Browsing St. Olavs hospital by Journals "BMJ Open"
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Acute kidney injury in patients with COVID-19 in the intensive care unit: Evaluation of risk factors and mortality in a national cohort
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication among critical ill patients with COVID-19, but the actual incidence is unknown as AKI-incidence varies from 25% to 89% in intensive care unit (ICU) populations. ... -
Antibiotic-loaded bone cement in prevention of periprosthetic joint infections in primary total knee arthroplasty: A register-based multicentre randomised controlled non-inferiority trial (ALBA trial)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction The current evidence on the efficacy of antibiotic-loaded bone cement (ALBC) in reducing the risk of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) after primary joint reconstruction is insufficient. In several European ... -
Barriers to equitable access to quality trauma care in Rwanda: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives: Using the ‘Four Delay’ framework, our study aimed to identify and explore barriers to accessing quality injury care from the injured patients’, caregivers’ and community leaders’ perspectives. Design: A ... -
Barriers to increase surgical productivity in Sierra Leone: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objective To explore factors influencing surgical provider productivity and identify barriers against and opportunities to increase individual surgical productivity in Sierra Leone, in order to explain the observed increase ... -
Caesarean section and the association with migraine: a retrospective register-linked HUNT population cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives To evaluate the association between caesarean section and migraine in a population-based register-linked cohort study. Setting Data from the population-based Nord-Trøndelag Health Studies (HUNT2 and HUNT3) ... -
Can video communication in the emergency medical communication centre improve dispatch precision? A before-after study in Norwegian helicopter emergency medical services
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Abstract Objectives Dispatching helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) to the patients with the greatest medical or logistical benefit remains challenging. The introduction of video calls (VC) in the emergency medical ... -
Cardiopulmonary and muscular effects of different doses of high-intensity physical training in substance use disorder patients: study protocol for a block allocated controlled endurance and strength training trial in an inpatient setting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Patients with substance use disorder (SUD) have high prevalence of lifestyle-related comorbidities. Physical exercise is known to yield substantial prophylactic impact on disease and premature mortality, and ... -
Cluster randomised trial to evaluate comprehensive approach to hypertension management in Nepal: a study protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Despite having effective approaches for hypertension management including use of antihypertensive medication, monitoring of blood pressure and lifestyle modification many people with hypertension in Nepal ... -
Coeliac disease in the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT), Norway, a population-based cohort of coeliac disease patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Purpose - Coeliac disease (CD) is a common disorder and affects about 1% of the population worldwide. CD in the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) is a population-based cohort study which was established to provide new knowledge ... -
Cognitive-behavioural group therapy for adolescents with ADHD: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction Persistence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into adolescence is a significant burden to patients. Clinical guidelines recommend non-pharmacological therapies, but the evidence to support ... -
Cohort profile: the Norwegian Registry of Persons Assessed for Cognitive Symptoms (NorCog) - a national research and quality registry with a biomaterial collection
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Purpose The Norwegian Registry of Persons Assessed for Cognitive Symptoms (NorCog) was established to harmonise and improve the quality of diagnostic practice across clinics assessing persons with cognitive symptoms in ... -
Community paramedicine-cost-benefit analysis and safety with paramedical emergency services in rural areas: scoping review protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction Community paramedicine models have been developed around the world in response to demographic changes, healthcare system needs and reforms. The traditional role of the paramedic has primarily been to provide ... -
Community paramedicine: cost-benefit analysis and safety evaluation in paramedical emergency services in rural areas - a scoping review
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Comparing mental distress and help-seeking among first-year medical students in Norway: results of two cross-sectional surveys 20 years apart
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective: To investigate any changes in mental distress levels over 20 years among medical students, as well as the clinical importance of these changes. Design: Two cross-sectional surveys 20 years apart. Setting: The ... -
Comparison of clinical practice of tonsil surgery from quality register data from Sweden and Norway and one clinic in Denmark
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives To compare the application of indications, demographics, surgical and haemostatic techniques in tonsil surgery in three countries. Design Non-randomised, prospective, observational cohort. Setting All ... -
Contribution of an extensive medication-based comorbidity index (Rx-Risk) in explaining the excess mortality after hip fracture in older Norwegians: a NOREPOS cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives: Patients with hip fracture are typically characterised by extensive comorbidities and excess mortality. Methods that account for a wide range of comorbidities are needed when attempting to identify causal ... -
Cross-sectional study of BMI, weight concern, body size perception, dieting and mental distress in adolescents: The HUNT Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective We examined the associations between body mass index (BMI), weight concern, body size perception, dieting and mental distress in a population-based study of 7350 adolescents. Design Cross-sectional. Settings ... -
Digital cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia compared with digital patient education about insomnia in individuals referred to secondary mental health services in Norway: Protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction Insomnia is highly prevalent in outpatients receiving treatment for mental disorders. Cognitive–behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a recommended first-line intervention. However, access is limited and ... -
Does caesarean delivery in the first pregnancy increase the risk for adverse outcome in the second? A registry-based cohort study on first and second singleton births in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective To explore if newborns in the second pregnancy following a previous caesarean delivery (CD) have higher risk of perinatal mortality or cerebral palsy than newborns in pregnancies following a previous vaginal ... -
Does diabetes influence the probability of experiencing chronic low back pain? A population-based cohort study: the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Objective Low back pain (LBP) is a major problem in modern society and it is important to study possible risk factors for this disorder. People with diabetes are often affected by LBP, but whether diabetes represents a ...