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 ... -
Complex return to work process – caseworkers’ experiences of facilitating return to work for individuals on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders
Løchting, Ida; Grotle, Margreth; Storheim, Kjersti; Foldal, Vegard; Standal, Martin Inge; Fors, Egil Andreas; Eik, Hedda (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020) -
Concordance between clinician- and 2016 criteria- based diagnoses of fibromyalgia
Mengshoel, Anne Marit; Brandsar, Nina Linnea; Natvig, Bård; Fors, Egil Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives The Fibromyalgia Survey Diagnostic Criteria-2016 (FSD-2016 criteria) were recently recommended for both clinical and research purposes. The present study aims to examine whether there is concordance between ... -
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 ... -
Genome-wide analysis identifies impaired axonogenesis in chronic overlapping pain conditions
Khoury, Samar; Parisien, Marc; Thompson, Scott J.; Vachon-Presseau, Etienne; Roy, Mathieu; Mitchell, Amy; Winsvold, Bendik K S; Skogholt, Anne Heidi; Brumpton, Ben Michael; Willer, Cristen J.; Fors, Egil Andreas; Heuch, Ingrid; Nielsen, Jonas Bille; Storheim, Kjersti; Hagen, Knut; Nilsen, Kristian Bernhard; Hveem, Kristian; Fritsche, Lars; Thomas, Laurent; Pedersen, Linda Margareth; Gabrielsen, Maiken Elvestad; Johnsen, Marianne Bakke; Lie, Marie; Holmen, Oddgeir; Børte, Sigrid; Stensland, Synne; Zhou, Wei; Mundal, Ingunn Pernille; Zwart, John Anker Henrik; Kania, Artur; Mogil, Jeffrey S.; Diatchenko, Luda (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Chronic pain is often present at more than one anatomical location, leading to chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPC). Whether COPC represents a distinct pathophysiology from the occurrence of pain at only one site is ... -
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 ...