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An analysis of the validity and reliability of handheld ultrasound device for measuring rectus femoris muscle size
(Peer reviewed; Chapter, 2016)Background: Previous studies show that ultrasound is valid and reliable when measuring muscle size. A Philips handheld ultrasound device was released in April 2015. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity ... -
Analysis of image quality and effective dose in adult chest phantom radiography with high BMI.
(OPTIMAX 2017: Radiation dose, image quality optimisation, the use of new technology in medical imaging;, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2018)Aim: To investigate the impact of different kVp and mAs values on effective dose and image quality using a chest phantom that simulates a normal sized and an obese patient. Methods and materials: A chest phantom with ... -
Animals: Ending Cruelty Through Markets
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2023)Automatic speech recognition (ASR) has become a familiar input component for voice user faces, such as texting, preparing structured documents, searching, and voice commands. Inclusive ASR is a premise for a sustainable ... -
Are physical measures good indicators of image quality at low dose levels? A pilot study
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2016)Purpose: To evaluate if physical measures of noise predict image quality at high and low noise levels. Method: Twenty-four images were acquired on a DR system using a Pehamed DIGRAD phantom ... -
Automatic Unsupervised Clustering of Videos of the Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Procedure
(Chapter; Conference object, 2023)The in vitro fertilization procedure called intracytoplasmic sperm injection can be used to help fertilize an egg by injecting a single sperm cell directly into the cytoplasm of the egg. In order to evaluate, refine and ... -
A Baradian approach to evidence-based practice in physiotherapy education
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2018)During the past decade, there has been an increased focus on evidence-based practice in physiotherapy programmes. Evidence-based practice involves combining best research evidence (external evidence), clinical expertise ... -
Care in physiotherapy - a ghost story
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-26)The role of care in physiotherapy has largely been ignored in research and professional discussions. We explore the causes and consequences of this neglect as an attempt to rethink what care is and can be in physiotherapy. ... -
Disiplinfagenes plass i profesjonsutdanningene
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Electrical pulse stimulation of primary human skeletal muscle cells
(Methods in molecular biology;MIMB, volume 1889, Chapter; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-27)Electrical pulse stimulation (EPS) is an in vitro method of inducing contractions in cultured skeletal muscle cells of human and animal origin. Motor neuron activation of muscle fibres can be replaced by applying EPS on ... -
Epigenetics of Migraine
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2023)Genetics and the environment have both been demonstrated to take part in the pathogenesis of migraine. Studying the epigenetic mechanisms underlying migraine can facilitate the understanding of the disorder, its chronification, ... -
Experimental article Maintaining image quality for paediatric chest CTs while lowering dose: FBP versus SAFIRE
(Peer reviewed; Chapter, 2015)Objectives: Children have a greater risk from radiation, per unit dose, due to increased radiosensitivity and longer life expectancies. It is of paramount importance to reduce the radiation dose received by children. This ... -
Extreme Traumatization: Conceptualization and Treatment from the Perspective of Object-Relations and Modern Research
(Approaches to Psychic Trauma. Theory and Practice;, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2018-10)In the last century civilians increasingly became targets in wars, totalitarian regimes and internal wars. This trend continues into this century. The basic unity in all societies, the family in its different forms, ... -
Forskning med nye aktører - forskningskvalitet og nytteverdi
(Chapter, 2019)Hensikten med kapitlet er å gi økt forståelse av hvordan forsknings-kvalitet og nytteverdi kan begrepsfestes og evalueres når brukerne blir samprodusenter i forskning. To hovedspørsmål stilles: Hva kjennetegner forskningskvalitet ... -
Fra deltakelse til brukermedvirkning i helseforskning
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)Patient and public involvement (PPI) in health research has gained widespread attention and implementation in the last 10–15 years. Numerous funding institutions now require research professions to state how they intend ... -
Fra heterotopi til medborgerskap
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)Hvordan former og formes vi av de rommene som faktisk finnes, og hvordan kan de mange former for praksis som er fremstilt i denne boken, selv bidra til mer medborgerskap og sosiale rettigheter? Dette er utfordringer ... -
Hva er kritikk i helsefagene og hva skal vi med kritiske perspektiver?
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)In this final summary chapter, we explore some basic arguments for developing critical reflection and in this final summary chapter, we explore some basic arguments for developing critical reflection and ... -
The impact of operator training on the accuracy of DXA lumbar spine analysis
(OPTIMAX 2018 - a focus on education in radiology;, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2019)Introduction: This study involving Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) spine images investigated the effectiveness of an additional training session compared to basic instruction provided by the scanner manufacturer ... -
The impact of pitch values on image quality and radiation dose in an abdominal adult phantom using CT
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose: To identify the impact of different pitch values on image quality and effective radiation dose for axial and coronal plane in abdominal adult CT. Methods and materials: Three scans were conducted on an abdominal ... -
Impact of the anode heel effect on image quality and effective dose for AP pelvis: a pilot study
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose: Using phantoms, this pilot study aims to outline a method and generate initial data to determine whether the anode heel effect has an impact on image quality and the effective dose. Methods and Materials: A ... -
Mapping University Skills labs in Radiography: Students’ Perspectives
(OPTIMAX 2018 - a focus on education in radiology;, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Establishing an effective theory and practice relationship is necessary for every radiography student. The effectiveness of a Skills Lab is paramount to ensure that student radiographers are prepared for ...