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Osteoporosis and osteopenia in the distal forearm predicts all-cause mortality independent of grip strength: 22-year follow-up in the population-based Tromsø Study
(Osteoporosis International;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-09)Mini-abstract: Low bone mineral density (BMD) gives an increased risk of fractures, which can lead to premature death. Can BMD of the wrist predict mortality? BMD consistent with osteopenia and osteoporosis gave a ... -
Our Relations to Refugees: Between Compassion and Dehumanization
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)After the so-called refugee crisis of 2015–2016 European reactions to foreigners had come to the fore and we are seeing xenophobic political and populist movements become increasingly mainstream. The massive rejection of ... -
Outcome in adulthood for children with autism spectrum disorder who have received early Intensive behavioral intervention
(MALKS;2014, Master thesis, 2014)The following master thesis contains two articles. The first gives a theoretical outlining of Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) and the research regarding the short-term effectiveness of this intervention. Then ... -
Outcome of Ulcerative Colitis 20 Years after Diagnosis in a Prospective Population-based Inception Cohort from South-Eastern Norway, the IBSEN Study
(Journal of Crohn's and colitis; Volume 15, Issue 6, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-02)Background and aims: The long-term course of ulcerative colitis [UC] is difficult to predict. Mortality, colectomy, cancer, and hospitalisation represent hard outcomes of disease. Moreover, knowledge on the risk of relapses ... -
The Outcomes of a 12-Week Internet Intervention Aimed at Improving Fitness and Health-Related Quality of Life in Overweight Adolescents: The Young & Active Controlled Trial
(PLoS ONE;9(12), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-12-05)Background: Overweight and obesity among adolescents may have consequences, with potentially lasting effects on health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Excess weight is also associated with decreases in ... -
Outcomes of behavioral intervention for children with autism in mainstream pre-school settings
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-04-07)We evaluated outcomes for 31 children with autism (2–6 years of age at intake) who received behavioral intervention in mainstream pre-school settings and a comparison group of 12 children receiving treatment as usual. After ... -
Outcomes of care at "Føderiket Midwifery Unit" 2007-2011, a freestanding midwifery-led unit in Oslo. Norway: A prospective cohort study
(Nordic Journal of Nursing Research;36(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-08-28)The aim of this study was to provide a description and evaluation of birth outcomes for women who started care at Føderiket Midwifery Unit (FMU), a freestanding midwifery unit in Oslo. FMU opened in 2007 as a five-year ... -
Outline of a History of Neurorehabilitation in Denmark – a Sociological Perspective
(Praktiske Grunde;, Journal article; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This article unravels the genesis and history of neurorehabilitation (NR) in Denmark in order to understand the transformation that this subfield has undergone since the 1970s and how this is reflected in the present ... -
Over-the-counter analgesics use is associated with pain and psychological distress among adolescents: a mixed effects approach in cross-sectional survey data from Norway
(BMC Public Health;21, Article number: 2030 (2021), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-06)Background: Over-the-counter analgesics (OTCA) such as Paracetamol and Ibuprofen are frequently used by adolescents, and the route of administration and access at home allows unsupervised use. Psychological distress and ... -
Overføring av Stimulusfunksjoner
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Hensikten med den foreliggende studien var å undersøke effekten av overføring av stimulusfunk - sjoner på påvirkningen av preferanser og valg. Videre ble det undersøkt hvorvidt bruken andre stimuli enn de som er vanligvis ... -
The overlapping burden of the three leading causes of disability and death in sub-Saharan African children
(Nature Communications;13, Article number: 7457 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-06)Despite substantial declines since 2000, lower respiratory infections (LRIs), diarrhoeal diseases, and malaria remain among the leading causes of nonfatal and fatal disease burden for children under 5 years of age (under ... -
Overleve eller leve : kronisk smerte hos pasienter med hydrocephalus
(Bachelor thesis, 2017-06)Bakgrunn: I følge Nielsen, Steingrimsdottir og Berg (2015) rammer kroniske smerter rundt 30% av den voksne befolkningen, og er den viktigste årsaken til langtidssykefravær og uførhet.I praksis på en nevrokirurgisk avdeling ... -
Oversettelse og kulturell tilpasning av Attentional Function Index (AFI)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Bakgrunn: Antall krefttilfeller blant eldre øker sterkt, og i forbindelse med behandlingen kan kreftpasienter være utsatt for kognitive endringer. Mange av dem som overlever kreft, får nedsatt oppmerksomhet og konsentrasjon ... -
Oversettelse, kulturell tilpasning og pilottesting av spørreskjemaet “Neonatal Nurses´Perceptions of Pain Assessment and Management in NICU´s (NPPAM)” til det norske språket
(Master thesis, 2019)Bakgrunn: Premature barn og kritisk syke nyfødte har begrensede evner til å signalisere smerte. Forskning og klinisk erfaring antyder at det kan være flere årsaker til at sykepleiere ikke gjennomfører systematisk smertevurdering ... -
Overspisingslidelse og impulsivitet: En observasjonsstudie basert på diskontering av utsatte konsekvenser og BIS-11
(Master thesis, 2022)Overspisingslidelse forekommer ofte i sammenheng med overvekt og fedme, og er den spiseforstyrrelsesdiagnosen som er mest utbredt i befolkningen. Lidelsen kan assosieres med impulsivitet eller impulsiv atferd. I den ... -
The overuse of intrapartum cardiotocography (CTG) for low-risk women: An actor-network theory analysis of data from focus groups
(Women and Birth;Volume 35, Issue 6, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-10-31)Background: There is an overuse of cardiotocography for intrapartum fetal monitoring for low-risk women in high-income countries, despite recommendations from evidence-based guidelines. Aim: To understand why midwives ... -
Overweight adolescents' views on physical activity - experiences of participants in an internet-based intervention: a qualitative study
(BMC Public Health;18:448, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-04)Background: Overweight and obese adolescents are reported to be less physically active than their peers. Research-based knowledge about their views may contribute to a better understanding of key factors that may foster ... -
Oxidised fish oil does not influence established markers of oxidative stress in healthy human subjects: a randomised controlled trial
(British Journal of Nutrition;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Intake of fish oil reduces the risk of CHD and CHD deaths. Marine n-3 fatty acids (FA) are susceptible to oxidation, but to our knowledge, the health effects of intake of oxidised fish oil have not previously been ... -
Oxygen Uptake and Energy Expenditure during Treadmill Walking with Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) Shoes
(Journal of Physical Therapy Science;23 (1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)[Purpose] It is suggested that walking with Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) shoes will increase oxygen uptake and result in greater consumption of energy relative to walking with conventional shoes, but this has not been ... -
Pain and development of identity in adolescents who frequently use over-the-counter analgesics: a qualitative study
(Journal of Clinical Nursing;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-13)Aims and objectives: This study aims to describe conditions that may influence the development of identity in adolescents frequently using over-the-counter analgesics (OTCAs). Background: Frequent self-medication with ...