Blar i NTNU Open på forfatter "Johannessen, Aud"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Current and Future Prevalence Estimates of Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, and Its Subtypes in a Population-Based Sample of People 70 Years and Older in Norway: The HUNT Study
Gjøra, Linda; Strand, Bjørn Heine; Bergh, Sverre; Borza, Tom; Brækhus, Anne; Engedal, Knut Arne; Johannessen, Aud; Kvello-Alme, Marte; Krokstad, Steinar; Livingston, Gill; Matthews, Fiona E; Myrstad, Christian; Skjellegrind, Håvard; Thingstad, Pernille; Aakhus, Eivind; Aam, Stina; Selbæk, Geir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Having accurate, up-to-date information on the epidemiology of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia is imperative. Objective: To determine the prevalence of MCI and dementia in Norway using data ... -
The elephant in the room: Metaphors in women's accounts of life with a family member with problematic substance use
Johannessen, Aud; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth; Tjelta, Thomas; Thorsen, Kirsten (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Research has shown that a family member's problematic substance use has significant deleterious mental and physical health impacts on other members of the family. Women are more often affected than men. These ... -
Elevated alcohol consumption among geriatric psychiatric in-patients
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Engedal, Knut; Johannessen, Aud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: Although a clear relationship has been established between elevated alcohol consumption and psychiatric problems in old age, there are few descriptions of the prevalence of elevated alcohol consumption in ... -
Experiences and needs of spouses of persons with young-onset frontotemporal dementia during the progression of the disease
Johannessen, Aud; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Engedal, Knut; Thorsen, Kirsten (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Two of the most common types of young-onset dementia (<65 years old) are Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal lobe dementia (FTLD). A limited amount of research that focuses on the needs of spouses of persons ... -
Family’ members experiences of their older relative’s alcohol and substance misuse
Johannessen, Aud; Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth; Engedal, Knut; Tjelta, Thomas; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Alcohol consumption in Norway and much of the western world has increased during the past decades, in particular among older adults (> 65 years). Although living with a family member’s alcohol misuse has been ... -
Health professionals’ experience of nursing home residents‘ consumption of alcohol and use of psychotropic drugs
Johannessen, Aud; Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth; Engedal, Knut; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background:Nursing home (NH) residents are in most cases in older ages and use prescriptiondrugs. As alcohol interacts with many commonly prescribed drugs, NH residents may be morevulnerable to the effects of alcohol.Aim:To ... -
Health professionals’ experiences regarding alcohol consumption and its relation to older care recipient’s health and well-being
Johannessen, Aud; Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth; Engedal, Knut; Haanes, Gro Gade; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Alcohol consumption among older people is expected to increase in the years ahead. Health professionals’ experiences of, and reflections on, alcohol consumption and its relation to well-being are thus important ... -
Living with young-onset dementia in the family - a mixed method study
Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Hvidsten, Lara H. Thomasgaard; Engedal, Knut; Kersten, Hege; Dourado, Marcia Cristina Nascimento; Johannessen, Aud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Studies on disease-related obstructions experienced in everyday life of younger people with dementia (YOD ≤ 65 years) and their families are encouraged. Aim: To explore how the family carers experience six ... -
Perspectives of health professionals on an in-home hearing and vision enhancement intervention for older adults in Norwegian municipalities
Haanes, Gro Gade; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Johannessen, Aud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)This study aims to characterize the experiences of health professionals participating in an exploratory randomized controlled trial designed to improve hearing and vision among older adults without dementia receiving the ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Diagnosed Dementia: A Registry Linkage Study Linking Diagnosis of Dementia in the Population-Based HUNT Study to Registry Diagnosis of Dementia in Primary Care and Hospitals in Norway
Gjøra, Linda; Strand, Bjørn Heine; Bergh, Sverre; Bosnes, Ingunn; Johannessen, Aud; Livingston, Gill; Skjellegrind, Håvard Kjesbu; Selbæk, Geir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: A timely diagnosis of dementia can be beneficial for providing good support, treatment, and care, but the diagnostic rate remains unknown and is probably low. Objective: To determine the dementia diagnostic ... -
A qualitative study of the work experiences of midwives performing obstetric ultrasound in Norway
Reiso, Magnhild; Langli, Berit; Sommerseth, Eva; Johannessen, Aud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Performing obstetric ultrasound is part of midwifery practice in Norway. Knowledge of these midwives’ working situation can enhance understanding of what their work involves and the challenges they encounter ... -
A systematic review of self-report measures used in epidemiological studies to assess alcohol consumption among older adults
Tevik, Kjerstin Elisabeth; Bergh, Sverre; Selbæk, Geir; Johannessen, Aud; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: There is a lack of standardization regarding how to assess and categorize alcohol intake in older adults. The aim of this study was to systematically review methods used in epidemiological studies to define ...