• 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 ...
    • Laser diverticulotomy for Zenker's diverticulum-does it improve quality of life? 

      Skaug, Håkon Pharo; Geirdal, Amy Østertun; Brøndbo, Kjell (European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology;270(9), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-09)
      To determine quality of life (QoL) in individuals with dysphagia related to identified Zenker’s diverticulum before (T1) and one year after undergoing endoscopic laser diverticulotomy surgery (T2). A total of 43 individuals ...
    • 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 ...