Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Flemmen, Grete"
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Assessing health service satisfaction among users with substance use disorders within the municipalities in Norway
Stallvik, Marianne; Flemmen, Grete; Salthammer, Jo Arild; Nordfjærn, Trond (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background The purpose of this study was to assess what is associated with health service satisfaction among adults with a substance use disorder receiving services provided within different municipalities in Norway. An ... -
Cardiopulmonary and muscular effects of different doses of high-intensity physical training in substance use disorder patients: study protocol for a block allocated controlled endurance and strength training trial in an inpatient setting
Loe, Henrik; Mosti, Mats Peder; Wisløff, Ulrik; Haberstroh, Carolin; Flemmen, Grete (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Patients with substance use disorder (SUD) have high prevalence of lifestyle-related comorbidities. Physical exercise is known to yield substantial prophylactic impact on disease and premature mortality, and ... -
Clinical treatment of patients with substance use disorder: The role of physical health
Flemmen, Grete (Doctoral thesis at NTNU;2016:203, Doctoral thesis, 2016)It has been well documented that substance use disorder (SUD) patients suffer a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease, other lifestyle related diseases and have a decreased life expectancy of 15-20 years. However, ... -
The effect of high-intensity interval training on cognitive function in patients with substance use disorder: Study protocol for a two-armed randomized controlled trial
Haberstroh, Carolin; Weider, Siri; Flemmen, Grete; Loe, Henrik; Andersson, Helle Wessel; Hallgren, Mats; Mosti, Mats Peder (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction: Substance use disorder (SUD) is characterized by cognitive impairment, especially executive dysfunction. Executive function is recognized as an important determinant of treatment outcome as it is associated ... -
High-intensity interval training in patients with substance use disorder
Flemmen, Grete; Unhjem, Runar Jakobsen; Wang, Eivind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Patients with substance use disorder (SUD) suffer a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and other lifestyle diseases compared to the general population. High intensity training has been shown to effectively reduce this ... -
Impaired aerobic endurance and muscular strength in substance use disorder patients: implications for health and premature death
Flemmen, Grete; Wang, Eivind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Abstract: Although substance use disorder (SUD) patients are documented to have an inactive lifestyle, which is associated with cardiovascular disease, other lifestyle-related diseases and premature death, evidence regarding ... -
Impaired skeletal health and neuromuscular function among amphetamine users in clinical treatment
Mosti, Mats Peder; Flemmen, Grete; Hoff, Jan; Stunes, Astrid Kamilla; Syversen, Unni; Wang, Eivind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Summary This study examined musculoskeletal health in amphetamine users, compared with healthy age-matched controls. We show that amphetamine users have reduced bone mass at several skeletal sites and attenuated maximal ... -
Maximal strength training as a physical rehabilitation for patients with substance use disorder; a randomized controlled trial
Unhjem, Runar Jakobsen; Flemmen, Grete; Hoff, Jan; Wang, Eivind (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Background:Patients with substance use disorder (SUD) suffer from multiple health and psychosocial problems.Because poor physical capacities following an inactive lifestyle may indeed contribute to these problems, ...