlebæk C, Vinje HF. The process from diagnosed cancer to sustainable work: An unexpected journey. European Journal of Oncology Nursing 2018; 34: 21-27 (Ahead of print).

Torp, S, Lysfjord, L, Midje HH. Workaholism and work-family conflict among university academics. Higher Education 2018; 76:1071–1090. Doi: 10.1007/s10734-018-0247-0.

Kokko S, Liveng A, Torp S.  20 years of health promotion research in the Nordic countries: health, wellbeing and physical activity.  Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 2018; 46(Suppl 20): 3-6. (Editorial)

Eriksson A, Orvik A., Strandmark M., Nordsteien A., Torp S. Management and leadership approaches to health promotion and sustainable workplaces: A scoping review. Societies 2017, 7, 14. Doi:10.3390/soc7020014 (online)

Aanesen F, Meland E, Torp S. Subjective health complaints in adolescence: the role of self-esteem, stress from schoolwork and body dissatisfaction. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health 2017. Doi: 10.1177/1403494817690940.

Torp S & Syse J. Er selvstendig næringsdrivende en oversett gruppe i arbeidsrettet rehabilitering etter kreft? Best Practice Onkologi/hematologi. 2017; 4. At https://bestprac.no/er-selvstendig-naeringsdrivende-en-oversett-gruppe-arbeidsrettet-rehabilitering-etter-kreft/

Jenny GJ, Bauer GF, Vinje HF, Vogt K, Torp S. (2016). The application of salutogenesis to work. In Mittelmark M.B., Sagy S., Eriksson M., Bauer G., Pelikan J.M., Lindström B., Espnes GA (Eds.). The handbook of salutogenesis. 2016. Berlin: Springer. (pp 197 – 210)

Aas, MIH, Sonesson O, Torp S. A qualitative study of clinicians experience with rating of the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale. Community Mental Health Journal 2016. Doi: 10.1007/s10597-016-0067-6

Torp S, Syse J, Gudbergsson S. Paraponaris A. Return to work among self-employed cancer survivors. Journal of Cancer Survivorship 2016. Doi:10.1007/s11764-016-0578-8

Hagen, S, Torp S, Helgesen M, Fosse E. Promoting health by addressing living conditions in Norwegian municipalities. Health Promotion International. 2016. Doi: 10.1093/heapro/daw052

Torp S, Vinje HF, Haaheim-Simonsen H. Work, well-being, and presence among researchers. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion 2016. Doi: 10.1080/14623730.2016.1207552

Hagen, S, Helgesen M, Torp S, Fosse E. “Health in All Policies”: A cross-sectional study of the Public Health Coordinator’s role in Norwegian municipalities. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health 2015; 43: 597-605. Doi: 10.1177/1403494815585614.

Nafstad I, Midje H, Torp S, Syse J. Arbeidsmiljøets betydning for jobbengasjement og helse blant mellomledere i kommunal sektor. Magma 2015; 18(2): 23-33.

Torp S, Kokko S, Ringsberg KC. Promoting health in everyday settings: opportunities and challenges. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health 2014; 42(Suppl 15): 3–6.

Torp S & Vinje HF. Is workplace health promotion in the Nordic countries really on the right track? Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 2014; 42(Suppl 15): 74-81.

Midje HH, Nafstad IT, Syse J, Torp S. Workaholism and mental health problems among municipal managers in Norway. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2014;56(10):1042-51. Doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000223

Torp S & Thoresen L. Økonomiske konsekvenser når mor eller far får kreft. Kreftsykepleie 2014, (1), 10-https://sykepleien.no/sites/sykepleien.no/files/electronic-issues/articles/14kr1_kreft_foreldre_barn_2939.pdf