Blar i NTNU Open på forfatter "Nygård, Mona"
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Effects of aerobic exercise intensity on brain-derived neurotrophic factor and affective states in patients with depression
Brabrand, Andreas; Mehlum, Ole Christian (Master thesis, 2016)Background: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is an important protein for neural growth and survival that is related to cognitive function and affective symptoms. Patients with depression have reduced levels of BDNF. ... -
Force-generating capacity, skeletal health and functional performance in patients with mental and behavioural disorders: The impact of strength training
Nygård, Mona (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2021:106, Doctoral thesis, 2021)Patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) have poor physical health and a shortened life expectancy compared to the general population. The new standardized guidelines regarding the ... -
Physical Health Impairment and Exercise as Medicine in Severe Mental Disorders: A Narrative Review
Brobakken, Mathias Forsberg; Nygård, Mona; Wang, Eivind (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Individuals with severe mental disorders (SMDs; schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder) are not only suffering from their mental conditions; they also have an attenuated ... -
Test-retest reliability of the patient activation measure-13 in adults with substance use disorders and schizophrenia spectrum disorders
Melby, Katrine; Nygård, Mona; Brobakken, Mathias Forsberg; Gråwe, Rolf W.; Guzey, Ismail Cuneyt; Reitan, Solveig Merete Klæbo; Vedul-Kjelsås, Einar; Heggelund, Jørn; Lara Cabrera, Mariela Loreto (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Patient Activation Measure-13 (PAM-13) is a valid and widely used questionnaire that assess an individual’s knowledge, confidence, and skills for self-management of their chronic illness. Although there is some evidence ...