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Comparability of the social skills improvement system to the social skills rating system: A norwegian study
(Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research;2014, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-10-21)The Social Skills Improvement System-Rating Scales (SSIS-RS) is a multi-informant instrument assessing social skills and problem behavior in children and adolescents. It is a revised version of the Social Skills Rating ... -
Comparable increases in dural sac area after three different posterior decompression techniques for lumbar spinal stenosis: radiological results from a randomized controlled trial in the NORDSTEN study
(European spine journal;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-18)Purpose: To investigate changes in dural sac area after three different posterior decompression techniques in patients undergoing surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis. Summary of background data: Decompression of the ... -
Comparing a student active learning format to equivalence-based instruction
(European Journal of Behavior Analysis (EJOBA);2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The present study compared the effectiveness of a student active learning format (SALF) to equivalence-based instruction (EBI), in teaching behavior analytic terms. The EBI condition included matching-to-sample, and SALF ... -
Comparing digital to traditional follow-up in the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration: A youth perspective on trust and satisfaction
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Public employment services are increasingly becoming digital. Previous literature has highlighted potential and intersectional risks associated with digitalizing these services. To address this, the current study explores ... -
Comparing reflection levels between facilitator-led and student-led debriefing in simulation training for paramedic students
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Simulation in healthcare attempts to create relevant representations of patient encounters. It pro- vides experiential learning, bridging typical classroom activities and clinical practice. This study aims to ... -
Comparing the effects of on-site and videoconference supervision in early intensive behavioral intervention
(MALK;2022, Master thesis, 2022)This study examines if on-site and videoconference supervision in Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) has the same effect on adaptive behavior and basic language skills in children with autism. There has been ... -
Comparing three screen-based sedentary behaviours' effect upon adolescents' participation in physical activity: The ESSENS study
(PLOS ONE;15 (11): e0241887, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-25)Background Literature focusing on the association between sedentary behaviours and physical activity has provided equivocal results and has been dominated by TV viewing as the indicator of sedentary behaviour. There is a ... -
Comparing two classifications of cancer cachexia and their association with survival in patients with unresected pancreatic cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-02-24)Cancer cachexia is characterized by reduced weight and muscle mass, poor treatment tolerance and short survival. A universally accepted definition of this condition lacks. Two classifications have recently been proposed; ... -
Comparison of anxiety symptoms in spouses of persons suffering from dementia, geriatric in-patients and healthy older persons
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Comparison of bioavailability of krill oil versus fish oil and health effect
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: The aim of this review is to summarize the effects of krill oil (KO) or fish oil (FO) on eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) incorporation in plasma phospholipids or membrane of red blood ... -
A comparison of CT based measures of skeletal muscle mass and density from the Th4 and L3 levels in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer
(European Journal of Clinical Nutrition;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-09-25)Background: Muscle mass and density assessed from CT-images at the L3 level are prognostic for survival and predict toxicity in cancer patients. However, L3 is not always included on routine CT-scans. We aimed to investigate ... -
Comparison of methods to identify individuals with obesity at increased risk of functional impairment among a population of home-dwelling older adults
(British Journal of Nutrition;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-09)Obesity is associated with increased muscle mass and muscle strength. Methods taking into account the total body mass to reveal obese older individuals at increased risk of functional impairment are needed. Therefore, we ... -
A comparison of misoprostol vaginal insert and misoprostol vaginal tablets for induction of labor in nulliparous women: a retrospective cohort study
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth;Volume 18, 18:11, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-01-05)Background: Since Misoprostol Vaginal Insert (MVI - Misodel ®) was approved for labor induction in Europe in 2013, to date, no study has been published comparing MVI to Misoprostol vaginal tablets (MVT). The aim of this ... -
Comparison of Oncology Patients' and Their Family Caregivers' Attitudes and Concerns Toward Pain and Pain Management.
(Cancer nursing;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-12-03)Both cancer patients and their family caregivers (FCs) report concerns about pain and pain management. When dyads share appraisal of the illness context, they may experience better dyadic adjustment.The aim of this study ... -
Comparison of radiation exposure to the patient and contrast detail resolutions across micro dose 2D/3D slot scanner and two conventional digital radiography X-ray imaging systems
(Radiation Protection Dosimetry;Volume 185, Issue 2, November 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-29)PURPOSE: To assess and compare the radiation dose and image quality of the low dose 2D/3D EOS slot scanner (LDSS) to conventional digital radiography (DR) X-ray imaging systems for chest and knee examination protocols. METHODS ... -
A comparison of sleep, insomnia and health‑related quality of life between mothers and fathers of preterm versus full‑born infants: a longitudinal study from Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Poor sleep may negatively affect parents’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This longitudinal study aimed to describe and compare sleep, insomnia and HRQoL in mothers and fathers of preterm and full-born ... -
Comparison of the effect of thermal and hygrothermal sub-Tg aging on the durability and appearance of multilayered filament wound composite structure
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)The study conducts an experimental investigation to compare the effect of accelerated aging on a glass fiber/ vinylester matrix filament wound composite. Two static aging conditions, thermal and hygrothermal, were chosen. ... -
Comparison of the SF6D, the EQ5D, and the oswestry disability index in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative disc disease
(BMC musculoskeletal disorders;14(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-04-26)Background The need for cost effectiveness analyses in randomized controlled trials that compare treatment options is increasing. The selection of the optimal utility measure is important, and a central question is ... -
Competence for Natural Transformation Is Common among Clinical Strains of Resistant Acinetobacter spp
(Microorganisms;Volume 7, Issue 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-24)Horizontal gene transfer events provide the basis for extensive dissemination of antimicrobial resistance traits between bacterial populations. Conjugation is considered to be the most frequent mechanism behind new resistance ... -
Competence in Sports Pharmacy among Pharmacy Students in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Pharmacists are competent to promote the proper use of medicines. According to the International Pharmaceutical Federation, pharmacists must develop competence in sports pharmacy and the contents of the World Anti-Doping ...