Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Helvik, Anne-Sofie"
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A 36-month follow-up of decline in activities of daily living in individuals receiving domiciliary care
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Høgset, Lisbeth Dyrendal; Bergh, Sverre; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Kirkevold, Øyvind; Selbæk, Geir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background There have been few studies of how personal and instrumental activities of daily living (P-ADL and I-ADL) develop over time in older people receiving domiciliary care. This study aimed at assessing variables ... -
A 52 month follow-up of functional decline in nursing home residents - Degree of dementia contributes
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Engedal, Knut; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Selbæk, Geir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Few have studied how personal activities of daily living (P-ADL) develop over time in nursing home residents with dementia. Thus, the aim was to study variables associated with the development of P-ADL functioning ... -
A comparison of symptoms and quality of life before and after nasal septoplasty and radiofrequency therapy of the inferior turbinate
Nilsen, Ann Helen; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Bugten, Vegard (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background The primary goal of this study is to compare pre- and postoperative symptoms and health related quality of life (HQOL) in 57 patients who underwent septoplasty (group-1), 56 patients who underwent septoplasty ... -
Alcohol and prescribed psychotropic drug use among patients admitted to a department of old age psychiatry in Norway
Johannessen, Aud; Engedal, Knut; Larsen, Marianne; Lillehovde, Elin Johnsen; Stelander, Line; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Although alcohol and prescribed psychotropic drug use has increased among older people, the usefulness of information provided about these substances in patients’ referrals to departments of old-age psychiatry ... -
Alcohol consumption among older adults with symptoms of cognitive decline consulting specialist health care
Kamsvaag, Ben; Bergh, Sverre; Benth, Jurate Saltyte; Selbæk, Geir; Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives: To explore alcohol consumption among older Norwegian adults with symptoms of cognitive decline, assess the agreement between the reports of older adults and their next of kin regarding a person’s alcohol ... -
Alcohol consumption and use of drugs with addiction potential in older adults – a population-based study
Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2019:256, Doctoral thesis, 2019) -
Alterations in the Vitamin D endocrine system during pregnancy: A longitudinal study of 855 healthy Norwegian women
Gustafsson, Miriam; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Stunes, Astrid Kamilla; Mørkved, Siv; Salvesen, Kjell Å; Thorsby, Per Medbøe; Syversen, Unni (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)To ensure optimal calcium accrual in the fetal skeleton, a substantial rise occurs in 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25(OH)2D), but is dependent on sufficient 25-hydroxyvitamin (25(OH)D). Large longitudinal studies addressing ... -
Applying clinical guidelines in general practice: A qualitative study of potential complications
Austad, Bjarne; Hetlevik, Irene; Mjølstad, Bente Prytz; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background Clinical guidelines for single diseases often pose problems in general practice work with multimorbid patients. However, little research focuses on how general practice is affected by the demand to follow ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of alcohol and psychotropic drug use among old-age psychiatric patients in Norway: Experiences of health professionals
Johannessen, Aud; Engedal, Knut; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Increased awareness among health professionals regarding older people’s alcohol and prescribed psychotropic drug use may be beneficial for reducing their unhealthy consumption among elderly. Aim: This study ... -
Avdekke, henvise og behandle personer med kronisk hepatitt C som følge av oppsøkende virksomhet
Svendsen, Therese (Master thesis, 2021)Innledning Kronisk Hepatitt C er en virussykdom som kan gi alvorlig leverskade og har høy forekomst blant personer som injiserer rusmidler. Med dagens behandling er det mulig å kurere så godt som alle med kronisk hepatitt ... -
Balancing the struggle to live with dementia: a systematic meta-synthesis of coping
Björklöf, Guro Hanevold; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Ibsen, Tanja Louise; Telenius, Elisabeth Wiken; Grov, Ellen Karine; Eriksen, Siren (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)BACKGROUND: People with dementia describe experiences of loss that threaten their autonomy and ability to contribute to society. They often have difficulties with orientation, loss of roll function, and fear about the ... -
Being stuck in a vice: The process of coping with severe depression in late life
Björklöf, Guro Hanevold; Kirkevold, Marit; Engedal, Knut; Selbæk, Geir; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Articles describing older persons’ experiences of coping with severe depression are, to our knowledge, lacking. This article is methodologically grounded in phenomenological hermeneutics, inspired by Paul Ricoeur, and ... -
Betydning av livsstil og risiko i forebygging av type 2 diabetes –en kvalitativ studie av eldre deltakere i en livsstilsintervensjon (VEND-RISK- studien)
Følling, Ingrid Sørdal; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Solbjør, Marit; Midthjell, Kristian; Kulseng, Bård Eirik (Journal article, 2016) -
Calibrating and adjusting expectations in life: A grounded theory on how elderly persons with somatic health problems maintain control and balance in life and optimize well-being
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Iversen, Valentina Cabral; Steiring, Randi; Hallberg, Lillemor R-M (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Aim: This study aims at exploring the main concern for elderly individuals with somatic health problems and what they do to manage this. Method: In total, 14 individuals (mean = 74.2 years; range = 68–86 years) of both ... -
Can general practitioners do the follow-ups after surgery with ventilation tubes in the tympanic membrane? Two years audiological data
Austad, Bjarne; Hetlevik, Irene; Bugten, Vegard; Wennberg, Siri; Olsen, Anita Helene; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)A university hospital in Mid-Norway has modified their guidelines for follow-up after insertion of ventilation tubes (VTs) in the tympanic membrane, transferring the controls of the healthiest children to general practitioners ... -
Challenges of adhering to clinical practice guidelines in general practice: A quantitative study of a guideline for follow-ups after insertion of tympanic membrane ventilation tubes, and a qualitative study of GPs’ experiences with clinical practice guidelines
Austad, Bjarne (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2017:66, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Background: Clinical guidelines are important in medicine. Quality of care is increasingly based on research and EBM, and developing recommendations based on EBM is prioritized in many countries. Still, it is well known ... -
Coping and Social Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Follow-Up Study among Healthcare Workers in Norwegian Public In-Home Services. Shared first authorship
Johannessen, Aud; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth; Thorsen, Kirsten (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are central and serve in the frontlines when epidemics threaten public health. Thus, certain communities may be hardest hit by these challenges. Interventions supporting HCWs are ... -
Cornell's Depression for Dementia Scale: A psychometric study among Norwegian nursing home residents
Stensvik, Geir-Tore; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Nakrem, Sigrid; Haugan, Gørill (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Depression is common among residents in long term-care facilities. Therefore, access to a valid and reliable measure of depressive symptoms among nursing home (NH) residents is highly warranted. Aim: The aim ... -
Course of activities of daily living in nursing home residents with dementia from admission to 36-month follow-up
Johansen, Reidun Harr; Olsen, Karoline; Bergh, Sverre; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Selbæk, Geir; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Dementia is affecting both the person with the disease and the family members. It is associated with nursing home admission, and a reduced ability to perform personal activities of daily living (P-ADL). The aim ...