Browsing St. Olavs hospital by Author "Saga, Susan"
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Abusive episodes among home-dwelling persons with dementia and their informal caregivers: a cross-sectional Norwegian study
Steinsheim, Gunn; Saga, Susan; Olsen, Bonnie; Broen, Helene Kjeka; Malmedal, Wenche Karin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Elder abuse is a serious issue with a global prevalence of 15.7% in the community setting. Persons with dementia are at higher risk of elder abuse than the older population in general. With a high and increasing ... -
Amsterdam Complex Pelvic Pain Symptom Scale with subscales: Based on a Norwegian translation, psychometric assessment and modification of the Amsterdam Hyperactive Pelvic Floor scale
Saga, Susan; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Dons, Vilde; Bratlie, Ingvild; Spetalen, Siri; Hagemann, Cecilie Therese (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Women with an abnormally high pelvic floor muscle tone may have a clinical presentation that is complex, involving urinary, anorectal and/or sexual dysfunction, genital/pelvic pain and psychological distress. ... -
Contextual Factors Associated with Abuse of Home-Dwelling Persons with Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study of Informal Caregivers
Steinsheim, Gunn; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Follestad, Turid; Olsen, Bonnie; Saga, Susan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)One in six community-dwelling older adults experience elder abuse yearly, and persons with dementia are especially at risk. Although many risk factors for elder abuse have been identified, there are still knowledge gaps ... -
Factors associated with subjective burden among informal caregivers of home-dwelling people with dementia: a cross-sectional study
Steinsheim, Gunn; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Follestad, Turid; Olsen, Bonnie; Saga, Susan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background It is estimated that more than 57 million people have dementia worldwide, and it is one of the leading causes of care dependency in old age. Relatives and other informal caregivers are the most important support ... -
Pelvic floor disorders and impact on sexual function: a cross-sectional study among non-sexually active and sexually active women
Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Ulven, Silje Kristine Sveen; Prøsch-Bilden, Tone; Saga, Susan (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Pelvic floor disorders are common and associated with impaired sexual function in women. Aim: To assess women with pelvic floor disorders and describe factors associated with not being sexually active and those ...