Blar i NTNU Open på forfatter "Helvik, Anne-Sofie"
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Implementing guidelines for follow-up after surgery with ventilation tube in the tympanic membrane in Norway: a retrospective study
Austad, Bjarne; Hetlevik, Irene; Bugten, Vegard; Wennberg, Siri; Olsen, Anita Helene; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-01-08)Background When clinical guidelines are being changed a strategy is required for implementation. St. Olavs University Hospital in Norway modified their guidelines for the follow-up care of children after insertion of ... -
Improvement in minimal cross-sectional area and nasal-cavity volume occurs in different areas after septoplasty and radiofrequency therapy of inferior turbinates
Nilsen, Ann Helen; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Nordgård, Ståle; Bugten, Vegard (Journal article, 2018)Purpose: Septoplasty and radiofrequency therapy for inferior turbinate hypertrophy (RFIT) are common techniques used to improve nasal patency. Our aim was to compare nasal geometry and function using acoustic rhinometry ... -
Incidental findings in MRI of the paranasal sinuses in adults: a population-based study (HUNT MRI)
Hansen, Aleksander Grande; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Nordgård, Ståle; Bugten, Vegard; Stovner, Lars Jacob; Håberg, Asta; Gårseth, Mari; Eggesbø, Heidi Beate (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Diagnostic imaging of the head is used with increasing frequency, and often includes the paranasal sinuses, where incidental opacifications are found. To determine the clinical relevance of such findings can ... -
Individuals at high risk for type 2 diabetes invited to a lifestyle program: characteristics of participants versus non-participants (the HUNT Study) and 24-month follow-up of participants (the VEND-RISK Study)
Følling, Ingrid Sørdal; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; Midthjell, Kristian; Rangul, Vegar; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Objective Prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus is possible through lifestyle programs, but the effect depends on the program's content, resources, and setting. Lifestyle programs are often confronted with high rates of ... -
Is nasal geometry and airflow associated with olfactory function?
Ramberg, Haakon August Rosnes (Master thesis, 2021)Sammendrag på norsk Bakgrunn Selv om nesens geometri og luftstrøm er avgjørende for luktesansen, har dette forholdet blitt lite undersøkt i friske mennesker. Vår studie hadde som mål å evaluere hvorvidt enkle og objektive ... -
Keisersnitt i Helse Nord i perioden 2013-2015 - En analyse av variasjonen i keisersnittfrekvens innen Helse Nord i perioden 2013 – 2015 med et spesielt fokus på fødeavdelingen ved Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge, Harstad
Svee, Tove Elisabeth (Master thesis, 2018)Bakgrunn Verdens helseorganisasjon (WHO) anbefaler en forekomst av keisersnitt mellom 5-15 %. Globalt er det store variasjoner og andelen er økende. Innad i Helse Nord er det stor variasjon i keisersnittfrekvens og alle ... -
Living with young-onset dementia in the family - a mixed method study
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Hvidsten, Lara H. Thomasgaard; Engedal, Knut; Kersten, Hege; Dourado, Marcia Cristina Nascimento; Johannessen, Aud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Studies on disease-related obstructions experienced in everyday life of younger people with dementia (YOD ≤ 65 years) and their families are encouraged. Aim: To explore how the family carers experience six ... -
Measured and self-reported olfactory function in voluntary Norwegian adults
Heian, Ingrid Torvik; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Hummel, Thomas; Øie, Marte Rystad; Nordgård, Ståle; Bratt, Mette; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Purpose: The lack of epidemiological data on the proportion of olfactory dysfunction (OD) using comprehensive olfactory assessment in healthy adults in Scandinavia motivated to the present study which aimed to explore the ... -
Mortality in older adults with frequent alcohol consumption and use of drugs with addiction potential – The Nord Trøndelag Health Study 2006-2008 (HUNT3), Norway, a population-based study
Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth; Selbæk, Geir; Engedal, Knut; Seim, Arnfinn; Krokstad, Steinar; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background The aim of this study was to investigate whether frequent drinking, use of drugs with addiction potential and the possible combination of frequent drinking and use of prescribed drugs with addiction potential ... -
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Persons with Dementia before and after Admission to Nursing Homes
Mukilvannan, Gardinija; Skånøy, Berit Sofie Jonassen (Master thesis, 2022)Målsetting: Målsettingen med denne studien var å beskrive nevropsykiatriske symptomer (NPS) hos personer med demens før og i løpet av den første måneden etter ankomst til sykehjem. Videre ønsket vi å undersøke faktorer ... -
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Persons with Dementia before and after Admission to Nursing Homes
Skånøy, Berit Sofie Jonassen; Mukilvannan, Gardinija (Master thesis, 2022)Målsetting: Målsettingen med denne studien var å beskrive nevropsykiatriske symptomer (NPS) hos personer med demens før og i løpet av den første måneden etter ankomst til sykehjem. Videre ønsket vi å undersøke faktorer ... -
Nursing home admission during the first year after hospitalization - The contribution of cognitive impairment
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Skancke, Randi H.; Selbæk, Geir; Engedal, Knut (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objective: The importance of cognitive and physical functioning for nursing home admission among medically hospitalized older patients is rarely studied in a one-year follow-up perspective. This study aims to explore ... -
Nursing-sensitive quality indicators for quality improvement in Norwegian nursing homes – a modified Delphi study
Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Stensvik, Geir-Tore; Nordberg, Marion Skallerud; Nakrem, Sigrid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Use of nursing-sensitive quality indicators (QIs) is one way to monitor the quality of care in nursing homes (NHs). The aim of this study was to develop a consensus list of nursing-sensitive QIs for Norwegian ... -
Nutritional experiences in head and neck cancer patients
Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Sand, Kari; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Objective Extensive research has documented the negative nutritional impact of head neck cancer (HNC) treatment, but few studies have addressed the patients' experiences. The purpose of this study was to describe how ... -
Olfaction in COPD
Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Øie, Marte Rystad; Dahlslett, Sarah Bettina; Sue-Chu, Malcolm; Steinsvåg, Sverre Karmhus; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Olfaction is poorly characterized in COPD. To test the hypothesis that olfaction is reduced in COPD, we assessed olfaction with the "Sniffin' Sticks" test and a questionnaire addressing olfaction in COPD and a ... -
Overweight, obesity and related conditions: a cross-sectional study of adult inpatients at a Norwegian Hospital
Følling, Ingrid Sørdal; Kulseng, Bård; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Overweight, obesity and associated conditions are major public health concerns in Norway. The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the general population in Norway is increasing, but there are limited data ... -
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 ... -
Pain and quality of life in nursing home residents with dementia after admission – a longitudinal study
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Bergh, Sverre; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Borza, Tom; Husebø, Bettina Elisabeth Franziska; Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Pain in nursing home (NH) residents with dementia is commonly reported and may affect Quality of Life (QoL) negatively. Few longitudinal studies have explored how pain and QoL develop in NH residents with ... -
Pain and quality of life in nursing home residents with dementia after admission – a longitudinal study
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Bergh, Sverre; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Borza, Tom; Husebø, Bettina Elisabeth Franziska; Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Pain in nursing home (NH) residents with dementia is commonly reported and may affect Quality of Life (QoL) negatively. Few longitudinal studies have explored how pain and QoL develop in NH residents with dementia starting ... -
Pain in nursing home residents with dementia and its association to quality of life
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Bergh, Sverre; Šaltytė Benth, Jūratė; Selbæk, Geir; Husebø, Bettina Elisabeth Franziska; Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Abstract Objectives We aimed to describe pain, use of analgesics and quality of life (QoL) in people with dementia admitted to a Norwegian nursing home (NH), and to explore if and how pain was associated with their QoL ...