HV - Institutt for rehabiliteringsvitenskap og helseteknologi
Recent Submissions
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Ipilimumab and nivolumab combined with anthracycline-based chemotherapy in metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer: A randomized phase 2b trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Immune checkpoint inhibitors have shown minimal clinical activity in hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer (HR+ mBC). Doxorubicin and low- dose cyclophosphamide are reported to induce immune ... -
Preventing retraumatisation in torture survivors during surgical care: results of a guideline-development project and qualitative study exploring healthcare providers' experiences
(BMJ Open;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objectives Insufficient training and the absence of guidelines increase the risk of retraumatisation in torture survivors during surgical procedures. This study aims to develop guidelines to mitigate this risk and gather ... -
Balancing between dual belongings when organised into interdisciplinary teams, with the trust model as the context: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Home-based healthcare services are facing challenges and pressures of increasing needs due to an ageing population, rising workload for an overburdened workforce, and limited financial resources. The trust model ... -
Work inclusion of marginalised groups in a troubled city district – How can active labour market policies improve?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Active labour market policies (ALMP) have faced challenges in integrating marginalised groups into the workforce. This study explores perceptions among managers and frontline workers on enhancing work inclusion for ... -
Six-month cost-effectiveness of adding motivational interviewing or a stratified vocational advice intervention to usual case management for workers with musculoskeletal disorders: the MI-NAV economic evaluation
(Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives: This study evaluates the six-month cost-effectiveness and cost-benefits of motivational interviewing (MI) or a stratified vocational advice intervention (SVAI) added to usual case management (UC) for workers ... -
Adaptation and validation of the evidence-based practice profile (EBP2) questionnaire in a Norwegian primary healthcare setting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Access to valid and reliable instruments is essential in the field of implementation science, where the measurement of factors associated with healthcare professionals’ uptake of EBP is central. The Norwegian ... -
Unspoken expectations and situational participation: a qualitative study exploring the instantiation of next of kin involvement within the trust model
(BMC Health Services Research;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Demographic changes, such as an increase in older adults, present a challenge to the healthcare service’s current capacity. Moreover, the need for healthcare personnel is rising, while the availability of labour ... -
Regional MRI volumetry using NeuroQuant versus visual rating scales in patients with cognitive impairment and dementia
(Brain and Behavior;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background and purpose: The aims were to compare the novel regional brain volumetric measures derived by the automatic software NeuroQuant (NQ) with clinically used visual rating scales of medial temporal lobe atrophy ... -
Health Literacy in patients participating in cardiac rehabilitation: A prosepective cohort study with pre-post-test design
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background and aims: Adherence to recommendations regarding medical treatment and healthy behaviour serve as a significant challenge for patients experiencing a cardiac event. Optimizing the patients’ health literacy ... -
Ergoterapeuter vil bidra med mer enn formidling av hjelpemidler i arbeidet med personer i livets sluttfase
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Occupational therapists’ competencies within activity and participation in palliative care are sought to promote quality of life of patients and caregivers. Provision of technical aids is, however, reported ... -
Body composition in adults born preterm with very low birth weight
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Studies on body composition in preterm very low birth weight (VLBW < 1500 g) survivors are inconsistent and trajectories later in life unknown. We assessed body composition and its change from young to mid-adulthood ... -
Visual function in adults born preterm with very low birth weight—A two-country birth cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose The purpose of the study was to investigate visual function and vision-related general health in adults that were born preterm with very low birth weight (VLBW: birth weight < 1500 g) in their 30s–40s. Methods We ... -
Mental health in adults born preterm with very low birth weight at 14 and 26 years of age assessed by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Aim: Very low birth weight (VLBW: <1500 g) is associated with risk of adverse long-term outcomes, including mental health problems. We assessed whether self- reported mental health differed between young adults born ... -
Visual outcomes and their association with grey and white matter microstructure in adults born preterm with very low birth weight
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)ndividuals born with very low birth weight (VLBW; < 1500 g) have a higher risk of reduced visual function and brain alterations. In a longitudinal cohort study, we assessed differences in visual outcomes and diffusion ... -
Visual function correlates with neurodevelopment in a population cohort of school-aged children born extremely preterm
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aim: To investigate visual function and neurodevelopment in a geographically defined population cohort of school-aged children born extremely preterm. Methods: All children born extremely preterm in Central Norway between ... -
Mental health, pain and tiredness in adults born very preterm or with very low birthweight
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aim: Adults born preterm have increased risk of mental health problems and other neurodevelopmental conditions. We aimed to investigate associations of mental health with pain and tiredness in adults born very preterm ... -
Effectiveness of digital home rehabilitation and supervision for stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objective: Stroke survivors often experience residual impairments and motor decline post-discharge. While digital home rehabilitation combined with supervision could be a promising approach for reducing human resources, ... -
Developing a Virtual Reality Educational Tool to Stimulate Emotions for Learning: Focus Group Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: By watching 360° videos in virtual reality headsets, students may experience being immersed in the portrayed situation. There is a paucity of empirical studies on the application of immersive 360° videos watched ... -
Stories of paediatric palliative care: a qualitative study exploring health care professionals’ understanding of the concept
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background By sharing patient stories, health care professionals (HCPs) may communicate their attitudes, values and beliefs about caring and treatment. Previous qualitative research has shown that HCPs usually associate ... -
Fysioterapipraksis for barn og unge med overvekt: Ein kvalitativ fokusgruppestudie av fysioterapeutar sine erfaringar
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Føremål: Føremålet med studien er å frambringe kunnskap om kva som kjenneteiknar den profesjonelle fysioterapiprak- sisen for barn og unge med overvekt. Design, materiale og metode: To kvalitative fokusgruppein- tervju ...