Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen"
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Bowel problem management among nursing home residents: a mixed methods study
Saga, Susan; Seim, Arnfinn; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Bowel problems such as constipation, diarrhoea and faecal incontinence (FI) are prevalent conditions among nursing home residents and little is known about nursing management. This study aimed to elucidate ... -
Bowel problem management among nursing home residents: a mixed methods study
Saga, Susan; Seim, Arnfinn; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014) -
Constipation and Laxative Use among Nursing Home Patients: Prevalence and Associations Derived from the Residents Assessment Instrument for Long-Term Care Facilities (interRAI LTCF)
Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Nakrem, Sigrid; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Norton, Christine; Mørkved, Siv; Salvesen, Øyvind; Gjeilo, Kari Hanne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Introduction. Constipation is a common, bothersome, and potentially dangerous condition among nursing home (NH) patients. Between 50 and 74% of NH patients use laxatives. Objective. To study prevalence and associations of ... -
Effect of a multifaceted educational program for care staff concerning fecal incontinence in nursing home patients: Study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial
Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Gjeilo, Kari Hanne; Mørkved, Siv; Salvesen, Øyvind; Norton, Christine; Nakrem, Sigrid (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background Fecal incontinence has a high prevalence in the older population, which cannot be explained by comorbidity or the anatomical or psychological changes of aging alone. Fecal incontinence leads to a high economic ... -
Effect of physical training on urinary incontinence: a randomized parallel group trial in nursing homes
Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Nyrønning, Signe; Harkless, Gene E.; Granbo, Randi; Seim, Arnfinn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background: Residents in nursing homes (NHs) are often frail older persons who have impaired physical activity. Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common complaint for residents in NHs. Reduced functional ability and residence ... -
Feasibility, acceptability, and adherence of two educational programs for care staff concerning nursing home patients' fecal incontinence: A pilot study preceding a cluster-randomized controlled trial
Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Nakrem, Sigrid; Gjeilo, Kari Hanne; Norton, Christine; Mørkved, Siv; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background Fecal incontinence has a high prevalence in the nursing home population which cannot be explained by co-morbidity or anatomic and physiological changes of aging alone. Our hypothesis is that fecal incontinence ... -
Measuring quality of care in nursing home - what matters?
Nakrem, Sigrid (Doctoral Theses at NTNU, 1503-8181; 2011:323, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Residential care in nursing homes continues to be necessary for those individuals who are no longer able to live safely and comfortably at home. The demographic change with increasing number of persons over 65 years in the ... -
Prevalence and correlates of fecal incontinence among nursing home residents: a population-based cross-sectional study
Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine; Seim, Arnfinn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background Fecal incontinence is highly prevalent among nursing home residents. Previous nursing home studies have identified co-morbidity associated with fecal incontinence, but as this population is increasingly old ... -
The encounter between two research disciplines – innovation through rethinking values and mealtime in nursing homes
Wigum, Kristin Støren; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)More than 44,000 Norwegian citizens live in nursing homes. Many health problems are related to malnutrition and under-nourishment. Registered nurses are responsible for the care quality in nursing homes. Due to limitations ...