Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Fors, Egil Andreas"
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A concurrent cognitive task does not perturb quiet standing in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
Rasouli, Omid; Fors, Egil Andreas; Vasseljen, Ottar; Stensdotter, Ann-Katrin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background and Objectives. Cognitive complaints are common in fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Fatigue as well as pain may require greater effort to perform cognitive tasks, thereby increasing the load ... -
A smartphone-based intervention with diaries and therapist-feedback to reduce catastrophizing and increase functioning in women with chronic widespread pain. Part 2. 11-month results of a randomized controlled trial
Kristjansdottir, Olöf Birna; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Erlend; Finset, Arnstein; Stensrud, Tonje Lauritzen; van Dulmen, Sandra; Wigers, Sigrid Hørven; Eide, Hilde (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Internet-based interventions are increasingly used to support self-management of individuals with chronic illnesses. Web-based interventions may also be effective in enhancing self-management for individuals ... -
Analyzing change processes resulting from a smartphone maintenance intervention based on acceptance and commitment therapy for women with chronic widespread pain
Nes, Andrea; van Dulmen, Sandra; Wicksell, Rikard; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Hilde (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose This study investigated change processes resulting from a randomized controlled trial smartphone-delivered maintenance intervention with daily electronic diaries and personalized written feedback based on acceptance ... -
Analyzing Change Processes Resulting from a Smartphone Maintenance Intervention Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Women with Chronic Widespread Pain
Nes, Andrea; van Dulmen, Sandra; Wicksell, Rikard; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eide, Hilde (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Purpose This study investigated change processes resulting from a randomized controlled trial smartphone-delivered maintenance intervention with daily electronic diaries and personalized written feedback based on acceptance ... -
Are persons with fibromyalgia or other musculoskeletal pain more likely to report hearing loss? A HUNT study
Stranden, Magne; Solvin, Håvard; Fors, Egil Andreas; Getz, Linn Okkenhaug; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background Leading theories about the pathogenesis of fibromyalgia focus on central nervous dysregulation or sensitization, which can cause altered perception. There is growing evidence that fibromyalgia involves altered ... -
Association between cytokines and psychiatric symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome and healthy controls
Groven, Nina; Fors, Egil Andreas; Iversen, Valentina Cabral; White, Linda Rosemary; Reitan, Solveig Merete Klæbo (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Purpose: The reports regarding the status of the immune system in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalopathy (CFS/ME) have been inconclusive. We approached this question by comparing a strictly defined ... -
Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing Motivational Interviewing as a Return to Work Intervention in a Norwegian Social Insurance Setting: A Mixed Methods Process Evaluation
Foldal, Vegard; Solbjør, Marit; Standal, Martin Inge; Fors, Egil Andreas; Hagen, Roger; Bagøien, Gunnhild; Johnsen, Roar; Hara, Karen Walseth; Fossen, Heidi; Løchting, Ida; Eik, Hedda; Grotle, Margreth; Aasdahl, Lene (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate potential barriers and facilitators for implementing motivational interviewing (MI) as a return to work (RTW) intervention in a Norwegian social insurance setting. Methods A ... -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Physical Function and Fatigue in Mild and Moderate Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Consecutive Randomized Controlled Trial of Standard and Short Interventions
Gotaas, Merethe Otelie Eide; Stiles, Tore C; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Fors, Egil Andreas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective: To study whether standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a shorter, interpersonal oriented cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT) can improve physical function and fatigue in patients diagnosed with mild ... -
Cognitive Interventions and Nutritional Supplements (The CINS Trial): A Randomized Controlled, Multicenter Trial Comparing a Brief Intervention with Additional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seal Oil, and Soy Oil for Sick-Listed Low Back Pain Patients
Reme, Silje; Tveito, Torill Helene; Harris, Anette; Lie, Stein Atle; Grasdal, Astrid; Indahl, Aage; Brox, Jens Ivar; Tangen, Tone; Hagen, Eli Molde; Gismervik, Sigmund Østgård; Ødegård, Arit; Frøyland, Livar; Fors, Egil Andreas; Chalder, Trudie; Eriksen, Hege Randi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)STUDY DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a tailored and manualized cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) or nutritional supplements of seal oil and soy oil had any ... -
Contextual and time dependent pain in fibromyalgia: An explorative study
Fors, Egil Andreas; Landmark, Tormod; Bakke, Øyvind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background Little is known about contextual effects on chronic pain, and how vulnerability factors influence pain in different contexts. We wanted to examine if fibromyalgia (FM) pain varied between two social contexts, ... -
Early phase of long-term sick leave and motivational interviewing
Foldal, Vegard Stolsmo (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2021:97, Doctoral thesis, 2021)Norsk sammendrag: Bakgrunn Langtidssykemelding (åtte uker eller mer) er et folkehelseproblem og en utfordring for dem det gjelder. Retur til arbeid er en kompleks prosess for den sykemeldte. NAV anbefaler sine ... -
Effects and experiences of inpatient multimodal occupational rehabilitation among individuals with musculoskeletal- and common mental health disorders
Gismervik, Sigmund Ø. (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:336, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Sammendrag (Summary in Norwegian) Bakgrunn: Arbeidsrettede rehabiliteringsopphold har vært utbredt praksis i flere nordiske land, sannsynligvis med røtter tilbake til den europeiske kurbadtradisjonen og behandling av ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...