Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Fors, Egil Andreas"
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Genome-wide association study identifies RNF123 locus as associated with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain
Rahman, Shafiqur; Winsvold, Bendik K S; Chavez, Sergio; Børte, Sigrid; Tsepilov, Vakov; Sharapov, Sodbo Zh; Aulchenko, Yurii S.; Hagen, Knut; Fors, Egil Andreas; Hveem, Kristian; Zwart, John Anker Henrik; Meurs, Joyce van; Freidin, Maxim B.; Williams, Frances Mk (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Abstract Background and objectives Chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain (CWP) is a symptom of fibromyalgia and a complex trait with poorly understood pathogenesis. CWP is heritable (48%–54%), but its genetic architecture ... -
Gross and fine motor function in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
Rasouli, Omid; Fors, Egil Andreas; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Öhberg, Fredrik; Stensdotter, Ann-Katrin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose: This paper aimed to investigate motor proficiency in fine and gross motor function, with a focus on reaction time (RT) and movement skill, in patients with fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) ... -
Health, Work, and Family Strain – Psychosocial Experiences at the Early Stages of Long-Term Sickness Absence
Standal, Martin Inge; Foldal, Vegard Stolsmo; Hagen, Roger; Aasdahl, Lene; Johnsen, Roar; Fors, Egil Andreas; Solbjør, Marit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Knowledge about the psychosocial experiences of sick-listed workers in the first months of sick leave is sparse even though early interventions are recommended. The aim of this study was to explore psychosocial ... -
Inpatient multimodal occupational rehabilitation reduces sickness absence among individuals with musculoskeletal and common mental health disorders: a randomized clinical trial.
Gismervik, Sigmund Østgård; Aasdahl, Lene; Vasseljen, Ottar; Fors, Egil Andreas; Rise, Marit By; Johnsen, Roar; Hara, Karen Walseth; Jacobsen, Henrik Børsting; Pape, Kristine; Fleten, Nils; Jensen, Chris; Fimland, Marius Steiro (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives This study aimed to investigate whether inpatient multimodal occupational rehabilitation (I-MORE) reduces sickness absence (SA) more than outpatient acceptance and commitment therapy (O-ACT) among individuals ... -
Kynurenine metabolites and ratios differ between chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and healthy controls
Groven, Nina; Reitan, Solveig Merete Klæbo; Fors, Egil Andreas; Guzey, Ismail Cuneyt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: There is growing evidence that the kynurenine pathway is involved in the pathology of diseases related to the central nervous system (CNS), because of the neuroprotective or neurotoxic properties of certain ... -
Motivational interviewing in long-term sickness absence: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial followed by qualitative and economic studies
Aasdahl, Lene; Foldal, Vegard Stolsmo; Standal, Martin Inge; Hagen, Roger; Johnsen, Roar; Solbjør, Marit; Fimland, Marius Steiro; Fossen, Heidi; Jensen, Chris; Bagøien, Gunnhild; Halsteinli, Vidar; Fors, Egil Andreas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Motivational interviewing (MI), mainly used and shown effective in health care (substance abuse, smoking cessation, increasing exercise and other life style changes), is a collaborative conversation (style) ... -
Neuropsychological Dysfunction in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Relation between Objective and Subjective Findings
Rasouli, Omid; Gotaas, Merethe Otelie Eide; Stensdotter, Ann-Katrin; Landrø, Nils Inge; Dåstøl, Pål; Skovlund, Eva; Fors, Egil Andreas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationship between self-reported cognitive difficulties, objective neuropsychological test performances, and subjective health complaints in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and ... -
The Norwegian PraksisNett: a nationwide practice-based research network with a novel IT infrastructure
Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Halvorsen, Peder Andreas; Nilsen, Stein; Fossum, Guro Haugen; Fors, Egil Andreas; Jørgensen, Pål; Øxnevad-Gundersen, Berit; Gjelstad, Svein; Bellika, Johan Gustav; Straand, Jørund; Rørtveit, Guri (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Clinical research in primary care is relatively scarce. Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are research infrastructures to overcome hurdles associated with conducting studies in primary care. In Norway, almost all ... -
Pain acceptance and its impact on function and symptoms in fibromyalgia
Tangen, Synne Flatlandsmoen; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Eide, Hilde; Fors, Egil Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives Fibromyalgia is a chronic widespread pain (CWP) syndrome of unknown etiology with substantial burden of illness and functional impairment. Pain acceptance has emerged as an interesting target of therapy in ... -
Patients with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome show increased hsCRP compared to healthy controls
Groven, Nina; Fors, Egil Andreas; Reitan, Solveig Merete Klæbo (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FM) are both chronic disorders that have a devastating effect on the lives of the affected patients and their families. Both conditions have overlapping clinical features ... -
Pilot field testing of the chronic pain classification for ICD-11: The results of ecological coding
Barke, Antonia; Korwisi, Beatrice; Casser, Hans-Raimund; Fors, Egil Andreas; Geber, Christian; Schug, Stephan A.; Stubhaug, Audun; Ushida, Takahiro; Wetterling, Thomas; Rief, Winfried; Treede, Rolf-Detlef (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background A task force of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) has developed a classification of chronic pain for the ICD-11 consisting of seven major categories. The objective was to test whether ... -
Prevalence and long-term predictors of persistent chronic widespread pain in the general population in an 11-year prospective study: the HUNT study
Mundal, Ingunn Pernille; Gråwe, Rolf W.; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon; Linaker, Olav Morten; Fors, Egil Andreas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Chronic widespread pain (CWP) is common and associated with prominent negative consequences. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of persistent CWP in an 11-year prospective cohort study in ... -
Protocol for the Cognitive Interventions and Nutritional Supplements (CINS) trial: A randomized controlled multicenter trial of a brief intervention (BI) versus a BI plus cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) versus nutritional supplements for patients with long-lasting muscle and back pain
Reme, Silje Endresen; Tveito, Torill Helene; Chalder, Trudie; Bjørkkjær, Tormod; Indahl, Aage; Brox, Jens Ivar; Fors, Egil Andreas; Hagen, Eli Molde; Eriksen, Hege Randi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Background: Brief intervention programs are clinically beneficial, and cost efficient treatments for low back pain, when offered at 8-12 weeks, compared with treatment as usual. However, about 30% of the patients do not ... -
Sick-listed workers’ experiences with motivational interviewing in the return to work process: a qualitative interview study
Foldal, Vegard; Standal, Martin Inge; Aasdahl, Lene; Hagen, Roger; Bagøien, Gunnhild; Fors, Egil Andreas; Johnsen, Roar; Solbjør, Marit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background When returning to work after being on long-term sick leave, individuals may experience varying levels of motivation and self-efficacy. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling style that aims to increase ... -
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of adding motivational interviewing or stratified vocational advice intervention to usual case management on return to work for people with musculoskeletal disorders. The MI-NAV study
Øiestad, Britt Elin; Aanesen, Fiona; Løchting, Ida; Storheim, Kjersti; Tingulstad, Alexander; Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth; Småstuen, Milada C; Tveter, Anne Therese; Sowden, Gail; Wynne-Jones, Gwenllian; Fors, Egil Andreas; Van Tulder, Maurits; Berg, Rigmor; Foster, Nadine E.; Grotle, Margreth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Little research exists on the effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI) on return to work (RTW) in workers on long term sick leave. The objectives of this study protocol is to describe a randomized ... -
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of adding motivational interviewing or stratified vocational advice intervention to usual case management on return to work for people with musculoskeletal disorders. The MI-NAV study
Øiestad, Britt Elin; Aanesen, Fiona; Løchting, Ida; Storheim, Kjersti; Tingulstad, Alexander; Rysstad, Tarjei Langseth; Småstuen, Milada C; Tveter, Anne Therese; Sowden, Gail; Wynne-Jones, Gwenllian; Fors, Egil Andreas; Van Tulder, Maurits; Berg, Rigmor; Foster, Nadine E.; Grotle, Margreth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Little research exists on the effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI) on return to work (RTW) in workers on long term sick leave. The objectives of this study protocol is to describe a randomized ... -
Subgroups of long-term sick-listed based on prognostic return to work factors across diagnoses – A cross-sectional latent class analysis
Standal, Martin Inge; Aasdahl, Lene; Jensen, Chris; Foldal, Vegard; Hagen, Roger; Fors, Egil Andreas; Solbjør, Marit; Hjemdal, Odin; Grotle, Margreth; Meisingset, Ingebrigt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Comorbidity is common among long-term sick-listed and many prognostic factors for return to work (RTW) are shared across diagnoses. RTW interventions have small effects, possibly due to being averaged across heterogeneous ... -
The acceptance and commitment therapy model in occupational rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and common mental disorders: a qualitative focus group study
Gismervik, Sigmund Østgård; Fimland, Marius Steiro; Fors, Egil Andreas; Johnsen, Roar; Rise, Marit By (Journal article, 2018)Aims: The aim of this study was to examine whether and how intended processes of behavioural change were reflected in participants’ experiences after an inpatient occupational rehabilitation programme. The programme was ... -
A Thesis on Immune Differences in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Healthy Controls
Groven, Nina (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2023:221, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FM) are debilitating disorders that significantly affect the daily lives of those suffering from them, as well as their loved ones. Both conditions have overlapping ... -
Workplace flexibility important for part-time sick leave selection—an exploratory cross-sectional study of long-term sick listed in Norway
Standal, Martin Inge; Hjemdal, Odin; Aasdahl, Lene; Foldal, Vegard Stolsmo; Johnsen, Roar; Fors, Egil Andreas; Hagen, Roger (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Part-time sick leave (PTSL) where sick-listed individuals work a percentage corresponding to their remaining work capabilities is often used to promote return to work. The effects of PTSL are uncertain due ...