Browsing Sentraladministrasjonen by Journals "BMJ Open"
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All-cause and cause-specific mortality among individuals imprisoned for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Norway (2000–2016): a retrospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aims To describe all-cause and cause- specific mortality and to investigate factors associated with mortality among individuals imprisoned for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and psychoactive drugs in the ... -
Associations between health literacy proficiencies and health-related quality of life and GP visits among young people in Norway: a population-based cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objectives Despite globally increased attention from policymakers and being recognised as a critical determinant of health, health literacy (HL) research in young people (YP) remains limited. This study aims to describe ... -
Changes in life expectancy and lifespan variability by income quartiles in four Nordic countries: a study based on nationwide register data
(BMJ Open;Volume 11, Issue 6, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-29)Objectives: Levels, trends or changes in socioeconomic mortality differentials are typically described in terms of means, for example, life expectancies, but studies have suggested that there also are systematic social ... -
Characteristics of older adults with back pain associated with choice of first primary care provider: a cross-sectional analysis from the BACE-N cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09-17)Objectives: To describe characteristics of older adults with back pain in primary care, and to assess associations between patient characteristics and type of first primary care provider (general practitioner (GP), ... -
Cohort profile update: the Norwegian STORK Groruddalen (STORK G) pregnancy and birth cohort-the role of ethnicity and causal pathways for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other health issues
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose The STORK Groruddalen cohort was set up in 2008 to explore ethnic differences in: (1) maternal health, primarily gestational diabetes (GDM) and related health issues during pregnancy and post partum, and effects of ... -
Cohort profile: Outcomes & Multi-morbidity In Type 2 diabetes (OMIT) – a national registry-based observational cohort with focus on care and treatment of key high-risk groups in Norway
(BMJ Open;Volume 12, Issue 5, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-11)Purpose: The ‘Outcomes & Multi-morbidity in Type 2 Diabetes’ (OMIT) is an observational registry-based cohort of Norwegian patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) established to study high-risk groups often omitted from ... -
Definitions and measurement of health literacy in health and medicine research: A systematic review
(BMJ Open;Volume 12, Issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives: The way health literacy is understood (conceptualised) should be closely linked to how it is measured (operationalised). This study aimed to gain insights into how health literacy is defined and measured in ... -
Development and evaluation of guidelines for prevention of retraumatisation in torture survivors during surgical care: protocol for a multistage qualitative study
(BMJ Open;Volume 11, Issue 11, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-05)Introduction: Healthcare professionals working in somatic departments are not trained to recognise signs of torture or provide appropriate healthcare to torture survivors, which may result in retraumatisation during surgical ... -
Early identification and characterisation of stroke to support prehospital decision-making using artificial intelligence: a scoping review protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Stroke is a time-critical condition and one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. To decrease mortality and improve patient outcome by improving access to optimal treatment, there is an ... -
Effect modification in network meta-analyses for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma: Systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives To systematically review and meta-analyse the evidence for effect modification by refractory status and number of treatment lines in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM); and to assess whether ... -
Effects of age and gender on the relationship between alcohol use disorder and somatic diseases: a national register study in Norway
(BMJ Open;Volume 11, Issue 11, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-10)Objective: This study aimed to examine how age and gender moderate the associations between alcohol use disorders (AUD) and several somatic diseases. Design and setting: We performed a retrospective, register-based cohort ... -
Exposure to traumatic events and use of over-the-counter analgesics in adolescents: cross-sectional findings from the Young-HUNT study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective Frequent and increasing use of over-the- counter analgesics (OTCA) among adolescents is a public health concern. Prior research indicates that adolescents exposed to traumatic events may be at increased risk of ... -
Feasibility of the Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform system of intervention for persons with brain injury in community-based rehabilitation: A pilot for a multiple-baseline design study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives This paper describes a pilot study investigating the feasibility of the Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform (PRPP) system for persons with cognitive impairments after acquired brain injury in the context ... -
Health literacy and musculoskeletal disorders in adolescents: a scoping review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives Health literacy (HL) related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in adolescents is a field with limited previous evidence. This study aimed to review and synthesise studies on MSDs and HL as well as various ... -
Healthcare professionals in COVID-19-intensive care units in Norway: Preparedness and working conditions: A cohort study
(BMJ Open;Volume 11, Issue 10, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-10-11)Objective: To survey the healthcare professionals’ background and experiences from work with patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units (ICUs) during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Norway. Design: ... -
How many of persistent coughers have pulmonary tuberculosis? Population-based cohort study in Ethiopia
(BMJ Open;Volume 12, Issue 5, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-05-24)Objective: Many individuals with persistent cough and smear microscopy-negative sputum test for tuberculosis (TB) remain at risk of developing the disease. This study estimates the incidence of pulmonary TB (PTB) among ... -
How prices and income influence global patterns in saturated fat intake by age, sex and world region: a cross-sectional analysis of 160 countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objective When considering proposals to improve diets, it is important to understand how factors like price and income can affect saturated fat (SF) intake and demand. In this study, we examine and estimate the influence ... -
Implementation of the Moyo fetal heart rate monitor in district hospitals in Bihar, India: a feasibility study
(BMJ Open;Volume 11, Issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-08)Objectives: Globally, half of all stillbirths occur during birth. Detection of fetal distress with fetal heart rate monitoring (FHRM), followed by appropriate and timely management, might reduce fresh stillbirths and ... -
Lifestyle and Empowerment Techniques in Survivorship of Gynaecologic Oncology (LETSGO study): A study protocol for a multicentre longitudinal interventional study using mobile health technology and biobanking
(BMJ Open;Volume 11, Issue 7, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07-12)Introduction: The number of gynaecological cancer survivors is increasing and there is a need for a more sustainable model of follow-up care. Today’s follow-up model is time-consuming and patients have reported unmet needs ... -
Mapping the digital food environment: A scoping review protocol
(BMJ Open;volume 10, issue 4, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-04-22)Introduction Food environments are the interface through which people interact with the broader food system. They are a key determinant of healthy and sustainable diets. The widespread use of digital technology in late ...