Lab Members
Anna R. Norweg PhD, OTR
- Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy) at CUMC, Principal Investigator
Dr. Norweg is Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine (Occupational Therapy) in the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Norweg’s clinical and translational research aims to develop and evaluate mind-body, mHealth technology, and multilevel physical activity and rehabilitation interventions to treat respiratory and chronic fatigue symptoms, reduce stress, and increase well-being and resilience. Her research also focuses on precision measurement, improving patient reported outcomes measurement, and preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults.
Research interests and expertise
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Complementary mind-body and exercise interventions
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Biofeedback
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Ecological momentary assessment
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Chronic symptom management
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Motivational interviewing
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Healthy lifestyle behavior change
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Pulmonary rehabilitation implementation
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Asthma
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Chronic lung disease
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Long COVID
Education & Training
PhD, 2003, in Occupational Therapy, New York University
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Boston University, School of Public Health (2006-2007)
Certifications
Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)
Committees, Societies, and Councils
American Thoracic Society, Behavioral Science and Health Services Research Program
Grants
2023-2024
UL1 TROO1873 (CUIMC, CTSA GRANT)
RESTORING ENERGY WITH SUB-SYMPTOM THRESHOLD AEROBIC REHABILITATION EXERCISE: LONG COVID INTERVENTION SCIENCE TRIAL (RESToRE)
The aims of this study are to evaluate feasibility of implementing RESToRE and improve measurement of post-exertional malaise in long COVID.
2020-2023
1R34AT010673 (Norweg/Simon, m-PI)
NIH/NCCIH
CAPNOGRAPHY-ASSISTED LEARNED, MONITORED (CALM) BREATHING THERAPY FOR COPD
The aims of this study are to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of CALM Breathing before pulmonary rehabilitation.2022
5R25HL105444
NIH/NHLBI (Jean-Louis, PI) / Norweg (sub-award)
ASSOCIATION OF RESPIRATORY SYMPTOM BURDEN AND ONION AND APPLE CONSUMPTION FROM DIET IN OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE: NHANES (ROAD TO HEALTH) STUDYThe aims are to study the association of quercetin intake from diet with respiratory disease, acute illness, all cause hospitalization, and impaired sleep.
2017-2018
90SFGE0003
NIDILRR/ACL (Norweg, PI)
Distinguished Switzer Research Fellowship
CAPNOMETRY-ASSISTED BREATHING TRAINING FOR COPD: A PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
The aims were to test the feasibility and acceptability of capnography-assisted respiratory therapy (CART) in COPD combined with pulmonary rehabilitation.
2014-2017
90IF0078
NIDILRR/ACL
Field-Initiated Project
INTERPRETING COPD DYSPNEA CHANGE: RESPONSIVENESS AND PREDICTIVE VALIDITY OF THE DMQ-CAT
The study aims were to evaluate the responsiveness and predictive validity of the Dyspnea Management Questionnaire Computer Adaptive Test (DMQ-CAT) in outpatients with COPD receiving pulmonary rehabilitation and primary care.
2007-2010
1R21HL091237
NIH/NHLBI (Norweg, PI)
DYSPNEA OUTCOME INSTRUMENT FOR COPD RESEARCH
The study aims were to (1) create an expanded ‘item bank’ for the Dyspnea Management Questionnaire, (2) evaluate the reliability and validity of the expanded DMQ item bank, (3) develop a prototype DMQ Computer Adaptive Test (DMQ-CAT) instrument for COPD clinical research, and (4) conduct computer simulation estimates of the prototype DMQ-CAT’s accuracy, precision, and response burden.
2004-2005
H133F040015
NIDRR/DOE (Norweg, PI)
Mary E. Switzer Merit Research Fellowship
DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING OF THE DYSPNEA AND DYSPNEA-RELATED ANXIETY MANAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
The goals were to develop and psychometrically test a multidimensional, patient-reported outcome measure of dyspnea for adults with COPD.
Prior to joining Columbia University, Dr. Norweg held faculty appointments at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, Northwestern University School of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Boston University School of Public Health, and State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Norweg was a Clinical Research Scientist at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago). She also held clinical positions at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, Rusk Rehabilitation, and the Transport Accident Commission Rehabilitation Center (Australia).
Languages spoken
English
Italian
German
Brittany Hofferber
- Research Coordinator
Brittany Hofferber graduated from the University of Virginia and is the research coordinator for the CALM Breathing study. Brittany’s research interests include mind-body interventions, telehealth solutions, and cardiopulmonary diseases.
Sophia Maguire
- Research Assistant
Sophia Maguire is a volunteer research associate in the CALM Breathing study. She received her BSc in Psychology from the University of Toronto and her MA in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University.
Tanvi Prabhakar
- Research Assistant
Tanvi Prabhakar is a Research Assistant in the RESToRE study. She received her BA in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University in 2023 and is pursuing an MPH in Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.
Michael Spinner
- Research Exercise Physiologist
Michael Spinner is a research exercise physiologist and research coordinator. Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Arizona and a Master of Science in Exercise Science from Montclair State University. Michael has a few main roles in the Norweg lab. He is responsible for administering cardiopulmonary exercise testing, pulmonary function tests, 6-minute walk tests, and patient reported outcome measures, as well as providing exercise training.
Mallory Moore
- Doctoral Student
- Study title: Exercise Strategies to Motivate and Relieve Stress in Adults with Chronic Lung Conditions
Carly Wyatt
- CUOT Master's Work-Study Student
Rose Mullaghy
- CUOT Master's Work-Study Student