Browsing ODA Open Digital Archive by Author "Thorsen, Lene"
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Adherence to physical activity guidelines and factors associated with not meeting guidelines among lymphoma survivors with chronic fatigue
Berdalen, Kristine Bråstøyl; Verhaug, Gina (Master thesis, 2024)Abstract Purpose Activity levels among lymphoma survivors with chronic fatigue are under-researched, and further knowledge is required to identify subgroups with increased risks of inactivity. The primary aim of this ... -
Associations between modifiable lifestyle factors and health-related quality of life among endometrial carcinoma survivors - A cross-sectional study
Opheim, Linn Ø.; Engeskaug, Ida; Trent, Pernille Kristina Bjerre; Thorsen, Lene; Staff, Anne Cathrine; Nordskar, Nina Jebens; Utne, Inger; Hagen, Milada; Eriksson, Ane Gerda Zahl (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective. To explore possible associations between modifiable lifestyle factors and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in endometrial carcinoma survivors by assessing differences in HRQoL between survivors meeting and ... -
Baseline characteristics in female cancer patients with unimproved work status after an outpatient rehabilitation program and health changes during the intervention
Thorsen, Lene; Dahl, Alv A; Nystad, Roy; Kiserud, Cecilie E.; Geirdal, Amy Østertun; Smeland, Sigbjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Purpose To improve work ability and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) cancer patients were offered a “Rapid-Return to Work” program. However, several patients did not improve their work status after completing the ... -
Level of distress and associated factors in patients with hematologic malignancies 3-24 months after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Rognli, Sylvia (Master thesis, 2019)Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has several acute adverse effects, and 15- 50% of patients with hematologic malignancies experience distress during and after treatment. There is limited knowledge ... -
Physical rehabilitation in patients with head and neck cancer: Impact on health-related quality of life and suitability of a post-treatment program
Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora S; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Thorsen, Lene; Skovlund, Eva; Kaasa, Stein; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Oldervoll, Line Merethe (Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology;Volume 5, Issue 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-17)Objective: Physical rehabilitation programs hold the potential to mitigate deterioration in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with head and neck cancer. The objective was to assess development in relevant ... -
Self-reported lower extremity lymphedema and quality of life after surgical staging of endometrial carcinoma: A population based cross-sectional study
Trent, Pernille Kristina Bjerre; Nordskar, Nina Jebens; Wangen, Knut Reidar; Engeskaug, Ida; Opheim, Linn Ø.; Aune, Guro; Staff, Anne Cathrine; Thorsen, Lene; Falk, Ragnhild Sørum; Eriksson, Ane Gerda Zahl (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLN) has replaced lymphadenectomy in staging of endometrial car- cinoma. The aims of the study were to explore the prevalence of self-reported lymphedema (LEL), identify factors associated ... -
What is covered by 'Cancer Rehabilitation' in PubMed? A review of randomized controlled trials 1990-2011
Gudbergsson, SB; Dahl, Alv A; Loge, Jon Håvard; Thorsen, Lene; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Grov, Ellen Karine (Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine;47(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objective: This focused review examines randomized controlled studies included by the term “cancer rehabilitation” in PubMed. The research questions concern the type of interventions performed and their methodological ...