Institutt for optometri, radiografi og lysdesign
Recent Submissions
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Impact on radiological practice of active guideline implementation of Musculoskeletal guideline, as measured over a 12-month period
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: An ever-increasing technological development in the field of radiology urges a need for guidelines to provide predictable and just health services. A musculoskeletal guideline was developed in Norway in 2014, ... -
Radiographers' assessment of referrals for CT and MR imaging using a web-based data collection tool
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: There is limited research related to the radiographers' role in assessing of radiology referrals to justify imaging. This study investigated radiographers' compliance with guidelines in the assessment of CT ... -
Developing and Implementing a School-led Motor Intervention for Children with Handwriting Difficulties
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)We describe the development of an evidence-based motor intervention and an implementation pilot study in ten primary schools, involving 515 children (4–11 years). ‘Helping Handwriting SHINE’ (HHS) is a novel, school-led, ... -
To keep or reject, that is the question - A survey on radiologists and radiographers’ assessments of plain radiography images
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: This study aimed to survey radiographers and radiologists' assessment of plain radiographs to identify the imaging clinicians’ differences in acceptance of image quality. Method: An online, questionnaire was ... -
Exploring disturbance as a force for good in motor learning
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Disturbance forces facilitate motor learning, but theoretical explanations for this counterintuitive phenomenon are lacking. Smooth arm movements require predictions (inference) about the force-field associated with a ... -
Exploring sensorimotor performance and user experience within a virtual reality golf putting simulator
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)In light of recent advances in technology, there has been growing interest in virtual reality (VR) simulations for training purposes in a range of high-performance environments, from sport to nuclear decommissioning. For ... -
Ethics and the marketing authorization of pharmaceuticals: what happens to ethical issues discovered post-trial and pre-marketing authorization?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: In the EU, clinical assessors, rapporteurs and the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use are obliged to assess the ethical aspects of a clinical development program and include major ethical flaws in ... -
“Invisible” visual impairments. A qualitative study of stroke survivors` experience of vision symptoms, health services and impact of visual impairments
(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 ... -
Cognitive and sensorimotor function in participants being treated for trigeminal neuralgia pain
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is an orofacial condition defined by reoccurring, spontaneous, short-lived but excruciating stabbing pain. Pharmacological interventions constitute the first-line treatment for TN, ... -
PAX6 Genotypic and Retinal Phenotypic Characterization in Congenital Aniridia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)PURPOSE: To investigate the association between PAX6 genotype and macular morphology in congenital aniridia. METHODS: The study included 37 participants (15 males) with congenital aniridia (aged 10–72 years) and 58 ... -
Emotional communication in home care: A comparison between Norway and Sweden
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective: Given the free movement of workers across countries, knowledge regarding communication differences between countries is imperative. In this study, we explored and compared the supportive responses of nursing ... -
Headache, eyestrain, and musculoskeletal symptoms in relation to smartphone and tablet use in healthy adolescents.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Neck pain and headache are leading causes of years lived with disability globally, and the prevalence is gradually increasing from school age to early adulthood. These symptoms have been linked to the use of digital devices. ... -
Utility of Tear Osmolarity Measurement in Diagnosis of Dry Eye Disease
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The prevalence of dry eye disease is high worldwide and poses a great burden on patients’ daily lives. Accurate diagnosis of the disease is important, and it requires application of various methods. Hyperosmolarity is ... -
Repeatability of OCT-Based versus Scheimpflug- and Reflection-Based Keratometry in Patients with Hyperosmolar and Normal Tear Film
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose: To compare the repeatability of keratometry between different instruments in patients with hyperosmolar tear film and a control group. Patients and Methods: Subjects with tear-film osmolarity of 316 mOsm/L or ... -
Nyanser av mørke
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Studier viser at gatebelysning kan ha negative effekter på naturmangfold og at lysforurensing er et stadig økende problem med varierende konsekvenser for naturen. Samtidig etterspør mange mer belysning for å sikre ... -
Longitudinal assessments of corneal and tear film characteristics after lasik versus continued contact lens wear
(Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 1999)Changes in oxygen availability, exerted mechanical force or even surgical manipulation are all factors known to influence corneal characteristics, yet detailed information about the changes such influence may induce is ... -
Stem cell function is conserved during shortterm storage of cultured epidermal cell sheets at 12°C
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Transplantation of cultured epidermal cell sheets (CES) can be life-saving for patients with large area burns. CES have also been successfully used to regenerate eye and urethral epithelia in animal models. Short-term ... -
Health care personnel’s perception of guideline implementation for musculoskeletal imaging: a process evaluation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: The increasing complexity and variability in radiology have significantly fueled the need for guidelines. There are many methods for disseminating and implementing guidelines however; and obtaining lasting ... -
Patients with non-Sjögren's sicca report poorer general and oral health-related quality of life than patients with Sjögren's syndrome: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Understanding the impact of the disease on quality of life is crucial in patient management. In this cross-sectional study, general and oral health-related quality of life questionnaires, and thorough examinations of oral ... -
Functional and Morphological Evaluation of Meibomian Glands in the Assessment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Subtype and Severity
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose To classify subtypes of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and evaluate the dependency of dry eye signs, symptoms, and parameters on MGD subtype. Design Cross-sectional study. Study Population: the right eyes ...
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