Institutt for sykepleie- og helsevitenskap
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Prevalence and factors associated with ulcer-related pain in persons with chronic leg ulcers-an explorative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aims and Objectives: The aims of this study were to explore the prevalence of background pain and identify demographic, clinical and psychosocial factors associated with moderate to severe background pain in persons with ... -
Midwives’ experiences of using the Obstetric Norwegian Early Warning System (ONEWS): A national cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction: Increasing numbers of maternity units are implementing routine and standardized monitoring of all women using a form of Early Warning Score System with the aim to early detect women at risk of developing ... -
Women's experience with receiving advice on diet and Self-Monitoring of blood glucose for gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objective: We aimed to explore how women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) experience advice about diet and self-monitoring of blood glucose received in primary health care (PHC) and secondary health care (SHC) with ... -
Physical Activity Levels and Perceived Changes in the Context of Intra-EEA Migration: A Study on Italian Immigrants in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)As mobility within the European Economic Area (EEA) is on the rise, it is important to understand migrants' health-related behaviors (such as physical activity [PA]) within this context. This study investigated i) the ... -
Willingness to use telemedicine during COVID-19 among health professionals in a low income country
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has prompted rapid restructuring of the health-care system in an effort to stop the spread of the pandemic. Thus, telemedicine is more preferable in order to prevent the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Between No Help and Coercion: Toward Referral to Involuntary Psychiatric Admission. A Qualitative Interview Study of Stakeholders' Perspectives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objective: Paths toward referral to involuntary psychiatric admission mainly unfold in the contexts where people live their everyday lives. Modern health services are organized such that primary health care services are ...
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