• Associations between ectodermal dysplasia, psychological distress and quality of life in a group of adults with oligodontia 

      Saltnes, Solfrid Sørgjerd; Jensen, Janicke Liaaen; Sæves, Rønnaug Ingun; Nordgarden, Hilde; Geirdal, Amy Østertun (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Objective: The aim of this study was to assess demographics, self-reported signs of ectodermal dysplasia (problems with hair, nails, skin and sweat glands), present teeth, previous dental treatment, psychological distress ...
    • Changes in Psychological Distress in Five Groups of Welfare State Service Workers over a Nine-Year Period 

      Geirdal, Amy Østertun; Nerdrum, Per; Høglend, Per Andreas; Bonsaksen, Tore (Healthcare;Volume 10 / Issue 4, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-22)
      Health and social care workers are exposed to varying degrees of stress in their work, which may be reflected in their trajectories of psychological distress during the education program and the first years in the job. The ...
    • Experiences of daily life and oral rehabilitation in oligodontia - a qualitative study. 

      Saltnes, SS; Geirdal, Amy Østertun; Sæves, Rønnaug Ingun; Jensen, Janicke Liaaen; Nordgarden, Hilde (Acta Odontologica Scandinavica;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-16)
      Objective: Quantitative research indicate increased anxiety and poorer mental health related quality of life (QoL) in individuals with oligodontia (congenitally absence of six or more teeth). The aim of this qualitative ...
    • Psychological Distress among Young Norwegian Health Professionals 

      Nerdrum, Per; Geirdal, Amy Østertun (Professions & Professionalism;3(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      High psychological distress has been shown to be a risk for acquisition of skills that are necessary when working in the health professions. In this study, we present longitudinal data on psychological distress among 169 ...
    • Social media use and its associations with mental health 9 months after the covid-19 outbreak: a cross-national study 

      Thygesen, Hilde; Bonsaksen, Tore; Schoultz, Mariyana; Ruffolo, Mary; Leung, Janni; Price, Daicia; Geirdal, Amy Østertun (Frontiers In Public Health;January 2022 | Volume 9 | Article 752004, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01-18)
      Background: The covid-19 pandemic has impacted the health and well-being of millions across the globe. Strict social distancing policies and periodic lockdowns has led to an increased reliance on alternative online means ...
    • Social media use and its associations with mental health nine months after the COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-national study 

      Thygesen, Hilde; Bonsaksen, Tore; Schoultz, Mariyana; Mary, Ruffolo; Leung, Janni; Price, Daicia; Geirdal, Amy Østertun (Frontiers In Public Health;January 2022 | Volume 9 | Article 752004, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01-18)
      Background: The covid-19 pandemic has impacted the health and well-being of millions across the globe. Strict social distancing policies and periodic lockdowns has led to an increased reliance on alternative online means ...
    • The transition from university to work: what happens to mental health? A longitudinal study 

      Geirdal, Amy Østertun; Nerdrum, Per; Bonsaksen, Tore (BMC Psychology;7, Article number: 65 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-09-12)
      Background: When enrolled in university or college, students receive varying degrees of training in managing practical situations in the workplace. However, after graduation, the young professionals meet their responsibilities ...
    • Understanding the Experience of Myotonic Dystrophy. Mixed Method Study 

      Geirdal, Amy Østertun; Lund-Petersen, Inger; Arvid, Heiberg (Journal of Genetic Counseling;24(1), Journal article, 2014-08-16)
      Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) is a progressive multi-systemic disorder characterized by myotonia and muscle weakness where currently no effective treatment or cure to prevent or delay the disorder exists. This study used mixed ...