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    • 'Imprisoned' in pain: analyzing personal experiences of phantom pain 

      Nortvedt, Finn; Engelsrud, Gunn (Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy;17(4), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-03-20)
      This article explores the phenomenon of “phantom pain.” The analysis is based on personal experiences elicited from individuals who have lost a limb or live with a paralyzed body part. Our study reveals that the ways in ...

    • Understanding everyday life of morbidly obese adults-habits and body image 

      Christiansen, Bjørg; Borge, Lisbet; Fagermoen, May Solveig (International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being;7, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-07-31)
      Background: Morbid obesity is a progressive, chronic condition associated with failed attempts at change and repeated relapses. Aim: There seems to be little previous research into the understanding of the everyday life ...