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Feasibility of Goldilocks Work in Home Care Settings: Investigating Redesign Opportunities for "Just Right" Occupational Physical Activity in Home Care Workers
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2024:437, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Out of 5.4 million citizens living in Norway, around 200,000 receive home care services every year. With an increasing elderly population and political discussions steering healthcare services towards more home care, this ... -
Micro-and mesoscale aspects of neurodegeneration in engineered human neural networks carrying the LRRK2 G2019S mutation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Mutations in the leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) gene have been widely linked to Parkinson’s disease, where the G2019S variant has been shown to contribute uniquely to both familial and sporadic forms of the disease. ... -
Detection of Neoehrlichia mikurensis in 11 persons who attribute their persistent health complaints to a tick-borne disease
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Neoehrlichia mikurensis infections can cause symptomatic disease, particular among immunosuppressed persons. Long-lasting asymptomatic carriage of N. mikurensis may be common in endemic areas. This study explores ... -
Return to work after surgery for lumbar disk herniation: A nationwide registry-based study
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Effect of time-restricted eating and exercise training on energy intake before and during pregnancy among women with increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: Secondary findings from a randomized controlled trial
(Master thesis, 2024)Bakgrunn Parallelt med fedmepandemien har forekomsten av svangerskapsdiabetes mellitus (GDM) økt. Tidsbegrenset spising (TRE) kan redusere energiinntak, fremme fettap og hjelpe med vektkontroll, mens trening er kjent for ... -
The Battle of the Equations: A Systematic Review of Jump Height Calculations Using Force Platforms
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Vertical jump height measures our ability to oppose gravity and lower body neuromuscular function in athletes and various clinical populations. Vertical jump tests are principally simple, time-efficient, and extensively ... -
Long-Term Outcomes of Arthroscopically Verified Focal Cartilage Lesions in the Knee: A 19-Year Multicenter Follow-up with Patient-Reported Outcomes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Focal cartilage lesions (FCLs) are frequently found during knee arthroscopies and may impair quality of life (QoL) significantly. Several treatment options with good short-term results are available, but the ... -
Electroclinical phenotypes in genetic epilepsy Focus on EEG aspects
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2024:436, Doctoral thesis, 2024)This thesis explores the role of EEG as a biomarker for diagnosis, treatment response and prognosis in four specific genetic epilepsies. The subject is important, as the feasibility of precision therapy targeting ... -
Processes Empowering Disabled Students in the Co-Production of Inclusive Higher Education
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Although education is supposed to be an empowering process, some students experience the opposite. Disabled university students face multiple discriminating mechanisms during their studies, indicating that they are out of ... -
Effects of a One-Year Physical Activity Intervention on Markers of Hemostasis among Breast Cancer Survivors - A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction: Physical activity may reduce the development of breast cancer. Whereas hypercoagulability has been linked to adverse outcomes in breast cancer patients, the effects of physical activity on their hemostatic ... -
Botulinum toxin injections towards Sphenopalatine ganglion for orofacial and headache conditions: Safety and efficacy
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2024:429, Doctoral thesis, 2024)This dissertation is based on two clinical studies and one retrospective study. The first study was a non-randomized pilot study involving patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) and the second ... -
The Impact of Systemic Inflammation on Cognitive Function Among Survivors of Ischemic Stroke
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2024:411, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Approximately 50% of all stroke survivors develop post-stroke cognitive impairment, and acute stroke may especially lead to an accelerated progression of cognitive impairment in the years following stroke. To develop new ... -
Managers’ perspectives on their role in implementing fall prevention interventions: a qualitative interview study in Norwegian homecare services
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Introduction: The implementation of fall prevention interventions in homecare services is crucial for reducing falls among older adults and effective leadership could determine success. Norwegian homecare services provide ... -
Disability and the transition from higher education to employment: Exploring attitudes among Norwegian frontline workers towards work inclusion
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Despite labour market measures aimed at promoting work inclusion, the employment rate of people with disabilities in Norway remains lower in comparison to the general population. In addressing this discrepancy ... -
Intersections of Cognitive Performance, Physical Fitness, Sex, and Selection Bias: Insights from Web-Based Assessments
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2024:432, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Cognitive testing encompasses methods designed to measure mental capabilities such as memory, attention, processing speed, and problem-solving skills. Traditionally conducted through pen-and-paper assessments, the advent ... -
Energy Requirements of Paralympic Athletes: Insights from the Doubly Labeled Water Approach
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Energy Requirements of Paralympic Athletes: Insights from the Doubly Labeled Water Approach -
The Association Between Cognitive Function and Oral Health in Home Dwellers and Nursing Home Residents: The HUNT Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objectives: To evaluate the relationships of cognitive function and care dependency with oral health in a Norwegian older adult population. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 2623 participants aged 70 and older ... -
Perceptions of height and weight screening and associations with body image: a cross-sectional study in early primary school children
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Despite parental concern, few studies have investigated children’s experiences with school-based screening of growth deviations. This study aimed to explore perceptions of height and weight screening and ... -
Accelerated Aging after Traumatic Brain Injury: An ENIGMA Multi-Cohort Mega-Analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective: The long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on brain structure remain uncertain. Given evidence that a single significant brain injury event increases the risk of dementia, brain-age estimation ...