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An Evaluation of the Factor Structure and Internal Consistency of the ‘Conceptions of Learning’ and ‘Preferences for Teaching’ Measures in American Occupational Therapy Students
(Journal of Occupational Therapy Education;Volume 4, Issue 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-16)When planning to use measurement scales in new samples and contexts, examining the scales’ psychometric properties is an important initial step. This study examined the factor structure and internal consistency of two ... -
Everyday occupations prioritised by older adults participating in reablement. A cross-sectional study
(Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy;Published online 28 May 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-01)Background: Little knowledge exists regarding which occupations older adults prioritize as rehabilitation goals in reablement and what factors are associated with their preferences. Objectives: To explore which occupations ... -
Evidence for essential unidimensionality of AUDIT and measurement invariance across gender, age and education. Results from the WIRUS study
(Drug and Alcohol Dependence;Volume 202, 1 September 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-06-30)Introduction: Globally, alcohol use is among the most important risk factors related to burden of disease, and commonly emerges among the ten most important factors. Also, alcohol use disorders are major contributors to ... -
An examination of the structural validity of the Physical Self-Description Questionnaire-Short Form (PSDQ–S) using the Rasch Measurement Model
(Cogent Education;(2019), 6:1571146, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-23)It is important for self-report scales and measures used by educators and health care professionals (such as the Physical Self-Description Questionnaire-Short Form [PSDQ–S]) to have documented reliability and validity. The ... -
Examining components of community psychosocial stroke interventions using concept mapping
(Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-28)Background: Stroke impacts psychosocial well-being and engagement in occupation. Psychosocial interventions reduce depression and anxiety but may not impact occupation. Knowledge of key processes and components of community ... -
Expectations of the future : immigrant, asylum seeker, or refugee - does it matter?
(Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care;6 (1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-05)Background: Refugees and asylum seekers may have other feelings and expectations about the future than immigrants do. The aim of this study was to explore and analyse the expectations for the future among populations of ... -
Experiences of follow-up and dietary guidance among young adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as children: a qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that can affect people at any age, but usually develops in children or young adults. T1D involves a life-long treatment with insulin therapy and self-monitoring ... -
Experiences of occupational therapists and occupational therapy students in using the Assessment of Communication and Interaction Skills in mental health settings in Norway
(British Journal of Occupational Therapy;74 (7), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-07)Introduction: This study investigated the utility of the Assessment of Communication and Interaction Skills (ACIS) in mental health settings, as experienced by Norwegian occupational therapists and occupational therapy ... -
An exploration of evidence-based practice work files for occupational therapy students during clinical placements: a descriptive cross-sectional study
(BMC Medical Education;20, Article number: 255 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-06)Background: Bachelor students of occupational therapy are expected to work in accordance with evidence-based practice (EBP). The EBP work file, a learning tool in a Word document format, covering all steps in the EBP ... -
Exploring Gender Differences in Quality of Life
(Mental Health Review;1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine gender differences with regard to physical activity, psychiatric symptoms, and quality of life in patients with severe mental illness. In addition, associations between ... -
Exploring Goals and Functional Changes in Reablement for People with Fractures and People with Dizziness and Balance Problems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Although older people often have challenges with fractures and dizziness/balance problems, knowledge concerning the impact of reablement of people with these conditions is limited. Aim: To explore functional ... -
Exploring patients' adherence to antibiotics by understanding their health knowledge and relational communication in encounters with pharmacists and physicians
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Antibiotics are drugs essential for the treatment of bacterial infections. Widespread and often improper use of antibiotics are driving the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) globally. A better ... -
Exposure to traumatic events and use of over-the-counter analgesics in adolescents: cross-sectional findings from the Young-HUNT study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective Frequent and increasing use of over-the- counter analgesics (OTCA) among adolescents is a public health concern. Prior research indicates that adolescents exposed to traumatic events may be at increased risk of ... -
Facilitation of activities for people with dementia in day care : a qualitative study exploring the experiences of staff
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Day care service (day care) is recommended as an activity service for home-dwelling people with dementia in Norway. However, there is limited knowledge about strategies to promote engagement and participation ... -
Facilitators and barriers to communication in rehabilitation services across healthcare levels: A qualitative case study in a Norwegian context
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background People with problems in functioning following severe injury or illness often need multiple and combined interventions in their rehabilitation processes. In these processes, communication and collaboration between ... -
Factor analysis of the Approaches and Study Skills Inventory for Students (ASSIST) in a cross-cultural sample of undergraduate occupational therapy students
(Australian Occupational Therapy Journal;Volume66, Issue1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-31)Background/aim The Approaches and Study Skills Inventory for Students (ASSIST) has been used previously to assess the learning approaches among students in higher education, but reports of its use with occupational therapy ... -
Factors Associated With Academic Performance Among Second-Year Undergraduate Occupational Therapy Students
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: Research into occupational therapy education and its outcomes for students is growing. More research is needed to determine the factors of importance for occupational therapy students’ academic outcomes. This ... -
Factors associated with discharge destination from acute care after moderate-to-severe traumatic injuries in Norway: a prospective population-based study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Previous studies have demonstrated that the trauma population has needs for rehabilitation services that are best provided in a continuous and coordinated way. The discharge destination after acute care is the ... -
Factors associated with occupational therapy students’ preferences for courses and teaching
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: Students’ preferences for teaching have been associated with their own approaches to studying. However, whether teaching preferences are associated with a set of student characteristics is yet unknown. ... -
Factors associated with self-efficacy in persons with chronic illness
(Scandinavian Journal of Psychology;54 (3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-06-10)Change of lifestyle may be necessary for persons with chronic illnesses in order to manage their health situation and reduce symptom distress. Success in changing lifestyle partly depends on a person’s self-efficacy beliefs. ...