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Trends and variation in health and senescence among the elderly in Norway 
Moe, Joakim Oliu (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2018)
This thesis investigates two aspects of health in older ages, namely functional limitations and disability, and the influence of educational level on mortality and life expectancy. Functional limitations and mild ...
Quality of care during childbirth in Tanzania: identification of areas that need improvement 
Solnes Miltenburg, Andrea; Kiritta, Richard F; Meguid, Tarek; Sundby, Johanne (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background Making use of good, evidence based routines, for management of normal childbirth is essential to ensure quality of care and prevent, identify and manage complications if they occur. Two essential ...
Supply factors as determinants of treatment costs: clinicians’ assessments of a given set of referrals to community mental health centers in Norway 
Wangen, Knut R; Grepperud, Sverre (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background Previous works that uses patterns of prior spending to predict future mental health care expenses (utilization models) are mainly concerned with demand (need) variables. In this paper, we introduce ...
Association between age and outpatient clinic arrival time: myth or reality? 
Faiz, Kashif W; Kristoffersen, Espen S (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background Non-attendance and late arrivals diminish patient flow in outpatient clinics. On the other hand, patient earliness may also be undesirable. Physicians often experience that older patients are ...
Chikungunya and diabetes, what do we know? 
de Almeida Barreto, Francisca K; Montenegro, Renan M; Fernandes, Virginia O; Oliveira, Rhaquel; de Araújo Batista, Lívia A; Hussain, Akhtar; de Góes Cavalcanti, Luciano P (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background Chikungunya (CHIK) is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. The first cases in Brazil were confirmed in 2014. Between 2016 and 2017, over 300,000 cases were identified during this period, ...
Promoting psychosocial well-being following stroke: study protocol for a randomized, controlled trial 
Kirkevold, Marit; Kildal Bragstad, Line; Bronken, Berit A; Kvigne, Kari; Martinsen, Randi; Gabrielsen Hjelle, Ellen; Kitzmüller, Gabriele; Mangset, Margrete; Angel, Sanne; Aadal, Lena; Eriksen, Siren; Wyller, Torgeir B; Sveen, Unni (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background Stroke is a major public health threat globally. Psychosocial well-being may be affected following stroke. Depressive symptoms, anxiety, general psychological distress and social isolation are ...
Insights into early stage of antibiotic development in small- and medium-sized enterprises: a survey of targets, costs, and durations 
Årdal, Christine; Baraldi, Enrico; Theuretzbacher, Ursula; Outterson, Kevin; Plahte, Jens; Ciabuschi, Francesco; Røttingen, John-Arne (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background Antibiotic innovation has dwindled to dangerously low levels in the past 30 years. Since resistance continues to evolve, this innovation deficit can have perilous consequences on patients. A ...
Adapting cervical cancer screening for women vaccinated against human papillomavirus infections: The value of stratifying guidelines 
Pedersen, Kine; Burger, Emily; Nygård, Mari; Kristiansen, Ivar Sønbø; Kim, Jane J (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background Several countries have implemented vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) for adolescent girls and must decide whether and how to adapt cervical cancer (CC) screening for these low-risk women. We aimed ...
High experienced continuity in breast cancer care is associated with high health related quality of life 
Plate, Susann; Emilsson, Louise; Söderberg, Martin; Brandberg, Yvonne; Wärnberg, Fredrik (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background High experienced continuity is known to be associated with lower needs for supportive care and most likely higher quality of life. On this background, the aim of this study was to investigate if ...
Fake facts and alternative truths in medical research 
Hofmann, Bjørn (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background Fake news and alternative facts have become commonplace in these so-called “post-factual times.” What about medical research - are scientific facts fake as well? Many recent disclosures have ...
Mobility and cognition at admission to the nursing home – a cross-sectional study 
Sverdrup, Karen; Bergh, Sverre; Selbæk, Geir; Røen, Irene; Kirkevold, Øyvind; Tangen, Gro G (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background Earlier studies show that the main reasons for admission to long-term nursing home care are cognitive impairment and functional impairments of activities of daily life. However, descriptive ...
The Health Benefits, Resource Use and Cost-Effectiveness of Current and Future Cervical Cancer Screening Policies in Norway 
Pedersen, Kine (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2018)
In Norway, cervical cancer is the third most common cancer among mid-adult women who are in their productive social and working years. This is despite substantial reductions in cervical cancer incidence following more than ...
How medical technologies shape the experience of illness 
Hofmann, Bjørn; Svenaeus, Fredrik (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
In this article we explore how diagnostic and therapeutic technologies shape the lived experiences of illness for patients. By analysing a wide range of examples, we identify six ways that technology can (trans)form the ...
Overweight adolescents’ views on physical activity – experiences of participants in an internet-based intervention: a qualitative study 
Sundar, Turid K B; Løndal, Knut; Lagerløv, Per; Galvin, Kari; Helseth, Sølvi (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background Overweight and obese adolescents are reported to be less physically active than their peers. Research-based knowledge about their views may contribute to a better understanding of key factors ...
Inappropriate Medication Use in the Elderly - A Modern Epidemic 
Nyborg, Gunhild Alvik (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2018)
Examining participant perceptions of an interprofessional simulation-based trauma team training for medical and nursing students 
Jakobsen, Rune Bruhn; Gran, Sarah Frandsen; Grimsmo, Bergsvein; Arntzen, Kari; Fosse, Erik; Frich, Jan C; Hjortdahl, Per (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
High quality care relies on interprofessional teamwork. We developed a short simulation-based course for final year medical, nursing and nursing anaesthesia students, using scenarios from emergency medicine. The aim of ...
Aspects of Acute Mountain Sickness among Travellers to Tibet 
Gonggalanzi (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2018)
IgA and IgG against Mycobacterium tuberculosis Rv2031 discriminate between pulmonary tuberculosis patients, Mycobacterium tuberculosis-infected and non-infected individuals 
Abebe, Fekadu; Belay, Mulugeta; Legesse, Mengistu; Franken, Kees LMC; Ottenhoff, Tom HM (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
As part of a major project to investigate protective and diagnostic immune markers against tuberculosis (TB), we measured antibody isotype responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) antigens (LAM, Rv2031, and HBHA) in ...
Clinical decisions presented to patients in hospital encounters: a cross-sectional study using a novel taxonomy 
Ofstad, Eirik Hugaas; Frich, Jan C; Schei, Edvin; Frankel, Richard M.; Benth, Jūratė Šaltytė; Gulbrandsen, Pål (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Objective: To identify and classify all clinical decisions that emerged in a sample of patient–physician encounters and compare different categories of decisions across clinical settings and personal characteristics. Design: ...
Road traffic noise and registry based use of sleep medication 
Evandt, Jorunn; Oftedal, Bente; Krog, Norun H; Skurtveit, Svetlana; Nafstad, Per; Schwarze, Per E; Skovlund, Eva; Houthuijs, Danny; Aasvang, Gunn M (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Road traffic noise has been associated with adverse health effects including sleep disturbances. Use of sleep medication as an indicator of sleeping problems has rarely been explored in studies ...
Clinical reasoning - embodied meaning-making in physiotherapy 
Chowdhury, Anoop; Bjorbærkmo, Wenche Schrøder (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
This article examines physiotherapists’ lived experience of practicing physiotherapy in primary care, focusing on clinical reasoning and decision-making in the case of a patient we call Eva. The material presented derives ...
A qualitative assessment of adolescents’ attitudes to health and seeking help for health-related problems 
Dahli, Mina Piiksi; Brekke, Mette; Haavet, Ole Rikard (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background and Objectives: Adolescence is a time of substantial change, bringing about the transition from childhood into adulthood. Patterns for future health behaviors are developed and continue into adult life. Little ...
The educational gradient in cardiovascular risk factors: impact of shared family factors in 228,346 Norwegian siblings 
Ariansen, Inger; Mortensen, Laust H; Graff-Iversen, Sidsel; Stigum, Hein; Kjøllesdal, Marte K R; Næss, Øyvind (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Various indicators of childhood socioeconomic position have been related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in adulthood. We investigated the impact of shared family factors on the educational ...
Informed consent and registry-based research - the case of the Danish circumcision registry 
Ploug, Thomas; Holm, Søren (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Research into personal health data holds great potential not only for improved treatment but also for economic growth. In these years many countries are developing policies aimed at facilitating ...
Targeted interdisciplinary model for evaluation and treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms : a cluster randomized controlled trial 
Lichtwarck, Bjørn; Selbæk, Geir; Kirkevold, Øyvind; Rokstad, Anne Marie Mork; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Lindstrøm, Jonas Christoffer; Bergh, Sverre (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Objective To determine the effectiveness of the Targeted Interdisciplinary Model for Evaluation and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (TIME) for treatment of moderate to severe agitation in people with dementia. Methods ...
Persistent use of psychotropic drugs in nursing home residents in Norway 
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Šaltytė Benth, Jūratė; Wu, Bei; Engedal, Knut; Selbæk, Geir (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background The prevalence of psychotropic drug (PTD) use in NH residents is high, but few have explored prevalence and persistency in PTD in NH residents and factors associated with persistency. This at the ...
Variation in the relationship between birth weight and subsequent obesity by household income 
Kinge, Jonas Minet (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
There is evidence to suggest that high birth weight increases subsequent BMI. However, little attention has been paid to variations in this impact between population groups. This study investigates the relationship between ...
Nodding Syndrome in the Spotlight - Placing Recent Findings in Perspective. 
Spencer, PS; Schmutzhard, E; Winkler, Andrea Sylvia (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Nodding syndrome (NS) is a debated scientific topic. A recently published study suggests that NS is an autoimmune disorder based on findings of cross-reacting antibodies between neuronal structures and a protein present ...
Excessive daytime sleepiness in secondary chronic headache from the general population 
Kristoffersen, Espen S; Stavem, Knut; Lundqvist, Christofer; Russell, Michael B (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS, defined as Epworth sleepiness scale score > 10) is a common symptom, with a prevalence of 10–20% in the general population. It is associated with headache and ...
From good health to illness with post-infectious fatigue syndrome: a qualitative study of adults’ experiences of the illness trajectory 
Stormorken, Eva; Jason, Leonard A; Kirkevold, Marit (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Municipal drinking water contaminated with the parasite Giardia lamblia in Bergen, Norway, in 2004 caused an outbreak of gastrointestinal infection in 2500 people, according to the Norwegian ...
Protocol for the effect evaluation of independent medical evaluation after six months sick leave: a randomized controlled trial of independent medical evaluation versus treatment as usual in Norway 
Husabo, Elisabeth; Monstad, Karin; Holmås, Tor H; Oyeflaten, Irene; Werner, Erik L; Maeland, Silje (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background It has been discussed whether the relationship between a patient on sick leave and his/her general practitioner (GP) is too close, as this may hinder the GP’s objective evaluation of need for ...
‘Working is out of the question’: a qualitative text analysis of medical certificates of disability 
Aarseth, Guri; Natvig, Bård; Engebretsen, Eivind; Lie, Anne K (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Medical certificates influence the distribution of economic benefits in welfare states; however, the qualitative aspects of these texts remain largely unexplored. The present study is the first ...
Strengthening general practice/family medicine in Europe—advice from professionals from 30 European countries 
Zarbailov, Natalia; Wilm, Stefan; Tandeter, Howard; Carelli, Francesco; Brekke, Mette (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Substantial variations are still to be found in the strength of general practice/family medicine (GP/FM) across Europe regarding governance, workforce competence and performance, as well as ...
Predicting outcome 12 months after mild traumatic brain injury in patients admitted to a neurosurgery service 
Hellstrøm, Torgeir; Kaufmann, Tobias; Andelic, Nada; Søberg, Helene L.; Sigurdardottir, Solrun; Helseth, Eirik; Andreassen, Ole Andreas; Westlye, Lars Tjelta (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Objective: Accurate outcome prediction models for patients with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) are key for prognostic assessment and clinical decision-making. Using multivariate machine learning, we tested the unique ...
Quality differences between private for-profit, private non-profit and public hospitals in Norway: a retrospective national register based study of acute readmission rates following total hip and knee arthroplasty 
Holom, Geir Hiller; Hagen, Terje P. (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Objectives To compare the quality of care—using unplanned acute hospital readmissions as a quality measure—among patients treated at private for-profit hospitals (PFPs), private non-profit hospitals (PNPs) and public ...
White matter microstructure is associated with functional, cognitive and emotional symptoms 12 months after mild traumatic brain injury 
Hellstrøm, Torgeir; Westlye, Lars Tjelta; Kaufmann, Tobias; Doan, Nhat Trung; Søberg, Helene L.; Sigurdardottir, Solrun; Nordhøy, Wibeke; Helseth, Eirik; Andreassen, Ole Andreas; Andelic, Nada (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Identifying patients at risk of poor outcome after mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is essential to aid prognostics and treatment. Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) may be the primary pathologic feature of MTBI but is normally ...
Fastlegen som portvakt 
Iversen, Tor; Godager, Geir (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
I denne artikkelen viser vi hvordan en ordning med primærlegen som portvakt til spesialisthelsetjenesten kan medføre mer effektiv bruk av samfunnets ressurser. Siden primærlegen oftest har bedre diagnostiske kunnskaper enn ...
Is imperfection becoming easier to live with for doctors? 
Førde, Reidun; Aasland, Olaf Gjerløw (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Objective Being involved in serious patient injury is devastating for most doctors. During the last two decades, several efforts have been launched to improve Norwegian doctors’ coping with adverse events and ...
Knowledge, attitude and perceived stigma towards tuberculosis among pastoralists; Do they differ from sedentary communities? A comparative cross-sectional study 
Sima, Bezawit Temesgen; Belachew, Tefera; Abebe, Fekadu (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia is ninth among the world high tuberculosis (TB) burden countries, pastoralists being the most affected population. However, there is no published report whether the behavior related to TB are different ...
Domains associated with successful quality improvement in healthcare – a nationwide case study 
Brandrud, Aleidis S; Nyen, Bjørnar; Hjortdahl, Per; Sandvik, Leiv; Helljesen Haldorsen, Gro S; Bergli, Maria; Nelson, Eugene C; Bretthauer, Michael (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background There is a distinct difference between what we know and what we do in healthcare: a gap that is impairing the quality of the care and increasing the costs. Quality improvement efforts have been ...
Reliability and screening ability of the StarT Back screening tool in patients with low back pain in physiotherapy practice, a cohort study 
Robinson, Hilde S; Dagfinrud, Hanne (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Low back pain (LBP) is the most common reported musculoskeletal disorder, with large prevalence numbers and high costs. Focus on early identification of patients at risk of developing chronic LBP ...
Use of hospital-based health care services among children aged 1 through 9 years who were born very preterm - a population-based study 
Klitkou, Søren T; Iversen, Tor; Stensvold, Hans J; Rønnestad, Arild (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Very preterm (VPT) children, with a birth weight below 1500 g or delivered before 32 weeks of gestational age, are at increased risk of poorer long-term health outcomes and higher rates of ...
Fetal head size and effect of manual perineal protection 
Laine, Katariina; kalis, Vladimir; Jansova, Magdalena; Rusavy, z; Räisänen, Sari; Lobovsky, L (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a previously identified modification of Viennese method of perineal protection remains most effective for reduction of perineal tension in cases with substantially ...
Lower suicide intention in patients with personality disorders admitted for deliberate self-poisoning than in patients with other diagnoses 
Grimholt, T. K; Jacobsen, D.; Haavet, O. R; Ekeberg, Ø. (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background People with deliberate self-poisoning and personality disorders are in increased risk for suicide. Intention and psychiatric features are important factors in a psychiatric evaluation and for ...
Potentially inappropriate medication use in nursing homes: an observational study using the NORGEP-NH criteria 
Nyborg, Gunhild; Brekke, Mette; Straand, Jørund; Gjelstad, Svein; Romøren, Maria (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Frail residents in the nursing home sector call for extra care in prescribing. The Norwegian General Practice Nursing Home (NORGEP-NH) list of 34 explicit criteria for potentially inappropriate ...
The trajectories of overall disability in the first 5 years after moderate and severe traumatic brain injury 
Forslund Vindal, Marit; Røe, Cecilie; Perrin, Paul B.; Sigurdardottir, Solrun; Lu, Juan; Berntsen, Svein A; Andelic, Nada (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Primary objectives: To assess longitudinal trajectories of overall disability after moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to examine whether those trajectories could be predicted by socio-demographic and ...
Applying tuberculosis management time to measure the tuberculosis infectious pool at a local level in Ethiopia 
Gebreegziabher, Senedu B; Bjune, Gunnar A; Yimer, Solomon A (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Measuring the size of the infectious pool of tuberculosis (TB) is essential to understand the burden and monitor trends of TB control program performance. This study applied the concept of TB ...
Cecum intubation rate as quality indicator in clinical versus screening colonoscopy 
Hoff, Geir; Holme, Øyvind; Bretthauer, Michael; Sandvei, Per; Darre-Næss, Ole; Stallemo, Asbjørn; Wiig, Håvard; Høie, Ole Ingebreth; Noraberg, Geir; Moritz, Volker; de Lange, Thomas (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background and study aims: Some guidelines recommend a minimum standard of 90 % cecal intubation rate (CIR) in routine clinics and 95 % in screening colonoscopy, while others have not made this distinction – both with ...
Vanishing twin syndrome among ART singletons and pregnancy outcomes 
Magnus, Maria Christine; Ghaderi, Sara; Morken, Nils-Halvdan; Magnus, Per; Romundstad, Liv Bente Bergem; Skjaerven, Rolv; Wilcox, Allen J; Håberg, Siri Eldevik (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
STUDY QUESTION Among babies born by ART, do singleton survivors of a vanishing twin have lower birth weight than other singletons? SUMMARY ANSWER Vanishing twin syndrome (VTS) was associated with lower birth weight among ...
Assessing physician productivity following Norwegian hospital reform: A panel and data envelopment analysis 
Johannessen, Karl-Arne; Kittelsen, Sverre A.C.; Hagen, Terje P. (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background: Although health care reforms may improve efficiency at the macro level, less is known regarding their effects on the utilization of health care personnel. Following the 2002 Norwegian hospital reform, we studied ...
Do health professionals have a prototype concept of disease? The answer is no 
Hofmann, Bjørn (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Health and disease are core concepts in health care and have attracted substantial interest and controversy. In recent and interesting contributions to the debate it has been argued that the ...
“Do you see what I mean?” staff collaboration in eating disorder units during mealtimes 
Hage, Trine W; Rø, Øyvind; Moen, Anne (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Eating disorders are psychiatric illnesses with potentially life-threatening consequences. Inpatient treatment is typically required for the most severely ill patients, who are often emaciated ...
GPs’ and child and adolescent psychiatry specialists’ experiences of joint consultations in the GP’s office: a qualitative study 
Seierstad, Tori G; Brekke, Mette; Toftemo, Ingun; Haavet, Ole R (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background The study is an exploration of a joint consultation model, a collaboration between general practitioners (GPs) and specialists from child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in Lillehammer, ...
Ethnic differences in folic acid supplement use in a population-based cohort of pregnant women in Norway 
Kinnunen, Tarja I; Sletner, Line; Sommer, Christine; Post, Martine C; Jenum, Anne K (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Peri-conceptional use of folic acid supplements is recommended to prevent neural tube defects. Correct supplement use seems to be less common among ethnic minorities. We examined ethnic differences ...
Magnetic resonance imaging perfusion is associated with disease severity and activity in multiple sclerosis 
Sowa, Piotr; Nygaard, Gro Owren; Bjørnerud, Atle; Celius, Elisabeth Gulowsen; Harbo, Hanne Finstad; Beyer, Mona Kristiansen (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Purpose The utility of perfusion weighted imaging in multiple sclerosis (MS) is not well investigated. The purpose of this study was to compare baseline normalized perfusion measures in subgroups of newly diagnosed MS ...
Participatory Research as Knowledge Translation Strategy. An ethnographic study of knowledge co-creation 
Lillehagen, Ida (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2017)
This thesis is concerned with knowledge translation in participatory research. The background for the thesis is the concerted efforts within medicine and health care to promote uptake of research-based knowledge in practice, ...
Psychometric limitations of the 13-item Sense of Coherence Scale assessed by Rasch analysis 
Lerdal, Anners; Opheim, Randi; Gay, Caryl L; Moum, Bjørn; Fagermoen, May S; Kottorp, Anders (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background A person’s sense of coherence (SOC) reflects their perception that the world is meaningful and predictable, and impacts their ability to deal with stressors in a health-promoting manner. A valid, ...
Mobility as a predictor of all-cause mortality in older men and women: 11.8 year follow-up in the Tromso study 
Bergland, Astrid; Jørgensen, Lone; Emaus, Nina; Strand, Bjørn Heine (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Disability in older adults is associated with loss of independence, institutionalization, and death. The aim of this study was to study the association between the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and all-cause ...
The challenges of the expanded availability of genomic information: an agenda-setting paper 
Borry, Pascal; Bentzen, Heidi Beate; Ljøsne, Isabelle Budin; Cornel, Martina C.; Howard, Heidi Carmen; Feeney, Oliver; Jackson, Leigh; Mascalzoni, Deborah; Mendes, Álvaro; Peterlin, Borut; Riso, Brigida; Shabani, Mahsa; Skirton, Heather; Sterckx, Sigrid; Vears, Danya; Wjst, Matthias; Felzmann, Heike (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Rapid advances in microarray and sequencing technologies are making genotyping and genome sequencing more affordable and readily available. There is an expectation that genomic sequencing technologies improve personalized ...
Transitions of patients with traumatic brain injury and multiple trauma between specialized and municipal rehabilitation services—Professionals’ perspectives 
Slomic, Mirela; Søberg, Helene L.; Sveen, Unni; Christiansen, Bjørg (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Rehabilitation is a complex field requiring broad interprofessional and interorganizational collaboration. System-induced setbacks, such as rehospitalization and decreased quality of care, can occur when patients transition ...
Professional and conscience-based refusals: the case of the psychiatrist's harmful prescription 
Magelssen, Morten (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
By way of a case story, two common presuppositions in the academic debate on conscientious objection in healthcare are challenged. First, the debate typically presupposes a sharp division between conscience-based refusals ...
Meeting psychosocial needs for persons with dementia in home care services – a qualitative study of different perceptions and practices among health care providers 
Hansen, Anette; Hauge, Solveig; Bergland, Ådel (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background: The majority of persons with dementia are home-dwelling. To enable these persons to stay in their own homes as long as possible, a holistic, individual and flexible care is recommended. Despite a requirement ...
A troublesome diagnosis! Perceptions of illness and self in adolescents and adults with psychogenic, non-epileptic seizures (PNES) 
Karterud, Hilde Nordahl (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2017)
A person-centred and thriving-promoting intervention in nursing homes - study protocol for the U-Age nursing home multi-centre, non-equivalent controlled group before-after trial 
Edvardsson, David; Sjögren, Karin; Lood, Qarin; Bergland, Ådel; Kirkevold, Marit; Sandman, Per-Olof (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background The literature suggests that person-centred care can contribute to quality of life and wellbeing of nursing home residents, relatives and staff. However, there is sparse research evidence on how ...
Dignity and Indignity Experienced by Immigrant Women on Long-term Sick Leave: A qualitative Study 
Nortvedt, Line (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2017)
In her thesis Dignity and indignity experienced by immigrant women on long-term sick leave, Line Nortvedt has studied immigrant women with chronic pain during a rehabilitation period. The main aim of the study was to explore ...
Controversies about cervical cancer screening: A qualitative study of Roma women's (non)participation in cervical cancer screening in Romania 
Andreassen, Trude; Weiderpass, Elisabete; Nicula, Florian; Suteu, Ofelia; Itu, Andreea; Bumbu, Minodora; Tincu, Aida; Ursin, Giske; Moen, Kåre (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Romania has Europe's highest incidence and mortality of cervical cancer. While a free national cervical cancer-screening programme has been in operation since 2012, participation in the programme is low, particularly in ...
Cooperation between geriatricians and general practitioners for improved pharmacotherapy in home-dwelling elderly people receiving polypharmacy – the COOP Study: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial 
Romskaug, Rita; Molden, Espen; Straand, Jørund; Kersten, Hege; Skovlund, Eva; Pitkala, Kaisu H; Wyller, Torgeir B (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Polypharmacy and inappropriate drug use is associated with negative health outcomes among older people. Various interventions for improving drug treatment have been evaluated, but the majority ...
Effectiveness of flexible sigmoidoscopy screening in men and women and different age groups: Pooled analysis of randomised trials 
Holme, Øyvind; Schoen, Robert E.; Senore, Carlo; Segnan, Nereo; Hoff, Geir; Løberg, Magnus; Bretthauer, Michael; Adami, Hans Olov; Kalager, Mette (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of flexible sigmoidoscopy in screening for colorectal cancer by patient sex and age. Design: Pooled analysis of randomised trials (the US Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian ...
Living with dementia in a nursing home, as described by persons with dementia: a phenomenological hermeneutic study 
Mjørud, Marit; Engedal, Knut; Røsvik, Janne; Kirkevold, Marit (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Persons with dementia have described life in nursing home as difficult and lonely. Persons with dementia often reside in nursing homes for several years; therefore, knowledge is needed about how ...
Roles and responsibilities of clinical ethics committees in priority setting 
Magelssen, Morten; Miljeteig, Ingrid; Pedersen, Reidar; Førde, Reidun (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Fair prioritization of healthcare resources has been on the agenda for decades, but resource allocation dilemmas in clinical practice remain challenging. Can clinical ethics committees (CECs) be ...
Nurses’ reports of staffing adequacy and surgical site infections: a cross-sectional multi-centre study 
Tvedt, Christine Raaen; Sjetne, Ingeborg Strømseng; Helgeland, Jon; Løwer, Hege Line Magnussen; Bukholm, Geir (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background: It is indicated that healthcare personnel’s perceptions of the work environment may reflect the clinical outcomes for the patients they care for. However, the body of evidence is inconsistent when it comes to ...
Managing and caring for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neurone disease in Norway: a qualitative study 
Lerum, Sverre Vigeland (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2017)
Amyotrofisk lateral sklerose (ALS) er en sykdom som fører til gradvis muskelsvinn. Forventet levetid varierer mellom 2 til 5 år, men enkelte kan leve betydelig lengre. Det er ingen kjent kur. Avhandlingen følger ALS gjennom ...
Building a research registry for studying birth complications and outcomes in six Palestinian governmental hospitals 
Hassan, Sahar; Vikanes, Ase; Laine, Katariina; Zimmo, Khaled; Zimmo, Mohammad; Bjertness, Espen; Fosse, Erik (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Electronic-health (e-health) provides opportunities for quality improvement of healthcare, but implementation in low and middle income countries is still limited. Our aim was to describe the ...
Cardiovascular disease risk profiles in inflammatory joint disease entities 
Wibetoe, Grunde; Ikdahl, Eirik; Rollefstad, Silvia; Olsen, Inge C; Bergsmark, Kjetil; Kvien, Tore K; Salberg, Anne; Soldal, Dag M; Bakland, Gunnstein; Lexberg, Åse; Fevang, Bjørg-Tilde; Gulseth, Hans C; Haugeberg, Glenn; Semb, Anne G (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Patients with inflammatory joint diseases (IJD) have increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Our aim was to compare CVD risk profiles in patients with IJD, including rheumatoid arthritis ...
Physical activity during pregnancy through postpartum: A study of predictive and explanatory factors in a multi-ethnic population 
Richardsen, Kåre Rønn (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2017)
The study objectives were to (a) describe steps and moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) from pregnancy and postpartum across ethnic groups, (b) test prognostic factors for early identification of pregnant ...
Shift work, mental distress and job satisfaction among Palestinian nurses 
Jaradat, Yousef; Nielsen, Morten Birkeland; Kristensen, Petter; Bast- Pettersen, Rita (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / Published version; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Associations between shift work (SW) schedules, mental distress and job satisfaction have never been completely described. Aims To examine gender-specific associations of SW with mental distress and job ...
Myocardial function and 3D motion analysis using a three-axis accelerometer during cardiac surgery 
Grymyr, Ole-Johannes Holm Nielsen (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2017)
Workplace Stress Among Nurses. Stressful working conditions, shift work, and workplace aggression among Nurses in Hebron District, West Bank, Palestine 
Jaradat, Yousef Mohammad Mustafa (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2017)
Long term sick leave, subjective health complaints and sense of coherence, a cross-sectional study 
Robinson, Hilde Stendal; Coward, Camilla; Bjorbærkmo, Wenche Schrøder; Langeland, Eva (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background: Long-term work absence is increasing in Western countries. More people suffer from subjective health complaints, such as musculoskeletal pain and depression-like symptoms. Social rights and benefits are based ...
Antimicrobial stewardship: a qualitative study of the development of national guidelines for antibiotic use in hospitals 
Feiring, Eli; Walter, Anne B (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background As effective antibiotics are becoming a scarce resource, governmental regulation is needed to promote responsible use. Implementation of antibiotic stewardship and practice guidelines in health ...
Expanding the knowledge translation metaphor 
Engebretsen, Eivind; Sandset, Tony J; Ødemark, John (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Knowledge translation (KT) is a buzzword in modern medical science. However, there has been little theoretical reflection on translation as a process of meaning production in KT. In this paper, ...
Limits to human enhancement: nature, disease, therapy or betterment? 
Hofmann, Bjørn (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background New technologies facilitate the enhancement of a wide range of human dispositions, capacities, or abilities. While it is argued that we need to set limits to human enhancement, it is unclear where ...
Eliciting meta consent for future secondary research use of health data using a smartphone application - a proof of concept study in the Danish population 
Ploug, Thomas; Holm, Søren (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background The increased use of information technology in every day health care creates vast amounts of stored health data that can be used for research. The secondary research use of routinely collected ...
Mapping, exploring and understanding communication interventions for childhood vaccination 
Ames, Heather Melanie (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2017)
Nursing care needs and services utilised by home-dwelling elderly with complex health problems: observational study 
Næss, Gro; Kirkevold, Marit; Hammer, Wenche; Straand, Jørund; Wyller, Torgeir B (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background In Norway, as in many Western countries, a shift from institutional care to home care is taking place. Our knowledge is limited regarding which needs for nursing interventions patients being cared ...
Few opportunities to influence decisions regarding the care and treatment of an older hospitalized family member: a qualitative study among family members 
Nyborg, Ingrid; Danbolt, Lars J; Kirkevold, Marit (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background The drive towards patient involvement in health services has been increasingly promoted. The World Health Organisation emphasizes the family’s perspective in comprehensive care. Internationally ...
Prevalence and pattern of co-occurring musculoskeletal pain and its association with back-related disability among people with persistent low back pain: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis 
Overaas, Cecilie K; Johansson, Melker S; de Campos, Tarcisio F; Ferreira, Manuela L; Natvig, Bard; Mork, Paul J; Hartvigsen, Jan (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Individuals with persistent low back pain commonly have a broad range of other health concerns including co-occurring musculoskeletal pain, which significantly affect their quality of life, ...
“I am a person but I am not a person”: experiences of women living with obstetric fistula in the central region of Malawi 
Changole, Josephine; Thorsen, Viva C; Kafulafula, Ursula (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background The consequences of living with obstetric fistula are multifaceted and very devastating for women, especially those living in poor resource settings. Due to uncontrollable leakages of urine ...
Factors impacting the illness trajectory of post-infectious fatigue syndrome: a qualitative study of adults’ experiences 
Stormorken, Eva; Jason, Leonard A; Kirkevold, Marit (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Post-infectious fatigue syndrome (PIFS), also known as post-viral fatigue syndrome, is a complex condition resulting in physical, cognitive, emotional, neurological, vocational and/or role ...
Clinical drug trials in general practice: how well are external validity issues reported? 
Brænd, Anja M; Straand, Jørund; Klovning, Atle (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background When reading a report of a clinical trial, it should be possible to judge whether the results are relevant for your patients. Issues affecting the external validity or generalizability of a trial ...
Tailored Communication Within Mobile Apps for Diabetes Self-Management: A Systematic Review 
Heidi, Holmen; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Ribu, Lis (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing and with the requirements for self-management and risk of late complications, it remains a challenge for the individual and society. Patients can benefit from support ...
Choosing wisely: a model-based analysis evaluating the trade-offs in cancer benefit and diagnostic referrals among alternative HPV testing strategies in Norway 
Burger, Emily A.; Pedersen, Kine; Sy, Stephen; Kristiansen, Ivar Sønbø; Kim, Jane J. (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background: Forthcoming cervical cancer screening strategies involving human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for women not vaccinated against HPV infections may increase colposcopy referral rates. We quantified health and ...
Pregnancy exposure to air pollution and early childhood respiratory health in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) 
Madsen, Christian; Håberg, Siri Eldevik; Magnus, Maria Christine; Aamodt, Geir; Stigum, Hein; London, Stephanie J.; Nystad, Wenche; Nafstad, Per (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Objectives: It is unclear whether maternal air pollution exposure during pregnancy induces changes in the developing respiratory system of a child and whether it has consequences for respiratory health in early childhood. ...
Mobile health for diabetes self-management 
Holmen, Heidi (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2017)
The aim of this thesis was to investigate mHealth for diabetes self-management. A three-armed randomized controlled trial for persons with type 2 diabetes evaluated a mobile diabetes diary app with or without health ...
Physical activity level and sport participation in relation to musculoskeletal pain in a population-based study of adolescents: The Young-HUNT Study 
Guddal, Maren Hjelle; Stensland, Synne; Småstuen, Milada C; Johnsen, Marianne Bakke; Zwart, John-Anker; Storheim, Kjersti (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background: Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among adolescents is high, and pain in adolescence increases the risk of chronic pain in adulthood. Studies have shown conflicting evidence regarding associations between ...
Effects of applying universal fetal growth standards in a Scandinavian multi-ethnic population. 
Sletner, Line; Kiserud, Torvid; Vangen, Siri; Nakstad, Britt; Jenum, Anne Karen (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersionAcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
The question whether universal growth charts can be used in multi-ethnic settings is of general interest. The Intergrowth-21st (IG-21) fetal growth and newborn size standards are suggested to represent optimal fetal growth ...
Inter-tester reliability of selected clinical tests for long-lasting temporomandibular disorders 
Julsvoll, Elisabeth Heggem; Vøllestad, Nina Køpke; Opseth, Gro; Robinson, Hilde Stendal (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Objective: Clinical tests used to examine patients with temporomandibular disorders vary in methodological quality, and some are not tested for reliability. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate ...
Longitudinal changes in brain morphology from 4 weeks to 12 months after mild traumatic brain injury: Associations with cognitive functions and clinical variables 
Hellstrøm, Torgeir; Westlye, Lars Tjelta; Sigurdardottir, Solrun; Brunborg, Cathrine; Søberg, Helene L.; Holthe, Øyvor; SERVER, ANDRES; Lund, Martina Jonette; Andreassen, Ole Andreas; Andelic, Nada (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Objective: To investigate longitudinal changes in cortical and subcortical volumes in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and to evaluate whether such changes were associated with self-reported post-concussive ...
Health-related quality of life and unmet healthcare needs in Huntington’s disease 
van Walsem, Marleen R; Howe, Emilie I; Ruud, Gunvor A; Frich, Jan C; Andelic, Nada (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background Huntington’s disease (HD) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder with a prevalence of 6 per 100.000. Despite increasing research activity on HD, evidence on healthcare utilization, patients’ needs ...
The relationship between pain with walking and self-rated health 12 months following total knee arthroplasty: a longitudinal study 
Lindberg, Maren F; Rustøen, Tone; Miaskowski, Christine; Rosseland, Leiv A; Lerdal, Anners (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background A subgroup of patients continue to report pain with walking 12 months after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The association between walking pain and self-rated health (SRH) after TKA is not known. ...
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