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    • Age-inclusive Arctic outdoor spaces: a policy review in four Nordic countries 

      Emelyanova, Anastasia; Blix, Bodil Hansen; Larsson, Agneta; Olafsdottir, Steinunn A.; Rautio, Arja (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-14)
      In the last decade, policy strategies were adopted in response to population ageing in the Nordic countries. Governmental actions have to be evaluated in terms of their efficacy. The objective of this article is to identify and review the policies related to age-inclusive outdoor spaces in the Arctic regions of Nordic countries. Our analysis focuses on central government white papers that address ...

    • Adoption, acceptability and sustained use of digital interventions to promote physical activity among inactive adults: a mixed-method study 

      Manskow, Unn Sollid; Sagelv, Edvard Hamnvik; Antypas, Konstantinos; Zanaboni, Paolo (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-01-04)
      Introduction: Despite the positive effects of physical activity (PA) to prevent lifestyle diseases and improve health and well-being, only one-third of Norwegian adults meet the minimum recommendations on PA. Digital interventions to promote PA in inactive adults may improve health and well-being by being available, personalized and adequate. Knowledge on users’ adoption, acceptability and sustainability ...

    • Dietary intake and nutritional status in patients with newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease: insights from the IBSEN III study 

      Zerouga, Insaf; Valeur, Jørgen; Sommer, Christine; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Medhus, Asle Wilhelm; Lund, Charlotte; Johansen, Ingunn; Boyar Cetinkaya, Raziye; Bengtson, May-Bente; Torp, Roald; Hovde, Øistein; Huppertz-Hauss, Gert; Detlie, Trond Espen; Aabrekk, Tone Bergene; Ricanek, Petr; Frigstad, Svein Oskar; Hopstock, Laila Arnesdatter; Opheim, Randi; Kristensen, Vendel Ailin; Høivik, Marte Lie; Carlsen, Monica Hauger; Aas, Anne-Marie (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-15)
      Background: Dietary recommendations in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are inconclusive, and patients may follow restrictive diets with increased risk of malnutrition. The aim of this study was to compare dietary intakes and nutritional status in men and women with newly diagnosed IBD with a general population sample, and to investigate whether intakes were in line with the Nordic Nutrition ...

    • Parental Satisfaction With Child Welfare Services in Norway 

      Degail, Claire Josette Edith; Kaiser, Sabine; Jakobsen, Reidar; Martinussen, Monica (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-08)
      This study aims to examine parents' satisfaction with Norwegian child welfare services (CWS) and factors associated with parents' satisfaction. Different factors were included in the analysis, such as characteristics of the contact with CWS, and service aspects, as evaluated by parents (accessibility, information quality, workers' skills and user participation). Data were collected from 412 parents ...

    • No evidence for adult smartphone use affecting attribution of communicative intention in toddlers: Online imitation study using the Sock Ball Task 

      Flatebø, Solveig; Oturai, Gabriella; Hernik, Mikolaj Lukasz (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-22)
      Adults infer others’ communicative intentions, or lack thereof, from various types of information. Young children may be initially limited to attributions based on a small set of ostensive signals. It is unknown when richer pragmatic inferences about communicative intentions emerge in development. We sought novel type of evidence for such inferences in 17-to-19-month-olds. We hypothesized that ...

    • Rehabilitation models for community integration of adults with acquired brain injury in rural areas: a scoping review 

      Nikolaisen, Morten Andre; Arntzen, Cathrine; Eliassen, Marianne; Gramstad, Astrid (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-19)
      Methods: A scoping review of the research literature was conducted. The study followed the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines for scoping reviews and the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews. The databases searched were MEDLINE, Embase, AMED, CINAHL, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PsycInfo, and Google Scholar. No limitations were set for the study design, time of publication, or country of origin, ...

    • “Everyone who wants to can practice on me”– a qualitative study of patients’ view on health profession students’ learning in an interprofessional clinical placement 

      Jensen, Catrine Buck; Iversen, Anita; Dahlgren, Madeleine Abrandt; Norbye, Bente (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-08)
      Introduction - Healthcare services face significant challenges due to the aging population, increasing complexity of health issues, and a global shortage of health professionals. Health professions education needs to adapt and develop with healthcare services’ needs. Interprofessional education and patient partnership are two trends that are increasingly being reinforced. Health professions students ...

    • Why do patients want medication free treatment for psychosis? An explorative study on reasons for applying to medication free programs 

      Reitan, Elisabeth Cecilie Klæbo; Riley, Henriette; Cabral Iversen, Valentina; Høye, Anne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-16)
      Background A focus on patient’s and service user’s perspectives regarding long-term antipsychotic treatment led to a declaration from the Norwegian Ministry of Health in 2015 to offer treatment without psychotropic medication in mental health as a voluntary option in all four health care regions. In the northernmost region, a 6-bed inpatient ward unit was established, uniquely designed to give ...

    • Cutaneous nerve biopsy in patients with symptoms of small fiber neuropathy: a retrospective study 

      Løseth, Sissel; Nebuchennykh, Maria; Brokstad, Ruth Therese; Lindal, Sigurd; Mellgren, Svein Ivar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-22)
      Objectives - We aimed to investigate to what extent small fiber tests were abnormal in an unselected retrospective patient material with symptoms suggesting that small fiber neuropathy (SFN) could be present, and to evaluate possible gender differences.<p> <p>Methods - Nerve conduction studies (NCS), skin biopsy for determination of intraepidermal nerve fiber density (IENFD) and quantitative ...

    • Serum and salivary inflammatory biomarkers in juvenile idiopathic arthritis—an explorative cross-sectional study 

      Cetrelli, Lena Elisabet; Lundestad, Anette; Gil, Elisabeth Grut; Fischer, Johannes Maria; Halbig, Josefine Mareile; Frid, Paula Hanna Therese; Angenete, Oskar W; Rosén, Annika; Tylleskär, Karin Birgitta; Luukko, Keijo; Nordal, Ellen Berit; Åstrøm, Anne-Kristine N; Skeie, Marit Slåttelid; Stunes, Astrid Kamilla; Bletsa, Athanasia; Sen, Abhijit; Feuerherm, Astrid Jullumstrø; Rygg, Marite (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-09)
      Background - Biomarkers may be useful in monitoring disease activity in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). With new treatment options and treatment goals in JIA, there is an urgent need for more sensitive and responsive biomarkers.<p> <p>Objective - We aimed to investigate the patterns of 92 inflammation-related biomarkers in serum and saliva in a group of Norwegian children and adolescents ...

    • Prevention of obstetric anal sphincter injuries with perineal support and lateral episiotomy: A historical cohort study 

      Eggebø, Torbjørn Moe; Rygh, Astrid; von Brandis, Philip; Skjeldestad, Finn Egil (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-12-05)
      Introduction - There are many risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS) and the interaction between these risk factors is complex and understudied. The many observational studies that have shown a reduction of OASIS rates after implementation of perineal support have short follow-up time. We aimed to study the effect of integration of active perineal support and lateral episiotomy on ...

    • Repeat expansions in AR, ATXN1, ATXN2 and HTT in Norwegian patients diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 

      Novy, Camilla; Busk, Øyvind; Tysnes, Ole-Bjørn; Landa, Sigve Strand; Aanjesen, Tori Navestad; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Bjerknes, Tale Litlere; Bjørnå, Ingrid Kristine; Bråthen, Geir; Dahl, Elin; Demic, Natasha; Fahlström, Maria; Flemmen, Heidi Øyen; Hallerstig, Erika Carina; HogenEsch, Ineke; Kampman, Margitta; Kleveland, Grethe; Kvernmo, Helene Ballo; Ljøstad, Unn; Maniaol, Angelina; Morsund, Aase Hagen; Nakken, Ola; Olsen, Cathrine Goberg; Schlüter, Katrin Ruth; Utvik, May-Sissel; Yaseen, Ryaz; Holla, Øystein Lunde; Holmøy, Trygve; Høyer, Helle (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-14)
      Genetic repeat expansions cause neuronal degeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis as well as other neurodegenerative disorders such as spinocerebellar ataxia, Huntington’s disease and Kennedy’s disease. Repeat expansions in the same gene can cause multiple clinical phenotypes. We aimed to characterize repeat expansions in a Norwegian amyotrophic lateral sclerosis cohort. Norwegian amyotrophic ...

    • Valg og erfaringer innvandrerkvinner gjør seg ved deltakelse på Mammografiprogrammet 

      Zeiad, Shaima (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-08-21)
      <p>Bakgrunn: I både kvantiative og kvalitative studier om innvandrerkvinner og kreftscreening har fokuset vært på faktorer som svekker oppmøte og deltakelse. Brukerkunnskap i form av kunnskap om kvinners rasjonale, erfaringer og tilfredshet ved deltakelse på Mammografi- programmet har vært fokuset i mange studier. Derimot har et fåtall studier sett på innvandrerkvinner som faktisk møter opp på ...

    • Utfordringer og suksessfaktorer ved rehabilitering av sykelig overvektige i spesialisthelsetjenesten i Nord-Norge: En observasjonsstudie som tar utgangspunkt i pasientenes og behandlernes erfaringer ved behandlingen av fedme 

      Uglebakken, Therese Agnethe (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-08-20)
      Bakgrunn: Fedme er økende globalt, også i Norge. Konservativ behandling i form av adferdsterapi kombinert med fysisk aktivitet og lavkalori diett er et alternativ som tilbys av spesialisthelsetjenesten for sykelig overvektige i Nord-Norge. Formål: Hovedformålet er å se på pasientenes, det tverrfaglige rehabiliteringsteamets og fastlegers erfaringer og meninger om behandlingen av fedme, med fokus ...

    • Hypoparathyreoidisme etter total thyreoidektomi - har vi blitt bedre? 

      Moe, August Drotninghaug Sæterstad (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-08-18)
      Denne studien har som formål å følge opp en studie fra 2017 hvor en fant høy insiders av PHP hos pasienter operert med total thyreoidektomi ved UNN, og undersøke om insidensen fremdeles er like høy. Et sentralt spørsmål er å identifisere eventuelle risikofaktorer, med mål om å senke komplikasjonsraten. Resultater og konklusjon: 108 pasienter ble registrert i Eurocrine-registeret med operasjonskode ...

    • Forekomst av funksjonelle psykoser i den eldre befolkningen: Et systematisk litteraturstudium 

      Kristiansen, Victoria (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-08-17)
      Andelen eldre mennesker (>60 år) i befolkningen øker, det samme gjør levealderen. Fagfeltet geriatri er i vekst, men fortsatt mangler det mye forskning, særlig når det gjelder psykoselidelser blant eldre. En del forskning er gjort med tanke på de sekundære psykosene, derimot finnes det lite god forskning når det gjelder primære psykoselidelser blant eldre. Formålet med denne studien er å kartlegge ...

    • Bruk av hormonell prevensjon og brukerkarakteristika hos kvinner 40-49 år 

      Bjørkås, Merethe (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-08-17)
      Bakgrunn: Formålet med oppgaven er å undersøke bruk av hormonell prevensjon og brukerkarakteristika hos kvinner i alderen 40-49 år med data fra den syvende Tromsøundersøkelsen. Materiale og metode: Studien er en deskriptiv analyse. Vi inkluderte kvinner i alderen 40-49 år som var seksuelt aktive det siste året, og ekskluderte kvinner som var seksuelt inaktive, gravide, prøvde å bli gravide, infertile ...

    • Group dynamics in avalanche terrain. A qualitative study of backcountry skier’s experiences with group dynamics and their influence on decision-making in avalanche terrain 

      Telje, Emil (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-29)
      This study examines how the influence of group dynamics affects decision-making among experienced backcountry skiers in avalanche terrain. The study explores individual skiers' perspectives of group experiences in avalanche terrain and investigates how group dynamics have affected their decision-making. The study has a scientific-theoretical position of a critical qualitative orientation. This ...

    • Isolation of trophoblast cells from first trimester placentas - Optimizing a protocol for future investigation of placenta and platelet alloimmunization 

      Bjarttun, Nora (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-08-19)
      Background: Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) is a pregnancy complication caused by an HPA-incompatibility between mother and fetus. In Caucasians, mainly maternal anti-HPA-1a antibodies cause FNAIT. It has been hypothesized that maternal anti-HPA-1a antibodies might affect not only the fetal platelets, but also the placenta, in alloimmunized pregnancies. However, the link between ...

    • Diabetesretinopati i Tromsøundersøkelsen Prevalens, insidens og risikofaktorer 

      Nikolaisen, Una (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-08-19)
      Sammendrag Bakgrunn: Diabetes retinopati (DR) er en av de viktigste årsakene til nedsatt syn og blindhet globalt. Denne studien undersøker prevalens, risikofaktorer og kumulativ insidens av øyesykdommen basert på data fra den sjette- og syvende Tromsøundersøkelsen. Materiale og metode: Tromsø øyestudie (TES) er en delstudie av den befolkningsbaserte Tromsøundersøkelsen. Basert på data fra Tromsø ...