HV - Institutt for rehabiliteringsvitenskap og helseteknologi
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Physical activity and cognitive function in adults born very preterm or with very low birth weight–an individual participant data meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objective Individuals born very preterm (<32 weeks of gestation) or with very low birthweight (<1500g) have lower cognitive function compared with term-born peers. Furthermore, some studies suggest that they are less ... -
Associations between maternal and offspring glucose metabolism: a 9-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction: There is increasing evidence that the in utero environment affects the health and disease risk of offspring throughout their lives. The long-term effect of maternal hyperglycaemia on offspring glucose metabolism ... -
Neurodevelopmental outcome at two years of age and predictive value of General Movement Assessment in infants exposed to alcohol and/or drugs during pregnancy: a prospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Exposure to alcohol and/or other addictive drugs in pregnancy is a documented risk factor for neurological impairment. We aimed to assess neurodevelopmental outcome at two years of age in infants exposed to ... -
Stratifying workers on sick leave due to musculoskeletal pain: translation, cross-cultural adaptation and construct validity of the Norwegian Keele STarT MSK tool
(Scandinavian Journal of Pain;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives: Stratified care using prognostic models to estimate the risk profiles of patients has been increasing. A refined version of the popular STarT Back tool, the Keele STarT MSK tool, is a newly developed model for ... -
Uncovering perspectives on physical activity in nursing homes: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of healthcare professionals and family caregivers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background The ageing population has increased the demand for healthcare services. In Norway, community-based long-term care are prioritised, leading to fewer nursing home places. As a result, nursing home residents are ... -
Sex differences in mobility recovery after hip fracture: a time series analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction: Sex differences are commonly reported for hip fracture incidence rates and recovery. Current knowledge about mobility recovery after hip fracture involves clinical assessments of physical capacity or ... -
Health-related quality of life in children born preterm at school age: the mediating role of social support and maternal stress
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Research on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of school-aged children born preterm (< 37 weeks of gestational age) is scarce and there are few studies examining the relationship with medical and family factors. The ... -
Motor outcomes in individuals born small for gestational age at term: a systematic review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Being born small for gestational age (SGA) is a risk factor for motor difficulties. Previous reviews exploring this topic are mostly focused on children born preterm. We aimed to review the literature to determine ... -
DE-PASS best evidence statement (BESt): determinants of adolescents’ device-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour in settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(BMC Public Health;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Although physical activity (PA) is associated with significant health benefits, only a small percentage of adolescents meet recommended PA levels. This systematic review with meta-analysis explored the modifiable ... -
Exercising an individualized process of agency in restoring a self and repairing a daily life disrupted by fibromyalgia: A narrative analysis
(SSM - Qualitative Research in Health;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)Objective: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that has major impact on people’s lives. This study examines individuals’ illness trajectories, with a particular focus on daily life experiences and self-managing. Methods: ... -
Validity of the Alberta Infants Motor Scale in Norwegian infants aged 6–9 months through comparison with Canadian and Dutch scores
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)Introduction: The Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) is widely used to assess infant motor development but has shown limited cross-cultural validity in various populations. The distribution of the original AIMS scores has ... -
Rehabilitation after total or hemi elbow arthroplasty: a systematic review
(Orthopedic Reviews;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction: Total and hemi elbow arthroplasty (TEA/HEA) are relatively uncommon orthopedic procedures, but physiotherapists are involved in both pre- and postoperative treatment of people who undergo TEA/HEA. The purpose ... -
Screening student drinking behaviors: examining AUDIT criterion validity using CIDI-based alcohol use disorder as the ‘gold standard’
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)INTRODUCTION: High levels of alcohol consumption among college students have been observed across countries. Heavy drinking episodes are particularly prevalent in this population, making early identification of potentially ... -
Healthcare professionals’ experiences of interdisciplinary collaboration in pain centres – A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objectives ‒ The complexity of chronic pain requires interdisciplinary collaboration. Although this is recognisable in the framework for pain centres, few studies have investigated how interdisciplinary collaboration in ... -
Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus exercise therapy for degenerative meniscal tears: 10-year follow-up of the OMEX randomised controlled trial
(British Journal of Sports Medicine;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objectives: To evaluate radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) progression, development of knee OA, patient-reported outcomes, and knee muscle strength at 10-year follow-up after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) or ... -
The in- and outpatient health care use of patients with COPD before and after initiation of home care: a registry study from Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objective Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common condition associated with age, multimorbidity and frequently involves the use of health care across levels. Understanding the factors associated with the ... -
Users' Perspectives on the Organization of Rehabilitation Services – A Focus Group Study of User Organization Representatives in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: User organizations for people with disabilities in Norway work for social equality and participation, and quality of health services for people with disabilities, chronic illnesses and reduced functional capacity. ... -
Effects of Individualized Follow-Up With an App Postcardiac Rehabilitation: Five-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)Background: Adherence to healthy behaviors initiated or adapted during cardiac rehabilitation (CR) remains a significant challenge, with few patients meeting guideline standards for secondary prevention. The use of mobile ... -
Adjacent Level Canal Area Changes up to 2 years after Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Decompressive Surgery
(Spine;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Study Design: A secondary analysis of data from the NORDSTEN-spinal stenosis trial (SST). Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the dural sac crosssectional area (DSCA) on magnetic resonance ... -
Health care costs and service utilization in the first year following moderate to severe traumatic injury
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Most of the previous studies on costs following trauma have focused solely on in-hospital costs and costs associated with the acute treatment and early rehabilitation. As a result, post-hospital costs are often ...
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