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norskInstitutt for samfunnsmedisin: Recent submissions
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Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Cancer-Related Fatigue: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-10)Although acupuncture (AT) is used in the treatment of CRF, the evidence from different systematic reviews (SRs) of AT has not yet been comprehensively evaluated. Moxibustion, which is a treatment method that is well established within Traditional East Asian Medicine, applies the heat of burning herbs towards or onto special points on the skin. Commonly, the herb Artemisia vulgaris, is used. It ... -
Association between espresso coffee and serum total cholesterol: the Tromsø Study 2015-2016
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-10)Background - Coffee raises serum cholesterol because of its diterpenes, cafestol and kahweol, and the effect varies by brewing method. Population-based research on espresso coffee’s impact on serum cholesterol is scarce. Our aim was to examine how various brewing methods, in particular espresso, were associated with serum total cholesterol (S-TC).<p> <p>Methods - We used cross-sectional population ... -
Changes in cesarean section rates after introduction of a punitive financial policy in Georgia: A population-based registry study 2017-2019
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-19)Background<p> <p>There is little research on how financial incentives and penalties impact national cesarean section rates. In January 2018, Georgia introduced a national cesarean section reduction policy, which imposes a financial penalty on hospitals that do not meet their reduction targets. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of this policy on cesarean section rates, subgroups of ... -
Effectiveness of work-related interventions for return to work in people on sick leave: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-05)Background: Long-term sick leave is a serious concern in developed countries and the cost of sickness absence and disability benefits cause major challenges for both the individual and society as a whole. Despite an increasing body of research reported by existing systematic reviews, there is uncertainty regarding the effect on return to work of workrelated interventions for workers with different ... -
'Søkelys på samfunnsmedisinen' : evaluering av kommunal samfunnsmedisinsk legetjeneste, offentlig legearbeid og de forebyggende oppgaver i fastlegeordningen
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2005)Universitetet i Tromsø ved Institutt for Samfunnsmedisin har gjennom tre spørreskjemabaserte tverrsnittsundersøkelser studert kommunal samfunnsmedisinsk legetjeneste i forhold til arbeidsinnhold og arbeidsforhold før og etter Fastlegereformen, og hvilke faktorer som har påvirket utviklingen. Prosjektet inkluderer også intervjuer før og etter introduksjonen av reformen av kommunale administratorer, ... -
The association between health anxiety, physical disease and cardiovascular risk factors in the general population – a cross-sectional analysis from the Tromsø study: Tromsø 7
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-02)Background: Health anxiety (HA) is defined as a worry of disease. An association between HA and mental illness has been reported, but few have looked at the association between HA and physical disease. Objective: To examine the association between HA and number of diseases, different disease categories and cardiovascular risk factors in a large sample of the general population.<p> <p>Methods: ... -
Alternativ behandling virker godt for unge kreftpasienter
(Chronicle; Kronikk, 2022-10-17)Alternative behandlinger som akupunktur, hypnose og urte- og kosttilskudd virker lindrende på bivirkninger av konvensjonell kreftbehandling, ifølge kronikkforfatteren. -
The Anglo-Norman Bible's Book of Judges: A Critical Edition (BL Royal 1 C III)
(Book; Bok, 2022)A silver-tongued assassin, a motherly prophetess, a consecrated strongman unable to resist the charms of foreign women: the Anglo-Norman Bible’s Book of Judges features a roll-call of unlikely heroes. At the book’s core is a cycle of saviour stories. Twelve times the Israelites embrace foreign gods, succumb to neighbouring enemies, repent and are delivered by a ‘judge’. As Israel itself descends ... -
Clinical Features and C-Reactive Protein as Predictors of Bacterial Exacerbations of COPD.
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-01)Introduction: Identifying predictors of bacterial and viral pathogens in sputum from patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may help direct management.<p> <p>Methods: We used data from a trial evaluating a C-reactive protein (CRP) point of care guided approach to managing COPD exacerbations in primary care. We used regression analyses to identify ... -
Reflexology for acute rhinosinusitis – Results from a blinded, early-phase comparative trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-08-06)Background - Reflexology is commonly used as an adjunct to conventional treatment by patients with respiratory tract infections. The effect of reflexology needs to be tested in a full-scale randomized controlled study. Small early-phase trials can give an indication on whether full-size clinical trials are warranted. The objective of this study is to determine whether the study design is feasible ... -
Garbage codes in the Norwegian Cause of Death Registry 1996-2019
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-07)Background: Reliable statistics on the underlying cause of death are essential for monitoring the health in a population. When there is insufcient information to identify the true underlying cause of death, the death will be classifed using less informative codes, garbage codes. If many deaths are assigned a garbage code, the information value of the cause-of-death statistics is reduced. The aim ... -
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the context of cancer; prevalence, reasons for use, disclosure, information received, risks and benefits reported by people with cancer in Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-29)Background Research exploring the use of specific Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) modalities by Norwegian cancer patients is sparse. The aims of this study were therefor to map the different CAM modalities cancer patients use and further investigate their rationale for use, communication about use, self-reported benefits and harms, and their sources of information about the different ... -
Leder - Ramazzini 2/2022
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022)I dette nummeret tar vi for oss prosjektarbeid i arbeids medisin som tema, med spesiell vekt på prosjekter I BHT. Men hva er egentlig prosjektarbeid? -
Forskning i BHT
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022)Arbeidsmedisinsk forskning må være relevant og svare på aktuelle utfordringer i samfunnet. Slik kommer faget fremover. Gjennom forankring i praksis kan nye problemstillinger fanges opp, hypoteser genereres og bedre løsninger skapes. Det inngår i et større bilde der økt samhandling mellom akademia og praksis etterspørres av myndighetene og aktørene selv. Det gjelder forøvrig også mange andre ... -
Impact of spiritual healing on moderate depression in adults:a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial (RCT)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-15)Introduction - Depression is a common mental disorder and the (global) leading cause of all non-fatal burden of disease worldwide. Currently, supported treatment for depression is antidepressant medication and different psychotherapeutic interventions. Many patients experience, however, adverse effects of antidepressant medication, while at the same time the access to psychotherapeutic interventions ... -
Systemic family therapy for severe functional disorders in youths. A qualitative study in a psychiatric setting
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-15)This study aimed to explore participant experiences of systemic family therapy for youths with functional disorders. After completing family therapy, eight youths and thirteen parents participated in qualitative interviews. The analysis was based on interpretative phenomenological analysis and identified two main themes. The first theme was: ‘Challenges of creating meaning and understanding of child ... -
Utprøvende behandling ved helseplager attribuert til amalgamfyllinger. En prospektiv kohortstudie
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2022-06)På oppdrag fra Helsedirektoratet har Bivirkningsgruppen for odontologiske biomaterialer gjennomført et prosjekt med utprøvende behandling rettet mot pasienter med langvarige medisinsk uforklarte helseplager (MUPS) som de selv mente hadde sammenheng med amalgamfyllinger. Pasientene ble på forhånd undersøkt av tannlege og lege i henhold til gjeldende retningslinjer og fikk deretter skiftet ut alle ... -
Explaining reduction of pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes in Arkhangelsk, Russia, in 2005-2010
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012-09-24)Objective. To explain a reduction in pedestrianmotor vehicle crashes in Arkhangelsk, Russia, in 20052010.<p> <p>Study design. Retrospective ecological study. <p>Methods. For 20052010, police data on pedestrianmotor vehicle crashes, traffic violations, and total motor vehicles (MVs) were combined with data on changes in national road traffic legislation and municipal road infrastructure. Negative ... -
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cancer Care: A Review of Case Series Published in the Chinese Literature
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012-05-31)Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been widely used in cancer in China. Case series report a series of cases exposed to a certain intervention. To understand the current situation of case series of TCM for cancer, we performed this review. We included case series of cancer patients treated with TCM therapy. Electronic searches were conducted in four main Chinese databases until February 2011. ... -
The ecology of medical care in Norway: wide use of general practitioners may not necessarily keep patients out of hospitals
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background. Our aim was to investigate the pattern of self reported symptoms and utilisation of health care services in Norway.<p> <p>Design and Methods. With data from the cross-sectional Tromsø Study (2007-8), we estimated population proportions reporting symptoms and use of seven different health services. By logistic regression we estimated differences according to age and gender. <p>Results. ...
