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A 1-year follow-up study exploring the associations between perception of Illness and health-related quality of life in persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-12-19)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disease with an increasing prevalence worldwide. Its potential consequences, including reduced function and reduced social participation, are likely ... -
The ability of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) to indicate motor difficulties in infants in primary care
(Physiotherapy Theory and Practice;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-23)Introduction: Delayed achievement of motor milestones may be an early indicator of motor difficulties. Parent-reported questionnaires may serve as an efficient, low-cost screening to identify infants in need of further ... -
Acute Post-Exercise Blood Pressure Responses in Middle-Aged Persons with Elevated Blood Pressure/Stage 1 Hypertension following Moderate and High-Intensity Isoenergetic Endurance Exercise
(International Journal of Exercise Science;Vol. 13, Iss. 3 (2020), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)International Journal of Exercise Science 13(3): 1532-1548, 2020.This study investigated the acute post-exercise hypotension (PEH) response in persons with elevated blood pressure or stage 1 hypertension following moderate ... -
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 ... -
Adaptation of human skeletal muscle to nine weeks of intermittent resistance training
(Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2001)Twelve persons were randomly assigned to a training group (n=6) or a control group (n=6). The training consisted of intensive, intermittent elbow extensions three times a week at 55 per cent of 1RM for nine weeks. Needle ... -
Adherence to Guidelines for Acute Rehabilitation in the Norwegian Trauma Plan.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective: To evaluate adherence to 3 central ope- rational recommendations for acute rehabilitation in the Norwegian trauma plan. Methods: A prospective multi-centre study of 538 adults with moderate and severe trauma ... -
Adiposity and hyperglycaemia in pregnancy and related health outcomes in European ethnic minorities of Asian and African origin: a review.
(Food & Nutrition Research;57, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Ethnic minorities in Europe have high susceptibility to type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and, in some groups, also cardiovascular disease (CVD). Pregnancy can be considered a stress test that predicts future morbidity ... -
Age, gender, and approaches to studying predict academic performance among Norwegian occupational therapy students
(Ergoterapeuten;Ergoterapeuten 2–2018, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: Students' academic outcomes may be a result of several factors including the students' personal characteristics, their study behaviors, and characteristics of the learning environment. This study examined ... -
Ageing with apps A Foucauldian study exploring older people's use of apps in managing their physical health
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This article explores the incorporation of mobile applications in older people’s physical health management through the lens of Foucault’s concepts on self-governance. Based on ten interviews with older Danes, the article ... -
Anterior surgical treatment for cervical degenerative radiculopathy: A prediction model for non-success
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Purpose By using data from the Norwegian Registry for Spine Surgery, we wanted to develop and validate prediction models for non-success in patients operated with anterior surgical techniques for cervical degenerative ... -
Approaches to studying predict academic performance in undergraduate occupational therapy students: a cross-cultural study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Learning outcomes may be a result of several factors including the learning environment, students’ predispositions, study efforts, cultural factors and approaches towards studying. This study examined the ... -
Approaches to studying: A cross-sectional comparison of occupational therapy students in six education programs in Norway
(The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy;8(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-15)Students’ approaches to studying have been associated with their academic performance. Although previous research suggests that the cultural and educational context may influence approaches to studying, few studies have ... -
Are Demanding Job Situations Associated with Alcohol-Related Presenteeism? WIRUS-Screening Study
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health;volume 18, issue 11, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-07)Alcohol-related presenteeism (impaired work performance caused by alcohol use) is an important but under-researched topic. The aim of this study was to explore whether psychosocial work environment factors were associated ... -
Are individual student characteristics and -performance associated with group-level functioning in educational groups? An exploratory study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background : The recently developed Social Profile assessment allows for classifying a group’s interaction behaviors within five levels. However, empirical associations between the levels, and factors related to an ... -
Assessing generalisability of deep learning-based polyp detection and segmentation methods through a computer vision challenge
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Polyps are well‑known cancer precursors identified by colonoscopy. However, variability in their size, appearance, and location makes the detection of polyps challenging. Moreover, colonoscopy surveillance and removal ... -
Assessing mobility for persons with lower limb amputation: the Figure-of-Eight Walk Test with the inclusion of two novel conditions
(Disability and Rehabilitation;Published online 17 Sep 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-28)Purpose: To investigate the internal consistency, convergent and known-groups construct validity of the Figure-of-Eight Walk Test with two novel conditions in persons with lower limb amputation, and to examine differences ... -
Assessment of aerobic capacity and walking economy of transfemoral amputees
(Prosthetics and orthotics international;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-06-24)Background: Studies of the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) of transfemoral amputees have mostly used protocols that activate a relatively small muscle mass. Consequently, transfemoral amputee VO2max may be systematically ... -
Assessment of clients with cognitive impairments:A survey of Norwegian occupational therapists inmunicipal practice
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: With the Coordination Reform Act initiated in 2012, Norwegian occupational therapists in municipal practice have been given responsibilities concerning clients with cognitive impairments. With emphasis on ... -
Association between alcohol consumption and impaired work performance (presenteeism): A systematic review
(BMJ Open;2019; 9:e029184, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-16)Objectives: The aim of this review was to explore the notion of alcohol-related presenteeism; that is, whether evidence in the research literature supports an association between employee alcohol consumption and impaired ... -
The association between having a coordinator and return to work: the rapid-return-to-work cohort study
(BMJ Open; Volume 9, Issue 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-02-18)Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess if the reported provision of a coordinator was associated with time to first return to work (RTW) and first full RTW among sick-listed employees who participated in different ...