HV - Institutt for rehabiliteringsvitenskap og helseteknologi
Recent Submissions
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Exploring the associations between physical activity level, cognitive performance, and response to computerized cognitive training among chronic stroke patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Post-stroke attentional and working memory deficits are common and represent relevant predictors of long-term functional recovery and outcome. The individual responses to cognitive rehabilitation and interventions ... -
Feasibility of an implementation strategy for preventing falls in homecare services
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Falls among older adults represent a major health hazard across the world. In 2022, the World Falls Guidelines was published, summarising research evidence and expert recommendations on how to prevent falls, but ... -
Family member reported symptom burden, predictors of caregiver burden and treatment effects in a goal-oriented community-based randomized controlled trial in the chronic phase of traumatic brain injury
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Family members are often affected by the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury, but are rarely involved in rehabilitation programs in the chronic phase. We thus do not know what family members´ main ... -
Heavy slow resistance training, radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy or advice for patients with tennis elbow in the Norwegian secondary care: a randomised controlled feasibility trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objectives To evaluate the feasibility of recruitment, appointment adherence, intervention compliance, acceptance and comprehensibility, in addition to retention rate and data completeness. An ancillary aim was to describe ... -
Prevalence and risk of psychiatric disorders in young people: Prospective cohort study exploring the role of childhood trauma (the HUNT study)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Better knowledge about childhood trauma as a risk factor for psychiatric disorders in young people could help strengthen the timeliness and effectiveness of prevention and treatment efforts. Aims To estimate ... -
Lessons learned from the PICASSO trial regarding ultrasound examinations of osteoarthritic hand joints performed by occupational therapists
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objective: Our primary objectives are to assess whether intraarticular corticosteroid injections are superior to saline injections with regards to thumb base pain after 4 weeks, and to compare the efficacy of steroid ... -
Modifiable prognostic factors of high societal costs among people on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders: a replication study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Musculoskeletal disorders are an extensive burden to society, yet few studies have explored and replicated modifiable prognostic factors associated with high societal costs. This study aimed to replicate previously ... -
DE-PASS Best Evidence Statement (BESt): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Effectiveness of Trials on Device-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour and Their Determinants in Children Aged 5–12 Years
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background To combat the high prevalence of physical inactivity among children, there is an urgent need to develop and implement real-world interventions and policies that promote physical activity (PA) and reduce sedentary ... -
Patient satisfaction with rehabilitation services following traumatic brain injury: a quality registry study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objective: To examine factors associated with patient satisfaction with rehabilitation services received after traumatic brain injury. Design: Cross-sectional study. Subjects/Patients: Persons with mild to severe ... -
Promoting Equity: Child & Adolescent Health Service
(Others, 2024)The health and well-being of children and adolescents face significant challenges, particularly in times of social instability. In response to these challenges, the Norwegian government allocated funding in 2021 to establish ... -
Patient characteristics and healthcare use for high-cost patients with musculoskeletal disorders in Norway: a cohort study
(BMC Health Services Research;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: A high proportion of healthcare costs can be attributed to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). A small proportion of patients account for most of the costs, and there is increasing focus on addressing service ... -
DE-PASS Best Evidence Statement (BESt): Determinants of self-report physical activity and sedentary behaviours in children in settings: A systematic review and meta-analyses
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Previous physical activity interventions for children (5-12yrs) have aimed to change determinants associated with self-report physical activity behaviour (PAB) and/or sedentary behaviour (SB), however, the associations ... -
A suffering body, hidden away from others: The experience of being long-term bedridden with severe myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome in childhood and adolescence
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)In this article, we present findings from a qualitative study examining how young women experience being long‐term bedridden with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), during childhood ... -
Reducing strain on primary healthcare systems through innovative models of care: the impact of direct access physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions-an interrupted time series analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objectives To evaluate the longitudinal impact of introducing a national, direct access physiotherapy model of care on the rates of primary and secondary care consultations for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Design ... -
Gut microbiota, physical activity and/or metabolic markers in healthy individuals - towards new biomarkers of health
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: The global prevalence of the metabolic disease Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is increasing. Risk factors contributing to the development of T2D include overweight and obesity, lack of physical activity (PA), and an ... -
T cell responses to repeated SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and breakthrough infections in patients on TNF inhibitor treatment: a prospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Understanding cellular responses to SARS-CoV-2 immunisations is important for informing vaccine recommendations in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other vulnerable patients on immunosuppressive ... -
Lower extremity joint kinematics in individuals with and without bilateral knee osteoarthritis during normal and narrow-base walking: A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disease affecting joint mechanics. Considering the effect of step-width changes on the biomechanics of gait, especially the alteration of stability ... -
The Uses and Experiences of Synchronous Communication Technology for Home-Dwelling Older Adults in a Home Care Services Context: Qualitative Systematic Review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: European health care systems regard information and communication technology as a necessity in supporting future health care provision by community home care services to home-dwelling older adults. Communication ... -
Responsiveness of the Oswestry Disability Index and Zurich Claudication Questionnaire in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: evaluation of surgically treated patients from the NORDSTEN study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Purpose To evaluate the responsiveness of the original low back pain specific Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and the spinal stenosis specific Zürich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ), and to investigate cut-off values for ... -
Measuring the concurrent validity of the norwegian versions of the psychotic symptom rating scales (PSYRATS) and the positive scale from the positive and negative syndrome scale (PANSS)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Purpose: The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is one of the most commonly used assessment tools for measuring psychotic symptoms. The Psychotic Symptom Rating Scales (PSYRATS) is another instrument created ...
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