Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital

Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital (Sunnaas sykehus) is a specialized hospital located in Nesodden, Norway. It is one of the largest rehabilitation hospitals in Europe, focusing on complex rehabilitation after serious illness or injury.

History

Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital was established in 1954 by Dr. Odd Bondevik and his wife Aase Bondevik. The hospital was initially a tuberculosis sanatorium, but it gradually evolved into a rehabilitation center for patients with severe functional impairments.

Services

The hospital provides specialized rehabilitation services to patients with complex functional impairments following severe illness or injury. These services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, neuropsychology, and social work. The hospital also offers prosthetics and orthotics services, and has a dedicated research department.

Research

Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital is a leading institution in the field of rehabilitation research. The hospital's research department focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with disabilities, and developing new methods and technologies for rehabilitation.

Affiliations

Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital is affiliated with the University of Oslo and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The hospital is also a member of the Norwegian Hospital Network.

See also

• Healthcare in Norway
• List of hospitals in Norway