HV - Fakultet for helsevitenskap ansatte: Recent submissions
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Disabled and immigrant, a double minority challenge: A qualitative study about the experiences of immigrant parents of children with disabilities navigating health and rehabilitation services in Norway
(BMC Health Services Research;20, Article number: 134 (2020), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-02-22)Background: Immigrants and their Norwegian-born children make up approximately 18% of the total population in Norway. While several studies have been conducted on immigrants’ utilization of healthcare services, immigrant ... -
Fostering exploration and exploitation behavior in management teams to enhance organizational performance: the LearnOvation leadership development program
(Leadership & Organization Development Journal;Volume 43, Issue 3, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-04)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact and effectiveness of the LearnOvation leadership development program in the welfare services sector in Sweden. Design/methodology/approach – LearnOvation was ... -
In-office thermal systems for the treatment of dry eye disease
(Survey of ophthalmology;Volume 67, Issue 5, September–October 2022, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-08-12)Dry eye disease affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, vision disturbance, and reduced productivity. Meibomian gland dysfunction, a major cause of dry eye, is characterized by chronic glandular inflammation, ... -
Balancing standardisation and individualisation in transitional care pathways: a meta-ethnography of the perspectives of older patients, informal caregivers and healthcare professionals
(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 ... -
Definitions and measurement of health literacy in health and medicine research: A systematic review
(BMJ Open;Volume 12, Issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives: The way health literacy is understood (conceptualised) should be closely linked to how it is measured (operationalised). This study aimed to gain insights into how health literacy is defined and measured in ... -
‘Brain fog’, guilt, and gratitude: experiences of symptoms and life changes in older survivors 6 months after hospitalisation for COVID-19
(European Geriatric Medicine;13 (2022), Academic article, 2022-03-10)Purpose: Several of those who have been infected with COVID-19 suffer from the post-COVID-19 condition months after the acute infection. Little is known about how older survivors have experienced the consequences and how ... -
The Evaluation of a Social Media Campaign to Increase COVID-19 Testing in Migrant Groups: Cluster Randomized Trial
(Journal of Medical Internet Research;Vol 24, No 3 (2022): March, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-24)Background: A low test positivity rate is key to keeping the COVID-19 pandemic under control. Throughout the pandemic, several migrant groups in Norway have seen higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 and related hospitalizations, ... -
Associations between health-related quality of life and physical function in older adults with or at risk of mobility disability after discharge from the hospital
(European Geriatric Medicine;(2021) 12:1247–1256, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-09)Purpose: To optimise the treatment for older adults after hospitalisation, thorough health status information is needed. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the associations between health-related quality of life (HRQOL) ... -
Frailty assessment of older adults, first-time applicants of public home care service in Norway
(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 ... -
Helseeffekter av screening for kolorektal kreft. Hurtigoversikt
(Research report, 2016)Innledning Kolorektal kreft er blant de hyppigst forekommende krefttyper i Norge. De aller fleste tilfeller av kolorektal kreft utvikler seg fra godartede forstadier (adenomer) i tykktar‐ men, og det er langt bedre ... -
Prosigna Gene Signature to Assess Expected Benefit from Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer. Assessment of manufacturer’s submission
(Book; Peer reviewed; Research report, 2019-08-16)Breast cancer can be treated with chemotherapy, hormone therapy and radiation, or a combination of these to prevent the spread of cancer cells, after surgical removal of the tumor. When assessing whether a patient should ... -
The Bridge Building Model: connecting evidence-based practice, evidence-based research, public involvement and needs led research
(Research Involvement and Engagement;7, Article number: 77 (2021), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-10-30)This paper describes a model that combines different concepts in healthcare research that the authors suggest belong together. The concepts are; Evidence Based Practice, where healthcare is based on the best research ... -
Measuring Staff Attitudes to Coercion in Poland
(Frontiers in Psychiatry;November 2021 | Volume 12 | Article 745215, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-16)Introduction: Coercion can be defined as the use of force to limit a person’s choices. In Poland, coercive measures may tend to be overused. However, there is limited information regarding the attitudes of nurses toward ... -
Association between colic and sleep problems in infancy and subsequent development, emotional and behavioral problems: a longitudinal study
(BMC Pediatrics;21, Article number: 23 (2021), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-01-07)Background: Sleep and colic problems in infancy have been linked to adverse health outcome, but there is limited knowledge of the association between sleep and colic problems in infancy and subsequent development, emotional ... -
The relation of number of childbirths with age at natural menopause: a population study of 310 147 women in Norway
(Human Reproduction;Volume 37, Issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-13)Study question: Does age at natural menopause increase with increasing of number of childbirths? Summary answer: Age at menopause increased with increasing number of childbirths up to three childbirths; however, we found ... -
Factors associated with maternal overall quality of life six months postpartum: a cross sectional study from The Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth;22, Article number: 4 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01-03)Background: Having good Quality of Life (QoL) is essential, particularly for women after childbirth. However, little is known about the factors associated with maternal QoL after giving birth. We aimed to investigate the ... -
Emotion regulation through experiences of psychic mediumship: A case study at a Norwegian hotel
(Nordic Journal of Religion and Society;Volume 34, No. 1-2021, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09-08)The aim of this case study was to explore the emotional experiences of individuals taking part in non-congregational psychic mediumistic services in Norway. A thematic analysis of interview materials from nine users of ... -
Determinants of knowledge and attitude towards breastfeeding in rural pregnant women using validated instruments in Ethiopia
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH);Volume 18 / Issue 15, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07-27)Understanding the underlying determinants of maternal knowledge and attitude towards breastfeeding guides the development of context-specific interventions to improve breastfeeding practices. This study aimed to assess the ... -
Impaired glymphatic function in idiopathic intracranial hypertension
(Brain Communications;Volume 3, Issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-03-21)Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a brain disease incorporating cerebrospinal fluid disturbance, increased intracranial pressure and visual failure, but with unknown cause. This study examined a hypothesis that ... -
Breastfeeding Education and Support to Improve Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices and Infant Growth: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial from a Rural Ethiopian Setting
(Nutrients;Volume 13, Issue 4, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-06)Although peer-led education and support may improve breastfeeding practices, there is a paucity of evidence on the effectiveness of such interventions in the Ethiopian context. We designed a cluster-randomized trial to ...