Browsing ODA Open Digital Archive by Author "Sandvik, Leiv"
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Acupuncture versus usual care for postoperative nausea and vomiting in children after tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy: a pragmatic, multicenter, double-blinded, randomized trial
Liodden, Ingrid Elisabeth; Sandvik, Leiv; Valeberg, Berit Taraldsen; Borud, Einar Kristian; Norheim, Arne Johan (Acupuncture in Medicine;33, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Objectives To investigate the effect of a standardised acupuncture on nausea and vomiting in children after tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy when possible placebo effects were precluded. Methods A pragmatic, ... -
Evaluation of satisfaction with care in a midwifery unit and an obstetric unit: a randomized controlled trial of low-risk women
Bernitz, Stine; Øian, Pål; Sandvik, Leiv; Blix, Ellen (Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06-18)Background Satisfaction with birth care is part of quality assessment of care. The aim of this study was to investigate possible differences in satisfaction with intrapartum care among low-risk women, randomized to a ... -
Frailty assessment of older adults, first-time applicants of public home care service in Norway
Laukli, Ingerid; Sandvik, Leiv; Ormstad, Heidi (Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care;Volume 39, 2021 - Issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-08)Objective: Early detection of frailty is essential to prevent or delay disability. The most appropriate screening tool for frailty among home-dwelling older adults is under debate. The present study estimates the prevalence ... -
Impact of telephone follow-up and 24/7 hotline on 30-day readmission rates following aortic valve replacement - A randomized controlled trial
Danielsen, Stein Ove; Moons, Philip; Sandvik, Leiv; Leegaard, Marit; Solheim, Svein; Tønnessen, Theis; Lie, Irene (International Journal of Cardiology;Volume 300, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-29)Background: Thirty-day all-cause readmissions are high after aortic valve replacement (AVR). We aimed to assess the effectiveness of a structured telephone follow-up (TFU) and a 24/7 hotline on reducing 30-day all-cause ... -
Implementation of a pain management algorithm in intensive care units and evaluation of nurses' level of adherence with the algorithm
Olsen, Brita Fosser; Rustøen, Tone; Sandvik, Leiv; Miaskowski, Christina; Jacobsen, Morten B.; Valeberg, Berit Taraldsen (Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care;44(6), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-09-29)Objectives: To implement a pain management algorithm in intensive care units (ICU) and to evaluate nurses’ level of adherence with the algorithm. Background: Many ICU patients experience pain. Therefore, an evidence-based ... -
Measurement properties of the high-level mobility assessment tool for mild traumatic brain injury
Kleffelgård, Ingrid; Røe, Cecilie; Sandvik, Leiv; Hellstrøm, Torgeir; Søberg, Helene L. (Physical Therapy;93(7), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background. The High-Level Mobility Assessment Tool (HiMAT) was developed to quantify balance and mobility problems after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Measurement properties of the HiMAT have not been tested in the mild ... -
Physical distress is associated with cardiovascular events in a high
Einvik, Gunnar; Ekeberg, Øivind; Klemsdal, Tor O; Sandvik, Leiv; Hjerkinn, Elsa M (BMC Cardiovascular Disorders;9(14), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-03-30)Background: Self-reported health perceptions such as physical distress and quality of life are suggested independent predictors of mortality and morbidity in patients with established cardiovascular disease. This study ... -
Post-thoracotomy pain syndrome and sensory disturbances following thoracotomy at 6-and 12-month follow-ups
Hetmann, Fredrik; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Sandvik, Leiv; Schou-Bredal, Inger (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Persistent pain affects a large proportion of patients after thoracotomy and is associated with sensory disturbances. The objective of this prospective study was to investigate the time course of pain and sensory ... -
Prevalence and predictors of persistent post-surgical pain 12 months after thoracotomy
Hetmann, Fredrik; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Sandvik, Leiv; Bredal, Inger Schou (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-23)Background: Persistent post-surgical pain is recognised as a major problem. Prevalence after different surgical procedures has been reported to range from 5% up to 85%. Limb amputation and thoracotomy have the highest ... -
Relationship between competency in activities and post-concussion symptoms after traumatic brain injury
Sveen, Unni; Bautz-Holter, Erik; Alvsåker, Kristin; Sandvik, Leiv; Røe, Cecilie (Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy;17 (3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-09)Objective: To determine to what extent injury severity and post-concussion symptoms after 3 months predict ability in activities 12 months after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and assess the frequency of problems in daily ...