Browsing ODA Open Digital Archive by Author "Grov, Ellen Karine"
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Access to information and counselling - older cancer patients' self-report: A cross-sectional survey
Guldhav, Kristin Vassbotn; Jepsen, Randi; Ytrehus, Siri; Grov, Ellen Karine (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 ... -
Age-related differences in self-report and objective measures of cognitive function in older patients prior to chemotherapy
Utne, Inger; Løyland, Borghild; Grov, Ellen Karine; Rasmussen, Hege Lund; Torstveit, Ann Helen; Paul, Steven M.; Lindemann, Kristina Yvonne Kathe; Vistad, Ingvild; Rodriguez-Aranda, Claudia; Miaskowski, Christine (Nursing Open;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-08)Aim: Evaluate for differences in demographic and clinical characteristics and subjective and objective measures of cognitive function (CF) between younger older adults (YOA, 60–69 years) and older adults (OA, ≥70 years). ... -
Age-related differences in the occurence, severity, and distress of symptoms in older patients at the initiation of chemotherapy
Johannessen, Marlen Sunde; Miaskowski, Christine; Kleven, Anne Grethe; Ritchie, Christine Seel; Paul, Steven M.; Grov, Ellen Karine; Hareide, Martine; Gaudernack, Henrik; Utne, Inger (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Evaluate for differences in occurrence, severity, and distress ratings for 32 symptoms between younger older adults (YOA, < 70 years) and older adults (OA, ≥ 70 years) at initiation of chemotherapy. Methods ... -
Anticancer therapy at end-of-life: A retrospective cohort study
Singh, Johnny Joginder; Stensvold, Andreas; Turzer, Martin; Grov, Ellen Karine (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: A significant proportion of patients with incurable cancer receive systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) within their last 30 days of life (DOL). The treatment has questionable benefit, nevertheless is considered ... -
Associations between Pain and Quality of Life in Severe Dementia: A Norwegian Cross-Sectional Study
Rostad, Hanne Marie; Puts, Martine; Småstuen, Milada C; Grov, Ellen Karine; Utne, Inger; Halvorsrud, Liv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background/Aims: Many variables influence the quality of life in older adults with dementia. We aim to quantify how the relationship between pain and quality of life in nursing home residents with severe dementia can be ... -
Balancing the struggle to live with dementia: a systematic meta-synthesis of coping
Björklöf, Guro Hanevold; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Ibsen, Tanja Louise; Telenius, Elisabeth Wiken; Grov, Ellen Karine; Eriksen, Siren (BMC Geriatrics;19, Article number: 295 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-07)BACKGROUND: People with dementia describe experiences of loss that threaten their autonomy and ability to contribute to society. They often have difficulties with orientation, loss of roll function, and fear about ... -
Behandling, omsorg og pleie for døende sykehjemspasienter med covid-19
Eriksen, Siren; Grov, Ellen Karine; Lichtwarck, Bjørn; Holmefoss, Ingunn; Bøhn, Kjell; Myrstad, Christian; Selbæk, Geir; Husebø, Bettina (Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening;Utgave 8, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-23)Skrøpelige eldre med multisykdom har høy risiko for alvorlig sykdom og død ved smitte med koronavirus. Til forskjell fra «vanlig død» på sykehjem der det er tid til forberedelser, kan tilstanden endre seg raskt og gi ... -
Causes and Risk Factors of Breast Cancer, What Do We Know for Sure? An Evidence Synthesis of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
Løyland, Borghild; Sandbekken, Ida Hellum; Grov, Ellen Karine; Utne, Inger (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Breast cancer affected more than 2.3 million women in 2022 and is the most diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. The incidence rates are greater in developed regions and are significantly higher among women with higher ... -
Changes in subjective measures of cognitive function in older adults from the initiation through 12 months after the receipt of chemotherapy
Utne, Inger; Stokke, Kjersti; Ritchie, Christine Seel; Løyland, Borghild; Grov, Ellen Karine; Rasmussen, Hege Lund; Lindemann, Kristina Yvonne Kathe; Paul, Steven M; Torstveit, Ann Helen; Miaskowski, Christine (Cancer Nursing;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-01)Background: Cognitive impairment has a negative impact on older patients with cancer. Objective: Evaluate for inter-individual differences in two subjective measures of cognitive function in older patients (n = 112), ... -
Changes in the body image of bone sarcoma survivors following surgical treatment - A qualitative study
Fauske, Lena; Lorem, Geir; Grov, Ellen Karine; Bondevik, Hilde (Journal of surgical oncology;113(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-12-29)Background and Objectives: Among several long-term effects, people treated for cancer may experience an altered appearance. Our study aims to identify how visible body changes following surgical treatment affect the life ... -
Cured of Primary Bone Cancer, But at What Cost: A Qualitative Study of Functional Impairment and Lost Opportunities
Fauske, Lena; Bruland, Oyvind S.; Grov, Ellen Karine; Bondevik, Hilde (Sarcoma;2015, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Purpose. Our study aims to explore how former cancer patients experience physical and psychosocial late effects 3–7 years after they underwent treatment for primary bone sarcoma in the hip/pelvic region. A qualitative, ... -
Development and evaluation of guidelines for prevention of retraumatisation in torture survivors during surgical care: protocol for a multistage qualitative study
Schippert, Ana Carla Soares Portugal; Grov, Ellen Karine; Dahl-Michelsen, Tone; Silvola, Juha Tapio; Sparboe-Nilsen, Bente; Danielsen, Stein Ove; Aaland, Mariann; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin (BMJ Open;Volume 11, Issue 11, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-05)Introduction: Healthcare professionals working in somatic departments are not trained to recognise signs of torture or provide appropriate healthcare to torture survivors, which may result in retraumatisation during surgical ... -
Dignity and loss of dignity: Experiences of older women living with incurable cancer at home
Staats, Katrine; Grov, Ellen Karine; Husebø, Bettina; Tranvåg, Oscar (Health Care for Women International; Volume 41, 2020 - Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-21)In this study, we explored and identified crucial experiences that constitute dignity and loss of dignity among older women living with incurable cancer at home. In-depth interviews with 13 women, and participant observations ... -
Dignity of older home-dwelling women nearing end-of-life: Informal caregivers’ perception
Staats, Katrine; Grov, Ellen Karine; Husebø, Bettina; Tranvåg, Oscar (Nursing Ethics;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-28)Background: Most older people wish to live in the familiar surroundings of their own home until they die. Knowledge concerning dignity and dignity loss of home-dwelling older women living with incurable cancer should be ... -
Distinctions between self-report and performance-based measures of physical function in older patients prior to chemotherapy
Torstveit, Ann Helen; Løyland, Borghild; Grov, Ellen Karine; Guren, Marianne; Paul, Steven M.; Ritchie, Christine; Vistad, Ingvild; Miaskowski, Christine; Utne, Inger (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background The maintenance of physical function (PF) is an extremely important outcome for elderly people. Objective The aims of this study were to identify differences in the subjective and objective measures of ... -
Do You Feel Safe at Home? A Qualitative Study among Home-Dwelling Older Adults with Advanced Incurable Cancer
Grov, Ellen Karine; Ytrehus, Siri (Healthcare;Volume 10 / Issue 12, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-11-28)Many older adults with cancer prefer to live at home, and home treatment and outpatient care have been recommended for such patients. To improve their mental health, it is important to identify the challenges that are faced ... -
Does the cancer patient’s disease stage matter? : a comparative study of caregivers’ mental health and health related quality of life
Grov, Ellen Karine; Valeberg, Berit Taraldsen (Palliative & supportive care;FirstView, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Objective: Cancer affects both patients and their caregivers. Caregiver burden may change during different stages of the patients’ cancer trajectory. Limited research has focused on the impact of being a caregiver, assessed ... -
Dødsfall og personskader ved bruk av ATV og snøscooter i Nord-Norge i 2013-14
Rønning, Tone; Grov, Ellen Karine; Wisborg, Torben (Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening;Nr 4, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-02-22)BAKGRUNN: Det er tidligere vist høy forekomst av skader og dødsfall i forbindelse med bruk av snøscooter og andre terrengkjøretøy i Nord-Norge. Det finnes ikke tilgjengelig offentlig statistikk der disse funnene kan følges ... -
Effect of the Sonas Programme on Communication in People with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen; Engedal, Knut; Benth, Jurate Saltyte; Grov, Ellen Karine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Strategies to improve communication in people with dementia are warranted. We examined the effect of the Sonas programme on communication ability in persons with moderate to severe dementia. Methods: A 24-week ... -
Enhancing students learning experiences in nursing programmes: An integrated review
Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Hessevaagbakke, Elisabeth; Grov, Ellen Karine; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin (Nurse Education in Practice;volume 52, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-03-23)Nursing as a profession is both fragmented and complex. The education setting is demanding, and prepared students are more clinically and academically robust. Therefore, nursing programmes should implement high-quality ...