Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie
Recent Submissions
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Patients’ use of general practitioners in Norway
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:376, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Summary Background: General practice (GP) medicine is a cornerstone in many countries’ health services. In Norway, the establishment of the regular general practitioner (GP) scheme in 2001 introduced a structural ... -
The impact of nurture on nature: Genetic propensity for obesity in adolescents and adults and the interplay between genes and the environment during the obesity epidemic: longitudinal findings from the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT)
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:395, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Summary Background Obesity has tripled worldwide since 1975 as environments are becoming more obesogenic. (1-3) The obesity epidemic is largely attributed to over-nutrition and sedentary behavior, both related to ... -
Mendelian randomization study of maternal influences on birthweight and future cardiometabolic risk in the HUNT cohort
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)There is a robust observational relationship between lower birthweight and higher risk of cardiometabolic disease in later life. The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) hypothesis posits that adverse ... -
The effect of infliximab in patients with chronic low back pain and Modic changes (the BackToBasic study): study protocol of a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Low back pain is common and a significant number of patients experience chronic low back pain. Current treatment options offer small to moderate effects. Patients with vertebral bone marrow lesions visualized as Modic ... -
Rigid head-neck responses to unpredictable perturbations in patients with long standing neck pain does not change with treatment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)In a previous study we have shown that patients with long standing non-specific neck-pain display more rigid neck movement behavior than controls in response to unpredictable perturbations. In the present study we investigated ... -
Effectiveness of a resistance training program on physical function, muscle strength, and body composition in community-dwelling older adults receiving home care: A cluster-randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Aging is associated with reduced muscle mass and strength leading to impaired physical function. Resistance training programs incorporated into older adults’ real-life settings may have the potential to counteract ... -
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level in relation to weight change and the risk of weight gain in adults of normal weight at baseline: the Norwegian HUNT cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective We sought to investigate the relationship of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) level with weight change and the risk of weight gain in an adult population who had normal weight at baseline and were followed up ... -
Effects and experiences of inpatient multimodal occupational rehabilitation among individuals with musculoskeletal- and common mental health disorders
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:336, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Sammendrag (Summary in Norwegian) Bakgrunn: Arbeidsrettede rehabiliteringsopphold har vært utbredt praksis i flere nordiske land, sannsynligvis med røtter tilbake til den europeiske kurbadtradisjonen og behandling av ... -
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level in relation to weight change and the risk of weight gain in adults of normal weight at baseline: the Norwegian HUNT cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective We sought to investigate the relationship of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) level with weight change and the risk of weight gain in an adult population who had normal weight at baseline and were followed up ... -
Feasibility of Participatory Theater Workshops to Increase Staff Awareness of and Readiness to Respond to Abuse in Health Care: A Qualitative Study of a Pilot Intervention Using Forum Play among Sri Lankan Health Care Providers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Women globally experience mistreatment by health providers during childbirth. Researchers have identified strategies to counteract this type of abuse in health care, but few have been evaluated. We used a theater technique, ... -
Prevalence and incidence rates of atrial fibrillation in Norway 2004-2014
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective To study time trends in incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the entire Norwegian population from 2004 to 2014, by age and sex, and to estimate the prevalence of AF at the end of the study period. Methods A ... -
Usability and Acceptability of an App (SELFBACK) to Support Self-Management of Low Back Pain: Mixed Methods Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Self-management is the key recommendation for managing nonspecific low back pain (LBP). However, there are well-documented barriers to self-management; therefore, methods of facilitating adherence are required. ... -
Selvregulerende læring og læringsstrategier hos første års bachelorstudenter i sykepleie
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Studier i selvregulerende læring og læringsstrategier blant bachelorstudenter i sykepleie er ofte knyttet til anvendelse av ny teknologi og omfatter i hovedsak kvantitative studier. Selvregulert læring er i mindre grad ... -
Pain acceptance and its impact on function and symptoms in fibromyalgia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives Fibromyalgia is a chronic widespread pain (CWP) syndrome of unknown etiology with substantial burden of illness and functional impairment. Pain acceptance has emerged as an interesting target of therapy in ... -
Cannabis Use during Pregnancy and Risk of Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: With recent changes in legislation regulating recreational and medical cannabis use around the globe, increased use in pregnancy is to be expected. Objectives: To investigate the association between cannabis ... -
The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Functional Disability, and Trunk Range of Motion in People With Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Single-group Pretest-Posttest Trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) on low back/pelvis pain, disability, and trunk Range of Motion (ROM) in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP) after 72 h. ... -
Patients' perception of user involvement in psychiatric outpatient treatment: Associations with patient characteristics and satisfaction
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background The patient's right to be involved in treatment decisions is anchored in guidelines and legislation in many countries. Previous research suggests challenges in the implementation of user involvement across ... -
Spatial distribution of malignant transformation in patients with low-grade glioma
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Malignant transformation represents the natural evolution of diffuse low-grade gliomas (LGG). This is a catastrophic event, causing neurocognitive symptoms, intensified treatment and premature death. However, ... -
Mitochondrial genome-wide association study of migraine – the HUNT Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Variation in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has been indicated in migraine pathogenesis, but genetic studies to date have focused on candidate variants, with sparse findings. We aimed to perform the first mitochondrial ... -
Nursing home leaders’ perceptions of factors influencing the reporting of elder abuse and neglect: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that influence the reporting of adverse events related to elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes from nursing home leaders' perspectives. Good leadership ...
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