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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)Nordic comparative health economics research stands out internationally both by its access to excellent patient data and its long-time commitment to rigorous analyses. In this article, we present the methodological foundations ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: Regular exercise is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Paradoxically, an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is documented during or immediately after exercise and in athletes ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective To systematically evaluate health literacy (HL) interventions in chronic conditions by exploring theoretical perspectives, intervention content and effectiveness. Method We searched MEDLINE, Cochrane, ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Advanced practice nurses (APNs) programs are career-development opportunities significant for nursing workforce retention as well as for the quality of patient care. Inconsistency regarding policy, education, ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective Several studies have found that Healthcare workers are vulnerable to mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, few studies have made comparisons of healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-HCWs. ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background & Aims Because post-polypectomy surveillance uses a growing proportion of colonoscopy capacity, more targeted surveillance is warranted. We therefore compared surveillance burden and cancer detection using 3 ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Symptom assessment is key to effective symptom management and palliative care for patients with advanced cancer. Symptom prevalence and severity estimates vary widely, possibly dependent on the ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Inconsistent reporting of outcomes in clinical trials of women with Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) hinders comparison of findings and the reliability of evidence synthesis. A core outcome set (COS) can address this ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)Background: Dose-escalated external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) provides better tumor control for prostate cancer patients, however even with modern radiation delivery techniques, there is a risk for patients to develop ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)Introduction Patent expiration for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments like sildenafil means loss of exclusivity (LOE), and other manufacturers may bring generics to the market. This has resulted in price reductions, ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)In this article, we examine the interactions between physiotherapists and patients in actual situations, focusing on how touch is expressed, what it may mean and how physiotherapists know (or do not know) when and how to ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction: Informal carers are increasingly relied on for support by older people and the health and social care systems that serve them. It is therefore important that health and social care professionals are knowledgeable ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)Aim The aim of this study was to investigate health literacy in patients with chronic kidney disease in a multidimensional perspective. Design A descriptive, cross‐sectional study. Methods Patients with chronic ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Individuals of South Asian origin are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) compared with other ethnic minority groups. Therefore, there is a need to develop interventions ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Cluster randomized controlled trials are often used in research in primary care but creates challenges regarding biases and confounders. We recently presented a study on low back pain from primary ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)Abstract This paper develops a general approach to how society should compensate for losses that individuals incur due to public health interventions aimed at controlling the spread of infectious diseases. The paper falls ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)Introduction: The progression rate of Alzheimer's disease (AD) varies and might be affected by the triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells (TREM2) activity. We explored if cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) soluble TREM2 ...
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A lean additive frailty model: With an application to clustering of melanoma in Norwegian families (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)Additive frailty models are used to model correlated survival data. However, the complexity of the models increases with cluster size to the extent that practical usage becomes increasingly challenging. We present a ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)Purpose Fibromyalgia is a contested illness with unknown aetiology and poorly understood development. The present aim is to explore the pre-diagnostic illness trajectory narrated by individuals recently diagnosed with ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)Preventive home visits carried out by healthcare professionals are intended to promote the health and independence of home-dwelling older persons and to prevent functional decline. The aim of this study was to describe ...