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Experiences of older patients with cancer from the radiotherapy pathway – A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Abstract Purpose To explore and describe experiences of older patients with cancer throughout their radiotherapy treatment, from diagnosis until follow-up after treatment. Methods Individual interviews were conducted to ... -
Think family, Work family! Families living with mental illness. Perspectives of everyday life, family-centered support, and quality of community mental healthcare.
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2021:262, Doctoral thesis, 2021)ABSTRACT Think Family, Work Family! Families living with mental illness. Perspectives of everyday life, family-centered support, and quality of community mental healthcare. Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to ... -
Predictors of students’ participation in a learning environment survey with annual follow-ups
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Longitudinal research is one effective way to gauge changes in a student cohort over time, however attrition in these studies is typically high, which can result in study bias. This study explored learning ... -
A human factors intervention in a hospital - evaluating the outcome of a TeamSTEPPS program in a surgical ward
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Patient safety in hospitals is being jeopardized, since too many patients experience adverse events. Most of these adverse events arise from human factors, such as inefficient teamwork and communication failures, ... -
Rasch analysis of the Norwegian version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire in a sample of occupational therapy students
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background. Recently, the Occupational Balance Questionnaire developed in Sweden was translated into Norwegian. No studies to date have examined the measurement properties of the Norwegian version of this questionnaire. ... -
The death of dignity is greatly exaggerated: Reflections 15 years after the declaration of dignity as a useless concept
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Fifteen years ago, Ruth Macklin shook the medical community with her claim in the BMJ that dignity is a useless concept. Her essay provoked a storm of reactions. What have we learned from the debate? In this article I ... -
Towards specialised and differentiated long-term care services: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Numerous forces drive the evolution and need for transformation of long-term care services. During the previous decade, primary health care has assumed increased responsibility for developing and providing ... -
Co-production between long-term care units and voluntary organisations in Norwegian municipalities: a theoretical discussion and empirical analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: In Norway, due to demographic challenges with an ageing population and lower fertility rates, current government policies have encouraged municipalities and volunteers to collaborate. Moreover, present policies ... -
Shared goals, communication and mutual respect in multicultural staff teams: A relational coordination perspective
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Task interdependence among staff in nursing homes is high, and staff teams are typically composed of employees from different cultural backgrounds with varying levels of skills and qualifications. By applying relational ... -
Family satisfaction in the intensive care unit, a cross-sectional study from Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Becoming critically ill represents not just a great upheaval for the patient in question, but also for the patient’s closest family. In recent years, there has been a change in how the quality of the public ... -
Characteristics, Burden of Care and Quality of Life of Next of Kin of People with Dementia Attending Farm-Based Day Care in Norway: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose: Caring for people with dementia is often associated with burden of care and may influence the quality of life of the next of kin. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of the next of kin to ... -
Får kvinner nok informasjon til å ta informerte valg ved mammografiscreening?
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The Swedish Version of the TeamSTEPPS® Teamwork Perceptions Questionnaire (T-TPQ): A Validation Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose: The delivery of effective and safe healthcare to patients is highly dependent on careful collaboration between healthcare professionals. Although teamwork is an important component for patient safety, effective ... -
Sykepleiere strekker ikke til i arbeid med barn som pårørende
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Bakgrunn: Sykepleier plikter etter Norsk lovverk å ivareta mindreårige barn som pårørende. Studier tyder på at dette arbeidet ikke er tilstrekkelig ivaretatt, og fordi barn som pårørende er et satsningsområde er det behov ... -
Research Integrity Among PhD Students at the Faculty of Medicine: A Comparison of Three Scandinavian Universities
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This study investigates research integrity among PhD students in health sciences at three universities in Scandinavia (Stockholm, Oslo, Odense). A questionnaire with questions on knowledge, attitudes, experiences, and ... -
Devaluation of persons by biotechnology-facilitated practices at the beginning and at the end of life
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Psychometric Properties and Associations Between Subscales of a Study Approach Measure
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The purpose of this study was to (i) confirm the factor structure of the Approaches and Study Skills Inventory for Students (ASSIST) in the current sample of undergraduate occupational therapy students and (ii) explore the ... -
LIVE@Home.Path--innovating the clinical pathway for home-dwelling people with dementia and their caregivers: Study protocol for a mixed-method, stepped-wedge, randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background The global health challenge of dementia is exceptional in size, cost and impact. It is the only top ten cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured or substantially slowed, leaving disease management, caregiver ... -
The relationships between health professionals’ perceived quality of care, family involvement and sense of coherence in community mental health services
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Mental health professionals have a responsibility to ensure the best possible quality of care. Family is strongly involved in the patient’s everyday life. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between ... -
Mental health professionals' experiences with applying a family-centred care focus in their clinical work
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Family members play vital roles in supporting their young adults with mental health challenges, implying that professionals are challenged to apply a Family-Centred Care approach (FCC) in community mental health services. ...
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