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The bidirectional association between sleep problems and chronic musculoskeletal pain: influence of lifestyle, physical work exposure and systemic inflammation Prospective data from the HUNT Study and the Tromsø Study
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The causal role of smoking in anxiety and depression: a Mendelian randomization analysis of the HUNT study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Cigarette smoking is strongly associated with mental illness but the causal direction of the association is uncertain. We investigated the causal relationship between smoking and symptoms of anxiety and depression in the ... -
The causal role of smoking on the risk of headache. A Mendelian randomization analysis in the HUNT Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background and purpose Headache has been associated with various lifestyle and psychosocial factors, one of which is smoking. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the association between smoking intensity ... -
The causal role of smoking on the risk of hip or knee replacement due to primary osteoarthritis: a Mendelian randomisation analysis of the HUNT study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Objective Smoking has been associated with a reduced risk of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) and subsequent joint replacement. The aim of the present study was to assess whether the observed association is likely to be ... -
The characteristics of patients with intellectual disabilities held in forensic asylums in Norway: 1915-1987
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)A significant number of patients with intellectual disability (ID) were admitted to forensic mental health asylums during the period 1915–1987. Many of these patients stayed for more than a decade, because of previous ... -
The Chromosome 9p21 CVD- and T2D-Associated Regions in a Norwegian Population (The HUNT2 Survey)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background. Two adjacent regions upstream CDKN2B on chromosome 9p21 have been associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD).The precise location and number of risk variants have not ... -
The co-use of conventional drugs and herbs among patients in Norwegian general practice: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background Different patient groups are known to use herbal remedies and conventional drugs concomitantly (co-use). This poses a potential risk of herb-drug interaction through altering the drug’s pharmacokinetics or ... -
The course of depressive symptoms with decline in cognitive function - a longitudinal study of older adults receiving in-home care at baseline
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Abstract Background: Depressive symptoms in old age are common, but the prevalence, persistence, and incidence of depressive symptoms in older adults with and without dementia receiving in-home care is less well studied, ... -
The course of neuropsychiatric symptoms in nursing home residents from admission to 30-month follow-up
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Aim The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence and persistence of clinically significant neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in nursing home residents with dementia, and to study the association between severity of ... -
The effect of an exercise program in pregnancy on vitamin D status among healthy, pregnant Norwegian women: a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Vitamin D insufficiency is common in pregnant women worldwide. Regular prenatal exercise is considered beneficial for maternal and fetal health. There is a knowledge gap regarding the impact of prenatal ... -
The effect of emergency department delays on 30-days mortality in Central Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Objective: To assess whether prolonged length of stay in the emergency department was associated with risk of death. Methods: We analysed data from 165,183 arrivals at St. Olav’s University Hospital’s emergency ... -
The effect of endurance training on gait fall risk variables among community-dwelling older adults
(Master thesis, 2018)Background: Gait is an essential part of human mobility and an important feature of quality of life. One third of people above 65 years fall each year and most falls among older adults happen during walking. Some gait ... -
The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Strength Training to Improve Body Composition in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Master thesis, 2014)Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting 6-20% of reproductive-age women. Women with PCOS tend to accumulate more upper body fat, and the syndrome is often present with ... -
The effect of initial support on fitness center use in new fitness center members. A randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This provider and participant blinded parallel-group randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate if initial support given to new members via telephone and e-mail, compared to self-directed use, had an effect on booking ... -
The effect of insomnia on neuropsychological function in patients with comorbid symptoms of pain, fatigue and mood disorders
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Objectives: To examine if elevated symptoms of insomnia affects neuropsychological functioning in patients with concurrent symptoms of pain, fatigue, and mood disorders. Methods and results: A total of seventy-six subjects ... -
The effects of a pretreatment educational group programme on mental health treatment outcomes: A randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Patients dropping out of mental health treatment is considered a widespread and significant obstacle to providing effective treatment, thus reducing the probability of patients achieving the desired improvement. ... -
The effects of motivational interviewing on patients with comorbid substance use admitted to a psychiatric emergency unit - a randomised controlled trial with two year follow-up
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: The prevalence of substance use in people acutely admitted to in-patient psychiatric wards is high and the patients` duration of stay is limited. Motivational interviewing is a method with evidence based effect ... -
The encounter between two research disciplines – innovation through rethinking values and mealtime in nursing homes
(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 ... -
The epidemiology of hip fractures among elderly women in Nord-Trøndelag: HUNT 1995-97 The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study
(Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2011:130, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Hip fractures constitute a large public health problem. Norway is among the countries with the highest incidence of such fractures. Women, in particular elderly women, are at higher risk than men. Preventing hip fractures ... -
The epidemiology of mild traumatic brain injury: The Trondheim MTBI follow-up study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)ackground Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is a frequent medical condition, and some patients report long-lasting problems after MTBI. In order to prevent MTBI, knowledge of the epidemiology is important and potential ...