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A systematic review of measures of shoulder pain and functioning using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
(BMC Musculoskeletal disorders;14(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Shoulder pain is a common condition with prevalence estimates of 7–26% and the associated disability is multi-faceted. For functional assessments in clinic and research, a number of condition-specific and generic measures ... -
The tension between carrying a burden and feeling like a burden: a qualitative study of informal caregivers’ and care recipients’ experiences after patient discharge from hospital
(International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being;Volume 16, 2021 - Issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-12-20)Purpose: The number of people aged 80 and above is projected to triple over the next 30 years. Expanding public expenditure on long-term care services has made policies encouraged informal caregiving. Burden of care describes ... -
The tensions between micro-, meso- and macro-levels: physiotherapists’ views of their role towards fall prevention in the community – a qualitative study
(BMC Health Services Research;20, Article number: 97 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-28)Background: Falls are a global public health concern. Physiotherapists are a key resource in this context, but there is sparse knowledge about how they perceive their role in the primary care setting. Therefore, the purpose ... -
Terapeutrollen belyst ved studenterfaringer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Innledning: Ved fysioterapeututdanningen ved Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus (HiOA) er det utviklet en ny type studentpraksis, der bachelorstudenter er treningskontakter for pasienter med alvorlige psykiatriske lidelser. For ... -
The Global Body Examination (GBE). A useful instrument for evaluation of respiration
(Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-08-02)Background and aims: Assessment of respiration is important in medicine and physical therapy. As respiration is multifaceted, we need several specific examination methods. The purpose of this study was to develop a method ... -
The Rehabilitation Research Matrix. Producing knowledge at micro, meso and macro levels.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-09-19)Purpose: EU policy documents and health scholars point out that in order to understand the complexity of modern health systems, as well as to devise appropriate policy responses, considering micro, meso, and macro levels ... -
The Senior Fitness Test
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‘‘They think surgery is just a quick fix’’
(International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being;9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-07-11)Background: To prevent weight regain, patients undergoing weight loss surgery are encouraged to change their exercise and dietary habits. Building on previous research, the aim of this study was to explore women’s experiences ... -
“This path I must walk alone”. Challenges experienced by older patients while recovering from severe COVID-19 – a qualitative study
(BMC Geriatrics;22, Article number: 253 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-28)Background: In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic challenged both the Norwegian population and healthcare system. In this study we explored how older men and women experienced rehabilitation and recovery after hospitalisation ... -
Thresholds in the relationship of quadriceps strength with functional limitations in women with knee osteoarthritis
(Arthritis care & research;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-29)Objective: To investigate thresholds of strength below which people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) may have more difficulty carrying out physical functions of daily life. Persons below such thresholds might benefit more ... -
Timed Up and Go: Reference Values for Community-Dwelling Older Adults with and without Arthritis and Non-Communicable Diseases: The Tromsø Study
(Clinical Interventions in Aging;2021:16, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-02-23)Purpose: The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is used to assess a person’s mobility and balance. We aimed to provide updated reference values for TUG performance for the community-dwelling older population according to age and ... -
A tonic heat test stimulus yields a larger and more reliable conditioned pain modulation effect compared to a phasic heat test stimulus
(Pain Reports;Volume 2 - Issue 6, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11)Introduction: The interest in conditioned pain modulation (CPM) as a clinical tool for measuring endogenously induced analgesia is increasing. There is, however, large variation in the CPM methodology, hindering comparison ... -
TOPS: Trial of prevention strategies for low back pain in patients recently recovered from low back pain - Study rationale and protocol
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)PDF Public health Protocol TOPS: Trial Of Prevention Strategies for low back pain in patients recently recovered from low back pain—study rationale and protocol Matthew L Stevens1, Chung-Wei C Lin1, Mark J Hancock2, ... -
Toward an inclusive evidence-based practice model: Embracing pluralistic understandings of professional knowledge in health care and health care higher education
(Critical Studies in Teaching and Learning;Vol 9 No 1 (2021), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-02)Evidence-based practice (EBP) and the evidence-based practice model (EBPM) are currently taken for granted as a guide for teaching and learning ‘best practice’ in higher education health care programs. As health care ... -
Traumatic brain injury-needs and treatment options in the chronic phase: Study protocol for a randomized controlled community-based intervention
(Trials;21, Article number: 294 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-27)Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often associated with life-long medical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes. Although long-lasting disabilities are expected, research on effective treatment options ... -
Twelve-months follow-up of supervised exercise after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for Intermittent claudication: A randomised clinical trial
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health;10(11), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The aim of this study was to explore the effects during 12 months follow-up of 12 weeks of supervised exercise therapy (SET) after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) compared to PTA alone on physical function, ... -
Ungdom med barneleddgikts hverdagslivserfaringer. Forhandlinger om deltagelse og normalitet
(Ergoterapeuten;Nr 6, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is one of the most common chronic illnesses in childhood. Typical symptoms are swelling, pain, and stiffness in joints, which can result in challenges in completing daily activities and ... -
Use of dietary supplements and perceived knowledge among adults living with fibromyalgia in Norway: A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a complex medical condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. To date, no gold standard treatment has been developed, and persons with FMS often seek alternative methods to ... -
Using narrative perspectives in the clinical setting of physiotherapy. Why and how?
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2018)The aim of this chapter is to show the potential of narrative approaches in the practice of critical physiotherapy. By combining a narrative approach with gender perspectives, we focus on ... -
Utvikling av motoriske ferdigheter hos førskolebarn med Prader-Willis syndrom en eksplorerende multicasestudie
(Fysioterapeuten; 77(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)Hensikt: Å kartlegge utvikling av motoriske ferdigheter hos barn med Prader-Willis syndrom (PWS) gjennom førskolealder, og sammenligne det enkelte barns utvikling med definerte aldersnormer. Design: En eksplorerende ...