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A cross-sectional study on person-centred communication in the care of older people: the COMHOME study protocol
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)This paper presents an international cross-sectional study on person-centred communication with older people receiving healthcare (COMHOME). Person-centred care relies on effective communication, but few studies have ... -
Can a midwife-led continuity model improve maternal services in a low-resource setting? A non-randomised study in Palestine
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objectives: To improve maternal health services in rural areas, the Palestinian Ministry of Health launched a midwife-led continuity model in the West Bank in 2013. Midwives were deployed weekly from governmental hospitals ... -
Determining acute nurse staffing: A hermeneutic review of an evolving science
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)backgroundCalculating nurse staffing in the acute hospital has become a key issue but solutions appear distant. Community, mental health and areas such as learning disability nursing have attracted less attention and remain ... -
Implementation of the Moyo fetal heart rate monitor in district hospitals in Bihar, India: a feasibility study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives: Globally, half of all stillbirths occur during birth. Detection of fetal distress with fetal heart rate monitoring (FHRM), followed by appropriate and timely management, might reduce fresh stillbirths and ... -
Improving quality in clinical placement studies in nursing homes (QUALinCLINstud): the study protocol of a participatory mixed-methods multiple case study design
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: Improved quality in clinical supervision and assessment of student nurses in nursing home clinical placements is vitally important to effective recruitment and preparation for this healthcare sector. Knowledge ... -
Influence of lifestyle risk factors on work ability and sick leave in a general working population in Norway: a 5-year longitudinal study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess (1) whether lifestyle risk factors are related to work ability and sick leave in a general working population over time, and (2) these associations within specific disease ... -
Lifestyle and work ability in a general working population in Norway: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the association between multiple lifestyle-related risk factors (unhealthy diet, low leisure-time physical activity, overweight/obesity and smoking) and self-rated work ... -
Medication management for patients with hip fracture at a regional hospital and associated primary care units in Norway: a descriptive study based on a survey of clinicians' experience and a review of patient records
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective: Patients with hip fracture are at high risk of medication errors due to a combination of high age, comorbidities, polypharmacy and several care transitions after fracture. The aim was to study medication management ... -
Methods for evaluation of corneal nerve fibres in diabetes mellitus by in vivo confocal microscopy: a scoping review protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction: Globally, 422 million people have diabetes. Late complications of diabetes are blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation. The prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and ... -
Mode of birth and long-term sexual health: a follow-up study of mothers in the Danish National Birth Cohort
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives To investigate the relation between mode of birth and women’s long-term sexual health. Design Maternal follow-up of the Danish National Birth Cohort (1996–2002) in 2013–2014 including questions on sexual ... -
Non-invasive ventilation in the palliative care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a scoping review protocol
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction: Patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience a great symptom burden. Breathlessness is a very frequently reported symptom that negatively affects all aspects of daily life ... -
Psychometric properties of the full and short version Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture (NHSOPSC) instrument: a cross-sectional study assessing patient safety culture in Norwegian homecare services
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives: Measure patient safety culture in homecare services; test the psychometric properties of the Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture (NHSOPSC) instrument; and propose a short-version Homecare Services ... -
Qualitative instruments involving clients as co-researchers to assess and improve the quality of care relationships in long-term care: An evaluation of instruments to enhance client participation in quality research
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives: Enhancing the active involvement of clients as co-researchers is seen as a promising innovation in quality research. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and usability of five qualitative instruments ... -
Students’ top 10 priorities of research uncertainties on students’ sleep: a pragmatic James Lind Alliance approach
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives: Inspired by the James Lind Alliance (JLA) user involvement approach, the aim of the present study was to identify the top 10 uncertainties for sleep research raised by students in higher education, and to discuss ... -
What are the challenges in the vaccination of migrants in Norway from healthcare provider perspectives? A qualitative, phenomenological study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Migrant populations in the European Union (EU) suffer a disproportionate burden of infectious diseases and may be particularly vulnerable due to poor conditions in countries of origin or throughout transit to ... -
Women's satisfaction with midwife-led continuity of care: An observational study in Palestine
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Abstract Objectives A midwife-led continuity model of care had been implemented in the Palestinian governmental health system to improve maternal services in several rural areas. This study investigated if the model ...