Blar i ODA Open Digital Archive på forfatter "Bergland, Astrid"
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A falls prevention programme to improve quality of life, physical function and falls efficacy in older people receiving home help services: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Bjerk, Maria; Brovold, Therese; Skelton, Dawn A; Bergland, Astrid (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)BACKGROUND: Falls and fall-related injuries in older adults are associated with great burdens, both for the individuals, the health care system and the society. Previous research has shown evidence for the efficiency ... -
Acute low back pain – a cross sectional study: Fear-avoidance beliefs and associated characteristics
Svensen, Anne Riiser; Ringvold, May L.T.; Bergland, Astrid (Fysioterapeuten;78 (10), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-10)Abstract Background/Aim: Fear-avoidance beliefs (FAB) is exsessive fear of movements that may lead to movement avoidance and contribute to maintenance of LBP. The aim of the study was (i) to identify the percentage of ... -
Ageing and exercise: building body capital in old age
Bergland, Astrid; Fougner, Marit; Lund, Anne; Debesay, Jonas (European Review of Aging and Physical Activity;2018 15:7, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-28)Background: Research that provides better understanding of the motivational processes in older age to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle is sought after. We apply theoretical approaches to cultural capital, active and ... -
Aging and exercise: Perceptions of the active lived-body
Fougner, Marit; Bergland, Astrid; Lund, Anne; Debesay, Jonas (Physiotherapy Theory and Practice;Published online: 30 Mar 2018, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-03-30)Exploring older people’s evocation of their positive experiences of aging has been proposed as a counterweight to the Western stereotype of aging as a process of decline. The aim of this article is to explore how aging ... -
Association between generic and disease-specific quality of life questionnaires and mobility and balance among women with osteoporosis and vertebral fractures
Bergland, Astrid; Thorsen, Hilde; Kåresen, Rannveig (Aging Clinical and Experimental Research;23 (4), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-08)BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The aims of this study were to assess correlations between two health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measurements, the Quality of Life Questionnaire issued by the European Foundation for Osteoporosis ... -
Associations between health-related quality of life, physical function and fear of falling in older fallers receiving home care
Bjerk, Maria; Brovold, Therese; Skelton, Dawn A; Bergland, Astrid (BMC Geriatr;18(253), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Falls and injuries in older adults have significant consequences and costs, both personal and to society. Although having a high incidence of falls, high prevalence of fear of falling and a lower quality of life, older ... -
Associations between physical function and depression in nursing home residents with mild and moderate dementia: a cross-sectional study
Hartford Kvæl, Linda Aimee; Bergland, Astrid; Telenius, Elisabeth Wiken (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Objectives The primary aim of this study is to describe depression and physical function in nursing home residents with dementia, as well as to examine the associations between depression and balance function, lower limb ... -
Associations between physical function and depression in nursing home residents with mild and moderate dementia: a cross-sectional study
Hartford Kvæl, Linda Aimee; Bergland, Astrid; Telenius, Elisabeth Wiken (BMJ Open;Volume 7, Issue 7, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-07-20)Objectives: The primary aim of this study is to describe depression and physical function in nursing home residents with dementia, as well as to examine the associations between depression and balance function, lower limb ... -
Balance and Mobility as Predictors of Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment
Ursin, Marie Helene; Bergland, Astrid; Tveit, Arnljot; Ihle-Hansen, Hege; Fure, Brynjar; Tørstad, Audhild (Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders extra;5(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: The number of patients with cognitive impairment following stroke is increasing due to the rise in the number of stroke survivors. Health authorities highlight the need for prediction and early diagnostics. The ... -
Balancing standardisation and individualisation in transitional care pathways: a meta-ethnography of the perspectives of older patients, informal caregivers and healthcare professionals
Hartford Kvæl, Linda Aimee; Hellesø, Ragnhild; Bergland, Astrid; Debesay, Jonas (BMC Health Services Research;22, Article number: 430 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-01)Background: Transitional care implies the transfer of patients within or across care settings in a seamless and safe way. For frail, older patients with complex health issues, high-quality transitions are especially important ... -
Body awareness – a vital aspect in mentalization: experiences from concurrent and reciprocal therapies
Ekerholt, Kirsten; Schau, Grete; Mathismoen, Karen Marie; Bergland, Astrid (Physiotherapy theory and practice;30(5), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-01-10)Background : A psychomotor physiotherapist and a clinical psychologist had collaborated on patients consistently for several years, when their individual therapeutic approach had turned out to be insufficient. Aim : The ... -
Bridging the gap between research-based knowledge and clinical practice: a qualitative examination of patients and physiotherapists’ views on the Otago exercise Programme
Worum, Hilde; Lillekroken, Daniela; Ahlsen, Birgitte; Roaldsen, Kirsti Skavberg; Bergland, Astrid (BMC Geriatrics;19, Article number: 278 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-10)Background: Falls and fall-related injuries exacerbate the health problems of older adults, and they are a public health concern. Despite an abundance of research, the implementation of evidence-based fall prevention ... -
Can bone mineral density loss in the non-weight bearing distal forearm predict mortality?
Hauger, Annette Vogt; Bergland, Astrid; Holvik, Kristin; Emaus, Nina; Strand, Bjørn Heine (Bone;Volume 136, 115347, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-30)Purpose: Low bone mineral density (BMD) is associated with increased risk of fractures and mortality. We investigated if rate of BMD loss in the distal forearm over seven years predicted mortality. Methods: 1725 postmenopausal ... -
Choice, voice, and coproduction in intermediate care: Exploring geriatric patients’ and their relatives’ perspectives on patient participation
Hartford Kvæl, Linda Aimee; Debesay, Jonas; Bye, Asta; Langaas, Anne; Bergland, Astrid (Sage Open;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Geriatric patients in intermediate care (IC) often do not feel involved in their rehabilitation process. We conducted interviews with 15 patients and 12 relatives to explore their experiences and preferences regarding ... -
Community-living older people’s interpretation of the Norwegian version of older people’s quality of life (OPQOL) questionnaire
Bong, Way Kiat; Gaustadnes, Lisa Mari; Bergland, Astrid; Chen, Weiqin; Bye, Asta (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The aim of this study is to investigate how community‐living older people interpret the Norwegian version of Older People's Quality of Life (OPQOL) questionnaire. The original OPQOL questionnaire was translated based on ... -
Crossing knowledge boundaries: health care providers’ perceptions and experiences of what is important to achieve more person-centered patient pathways for older people
Olsen, Cecilie Fromholt; Bergland, Astrid; Bye, Asta; Debesay, Jonas; Langaas, Anne (BMC Health Services Research;21:310, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-04-07)Background: Improving the transitional care of older people, especially hospital-to-home transitions, is a salient concern worldwide. Current research in the field highlights person-centered care as crucial; however, how ... -
Demografiske karakteristika, liggetid, balanse og ADL hos brukere av døgnrehabilitering ved kommunalt rehabiliteringssenter : en kvantitativ studie
Stave, Veslemøy Heyn (Master thesis, 2013)Bakgrunn for oppgave: Det finnes lite forskningsbasert kunnskap om liggetid, endringer i funksjon knyttet til dagliglivets aktiviteter (ADL) og balanse til brukere innlagt til døgnrehabilitering, samt hva som karakteriserer ... -
Development and Reliability of a Clinician-rated Instrument to Evaluate Function in Individuals with Shoulder Pain: A Preliminary Study
Røe, Yngve; Haldorsen, Benjamin; Svege, Ida Charlott; Bergland, Astrid (Physiotherapy Research International;18(4), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-12)Background and Purpose Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) is a common and disabling condition in the population. Interventions are often evaluated with patient-rated outcome measures. The purpose of this study was ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of three types of fall risk methods for predicting falls in nursing homes
Bentzen, Hege; Bergland, Astrid; Forsen, Lisa (Aging Clinical and Experimental Research;23 (3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)AIMS: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of three different methods for identifying individuals at high risk of falling. The St- Thomas Risk Assessment tool (STRATIFY- modified for nursing homes), staff judgment of fall ... -
Differences in quality of life in home-dwelling persons and nursing home residents with dementia – a cross-sectional study
Olsen, Christine; Pedersen, Ingeborg; Bergland, Astrid; Enders-Slegers, Marie-José; Jøranson, Nina; Calogiuri, Giovanna; Ihlebæk, Camilla (Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07-11)Background: Dementia often eventually leads to dependency on others and finally to residential care. However, in Norway about half of the dementia population lives at home, due to individual and political wishes. There ...