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Structured follow-up of frail home-dwelling older people in primary health care: Is there a special need, and could a checklist be of any benefit? A qualitative study of experiences from registered nurses and their leaders
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Aim: To identify experiences and opinions about the need for a structured follow-up and to identify potential benefits and barriers to the use of a checklist (Sub Acute Functional decline in the Older people [SAFE]) when ... -
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 ... -
Characteristics and Utility of Fundus Autofluorescence in Congenital Aniridia Using Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose: To investigate fundus autofluorescence (FAF) and other fundus manifestations in congenital aniridia. Methods: Fourteen patients with congenital aniridia and 14 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were examined. ... -
Can pediatric radiography be practiced appropriately in a hospital without a dedicated diagnostic imaging unit? A case study.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Introduction Due to Norway’s population density, demographic scatter and topography, performing radiological examinations in children in the same unit as in adults is quite common despite international guidelines ... -
Nurses striving to provide caregiver with excellent support and care at a distance: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background In Norway, changes in life expectancy have led to increased attention to older people who are ageing at home, by means of home care services, adapted technology and informal caregivers. The caring situation ... -
Innovativ Rehabilitering i Indre Østfold, Nasjonalt forsøk med kommunal rehabilitering. Følgeforskning delrapport 3
(Research report, 2019)Sammendrag og anbefalinger Rehabiliteringsprosjektet i denne perioden har hatt særlig fokus på følgende hovedtemaer: - Forankring og ny kommunestruktur - Helhetlige forløp og lokalsamfunnet som ressurs - Etablering ... -
Adolescents With Overweight or Obesity: A Qualitative Study of Participation in an Internet-Based Program to Increase Physical Activity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Adolescents who are overweight or obese are reported to be less active than their peers. Motivation is a critical factor in sustaining physical activity and thereby positive health outcomes. This qualitative study explores ... -
Listen to the voices of the students! The role of peers in academic and social school connectedness
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Previous literature has highlighted the role that adults play in fostering school connectedness and in supporting various outcomes, such as improved health and academic achievement. This study explores students’ discussions ... -
The Oslo University Hospital Pain Registry: development of a digital chronic pain registry and baseline data from 1,712 patients
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background and aims Chronic pain is a leading cause to years lived with disability worldwide. However, few of the interventions used in pain medicine have proven efficacy, and evidence from the existing studies may not be ... -
Emergency medical technicians’ experiences with unplanned births outside institution: a qualitative interview study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Aim: To explore emergency medical technicians' experiences with unplanned births outside institutions. Design: A qualitative interview study. Methods: Individual semi‐structured interviews with 12 emergency medical ... -
Determinants of the quality of care relationships in long-term care - A participatory study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: The quality of the care relationship between a client and a professional is important in long-term care, as most clients depend on support for a lengthy period. The three largest client groups who receive ... -
Antibiotic therapy in neonates and impact on gut microbiota and antibiotic resistance development: a systematic review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Objectives - To systematically review the impact of antibiotic therapy in the neonatal period on changes in the gut microbiota and/or antibiotic resistance development. Methods - Data sources were PubMed, Embase, Medline ... -
Encountering staff‑directed aggression within mental health and substance abuse services: exploring conceptions of practice following education
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Staff-directed aggression represents a considerable concern in mental health and substance abuse services, and presents a substantial challenge to the quality and continuity of service provision for people with mental ... -
Emmetropia Is Maintained Despite Continued Eye Growth From 16 to 18 Years of Age
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)PURPOSE. To examine, in Norwegian adolescents, to what degree emmetropia and low hyperopia were maintained from 16 to 18 years of age, and if this was the case, whether it was associated with continued coordinated ocular ... -
Effects of explant size on epithelial outgrowth, thickness, stratification, ultrastructure and phenotype of cultured limbal epithelial cells
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose Transplantation of limbal stem cells is a promising therapy for limbal stem cell deficiency. Limbal cells can be harvested from either a healthy part of the patient’s eye or the eye of a donor. Small explants are ... -
Improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index Score predicts improvement in skin pain over time in patients with psoriasis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Pain and discomfort are common and often severe skin symptoms in patients with psoriasis. However, no studies have investigated skin pain and discomfort over time, or factors that explain changes in these symptoms. The ... -
Implementation Strategies to Enhance the Implementation of eHealth Programs for Patients With Chronic Illnesses: Realist Systematic Review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: There is growing evidence of the positive effects of electronic health (eHealth) interventions for patients with chronic illness, but implementation of such interventions into practice is challenging. Implementation ... -
The association between L:M cone ratio, cone opsin genes and myopia susceptibility
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Elsevier Vision Research Volume 162, September 2019, Pages 20-28 Vision Research The association between L:M cone ratio, cone opsin genes and myopia susceptibility Author links open overlay panelLene A.HagenaSolveigArnegardaJames ... -
Identifying decisions in optometry: A validation study of the decision identification and classification taxonomy for use in medicine (DICTUM) in optometric consultations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Objective The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the Decision Identification and Classification Taxonomy for Use in Medicine (DICTUM) applied to optometry, to compare decisions in medical and ... -
Vision status of children aged 7–15 years referred from school vision screening in Norway during 2003–2013: a retrospective study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Undetected vision problems is an important cause of reduced academic achievement, performance in everyday life and self-esteem. This receives little attention in national health care services in Norway even ...
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