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Patient-Reported Problem Areas in Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
(The journal of head trauma rehabilitation;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-02)Objective: The aims of this study were to (1) assess self-reported main problem areas reported by patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their family members in the chronic phase, and (2) compare the self-prioritized ... -
Patient-specific functioning related to dizziness and balance problems after traumatic brain injury – A cross sectional study using an ICF perspective
(Cogent Medicine;Volume 8, 2021 - Issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-09)To describe patient-specific problems in functioning related to dizziness and balance problems in patients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a biopsychosocial context. A cross-sectional study where data ... -
PC-based instrumentation for electrodermal activity measurement
(Journal of Physics, Conference Series;224, (1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)A PC-based EDA measuring system is presented. The system is composed of a laptop with a PCMCIA DAQ-card running LabVIEW® software, a small front-end with a dual op-amp IC and a few passive components, and three skin-surface ... -
The perceptions of older adults living with chronic musculoskeletal pain about participating in an intervention based on a behavioral medicine approach to physical therapy
(Physiotherapy Theory and Practice;Published online 07 Feb 2019, Journal article; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-10)Background: There is evidence that interventions based on a behavioral medicine approach to physical therapy (BMPI) are beneficial for older adults living with chronic pain; however, knowledge of the perceptions of older ... -
Perspektiver på kropp i kroppsøvingsfaget i skolen og i faglærerutdanningen i kroppsøving.
(Journal for Research in Arts and Sports Education;2018, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Skolen blir pekt på som en arena som skal hjelpe barn og unge å håndtere problematikker knyttet til helse og kropp. I kroppsøving skal elevene lære både om kropp og med kroppen. Følelser, erfaringer og meninger knyttet ... -
Phenomenology of Professional Practices in Education and Health Care: An Empirical Investigation
(Phenomenology & Practice;Volume 12 (2018), No. 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)In this article a group of professionals working in education and health care explore professional practices and interactions from a phenomenological perspective, drawing on Max van Manen’s conceptualization of the ... -
Physical activity and overweight : experiences of children and youth in a Norwegian project
(Advances in Physiotherapy;13 (4), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-12)Physiotherapists have paid great attention to the problems associated with overweight among children and youth. Clinicians have started programs to support the target group in their efforts to become more physically active, ... -
Physical activity in pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms in a multiethnic cohort
(Journal of Affective Disorders;Volume 236, 15 August 2018, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-23)Introduction: There is strong evidence that postpartum depression is associated with adverse health effects in the mother and infant. Few studies have explored associations between physical activity in pregnancy and ... -
Physical Activity in Young Schoolchildren in After School Programs
(Journal of School Health;Volume 89, Issue 9, September 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-29)BACKGROUND: After-school programs (ASP) provide opportunities to influence children’s physical activity (PA). However, little is known about the PA levels of the youngest schoolchildren. The aim of the study was to describe ... -
A physical activity intervention to prevent cognitive decline after stroke – Secondary results from the LAST (Life After Stroke) study. An 18-month randomised controlled trial.
(Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine;Vol 51, Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-17)Objective: To examine the effects of individualized regular coaching and exercise on post-stroke cognitive and emotional function. Methods: The Life After STroke (LAST) study investigated the differences between intervention ... -
Physical capability, physical activity, and their association with femoral bone mineral density in adults aged 40 years and older: The Tromsø study 2015–2016
(Osteoporosis International;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-16)Since muscles can influence bone growth and vice versa, we examined if level of physical activity and physical capability tests can predict areal bone mineral density (aBMD). Both high activity level and good test performance ... -
Physical performance and quality of life of nursing-home residents with mild and moderate dementia
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health;10(12), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The aims of this study were to describe the quality of life (QoL) of nursing-home residents with dementia and their balance, mobility, muscle strength and daily life activity, as well as to examine the associations between ... -
Physical Therapy Tests in Stroke Rehabilitation
(International Encyclopedia of Rehabilitation;, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2009)The purpose of this chapter is to present an overview of physical therapy tests used in stroke rehabilitation. The rationale for using tests in perspective of evidence based medicine and the classification of function, ... -
The practice environment’s influence on patient participation in intermediate healthcare services – the perspectives of patients, relatives and healthcare professionals
(BMC Health Services Research;21:180, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-25)Background: Intermediate care (IC) bridges the clinical pathway of older patients transitioning from the hospital to home. Currently, there is a strong consensus that the practice environment is an important factor in ... -
Practicing physical activity following weight-loss surgery: The significance of joy, satisfaction and well-being
(Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology;Volume 17, Edition 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11)While health care professionals advise those who have undergone weight loss surgery (WLS) to increase their levels of physical activity, research suggests that often this is not achieved. This paper explores the experiences ... -
Predicting who fails to meet the physicalactivity guideline in pregnancy: aprospective study of objectively recordedphysical activity in a population-basedmulti-ethnic cohort
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: A low physical activity (PA) level in pregnancy is associated with several adverse health outcomes. Early identification of pregnant women at risk of physical inactivity could inform strategies to promote PA, ... -
Predictors of subjective age in people aged 40-79 years: a five-year follow-up study. The impact of mastery, mental and physical health
(Aging & Mental Health;18(5), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Assessing subjective age perception (SAP) and changes in SAP as well as exploring which variables of socio-demographic, health and personal mastery independently predicted SAP. Methods: The panel data are from two waves ... -
Prevalence and severity of low back- and pelvic girdle pain in pregnant Nepalese women
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth;19, Article number: 247 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-04)Background:Low back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) are commonly reported during pregnancy and areknown to affect pregnant women’s well-being. Still, these conditions are often considered to be a normal part of ... -
Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis features on magnetic resonance imaging in asymptomatic uninjured adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(British Journal of Sports Medicine;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-09)Background: Knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used to inform clinical management. Features associated with osteoarthritis are often present in asymptomatic uninjured knees; however, the estimated ... -
Professional thinking in Individual Plan processes
(Ergoterapeuten;57 (1), Academic article, 2014)This article explores the kind of critical and reflective thinking taht influences the social and health care professionals in the Individual Plan process. An inter-professional group of six healthcare and social researchers ...