Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Houge, Ingrid Sæther"
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The association between rheumatoid arthritis and reduced estimated cardiorespiratory fitness is mediated by physical symptoms and negative emotions: a cross-sectional study
Houge, Ingrid Sæther; Hoff, Mari; Videm, Vibeke (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives Persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have lower cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) than healthy individuals. We sought to identify variables explaining the association between RA status and reduced CRF. Methods RA ... -
The burden of rheumatoid arthritis - physical fitness, function, and mortality
Houge, Ingrid Sæther (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2023:243, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have higher mortality rates than the general population as well as lower cardiorespiratory fitness. They also have an increased risk of myocardial infarction of similar magnitudes ... -
Exercise Self-Efficacy and patient global assessment were associated with 6-min walk test distance in persons with rheumatoid arthritis
Houge, Ingrid Sæther; Hoff, Mari; Halsan, Oddrun; Videm, Vibeke (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction: Low functional capacity is related to future loss of daily function and cardiovascular events. The present study explored the associations of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and disease-specific ... -
Inflammation mediates approximately one quarter of excess relative all-cause mortality in persons with rheumatoid arthritis: the Trøndelag Health Study
Videm, Vibeke; Houge, Ingrid Sæther; Liff, Marthe Halsan; Hoff, Mari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Inflammation may contribute to excess mortality in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. We investigated associations to all-cause mortality of the inflammation markers high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), lactoferrin ... -
Mortality is increased in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes compared to the general population – the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study
Houge, Ingrid Sæther; Hoff, Mari; Thomas, Ranjeny; Videm, Vibeke (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or diabetes have increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and higher death rates compared to the general population. This study used data from the population-based Nord-Trøndelag ... -
Persons with rheumatoid arthritis have higher barriers to physical activity than controls: a cross-sectional study using the Facilitators and Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire (FasBarPAQ)
Videm, Vibeke; Houge, Ingrid Sæther; Hoff, Mari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Facilitators and barriers to performing physical activity (PA) may vary among persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as well as between RA patients and healthy individuals. Primary objective: To investigate associations ...