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Ultrasound assessment of muscle thickness and muscle crosssectional area: a reliability study
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose: Previous studies showed that ultrasound imaging is reliable when measuring the cross-sectional area (CSA) of a muscle. However, measurements of muscles could be affected by the level of experience of the observer. ... -
Umbilical cord blood acid–base analysis at birth and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Umbilical cord blood acid–base sampling is routinely performed at many hospitals. Recent studies have questioned this practice and the association of acidosis with cerebral palsy. Objective: To investigate ... -
Uncertainties involved in the estimation of mean glandular dose for women in the Norwegian breast cancer screening program (NBCSP)
(Radiation protection dosimetry;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-11-27)The aim of this study was to reflect on the estimation of the mean glandular dose for women in Norway aged 50–69 y. Estimation of mean glandular dose (MGD) has been conducted by applying the method of Dance et al. (1990, ... -
Unconscious phantasy and its conceptualizations: An attempt at conceptual Integration
(The International Journal of Psychoanalysis;96(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-07-14)That there is a lack of consensus as to how to decide between competing, at times even contradictory theories, and about how to integrate divergent con- cepts and theories is well known. In view of this situation, the IPA ... -
Uncovering re-traumatization experiences of torture survivors in somatic health care: A qualitative systematic review
(PLOS ONE;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-04)Little research has focused on torture survivors’ re-traumatization experiences in health and hospital units that treat somatic diseases, though any medical procedure can re-traumatize survivors. This study’s purpose was ... -
Underernæring hos eldre demenspasienter i hjemmesykepleien
(Bachelor thesis, 2017-06)Bakgrunn for oppgaven: Jeg har jobbet i hjemmesykepleien i flere år, og sett at underernæring er en vanlig utfordring. Rundt 78000 mottak hjelp fra hjemmesykepleien. Ca. 10% av disse anslås å være underernært. Samtidig ... -
Underernæring hos eldre hjemmeboende personer med demens
(Sykepleien Forskning;8(4), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Bakgrunn: Eldre personer med hukommelsestap er svært utsatt for underernæring. Tidligere studier har i hovedsak fokusert på pasienter som bor på institusjon. Hensikt: Hensikten med denne studien er å kartlegge og ... -
Underernæring hos sykehjemsbeboere : sykepleierens forebyggende rolle
(Bachelor thesis, 2017-06)Bakgrunn for oppgaven: Temaet for oppgaven ble valgt fordi det er kjent at eldre som bor på sykehjem har en større risiko for å bli underernært, og en for høy prosentandel lider av underernæring (Helsedirektoratet, 2010). ... -
Underernæring ved kreftsykdom. Hvordan kan sykepleier bidra til å primærforebygge underernæring hos kreftpasienter som gjennomgår cytostatikabehandling?
(Bachelor thesis, 2020)Bakgrunn for oppgaven: Hvert år oppstår det over 30 000 nye krefttilfeller i Norge. Underernæring er den vanligste sekundærdiagnosen ved kreftsykdom, og er et vedvarende problem innen norsk helsevesen. Nærmere 30% er i ... -
Underlying Principles of a Covid-19 Behavioral Vaccine for a Sustainable Cultural Change
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health;Volume 17, Issue 23: Special Issue: Community Resilience and Recovery for Public Health Emergencies, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-04)Until pharmacological measures are effective at containing the COVID-19 outbreak, adopting protective behaviors is paramount. In this work, we aim at informing interventions to limit the spread of the contagion and prepare ... -
Understanding dementia in ethnically diverse groups: a qualitative study from Norway
(Ageing & Society;Volume 40, Issue 10, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-27)As the number of older immigrants in Europe rises, dementia within minority ethnic populations warrants attention as a significant public health problem. Equitable health and care services constitute a prioritised health ... -
Understanding everyday life of morbidly obese adults-habits and body image
(International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being;7, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-07-31)Background: Morbid obesity is a progressive, chronic condition associated with failed attempts at change and repeated relapses. Aim: There seems to be little previous research into the understanding of the everyday life ... -
Understanding infant feeding practices, relations to the health clinic and experiences of receiving conflicting advices: A qualitative study with Somali mothers living in Oslo
(MAEH;2014, Master thesis, 2014)The objective of this study was to generate knowledge about infant feeding practices of Somali mothers and explore how they experience the nutrition communication at the health clinic, towards developing approaches for ... -
Understanding support systems for Parkinson's disease management in community settings: A cross‐national qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Health and social care systems face difficulties in managing multimorbidity, disease burden and complex needs in long-term conditions such as Parkinson's disease. Objective This study aimed to develop a ... -
Understanding the Meaning of the Ambiguous Body - A Hermeneutic Concept Analysis of Flesh and Fleshly
(International Journal of Caring Sciences; VOLUME 12 ISSUE 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: When the body becomes sick it sends out signals that might be difficult to interpret for the suffering human being. If the patient has no concepts or language that helps him to understand what is going on in ... -
Understanding the refugee-traumatised person. Semiotic and psychoanalytic perspectives
(Psychosozial;43. Jg., Nr. 161, Heft III, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The current situation of refugees demands a redefinition of our understanding of the concept of psychological trauma. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cannot be used to ac‐ count for the variety of posttraumatic ... -
Understanding the use and benefits of assistive devices among young children with cerebral palsy and their families in Norway: a cross-sectional population-based registry study
(Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose:Assistive technology intervention has become an important strategy in enhancing function in young children with cerebral palsy. This study aimed to provide an in-depth knowledge of the use of assistive devices by ... -
Undersøkelse av autofagi-nivåer i cellemodeller for dannelse og progresjon av prostatakreft
(Master thesis, 2021)Bakgrunn og formål Eksisterende forskning gir ingen klare svar på om autofagi opp- eller nedreguleres i cellens utvikling fra en normal celle til en aggressiv og metastaserende kreftcelle. I mangel på forskning med metoder ... -
Undersøkelse av autofagi-nivåer i cellemodeller for dannelse og progresjon av prostatakreft
(Master thesis, 2021-05)Bakgrunn og formål Eksisterende forskning gir ingen klare svar på om autofagi opp- eller nedreguleres i cellens utvikling fra en normal celle til en aggressiv og metastaserende kreftcelle. I mangel på forskning med metoder ... -
Undersøkelse av forandringer i mikrobiologisk kvalitet under produksjon og distribusjon av drikkevann ved Vansjø interkommunale vannverk
(Vann;2010/4, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)Innholdet av bakterier etter hvert trinn i behandlingsprosessen ved Vansjø vannverk og ved 19 punkter fra distribusjonsnettet ble målt. I tillegg ble tilstedeværelsen av sopp og protozoer i vannet under produksjon ...