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Validation of a Modified Submaximal Balke Protocol to Assess Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Individuals at High Risk of or With Chronic Health Conditions—A Pilot Study

Eike, Gert Sander Hamre; Aadland, Eivind; Blom, Ellen Eimhjellen; Riiser, Amund (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)

Objectives: This study aims to validate a submaximal treadmill walking test for estimation of maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) in individuals at high risk of or with chronic health conditions. Method: Eighteen ...

Validation of a new measure of quality of life in obesity trials: Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite Clinical Trials Version

Kolotkin, Ronette L.; Ervin, Claire M; Williams, Nicole; Meincke, Henrik H; Qin, Shanshan; von Huth Smith, Lisa; Fehnel, Sheri E (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

The Impact of Weight on Quality of Life‐Lite (IWQOL‐Lite) is widely used in evaluations of weight‐loss interventions, including pharmaceutical trials. Because this measure was developed using input from individuals undergoing ...

Validation of a Norwegian version of SURgical PAtient Safety System (SURPASS) in combination with the World Health Organizations' Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO SSC)

Storesund, Anette; Haugen, Arvid Steinar; Wæhle, Hilde Valen; Mahesparan, Ruby; Boermeester, Marja A.; Nortvedt, Monica Wammen; Softeland, Eirik (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

Introduction Surgical safety checklists may contribute to reduction of complications and mortality. The WHO’s Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO SSC) could prevent incidents in operating theatres, but errors also occur before ...

Validation of a Predictive Fire Risk Indication Model using Cloud-based Weather Data Services

Stokkenes, Sindre; Strand, Ruben Dobler; Kristensen, Lars Michael; Log, Torgrim (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)

The high and dense representation of wooden homes in Norway, combined with periods of dry and cold climate during the winter season resulting in very dry indoor conditions, have historically resulted in severe fires. Thus, ...

Validation of SenseWear Armband in children, adolescents, and adults

Lopez, Garcia; Brønd, Jan Christian; Andersen, Lars Bo; Dencker, Magnus; Arvidsson, Daniel (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)

SenseWear Armband (SW) is a multisensor monitor to assess physical activity and energy expenditure. Its prediction algorithms have been updated periodically. The aim was to validate SW in children, adolescents, and adults. ...

Validation of two brief instruments (the SURE and CollaboRATE) to measure shared decision-making in patients with restless legs syndrome

Björk, Maria; Knutsson, Susanne; Odzakovic, Elzana; Hellström, Amanda; Sandlund, Christina; Ulander, Martin; Lind, Jonas; Pakpour, Amir H.; Broström, Anders (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder characterised by an urge to move arms and legs, usually associated with discomfort, pain, motor restlessness, and sleep disturbance. An individually adapted ...

Validering av FDS for å vurdere tid til overtenning med hensyn på treverkets fuktinnhold

Pedersen, Jonas; Kolstad, Didrik Skrindo; Svensson, Kim Erik Valentin (Bachelor thesis, 2023)

Validering av to automatiske blodtrykksapparat : samsvarar målingar gjort med Omron HEM-907 med målingar gjort med Critikon Dinamap 845XT?

Hauge, Silje; Dregelid, Sanne Skulstad (Bachelor thesis, 2011)

I Sogn og Fjordane har ein i forbindelse med nasjonale helseundersøkingar på hjarte-karsjukdom målt blodtrykket på 40-42-åringar i fylket frå 1975-1999. I 2009-2010 gjorde ein i Kan1 Sogn og Fjordane blodtrykksmålingar i ...

Validitet, reliabilitet og læringseffekt av Andersen-testen

Terum, Torkil Sekkingstad (Master thesis, 2013)

Bakgrunn: Testing av fysisk form hjå barn og unge er viktig for å gi helsearbeidarar, lærarar, foreldre og forskarar viktig informasjon. Å undersøkja utvikling av fysisk form over tid gjev moglegheit for å vurdera effekten ...

Validity and reliability of the Baecke questionnaire against accelerometermeasured physical activity in community dwelling adults according to educational level

Tebar, William R.; Ritti-Dias, Raphael M.; Fernandes, Romulo A.; Damato, Tatiana M.M.; De Barros, Mauro V.G.; Mota, Jorge; Andersen, Lars Bo; Christofaro, Diego G.D. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)

Baecke questionnaire have been widely used to assess physical activity. However, the role of educational level on validity and reliability of Baecke questionnaire is still not stablished, being a factor that can potentially ...