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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / SubmittedVersion, 2017)Elevated plasma homocysteine levels are associated with increased risk of fractures in observational studies. However, it is unsettled whether homocysteine‐lowering treatment affects fracture risk. The aim of this study ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)Epidemiologic studies of overdiagnosis are challenged by unclear definitions and the absence of unified measures. This spurs great controversies. Etymologically, overdiagnosis means too much diagnosis and stems from the ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)Abstract The Covid-19 pandemic creates an unprecedented threatening situation worldwide with an urgent need for critical reflection and new knowledge production, but also a need for imminent action despite prevailing ...
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Bacteriology in uncomplicated urinary tract infections in Norwegian general practice from 2001–2015 (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women are common, and urine samples from these patients are not routinely cultured. Empirical treatment is based on knowledge of resistance patterns for common ...
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Bad vibrations: Exposure-response between rock drilling and vibration sensitivity at the fingertips (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2023)This study, conducted at the National Institute of Occupational Health in Norway, delves into the occupational health risks faced by workers exposed to vibration from handheld power tools. The research, led by Thomas Clemm ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)BACKGROUND: Two-thirds of patients with stroke experience only mild impairments in the acute phase, and the proportion of patients <70 years is increasing. Knowledge about balance and gait and predictive factors are scarce ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background In several countries, district medical officers (DMOs) are public health experts with duties including infection control measures. The Norwegian DMOs have been key actors in the local handling ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2014)Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to critically examine the importance of applying a combination of Hippocratic and Christian ethics in modern medicine. Background: The ethical values should be an essential ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2015)Family members in families with severe chronic disease play important roles in care-giving. In families affected by Huntington's disease (HD), caregivers encounter practical and emotional challenges and distress. Enduring ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Transitional care implies the transfer of patients within or across care settings in a seamless and safe way. For frail, older patients with complex health issues, high-quality transitions are ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: Although a large number of people are diagnosed with dementia each year, the syndrome is still perceived as a sensitive and tabooed topic. Communication about dementia to those living with the syndrome and their ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2011)Formål: Grunnet begrenset tidligere forskning knyttet til testing av balanse og mobilitet hos personer med akutt hjerneslag var formålet med studien å frembringe kunnskap om balanse og mobilitet i denne fasen. Signifikante ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)Sammendrag Formål: Å få kunnskap om hvordan personer med mild traumatisk hodeskade (mild TBI) beskriver egne erfaringer med å få en hodeskade, hvordan de erfarer tiden etter skaden og hvordan ulike behandlingstiltak, ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2010)
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Bare et lite stikk? Sykepleieres utfordringer og erfaringer ved innleggelse av perifert venekateter. (Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background Bariatric surgery for children and adolescents is becoming widespread. However, the evidence is still scarce and of poor quality, and many of the patients are too young to consent. This poses a ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2022)
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2015)Formål: Artikkel: Formål med tverrsnittstudien var å kartlegge eksekutiv funksjon (EF) hos voksne barneleukemioverlevere. Dette ble undersøkt med spørreskjemaet BRIEF–A, som måler egenopplevelse av EF i hverdagsadferd. ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)Sammendrag Formål: Gjeldende studie hadde 2 formål: 1) Å studere hvordan barn og ungdom med Juvenil Idiopatisk Artritt (JIA) vurderer sin livskvalitet i forhold til utfordringer ved å leve med sykdommen JIA, 2) En utdypende ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2014)Å øke barns vilje til å smake på ukjent mat er viktig for å oppnå et sunt og variert kosthold. Matneofobi defineres som en persons avvisning av og/eller motvilje mot å spise ny eller ukjent mat i forhold til eget kosthold ...