Blar i NTNU Open på forfatter "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, 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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) ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...