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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
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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 ... -
Abortomsorg
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“ABOVE ALL, do no harm!” : Den vanskelige balansen mellom behandling versus overbehandling
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Access to information and counselling - older cancer patients' self-report: A cross-sectional survey
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)BACKGROUND: An increasingly older population, improved diagnostics and treatment increase the number of older cancer survivors, thus more than 60% of those affected by cancer are over the age of 65. Symptom relief and ... -
Accuracy of surgical complication rate estimation using ICD-10 codes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background The ICD‐10 codes are used globally for comparison of diagnoses and complications, and are an important tool for the development of patient safety, healthcare policies and the health economy. The aim of this ... -
Active ageing
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: The concept of active ageing has been gaining prominence in the Nordic countries and beyond. This has been reflected in policy papers in Norway and other Nordic nations. Aims: The aim of this article is to ... -
Active anterior rhinomanometry: A study on nasal airway resistance, paradoxical reactions to decongestion, and repeatability in healthy subjects
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives: Anterior active rhinomanometry (AAR) is widely used in Swedish routine clinical practice to decide if septoplasty is necessary. The scientific basis for the method needs to be strengthened. Therefore, the aims ... -
Acupuncture treatments for infantile colic: a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis of blinding test validated randomised controlled trials
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objective: Needle acupuncture in small children has gained some acceptance in Western medicine. It is controversial, as infants and toddlers are unable to consent to treatment. We aimed to assess its efficacy for treating ... -
Adaptation and psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the heart continuity of care questionnaire (HCCQ)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Continuity of cardiac care after hospital discharge is a priority, especially as healthcare systems become increasingly complex and fragmented. There are few available instruments to measure continuity of cardiac ... -
Addressing uncertainty and stigma in social relations related to hidden dysfunctions following acquired brain injury
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The aim was to elucidate the experiences of people with mild to moderate acquired brain injury to learn how hidden dysfunctions influence their interactions in different social relations. A focus group of four sessions ...