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Is health literacy of family carers associated with carer burden, quality of life, and time spent on informal care for older persons living with dementia?
(PLOS ONE;volume 15, issue 11, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-11-20)Introduction: Family carers are cornerstones in the care of older people living with dementia. Family carers report extensive carer burden, reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and extensive time spent on informal ... -
Is Interprofessional Learning Only Meant for Professions Within Healthcare? - A Qualitative Analysis of Associations with the Term Interprofessional Collaborative Learning Among Professional Students
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare;Volume 15, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-09-02)Purpose: The main goal of interprofessional learning (IPL) is to help students from different professions develop a common understanding of how to work together in future interprofessional collaboration (IPC). When IPL ... -
Is there something wrong with society, or is it just me? : Social and medical knowledge in a Norwegian anti-discrimination law
(Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research;12 (3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-01-05)What is the current relationship between the social and medical definitions of disability in Norway? The Norwegian Discrimination and Accessibility Act, which entered into effect on 1 January 2009, frames its overarching ... -
Is type 2 diabetes reversible with diet? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
(MAEH;2022, Master thesis, 2022)Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), defined by HbA1c values above 6.5% (48 mmol/mol), and it’s precursor prediabetes, defined by HbA1c values above 5.7% (39 mmol/mol), is a major health challenge worldwide. The ... -
ISBAR med SALSA på Intensiv - En observasjon av den muntlige rapport
(Master thesis, 2023)Bakgrunn: Å gi en effektiv og kvalitetssikret rapport i intensivavdelinger kan by på utfordringer. Muntlig rapport er et svakt ledd i helsevesenet hvor potensielle feil kan oppstå. Den beste måten å forhindre feil i den ... -
An Isocaloric Nordic Diet Modulates RELA and TNFRSF1A Gene Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome—A SYSDIET Sub-Study
(Nutrients;Volume 11, Issue 12, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-12-03)A healthy dietary pattern is associated with a lower risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and reduced inflammation. To explore this at the molecular level, we investigated the effect of a Nordic diet (ND) on changes in the ... -
“It did not come with Hitler and did not die with Hitler.” The Uses of the Holocaust by Disability Activists in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-10-04)When discussing present issues, vulnerable groups often compare such issues to historical atrocities, thereby injecting histories of vulnerability and oppression into contemporary debate. In 2006, the Norwegian health ... -
"It is a difficult topic! - A qualitative study of midwives' experience with routine antenatal enquiry for intimate partner violence
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy may jeopardize maternal and fetal health (IJFWM 49:159-164, 2004; IJGO 133:269-276, 2016). In recognition of the significant public health impact of IPV, the ... -
“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 ... -
“It is both scary and exciting” - Home care nurses’ experiences with medication-kits as tools in a palliative context
(Master thesis, 2017)Purpose: The purpose of the study is to develop new knowledge on home care nurses’ experiences with the medication-kit as a tool in symptom management for home-dwelling patients in the terminal phase. Method: The study ... -
It is just that people treat you like a human being: The meaning of dignity for patients with substance use disorders
(Journal of Clinical Nursing;Volume 29, Issue 3-4, February 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-11-09)Introduction: Patients who suffer from substance use disorder (SUD) might receive services from different service providers in an opioid maintenance treatment programme (OMT) and have a widespread and complex need for ... -
It is not only about translating a language: A qualitative study about working with interpreters in health promotion groups for refugees
(MAPO;2020, Master thesis, 2020)Background: Forced migration poses a health risk and health promoting groups can be a measure to promote health for refugees in exile. In such groups interpreters are necessary, but this can be challenging due to the dynamic ... -
It takes two to tango: carers’ reflections on their participation and the participation of people with dementia in the James Lind Alliance process
(BMC Geriatrics;20, Article number: 175 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-14)Background: Worldwide, patient and public involvement (PPI) in health research has grown steadily in recent decades. The James Lind Alliance (JLA) is one approach to PPI that brings patients, carers and clinicians together ... -
"It's like being a slave to your own body in a way": a qualitative study of adolescents With chronic fatigue syndrome
(Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-01)Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a relatively common disabling illness in adolescents that may limit participation in daily life. Aim: This study explored interactions between ... -
IT-teknologi som styringsværktøj i sundhedsvæsenet: En kritisk diskursanalyse
(MAREH;2018, Master thesis, 2018)Baggrund: Sundhedsvæsenet har oplevet en eksplosiv udvikling i brugen af IT teknologi i klinisk praksis. EPJ EOJ, E-journal, Sundhed.dk portal, telemedicin ect. Redskaber der er kommet frem i manegen af mangfoldige ... -
Iterative reconstruction improves image quality and reduces radiation dose in trauma protocols; A human cadaver study
(Acta Radiologica Open;Volume: 10, issue: 10, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-18)Background: Radiation-related cancer risk is an object of concern in CT of trauma patients, as these represent a young population. Different radiation reducing methods, including iterative reconstruction (IR), and spilt ... -
“It’s hard to keep a distance when you’re with someone you really care about”—A qualitative study of adolescents’ pandemic-related health literacy and how Covid-19 affects their lives
(PLOS ONE;17 (4): e0266510, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-01)Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore how adolescents accessed, understood, appraised, and applied information on pandemic preventive measures, how their lives were impacted by long-lasting regulations and how they ... -
“It’s like being stuck on an unsafe and unpredictable rollercoaster” : Experiencing substance use problems in a partner
(Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-01)Living with a partner with substance abuse problems may induce strains in an individual’s everyday life, including poor health, disrupted family life, and social isolation; this may lead to dropping out of education or ... -
Ivaretakelse av den kritisk syke - Intensivpasienters opplevelse av sykepleie
(Master thesis, 2016)Formål: Utforske intensivpasienters erfaring og opplevelse fra innleggelse på en intensivavdeling med vektlegging på hva som får pasienten til å føle seg godt ivaretatt Teoretisk forankring: Tidligere forskning relatert ... -
Ivaretakelse av den kritisk syke - Intensivpasienters opplevelse av sykepleie
(Master thesis, 2016)Formål: Utforske intensivpasienters erfaring og opplevelse fra innleggelse på en intensivavdeling med vektlegging på hva som får pasienten til å føle seg godt ivaretatt Teoretisk forankring: Tidligere forskning relatert ...