FORMI is a Communication and Research Unit at the Division of Neuroscience, Oslo University Hospital - Ullevål. FORMI is an extention of the former Norwegian BackPain Network (1999-2005).

FORMI has an overall vision to ensure a high level of quality in care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. High priorities for FORMI are that patients should meet well informed, communicating and competent health care providers at all levels.

Within the musculoskeletal disorders, FORMI’s main focus is on Neck and Low Back Pain with both local and national perspectives including;

• Research, supervision and consultancy services
• Develope, update and distribute clinical guidelines for neck and low back pain
• Implement clinical guidelines in health care and society
• Contribute to education and training of health care providers
• Arrange seminars and conferences for clinicians and researchers
• Contribute to interaction and communication between primary and secondary health care systems
• Distribute scientific evidence on diagnosing, treatment and prevention of neck and low back pain to patients
  and the general population

Today (2009), FORMI constitutes of seven employees in part- or full- time positions.

Contact information:
Postal Adress:
FORMI, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevaal
Building 37b
0407 Oslo

Telephone: (+47) 22 11 77 51
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)