Faculty of Health Sciences
Recent Submissions
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Ready for SDM: evaluating a train-the-trainer program to facilitate implementation of SDM training in Norway
(BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making;21:140, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-30)Background: Healthcare providers need training to implement shared decision making (SDM). In Norway, we developed “Ready for SDM”, a comprehensive SDM curriculum tailored to various healthcare providers, settings, and ... -
Willingness to participate in alcohol prevention interventions targeting risky drinking employees. The WIRUS project
(Frontiers In Public Health;9:692605, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-25)Background: The extent to which eligible individuals in a target population are willing to participate in interventions is important when evaluating the efficacy of public health interventions. Objectives: As part of a ... -
Meaningful Events in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology Research Approaches: A 6-Year Literature Review
(Brazilian Journal of Behavior Analysis;volum 17, issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The concept of meaning has been a traditional object of scientific study over recent decades within the behavioral and cognitive psychology fields. The former defines meaningful events in terms of their existing or acquired ... -
Physical capability, physical activity, and their association with femoral bone mineral density in adults aged 40 years and older: The Tromsø study 2015–2016
(Osteoporosis International;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-16)Since muscles can influence bone growth and vice versa, we examined if level of physical activity and physical capability tests can predict areal bone mineral density (aBMD). Both high activity level and good test performance ... -
Use of alcohol and addictive drugs during the COVID-19 outbreak in Norway: associations with mental health and pandemic-related problems
(Frontiers In Public Health;volume 9, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-14)Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a major impact on people’s daily life. This study aimed to examine use of alcohol and addictive drugs during the COVID-19 outbreak in Norway and examine their association with ... -
Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a structured visual assessment after stroke in municipal health care services
(BMC Health Services Research;21:497, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-24)Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Visual impairments (VIs) affect 60% of stroke survivors, and have negative consequences for rehabilitation and post-stroke life. VIs after stroke are often ... -
Video-based communication and its association with loneliness, mental health and quality of life among older people during the COVID-19 outbreak
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health;volume 18, issue 12, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-10)The aim of the study was to examine the use of video-based communication and its association with loneliness, mental health and quality of life in older adults (60–69 years versus 70+ years) during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... -
Effects of the Sonas Program on Anxiety and Depression in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: A 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial
(Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra;volume 11, issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-08)Introduction: There is a dearth of evidence about the effects of Sonas, a multisensory stimulation on people with dementia (PWD). The main aim of this study was to examine the effects of the Sonas program on anxiety and ... -
Migraine and Mood in Children
(Behavioral Sciences;volume 11, issue 4, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-14)Migraine is one of the most prevalent headache disorders in children and negatively influences their quality of life. Physical, social, and school functioning are negatively affected. Mood changes are common in migraineurs ... -
Mortality and microbial diversity after allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: secondary analysis of a randomized nutritional intervention trial
(Scientific Reports;11:11593, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-02)Gut mucosal barrier injury is common following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) and associated with poor clinical outcomes. Diet is critical for microbial diversity, but whether nutritional ... -
Evaluation of the EQ-5D-3L and 5L versions in low back pain patients
(Health and Quality of Life Outcomes;19:155, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-28)Background The EuroQol EQ-5D is one of the most widely researched and applied patient-reported outcome measures worldwide. The original EQ-5D-3L and more recent EQ-5D-5L include three and five response categories respectively. ... -
Factors associated with the establishment of new occupational therapist positions in Norwegian municipalities after the Coordination reform
(Health Services Insights;volume 14, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-03-16)Community-based occupational therapy is an increasingly important domain of work for occupational therapists. In Norway, this has been emphasized by the Coordination reform (2012), which assigned municipalities increased ... -
Symptom Severity Moderates the Outcome of Attention Bias Modification for Depression: an Exploratory Study.
(Journal of Psychiatric Research;volume 138, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-05)A recent meta-analysis has questioned the relevance of attention bias modification (ABM) for depression out- comes. However, there might be patient characteristics not yet accounted for, that are relevant to the outcome. ... -
Family carers’ involvement strategies in response to sub-optimal health services to older adults living with dementia – a qualitative study
(BMC Geriatrics;20:290, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-08-17)Background:While dementia policy strategies emphasize the importance of partnerships between families andformal carers to provide tailored care and effectively allocate community resources, family carers often feel left ... -
Global burden of 87 risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
(The Lancet;volume 396, issue 10258, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-10-17)Background Rigorous analysis of levels and trends in exposure to leading risk factors and quantification of their effect on human health are important to identify where public health is making progress and in which cases ... -
“It is always me against the Norwegian system.” barriers and facilitators in accessing and using dementia care by minority ethnic groups in Norway: a qualitative study
(BMC Health Services Research;20:954, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-10-15)Background: Dementia is one of the greatest health challenges in the contemporary world. Due to several barriers to accessing health care services, elderly immigrants constitute a group that poses special challenges in ... -
Challenges related to providing care for parents with dementia across borders: a qualitative study on transnational carers in Oslo
(Journal of Aging Studies;volume 55, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-10-17)Migration requires people to re-define their caring roles, develop new caring strategies and negotiate the scope of care with the family in the country of origin. The main aim of this paper is to identify and describe ... -
The Applicability of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) in Rehabilitation for Patients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) – A Cohort Study
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare;volume 13, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-10-09)Aim: The primary aim of this study was to investigate the applicability of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) in patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) admitted to a specialized rehabilitation unit in a regional ... -
The practice environment’s influence on patient participation in intermediate healthcare services – the perspectives of patients, relatives and healthcare professionals
(BMC Health Services Research;21:180, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-25)Background: Intermediate care (IC) bridges the clinical pathway of older patients transitioning from the hospital to home. Currently, there is a strong consensus that the practice environment is an important factor in ... -
What information did pregnant women want related to risks and benefits attending X-ray examinations?
(Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences;volume 52, issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-01-15)Background In connection with X-ray examinations of pregnant patients, good communication of benefit and risk is important to provide adequate patient care. Pregnant women often become concerned about the foetus and are ...
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