Browsing HVL Open by Author "Bjorvatn, Bjørn"
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The association between shift work and immunological biomarkers in nurses
Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Axelsson, John; Pallesen, Ståle; Waage, Siri; Vedaa, Øystein; Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Buchvold, Hogne Vikanes; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Thun, Eirunn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives: Shift work is associated with several negative health effects. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms are unclear, but low-grade inflammation has been suggested to play a role. This project aimed to ... -
The association between shift work disorder and turnover intention among nurses
Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Pallesen, Ståle; Harris, Anette Kristoffersen; Waage, Siri (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Shift work disorder (SWD) is highly prevalent among shift-working nurses and has multiple negative health-related effects. There is a dearth of insight into career-related decisions made by nurses suffering ... -
Changes in work schedule affect the prevalence of shift work disorder among Norwegian nurses–a two year follow-up study
Waage, Siri; Pallesen, Ståle; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Vedaa, Øystein; Thun, Eirunn; Buchvold, Hogne Vikanes; Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Harris, Anette Kristoffersen; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This study aimed to explore how changes in the work schedule would affect the prevalence of Shift Work Disorder (SWD) over time. Two-year follow-up data from 1076 nurses participating in the longitudinal SUrvey of Shift ... -
The effects of bright light treatment on subjective and objective sleepiness during three consecutive night shifts among hospital nurses-a counter-balanced placebo-controlled crossover study.
Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Pallesen, Ståle; Waage, Siri; Thun, Eirunn; Blytt, Kjersti Marie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives The objective was to investigate effects of timed bright light treatment on subjective and objective measures of sleepiness during three consecutive night shifts among hospital nurses. Methods Thirty-five ... -
Evidence for widespread alterations in cortical microstructure after 32 h of sleep deprivation
Voldsbekk, Irene; Bjørnerud, Atle; Groote, Inge Rasmus; Zak, Nathalia; Roelfs, Daniël; Maximov, Ivan; Geier, Oliver; Due-Tønnessen, Paulina; Bøen, Erlend; Kuiper, Yvonne S.; Løkken, Lise Linn; Strømstad, Marie; Blakstvedt, Taran Youssefian; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Malt, Ulrik Fredrik; Westlye, Lars Tjelta; Elvsåshagen, Torbjørn; Grydeland, Håkon (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Cortical microstructure is influenced by circadian rhythm and sleep deprivation, yet the precise underpinnings of these effects remain unclear. The ratio between T1-weighted and T2-weighted magnetic resonance images (T1w/T2w ... -
Sleep among bereaved caregivers of patients admitted to hospice: a 1-year longitudinal pilot study
Lerdal, Anners; Slåtten, Kari; Saghaug, Elisabeth; Grov, Ellen Karine; Normann, Are Peder; Lee, Kathryn A.; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Gay, Caryl (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Abstract Objectives This pilot study aimed to describe the sleep of partners and other family caregivers prior to and in the first year after a hospice patient's death. The study also evaluated the feasibility of the ... -
Sleep among bereaved caregivers of patients admitted to hospice: a 1-year longitudinal pilot study
Lerdal, Anners; Slåtten, Kari; Saghaug, Elisabeth; Grov, Ellen Karine; Normann, Are Peder; Lee, Kathryn A.; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Gay, Caryl (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Abstract Objectives This pilot study aimed to describe the sleep of partners and other family caregivers prior to and in the first year after a hospice patient's death. The study also evaluated the feasibility of the study ... -
Sleep and its association with pain and depression in nursing home patients with advanced dementia -a cross-sectional study
Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Flo-Groeneboom, Elisabeth; Erdal, Ane; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Husebø, Bettina Elisabeth Franziska (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objective: Previous research suggests a positive association between pain, depression and sleep. In this study, we investigate how sleep correlates with varying levels of pain and depression in nursing home (NH) patients ... -
Sleep in octogenarians during the postoperative phase after transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement
Amofah, Hege Andersen; Brostrøm, Anders; Fridlund, Bengt Gotthard Anton; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Haaverstad, Rune; Hufthammer, Karl Ove; Kuiper, Karel Kier-Jan; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Norekvål, Tone M. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016) -
Sleep patterns among Norwegian nurses between the first and second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
Waage, Siri; Pallesen, Ståle; Vedaa, Øystein; Buchvold, Hogne Vikanes; Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Harris, Anette; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Nurses are in the frontline and play an important role in the battle against the COrona VIrus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Sleep problems among health care workers are likely to increase due to the pandemic. ... -
Sleepiness among personnel in the Norwegian Air Ambulance Service
Flaa, Tine Almenning; Harris, Anette; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Gundersen, Hilde; Zakariassen, Erik; Pallesen, Ståle; Waage, Siri (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose To examine the effects of shift work and extended working hours on sleepiness among pilots and Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) crew members in the Norwegian Air Ambulance. Methods This field study ... -
Stability and Change of the Personality Traits Languidity and Flexibility in a Sample of Nurses: A 7–8 Years Follow-Up Study
Pallesen, Ståle; Thun, Eirunn; Waage, Siri; Vedaa, Øystein; Harris, Anette Kristoffersen; Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Kaur, Puneet; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The traits languidity (tendency to become tired/sleepy upon losing sleep) and flexibility (ability to sleep and work at odd times) have been implicated in shift work tolerance. However, there is a dearth of knowledge about ...