Regionalt kunnskapssenter for barn og unge - Psykisk helse og barnevern
Recent Submissions
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Impact of pre-stroke frailty on outcome three years after acute stroke: The Nor-Coast study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Introduction: We aimed to explore the predictive value of pre-stroke frailty index (FI) on functional dependency and mortality 3 years after stroke. Methods: Based on the Rockwood 36-item FI score, we calculated the ... -
Feriestenging av rehabiliteringsavdelinger og sepsisforløp
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Rehabilitation after critical illness improves functional outcomes, but in some countries, specialised rehabilitation wards are closed during holidays. Objective: This study aimed to compare the length of ... -
Psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire in a preschool sample
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Purpose: The Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is widely used internationally, however less so in preschool populations and validations studies are thus needed. This study examined the psychometric properties ... -
The association between intolerance of uncertainty and depressive symptoms during COVID-19 in New York, USA
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a highly contagious respiratory illnesses, has globally impacted mental health. This study aims to investigate the association between intolerance of uncertainty and depressive ... -
Five-Year Risk of Cardiovascular Events after Transient Ischemic Attack: Results from a Prospective Cohort
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objectives. There are few contemporary, prospective studies reporting on the long-term risk of stroke and other cardiovascular (CV) events after transient ischemic attack (TIA). The primary aim was to examine the risk of ... -
A review of information sources and analysis methods for data driven decision aids in child and adolescent mental health services
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objective Clinical data analysis relies on effective methods and appropriate data. Recognizing distinctive clinical services and service functions may lead to improved decision-making. Our first objective is to categorize ... -
Implementation of remote general movement assessment using the in‑motion instructions in a high‑risk norwegian cohort
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: General Movement Assessment (GMA) is recommended for early detection of risk for cerebral palsy but requires trained clinical experts. We aimed to implement home- and hospital-based filming for remote GMA in a ... -
Developing professional ethical care through co-creation in ECEC in Norway: A qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)The article analogizes findings from the project Children in Central Norway, Mental Health in ECEC. A preventive factor for children’s mental health in early childhood education and care (ECEC) is the sensitive relationship ... -
Optimizing indicated cognitive behavioral therapy to prevent child anxiety and depression: A cluster-randomized factorial trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Identifying effective components can lead to interventions that are less resource-intensive and better suited for real-world needs. In this 2×2×2 cluster-randomized factorial trial (clinicaltrials.gov NCT04263558), we ... -
Parenting sense of competence and associated factors among parents facing adversity in Norway: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective Parenting sense of competence plays a central role in understanding the dynamics within a family and is central to positive parenting. Nevertheless, few studies have investigated parenting sense of competence ... -
The epidemiology of major depression among adults in Norway: an observational study on the concurrence between population surveys and registry data – a NCDNOR project
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Mental health problems, and major depression in particular, are important public health issues. Following trends in the prevalence of major depression is difficult because of the costs and complications of ... -
School children’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the daily routines of children, with social distancing and quarantine leading to reduced social interactions and potential increased conflicts within families. ... -
Specialty knowledge and competency standards for pharmacotherapy for pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Evidence based treatments for pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are delivered with varying levels of expertise. This paper is part of the phase two series by the International OCD Accreditation Task Force (ATF) ... -
Younger versus older children with obsessive-compulsive disorder: Symptoms, severity and impairment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Studies on child and adolescent obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) indicate that symptom severity is similar across age, but significant age differences of symptom profile and comorbid disorders have been observed. The ... -
The decision-making ecology of child welfare emergency placements
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Child welfare decisions are often made amid uncertainty, in which child welfare workers must consider a range of complex factors. Especially in emergency cases, the decision process is often challenging due to limited time ... -
Remission and Relapse Across Three Years in Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Following Evidence-Based Treatments
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective: To examine relapse rates following remission in a 3-year follow-up study in pediatric patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treated with cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) in a first step, and either ... -
Direct oral anticoagulant concentrations and adherence in stroke patients
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)No therapeutic ranges linking drug concentrations of apixaban and rivaroxaban to clinical outcomes have been defined. We investigated whether direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) concentrations among patients admitted to ... -
Criminogenic Risk Assessment Beyond Juvenile Justice: Exploring the Predictive Ability of the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)This study evaluated the predictive properties of the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) in 646 Norwegian adolescents (63% males) placed in non-secure, community-based residential care. Using receiver ... -
Adolescents in therapeutic residential care: treatment needs and characteristics
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Despite the growing body of literature examining the complex needs of adolescents in residential care populations, few studies have investigated the specific treatment needs and characteristics of adolescents in therapeutic ... -
Chronotherapy for patients with a depressive episode treated in a public outpatient mental healthcare clinic in Norway: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction Depression is highly prevalent in outpatients receiving treatment for mental disorders. Treatment as usual (TAU) usually consists of either psychotherapy and/or antidepressant medication and often takes several ...