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What makes life worth living? Life satisfaction after moderate and severe Traumatic Brain Injury
(Master thesis, 2018)Objective: The purpose of this study is to review the literature on factors influencing life satisfaction for adults after a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury. Methods: Pubmed, PsycInfo, SweMed+ and Scopus were ... -
What makes women with food hypersensitivity do self-management work?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background:Managing a chronic condition takes work, and it is considered important that patients carry out thiswork. However, knowledge is lacking on what elements enhance self-management work.Persons with food hypersensitivity ... -
"What matters to you?" Goal-oriented, integrated care for older patients with multimorbidity - a qualitative study
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2021:370, Doctoral thesis, 2021)Even though patient participation has been upheld as an ideal in health policy for decades, older patients have participated only marginally in the formulation of their healthcare. Older patients with multimorbidity (that ... -
'What matters to you?' : normative integration of an intervention to promote participation of older patients with multi-morbidity - a qualitative case study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Interventions in which individual older patients with multi-morbidity participate in formulating goals for their own care are being implemented in several countries. Successful service delivery requires normative ... -
What MRI-based tumor size measurement is best for predicting long-term survival in uterine cervical cancer?
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What should be the preferred exercise modality for overweight and obese individuals? Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Obesity is a global epidemic with profound consequences for individuals and societies. Physical exercise is important to weight reduction and weight loss maintenance. However, results on what the most effective ... -
When are complications following brain tumor surgery detected?
(Master thesis, 2017)Objective: To optimize follow-up and surveillance routines after brain tumor surgery knowledge about when different complications occur or are detected is needed. We sought to explore when various postoperative complications ... -
When every minute counts: From symptoms to admission for acute myocardial infarction with special emphasis on gender differences
(Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2010:144, Doctoral thesis, 2010)Background Acute myocardial infarction is a major cause of death and morbidity worldwide, both in women and in men. Up to the age of 70 the incidence of acute myocardial infarction is higher in men than in women. Although ... -
‘When helpers hurt’: Women’s and midwives’ stories of obstetric violence in state health care institutions, Colombo district, Sri Lanka
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background The paper explores how age, social position or class, and linguistic and cultural background intersect and place women in varying positions of control and vulnerability to obstetric violence in state health ... -
“When I sleep poorly, it impacts everything”: An exploratory qualitative investigation of stress and sleep in junior endurance athletes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)On their journeys toward senior athletic status, junior endurance athletes are faced with a multitude of stressors. How athletes react to stressors plays a vital part in effective adaptation to the demanding, ever-changing ... -
When Is a Test Score Fair for the Individual Who Is Being Tested? Effects of Different Scoring Procedures across Multiple Attempts When Testing a Motor Skill Task
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Tests or test batteries used for assessing motor skills, either in research studies or in clinical settings, apply a variety of procedures for scoring performances, including everything from one to ten attempts, of which ... -
When Life Happens: Investigating Short and Long-Term Effects of Life Stressors on Life Satisfaction in a Large Sample of Norwegian Mothers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of major life stressors on the short and long-term life satisfaction (LS) of Norwegian mothers using data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort study (MoBa, N = 46,342). ... -
When not too far gone: A pragmatic - reflexive approachto substance and crimeprevention in consumer societytowards indicated 16-18-yearold adolescents
(Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2014:39, Doctoral thesis, 2014)Når de ikke har kommet “for langt”: En pragmatisk- refleksiv tilnærming til rus og kriminalitetsforebygging i konsumentsamfunnet rettet mot utvalgte 16- 18- åringer Avhandlingen bygger på en fokusgruppestudie der 17 ... -
Which combined nerve conduction study scores are best suited for polyneuropathy in diabetic patients?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction/Aims Nerve conduction studies (NCS) are widely used in diagnosing diabetic polyneuropathy. Combining the Z scores of several measures (Z-compounds) may improve diagnostics by grading abnormality. We aimed to ... -
Which factors can aid clinicians to identify a risk of pain during the following month in patients with bone metastases? A longitudinal analyses
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Purpose Explore clinical factors associated with higher pain intensity and future pain in patients with bone metastases to identify patients who can benefit from closer follow-up or pain-modifying interventions. Methods This ... -
Which participation practices can be found in child welfare service records?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Several studies show insufficient practices regarding children’s participation in child welfare cases. This article is based on document analysis of 216 child welfare records from four Norwegian Child Welfare Services. Our ... -
Which public health interventions are effective in reducing morbidity, mortality and health inequalities from infectious diseases amongst children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): an umbrella review.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Despite significant progress in the last few decades, infectious diseases remain a major threat to child health in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) - particularly amongst more disadvantaged groups. We need a clear ... -
Which public health interventions are effective in reducing morbidity, mortality and health inequalities from infectious diseases amongst children in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs): protocol for an umbrella review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Introduction Despite significant progress in the last few decades, infectious diseases remain a significant threat to children’s health in low-income and middle-income countries. Effective means of prevention and control ... -
White blood cell BRCA1 promoter methylation status and ovarian cancer risk
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: The role of normal tissue gene promoter methylation in cancer risk is poorly understood. Objective: To assess associations between normal tissue BRCA1 methylation and ovarian cancer risk. Design: 2 ... -
White matter alterations and their associations with motor function in young adults born preterm with very low birth weight.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Very low birth weight (VLBW: ≤ 1500 g) individuals have an increased risk of white matter alterations and neurodevelopmental problems, including fine and gross motor problems. In this hospital-based follow-up study, the ...