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Reaching consensus on definitions for food and physical activity policies: experience from the Policy Evaluation Network
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)An upsurge in policy evaluation research within public health sciences has led to multi-disciplinary research networks like the ‘Policy Evaluation Network’ (PEN). This multi-disciplinary collaboration highlighted the need ... -
The readout thickness versus the measured thickness for a range of screen film mammography and full-field digital mammography units
(Medical physics (Lancaster);39 (1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-12-20)Purpose: To establish a simple method to determine breast readout accuracy on mammography units. Methods: A thickness measuring device (TMD) was used in conjunction with a breast phantom. This phantom had compression ... -
Ready for SDM: evaluating a train-the-trainer program to facilitate implementation of SDM training in Norway
(BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making;21:140, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-30)Background: Healthcare providers need training to implement shared decision making (SDM). In Norway, we developed “Ready for SDM”, a comprehensive SDM curriculum tailored to various healthcare providers, settings, and ... -
Ready for shared decision making: Pretesting a training module for health professionals on sharing decisions with their patients
(Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice;Volume 26, Issue 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-01)Introduction: While shared decision-making (SDM) training programmes for health professionals have been developed in several countries, few have been evaluated. In Norway, a comprehensive curriculum, “klar for samvalg” ... -
The realization of the human right to adequate food among women and children living in a slum area of Kampala city Uganda
(MAEH;2012, Master thesis, 2012)The objective of this study was to assess the realization of the right to adequate food focusing on women and children living in one of the slums in Kampala City Uganda. Respondents of this study were categorised into right ... -
Reasons given by mothers for discontinuing breastfeeding in Iran
(International Breastfeeding Journal;7, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-05-06)We have previously shown that in Iran, only 28% of infants were exclusively breastfed at six months, despite a high prevalence of breastfeeding at two years of age. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the ... -
Recommendations for intrapartum fetal monitoring are not followed inlow-risk women: A study from two Norwegian birth units
(Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare;Volume 26, December 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-29)Objective: International and national intrapartum fetal monitoring guidelines recommend intermittent auscultation in low-risk women, and admission cardiotocography and continuous cardiotocography in high-risk women. The ... -
Recovering from provoked vestibulodynia: Experiences from encounters with somatocognitive therapy.
(Physiotherapy Theory and Practice;Volume 35, Issue 3, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-02-23)Although provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) represents a significant challenge for many young women in the Western world, little is known about how these women experience therapeutic efforts. The aim of this paper is to enhance ... -
Recruitment challenges in clinical research including cancer patients and their caregivers. A randomized controlled trial study and lessons learned
(Trials;16(428), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: To test seven different strategies for recruitment in a randomized controlled trial, to report documented response data from each strategy, and to discuss recruitment challenges. Methods: We used 5 opt-in ... -
Reduced Endothelial Function in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-Results From Open-Label Cyclophosphamide Intervention Study
(Frontiers in medicine;March 2021 | Volume 8 | Article 642710, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-03-22)Introduction: Patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) present with a range of symptoms including post-exertional malaise (PEM), orthostatic intolerance, and autonomic dysfunction. Dysfunction ... -
Reduced plasma concentration of branched-chain amino acids in sarcopenic older subjects: a cross-sectional study
(British Journal of Nutrition;Volume 120, Issue 4, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-18)Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are essential amino acids necessary for muscle mass maintenance. Little is known about the plasma concentrations of BCAAs and the protein intake in relation to sarcopenia. We aimed ... -
Reduced quality of life, more technical challenges, and less study motivation among paramedic students after one year of the COVID-19 pandemic – a survey study
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Reduction in Restraints Following a Functional Analysis of Severe Problem Behavior and Communication Training
(Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice;2019 Volume 19, Issue 1 (Feb), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-23)We combined a functional analysis of precursors and problem behavior with subsequent communication training to reduce time spent in restraint. The patient was a man in his thirties with autism and life-long severe ... -
Reduction of late stillbirth with the introduction of fetal movement information and guidelines - a clinical quality improvement
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009)Background: Women experiencing decreased fetal movements (DFM) are at increased risk of adverse outcomes, including stillbirth. Fourteen delivery units in Norway registered all cases of DFM in a population-based quality ... -
Reduksjon av overdreven klemming (omfavnelse) av andre personer
(Norsk tidsskrift for atferdsanalyse, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008)Resymé Artikkelen beskriver behandling av uakseptabel klemming (omfavnelse) av andre personer hos en døvblindblitt kvinne med utviklingshemning. Kvinnen er diagnostisert som helt blind på høyre øye og har en liten synsrest ... -
Reduksjon av upassende vokalisering
(MALKS;2018, Master thesis, 2018)Sammendrag artikkel 1: Oversiktsstudie over atferdsanalytiske tiltak som har vist å kunne redusere upassende vokalisering Upassende vokalisering er en atferd som kan betegnes som problematisk, og noen former for en slik ... -
Reduksjon i forekomst av bekreftelsesfellen: Effekt av to typer trening ved umiddelbare tilbakemeldinger på atferd
(MALKS;2022, Master thesis, 2022)Bekreftelsesfellen innebærer en tilbøyelighet til å vektlegge informasjon skjevt i favør av egen overbevisning, eller ensidig søke verifisering av en hypotese uten å undersøke muligheten for falsifisering. Bekreftelsesfellen ... -
Reference material for Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination scores based on healthy, term infants aged 3 to 7 months
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective To provide a valid, continuous reference interval, including a 10 th percentile cut-off, for Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) scores based on 3-7 months old term infants with weight appropriate ... -
Reference ranges for antiepileptic drugs revisited: a practical approach to establish national guidelines
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background and objective: Laboratories sometimes use different reference ranges for the same antiepileptic drug (AED), particularly for new and poorly investigated drugs. This may contribute to misunderstandings, concerns ... -
Reference values for Jamar+ digital dynamometer hand grip strength in healthy adults and in adults with non-communicable diseases or osteoarthritis: the Norwegian Tromsø study 2015-2016
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Hand grip strength (HGS) is a key indicator of intrinsic capacity and has shown good predictive ability for morbidity and mortality. Reference values from normative populations are valuable, and such data from the Norwegian ...