Blar i NTNU Open på forfatter "Helvik, Anne-Sofie"
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A systematic review of self-report measures used in epidemiological studies to assess alcohol consumption among older adults
Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth; Bergh, Sverre; Selbæk, Geir; Johannessen, Aud; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: There is a lack of standardization regarding how to assess and categorize alcohol intake in older adults. The aim of this study was to systematically review methods used in epidemiological studies to define ... -
The course of depressive symptoms with decline in cognitive function - a longitudinal study of older adults receiving in-home care at baseline
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Barca, Maria Lage; Bergh, Sverre; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Kirkevold, Øyvind; Borza, Tom (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Abstract Background: Depressive symptoms in old age are common, but the prevalence, persistence, and incidence of depressive symptoms in older adults with and without dementia receiving in-home care is less well studied, ... -
The course of neuropsychiatric symptoms in nursing home residents from admission to 30-month follow-up
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Selbæk, Geir; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Røen, Irene Mari; Bergh, Sverre (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Aim The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence and persistence of clinically significant neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in nursing home residents with dementia, and to study the association between severity of ... -
The effect of an exercise program in pregnancy on vitamin D status among healthy, pregnant Norwegian women: a randomized controlled trial
Gustafsson, Miriam K.; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Stunes, Astrid Kamilla; Mørkved, Siv; Salvesen, Kjell Å; Thorsby, Per Medbøe; Mosti, Mats Peder; Syversen, Unni (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Vitamin D insufficiency is common in pregnant women worldwide. Regular prenatal exercise is considered beneficial for maternal and fetal health. There is a knowledge gap regarding the impact of prenatal ... -
The experience of lived space in persons with dementia: a systematic meta-synthesis
Førsund, Linn Hege; Grov, Ellen Karine; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Juvet, Lene Kristine; Skovdahl, Kirsti-Iren; Eriksen, Siren (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Identifying how persons with dementia experience lived space is important for enabling supportive living environments and creating communities that compensate for the fading capabilities of these persons. Several ... -
The experience of relations in persons with dementia: A systematic meta-synthesis
Eriksen, Siren; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Juvet, Lene Kristine; Skovdahl, Kirsti-Iren; Førsund, Linn Hege; Grov, Ellen Karine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: Dementia influences a person's experience of social relationships, as described in several studies. In this systematic meta-synthesis of qualitative studies, we aim to interpret and synthesize the experiences ... -
The role of entry screening in case finding of tuberculosis among asylum seekers in Norway
Harstad, Ingunn; Jacobsen, Geir Wenberg; Heldal, Einar; Winje, Brita Askeland; Vahedi, Saeed Boroujeni; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Steinshamn, Sigurd Loe; Garåsen, Helge (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)Background: Most new cases of active tuberculosis in Norway are presently caused by imported strains and not transmission within the country. Screening for tuberculosis with a Mantoux test of everybody and a chest X-ray ... -
The validity of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale and the Geriatric Depression scale-5 in home-dwelling old adults in Norway
Eriksen, Siren; Bjørkløf, Guro Hanevold; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Larsen, Marianne; Engedal, Knut Arne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Little is known about the validity of the Norwegian versions of the Geriatric Depression Scale-5 (GDS-5) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-D (HADS-D). The aim of this study was therefor to validate ... -
Three-year mortality in previously hospitalized older patients from rural areas - the importance of co-morbidity and self-reported poor health
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Engedal, Knut Arne; Selbæk, Geir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background The risk factors for mortality after hospitalization in older persons are not fully understood. The aim of the present study was to examine the three-year (1,096 days) mortality in previously hospitalized older ... -
Time from Symptom Debut to Dementia Assessment by the Specialist Healthcare Service in Norway
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Engedal, Knut; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Selbæk, Geir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objectives: We described the duration from symptom debut to assessment at specialist healthcare outpatient clinics for dementia in Norway and explored whether educational level was associated with time from symptom debut ... -
Toileting difficulties in older people with and without dementia receiving formal in-home care-A longitudinal study
Grimsland, Frida; Seim, Arnfinn; Borza, Tom; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Aim To estimate the prevalence of toileting difficulties over time among older people (≥70 years) with and without dementia receiving formal in‐home care at baseline and to explore whether dementia at baseline was ... -
Treatment of posttraumatic olfactory dysfunction with oral corticosteroids and olfactory training
Bratt, Mette; Moen, Kent Gøran; Nordgård, Ståle; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Skandsen, Toril (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Few have investigated long-term effect of treatment of posttraumatic olfactory dysfunction (OD). Aims/objectives: To explore if sequential treatment with corticosteroids and olfactory training (OT) improved ... -
Use of alcohol and drugs with addiction potential among older women and men in a population-based study. The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study 2006-2008 (HUNT3)
Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth; Selbæk, Geir; Engedal, Knut; Seim, Arnfinn; Krokstad, Steinar; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Little is known about the consumption habits of older adults in Norway with respect to alcohol and the use of drugs with addiction potential, such as benzodiazepines, z-hypnotics and opioids, among regular ... -
Use of mechanical and pharmacological restraint over an eight-year period and its relation to clinical factors
Reitan, Solveig Merete Klæbo; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Iversen, Valentina Cabral (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Use of restraint and finding the balance between security and ethics is a continuous dilemma in clinical psychiatry. In daily clinic and in planning health-care service, knowledge on the characteristics of ... -
Vitamin D status and healthrelated quality of life in pregnancy - impact of exercise
Gustafsson, Miriam K. (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2018:353, Doctoral thesis, 2018)