Browsing USN Open Archive by Author "Ormstad, Heidi"
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Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a structured visual assessment after stroke in municipal health care services
Mathisen, Torgeir Solberg; Eilertsen, Grethe; Ormstad, Heidi; Falkenberg, Helle Kristine (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Visual impairments (VIs) affect 60% of stroke survivors, and have negative consequences for rehabilitation and post-stroke life. VIs after stroke are often ... -
The Bridge Building Model: connecting evidence-based practice, evidence-based research, public involvement and needs led research
Ormstad, Heidi; Jamtvedt, Gro; Svege, Ida; Crowe, Sally (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This paper describes a model developed by an interdisciplinary team of research and public engagement specialists, with backgrounds in health and social care research, higher education, evidence-based practice, leadership, ... -
Chronic fatigue and depression due to multiple sclerosis: Immune-inflammatory pathways, tryptophan catabolites and the gut-brain axis as possible shared pathways
Ormstad, Heidi; Simonsen, Cecilia Smith; Broch, Line; Maes, Dr Michael; Anderson, George; Celius, Elisabeth Gulowsen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Chronic fatigue and major depression (MDD)-like symptoms are common manifestations of multiple sclerosis (MS), both with huge impact on quality of life. Depression can manifest itself as fatigue, and depressive symptoms ... -
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis is associated with socioeconomic factors
Broch, Line; Flemmen, Heidi Øyen; Simonsen, Cecilia Smith; Berg-Hansen, Pål; Ormstad, Heidi; Brunborg, Cathrine; Celius, Elisabeth Gulowsen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives: Fatigue is one of the leading causes of reduced quality of life and inability to work in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). Currently, no treatment effectively ameliorates fatigue. We still know little about ... -
Frailty assessment of older adults, first-time applicants of public home care service in Norway
Laukli, Ingerid; Sandvik, Leiv; Ormstad, Heidi (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objective: Early detection of frailty is essential to prevent or delay disability. The most appropriate screening tool for frailty among home-dwelling older adults is under debate. The present study estimates the prevalence ... -
High prevalence of fatigue in contemporary patients with multiple sclerosis
Broch, Line; Simonsen, Cecilia Smith; Flemmen, Heidi Øyen; Berg-Hansen, Pål; Skardhamar, Åshild; Ormstad, Heidi; Celius, Elisabeth Gulowsen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objective: The prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS)-related fatigue may have changed due to new diagnostic criteria and new disease modifying drugs. We aimed to assess the prevalence of fatigue in a contemporary MS cohort, ... -
‘If we don’t assess the patient’s vision, we risk starting at the wrong end’: a qualitative evaluation of a stroke service knowledge translation project
Mathisen, Torgeir Solberg; Eilertsen, Grethe; Ormstad, Heidi; Falkenberg, Helle Kristine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Visual impairments (VIs) affect 60% of stroke survivors and have negative consequences for rehabilitation and quality of life poststroke. Symptoms of VIs post stroke are difficult to identify for stroke survivors ... -
“Invisible” visual impairments. A qualitative study of stroke survivors` experience of vision symptoms, health services and impact of visual impairments
Falkenberg, Helle Kristine; Mathisen, Torgeir Solberg; Ormstad, Heidi; Eilertsen, Grethe (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Visual impairments (VIs) have a negative impact on life and affect up to 60% of stroke survivors. Despite this, VIs are often overlooked. This paper explores how persons with VIs experience vision care within ... -
“No association between disease modifying treatment and fatigue in multiple sclerosis”
Broch, Line; Flemmen, Heidi Øyen; Simonsen, Cecilia Smith; Berg-Hansen, Pål; Ormstad, Heidi; Brunborg, Cathrine; Celius, Elisabeth Gulowsen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Fatigue affects 60–90% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It reduces quality of life and the ability to work. The cause of fatigue in MS remains unknown. Several disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) slow ... -
Personality traits and the risk of becoming lonely in old age: A 5-year follow-up study
Ormstad, Heidi; Eilertsen, Grethe; Heir, Trond; Leiv, Sandvik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Although many people experience loneliness in old age, there is little knowledge of predisposing personality factors. The aim of the present study was to explore to what extent personality traits are associated ... -
Prevalence and future estimates of frailty and pre-frailty in a population-based sample of people 70 years and older in Norway: the HUNT study
Kyrdalen, Ingebjørg Lavrantsdatter; Strand, Bjørn Heine; Selbæk, Geir; Thingstad, Anne Pernille Mæhle; Ormstad, Heidi; Hoogendijk, Emiel; Skjellegrind, Håvard Kjesbu; Tangen, Gro Gujord (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Frailty in older people is a rising global health concern; therefore, monitoring prevalence estimates and presenting projections of future frailty are important for healthcare planning. Aim: To present current ... -
Role of the immune system in autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Ormstad, Heidi; Bryn, Vesna; Saugstad, Ola Didrik; Skjeldal, Ola; Maes, Michael (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: The evidence based supports that multifactorial and complex immune interactions play a role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but contradictory findings are also reported. Objective: The aim of this selective ... -
Serum Tryptophan, Tryptophan Catabolites and Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor in Subgroups of Youngsters with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Ormstad, Heidi; Bryn, Vesna; Verkerk, Robert; Skjeldal, Ola; Halvorsen, Bente; Saugstad, Ola Didrik; Isaksen, Jørn; Maes, Michael (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: There is evidence that changes in neuro-immune responses coupled with dysfunctions in serotonin metabolism underpin the pathophysiology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Objective: This study aimed to ... -
Synsproblemer etter hjerneslag
Falkenberg, Helle Kristine; Mathisen, Torgeir Solberg; Ormstad, Heidi; Eilertsen, Grethe (Others, 2021)Synsproblemer er vanlig etter hjerneslag, men blir ofte oversett. Mange opplever for dårlig kartlegging og oppfølging av synet etter hjerneslag. Her er hovedfunn fra en norsk studie utført ved Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge, ...