Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Vik, Torstein"
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Potential harms and benefits of planned cesarean delivery of fetuses in breech presentation at term. An observational study from Norway
Bjellmo, Solveig (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:334, Doctoral thesis, 2020)The optimal mode of delivery of a fetus in breech presentation has been debated for more than half a century and remains a controversial topic in modern obstetrics. Already in the 1950s, observational studies showed increased ... -
Power Quandles
Vik, Torstein (Bachelor thesis, 2021)Vi introduserer kategorien bestående av potensquandler og studerer den glemsomme funktoren Pq fra grupper til potensquandler sammen med dens venstreadjungerte, Gr. Vi formoder at hvis to endelige grupper har isomorfe ... -
Prelabor rupture of membranes and the association with cerebral palsy in term born children: A national registry-based cohort study.
Mynarek, Maren; Bjellmo, Solveig; Lydersen, Stian; Strand, Kristin Melheim; Afset, Jan Egil; Andersen, Guro Lillemoen; Vik, Torstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Guidelines regarding management of prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) at term vary between immediate induction and expectant management. A long interval between PROM and delivery increases the risk for ... -
Prevalence of hip dislocation among children with cerebral palsy in regions with and without a surveillance programme: a cross sectional study in Sweden and Norway
Elkamil, Areej Ibrahim; Andersen, Guro Lillemoen; Hägglund, Gunnar; Lamvik, Torarin; Skranes, Jon; Vik, Torstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Background: Hip dislocation is a serious complication among children with cerebral palsy (CP). The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of hip dislocation among children with CP in an area providing regular ... -
Prevalence, birth, and clinical characteristics of dyskinetic cerebral palsy compared with spastic cerebral palsy subtypes: A Norwegian register‐based study
Evensen, Thomas L.; Vik, Torstein; Andersen, Guro Lillemoen; Bjellmo, Solveig; Hollung, Sandra Julsen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aim: To study the prevalence, birth, and clinical characteristics of children with dyskinetic cerebral palsy (CP) in Norway compared with spastic quadriplegic CP and other spastic CP subtypes. Method: Data on children born ... -
Psychosocial health in children and adolescents surviving cancer
Eilertsen, Mary-Elizabeth B.; Rannestad, Toril; Indredavik, Marit S.; Vik, Torstein (Journal article, 2011-12) -
Psykisk helse hos personer med moderat lav IQ
Melby, Linde (Master thesis, 2016)Introduksjon: Kognitive funksjoner er definert som funksjoner som har betydning for erkjennelse, tenkning og kunnskapservervelse1. Intelligens er menneskers evne til nettopp det å tenke, oppfatte, forstå og erfare2. IQ ... -
Quality of life in children and adolescents surviving cancer
Eilertsen, Mary-Elizabeth B.; Jozefiak, Thomas; Rannestad, Toril; Indredavik, Marit S.; Vik, Torstein (Journal article, 2012-04)Purpose: To explore subjective and proxy reported QoL (Quality of Life) in children and adolescents surviving cancer three years after diagnosis compared with healthy controls. Method: Case-control study including 50 ... -
Surveillance of cerebral palsy in Norway; a national registry-based study
Hollung, Sandra Julsen (Doctoral thesis, 2019)Well-established cerebral palsy (CP) registries provide a solid framework to monitor, study and report on CP over time. This includes its causes, diagnosis, clinical manifestations and treatments/interventions. This thesis ... -
Test retest reliability of computer-based video analysis for the assessment of postural control in individuals with cerebral palsy
Kanstad, Mali Gederaas (Master thesis, 2017)BACKGROUND: Deficits in the control of posture is an important aspect of CP, as defined by SCPE and children with CP often exhibit activity limitations that are associated with postural control problems. However, there is ... -
The WE-Study: does botulinum toxin A make walking easier in children with cerebral palsy?: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Brændvik, Siri Merete; Roeleveld, Karin; Andersen, Guro Lillemoen; Raftemo, Anne Elisabeth Ross; Ramstad, Kjersti; Majkic-Tajsic, Jasmina; Lamvik, Torarin; Lund, Bendik; Follestad, Turid; Vik, Torstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) have been a cornerstone in the treatment of spasticity for the last 20 years. In Norway, the treatment is now offered to two out of three children with ... -
Using computer vision to quantify mirror movements in children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Neergård, Nora Malene (Master thesis, 2016)Mirror movements (MM) are common in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP). In the clinic and in research, MM are most often assessed qualitatively using the scoring system proposed by Woods and Teuber ... -
Visual function and white matter microstructure in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) adolescents - A DTI study
Lindqvist, Susanne; Skranes, Jon; Eikenes, Live; Haraldseth, Olav; Vik, Torstein; Brubakk, Ann-Mari; Vangberg, Torgil (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011)Premature birth is associated with visual impairments, due to both cerebral and ocular pathology. This study examined the relationship between cerebral white matter microstructure, evaluated by diffusion tensor imaging ... -
Weight status and hypertension among adolescent girls in Argentina and Norway: Data from the ENNyS and HUNT studies
Stray-Pedersen, Marit; Helsing, Ragnhild Marie; Gibbons, Luz; Cormick, Gabriela; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Vik, Torstein; Bélizan, José (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)Background: To provide data on overweight, obesity and hypertension among adolescent girls in Norway and Argentina. Methods: Data was obtained from two population-based, cross-sectional and descriptive studies containing ...