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Norwegian women's experiences and opinions on contraceptive counselling: A systematic textcondensation study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction: Contraception plays a pivotal role in most women’s lives, from teenage years to the menopause. Contraception and sexual wellbeing are closely related. Ideally, women should be able to access contraception and ... -
Levels of impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention and the association with mental health and substance use severity in opioid-dependent patients seeking treatment with extended-release naltrexone
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The level of impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention (IHI) is higher among patients with substance use disorder (SUD) than in the general population. However, the prevalence of such symptoms in patients seeking treatment ... -
Same but different: meaning-making among refugee and non-refugee youths
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Purpose: There is substantial research on the experiences, needs and well-being of unaccompanied refugee adolescents, but less is known about existential aspects of their lives. The purpose of the current study is to explore ... -
Refractive Error Prevalence among School Children in Dadeldhura District of Nepal
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Uncorrected refractive error is the major cause of visual impairment worldwide. There is no data on refractive error prevalence among school children in hilly region of Far West Nepal. Objective: The prevalence ... -
Risks and Protocols for Occupational Infections in Norwegian Nursing Programs
(Journal article, 2021)Hospital-acquired infections (HAI) affect millions of patients and healthcare workers every year. Nursing students are a particularly vulnerable population at increased risk of occupationally-acquired infections and injuries. ... -
Health care providers' experiences of pain management and attitudes towards digitally supported self-management interventions for chronic pain: a qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Chronic pain constitutes a significant burden for the individuals affected, and is a frequent reason why patients seek health care services. While in-person psychosocial interventions can be of support to people ... -
Fundamental Movement Skills and Their Assessment in Primary Schools from the Perspective of Teachers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Evidence suggests that children struggle to acquire age-appropriate fundamental movement skills (FMS), despite their importance for facilitating physical activity. This has led to calls for routine school-based screening ... -
The core qualities and competencies of the intensive and critical care nurse, a meta-ethnography
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aim: To develop a conceptual framework of the core qualities and competencies of the intensive and critical care nurse based on the experiences of intensive care patients, their relatives and the intensive and critical ... -
Health Professionals’ Experiences with Treatment Engagement Among Immigrants with Co-occurring Substance Use- and Mental Health Disorders in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Immigrants face barriers in seeking and accessing mental health and addiction services. Health professionals are crucial in providing and promoting healthcare and it is important to understand their experiences in order ... -
Experiences of older patients with cancer from the radiotherapy pathway – A qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Purpose: To explore and describe experiences of older patients with cancer throughout their radiotherapy treatment, from diagnosis until follow-up after treatment. Methods: Individual interviews were conducted to explore ... -
A digital patient-provider communication intervention (involveme): Qualitative study on the implementation preparation based on identified facilitators and barriers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Chronic health conditions are affecting an increasing number of individuals, who experience various symptoms that decrease their quality of life. Digital communication interventions that enable patients to ... -
Norwegian women's experiences and opinions on contraceptive counselling: A systematic textcondensation study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction: Contraception plays a pivotal role in most women’s lives, from teenage years to the menopause. Contraception and sexual wellbeing are closely related. Ideally, women should be able to access contraception and ... -
Throwing Pebbles While Waiting: An Autoethnographic Exploration Of Mental Health And Colonialism
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)In this article, three scholars jointly investigate questions of Western colonization and mental health. While their areas of interest and experience vary, the authors discuss oppression as a common thread connecting their ... -
Sars-Cov-2 Spike Protein Extrapolation for COVID Diagnosis and Vaccine Development
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) led to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affecting nearly 71.2 million humans in more than 191 countries, with more than 1.6 million mortalities as ... -
Understanding mechanisms behind unwanted health behaviours in Nordic and South Asian women and how they affect their gestational diabetes follow-ups: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Aims: The type 2 diabetes risk following gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is high, particularly among South Asian women in Western countries. Our study aimed to advance the knowledge regarding the mechanisms behind ... -
Knowledge and attitude towards Second COVID-19 vaccine Dose among health professionals working at public health facilities in a low Income Country
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Several vaccines have been approved in a lot of countries to combat coronavirus disease and distributed throughout the world. Health professional’s knowledge and attitude towards a second COVID-19 vaccine dose ... -
The effects of a psycho-educational intervention to improve pain management after day surgery: A randomised clinical trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Aims and objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention for shoulder and breast day surgery patients in decreasing pain intensity and pain interference with function and strengthening adherence ... -
Fidelity to an evidence-based model for crisis resolution teams: a cross-sectional multicentre study in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Crisis resolution teams (CRTs) are specialized multidisciplinary teams intended to provide assessment and short-term outpatient or home treatment as an alternative to hospital admission for people experiencing ... -
Pregnant Women's Attitudes Toward and Experiences With a Tablet Intervention to Promote Safety Behaviors in a Randomized Controlled Trial: Qualitative Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is recognized as a global health problem. Women with low education and limited resources are more vulnerable, as are immigrant women. There is a lack of evidence on how health ... -
Cultural Sensitivity in Interventions Aiming to Reduce or Prevent Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy: A Scoping Review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Intimate partner violence (IPV) around the time of pregnancy is a recognized global health problem. Ethnic minorities and immigrant pregnant women experiencing IPV require culturally responsive health services. The aim of ...
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