Blar i Fakultet for helse- og sosialvitskap / Faculty of Health and Social Sciences på tittel
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A 12-month randomised pilot trial of the Alzheimer’s and music therapy study: a feasibility assessment of music therapy and physical activity in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: The Alzheimer’s and Music Therapy (ALMUTH) study is the first randomised controlled trial (RCT) design with 12 months of active non-pharmacological therapy (NPT) implementing music therapy (MT) and physical ... -
15 år og voldsversting
(Bachelor thesis, 2008) -
2.5-fold increased risk of recurrent acute myocardial infarction with familial hypercholesterolemia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background and aims A first-time acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a severe diagnosis that leads to initiation or intensification of lipid-lowering medication to prevent recurrent events. Individuals with familial ... -
A cross-sectional study of self-reported general health, lifestyle factors, and disease: the Hordaland Health Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background. Information on self-reported health is important for health professionals, and the aim of this study was to examine associations between lifestyle factors and self-reported health and the mediating effect of ... -
A mixed method study of an education intervention to reduce use of restraint and implement person-centered dementia care in nursing homes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: People living with dementia in nursing homes are most likely to be restrained. The primary aim of this mixed-method education intervention study was to investigate which factors hindered or facilitated staff ... -
A multicenter investigation of reablement in Norway: A clinical controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Reablement is an emerging approach in rehabilitation services, but evidence for its efficacy is rather weak and inconsistent. The purpose of the present study is therefore to investigate the health effects of ... -
A novel geriatric assessment frailty score predicts 2-year mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Aims Established surgical scores have limitations in delineating risk among candidates for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Assessment of frailty might help to estimate the mortality risk and identify ... -
A pilot study testing the feasibility of skin temperature monitoring to reduce recurrent foot ulcers in patients with diabetes - a randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015) -
A positive association between nutritional risk and the incidence of surgical site infections: A hospital-based register study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Surgical site infections (SSI) are amongst the most common health care-associated infections and have adverse effects for patient health and for hospital resources. Although surgery guidelines recognize poor nutritional ... -
A Quantitative Analysis of the Impact of a CT Simulation Tool on Radiography Students’ Learning
(Bachelor thesis, 2019) -
A relational perspective on social support between bereaved and their networks after terror: A qualitative study.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The aim of this study is to increase the understanding of social network support after traumatic deaths and, by demonstrating the complexities of such encounters, to highlight whether such support may be totally beneficial. ... -
A retrospective review of how nonconformities are expressed and finalized in external inspections of health-care facilities
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: External inspections are widely used in health care as a means of improving the quality of care. However, the way external inspections affect the involved organization is poorly understood. A better understanding ... -
A study protocol of Older Person's Exercise and Nutrition Study (OPEN) - A sit-to-stand activity combined with oral protein supplement - Effects on physical function and independence: A cluster randomized clinical trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Poor nutrition and age per see add to the development of sarcopenia, i.e. loss of muscle mass and strength, which contributes to increased risk of impaired activities of daily living (ADL) and reduced independence. ... -
A Systematic Review of Intuition – A way of knowing in clinical nursing?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)The aim of this systematic review was to illuminate intuition in clinical nursing. Frequently described as a defining characteristic of professional expertise, intuition is gaining acceptance as a legitimate form of ... -
A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose Quality of life (QOL) is an important concept in the field of health and medicine. QOL is a complex concept that is interpreted and defined differently within and between disciplines, including the fields of health ... -
A systematic review of reviews: exploring the relationship between obesity, weight loss and health-related quality of life
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)This is the first systematic review of reviews to assess the effect of obesity and weight loss on health‐related quality of life (HRQoL). We identified 12 meta‐analyses/systematic reviews published between January 2001 and ... -
Aaron Antonovsky’s Development of Salutogenesis, 1979–1994
(Chapter, 2022)In this chapter, the authors present a summary of Aaron Antonovsky’s development of the salutogenic model of health (SMH), along with life events of Antonovsky until his untimely death in 1994. The chapter is based on the ... -
The ability of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) to indicate motor difficulties in infants in primary care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Delayed achievement of motor milestones may be an early indicator of motor difficulties. Parent-reported questionnaires may serve as an efficient, low-cost screening to identify infants in need of further ... -
“ABOVE ALL, do no harm!” : Den vanskelige balansen mellom behandling versus overbehandling
(Bachelor thesis, 2019) -
Academic urban legends
(Journal article, 2014)