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The effect of referral templates on out-patient quality of care in a hospital setting: a cluster randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-03-07)<p><i>Background - </i>The assessment of quality of care is an integral part of modern medicine. The referral represents the handing over of care from the general practitioner to the specialist. This study aimed to assess whether an improved referral could lead to improved quality of care. <p><i>Methods - </i> A cluster randomized trial with the general practitioner surgery as the clustering unit ... -
Effect of remote patient monitoring for patients with chronic kidney disease who perform dialysis at home: a systematic review
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-07)Objective - The purpose of the systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring (RPM) follow-up compared with standard care, for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who perform dialysis at home.<p> <p>Methods - We conducted a systematic review in accordance with international guidelines. We performed systematic searches for publications from 2015 to 2021 in ... -
The effect of smear layer removal on E. faecalis leakage and bond strength of four resin-based root canal sealers
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-13)<p><i>Background</i>: The aim of the study was to assess bacterial sealability and bonding ability of methacrylate-based Resilon (RS, SybronEndo), Endo Rez (ER, Ultradent Products Inc), and epoxy-based AH Plus (AH, Dentsply/DeTrey), MTA Fill Apex (MTAF, Angelus Soluções Odontológicas) root canal sealers, and the effect of the smear layer removal on the sealability.</p> <p><i>Methods</i>: One ... -
Effect of Smoking Behavior before and during Pregnancy on Selected Birth Outcomes among Singleton Full-Term Pregnancy: A Murmansk County Birth Registry Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-08-02)The aim of our study was to assess associations between smoking behavior before and during pregnancy and selected adverse birth outcomes. This study is based on the Murmansk County Birth Registry (MCBR). Our study includes women who delivered a singleton pregnancy after 37 weeks of gestation (N = 44,486). Smoking information was self-reported and assessed at the first antenatal visit during pregnancy. ... -
Effect of Inpatient Multicomponent Occupational Rehabilitation Versus Less Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation on Sickness Absence in Persons with Musculoskeletal- or Mental Health Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-11)Purpose: To assess effects of an inpatient multi-component occupational rehabilitation program compared to less comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation on sickness absence in persons with musculoskeletal- or mental health disorders. <br>Methods: Randomized clinical trial with parallel groups. Participants were individuals 18–60 years old on sick-leave for 2–12 months with a sick-leave diagnosis ... -
Effectiveness of interventions to reduce homelessness. A systematic review
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2016-01)Despite work to prevent and reduce homelessness over the last 15 years, the number of homeless persons in Norway has remained stable since the first mapping of homelessness was published in 1997. We conducted a systematic review on the effectiveness of housing programs and case management to improve housing stability and reduce homelessness among people who are homeless or at-risk of ... -
The effectiveness of peer-support for people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-06-17)Background - The practice of involving people living with HIV in the development and provision of healthcare has gained increasing traction. Peer-support for people living with HIV is assistance and encouragement by an individual considered equal, in taking an active role in self-management of their chronic health condition. The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effects of ... -
The effectiveness of surgical interventions for women with FGM/C: a systematic review
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-07-29)<p><i>Background</i><br> Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) changes normal genital functionality and can cause complications. There is an increasing demand for treatment of FGM/C‐related complications.</p> <p><i>Objectives</i><br> We conducted a systematic review of empirical quantitative research on the outcomes of interventions for women with FGM/C‐related complications.</p> ... -
Effectiveness of work-related interventions for return to work in people on sick leave: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-05)Background: Long-term sick leave is a serious concern in developed countries and the cost of sickness absence and disability benefits cause major challenges for both the individual and society as a whole. Despite an increasing body of research reported by existing systematic reviews, there is uncertainty regarding the effect on return to work of workrelated interventions for workers with different ... -
Effectiveness, safety and acceptability of self-assessment of the outcome of first-trimester medical abortion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-31)<i>Background</i> - For many women, the need for multiple clinical visits is a barrier to medical abortion.<p> <p><i>Objectives</i> - We assessed the effectiveness, safety, and acceptability of self‐assessment of the outcome of medical abortion completed at home versus routine clinic follow up after medical abortion.<p> <p><i>Search strategy</i> - We searched databases such as MEDLINE, Embase, ... -
The Effects of a Locally Developed mHealth Intervention on Delivery and Postnatal Care Utilization; A Prospective Controlled Evaluation among Health Centres in Ethiopia
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background Although there are studies showing that mobile phone solutions can improve health service delivery outcomes in the developed world, there is little empirical evidence that demonstrates the impact of mHealth interventions on key maternal health outcomes in low income settings. Methods A non-randomized controlled study was conducted in the Amhara region, Ethiopia in 10 health ... -
Effects of a parent-administered exercise program in the neonatal intensive care unit: Dose does matter-a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-06)Background - Despite the risk of delayed motor development in infants born preterm, knowledge about interventions in the neonatal intensive care unitt (NICU) and the effects of dosing is sparse. <p> <p>Objective - The objectives of this study were to examine the effectiveness of a parent-administered exercise program in the NICU on motor outcome at 3 months corrected age (CA) and the effect of ... -
Effects of Interventions to Prevent Work-Related Asthma, Allergy, and Other Hypersensitivity Reactions in Norwegian Salmon Industry Workers (SHInE): Protocol for a Pragmatic Allocated Intervention Trial and Related Substudies
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-07)Background: Workers in the salmon processing industry have an increased risk of developing respiratory diseases and other hypersensitivity responses due to occupational exposure to bioaerosols containing fish proteins and microorganisms, and related allergens. Little is known about effective measures to reduce bioaerosol exposure and about the extent of skin complaints among workers. In addition, ... -
Effekt av primærforebyggende tiltak mot stress og belastninger for yrkesaktive
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2015-11)Kunnskapssenteret ved Seksjon for velferdstjenester fikk i oppdrag fra Helsedi-rektoratet å utføre et systematisk litteratursøk med påfølgende sortering av mu-lig relevante publikasjoner. Oppdraget var å finne forskning om effekt av pri-mærforebyggende tiltak for å hindre stress og belastninger blant yrkesaktive. -
Effekt av tiltak for barn og unge med overvekt eller fedme
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2016-06)Om lag 14 % av barn og ungdom i Norge har overvekt eller fedme. Overvekt og fedme kan påvirke den fysiske og psykososiale helsen, og behandling vil kunne gi helsemessige gevinster.<p> <p>Vi har vurdert effekten av tiltak for barn og unge med overvekt eller fedme. Basert på resultatene kan vi konkludere:<p> <ul> <li>Sammensatte livsstilstiltak med kombinasjoner av kostholdsendring, økt fysisk ... -
Effekter av oppgavedeling for noen utvalgte helsetjenester i sykehus
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2013)<p>Formålet med denne systematiske oversikten var å oppsummere effekter av oppgavedeling blant ansatte i sykehus for seks utvalgte områder og vurdere kvaliteten av dokumentasjonen for resultatene. Vi fant store kunnskapshull for denne problemstillingen – for fire av de seks områdene fant vi ingen dokumentasjon som oppfylte våre kriterier for inklusjon. For de to resterende områdene finner vi grunnlag ... -
Effekter, gevinster og kostnader ved digital hjemmeoppfølging–en samfunnsøkonomisk analyse basert på et pragmatisk randomisert forsøk
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-29)Denne studien omhandler en utprøving av digital hjemmeoppfølging i helsetjenesten og omfatter seks lokale prosjekter i kommunene Stad, Bodø, Larvik, Oslo (med bydelene Sagene, Grünerløkka, Gamle Oslo og St. Hanshaugen), Ullensaker (i samarbeid med Gjerdrum) og Kristiansand (i samarbeid med flere Agder-kommuner). Utprøvingen ble gjennomført som en pragmatisk randomisert kontrollert studie. Målgruppen ... -
Electrohypersensitivity is always real
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-01)Given the rapid increase of electromagnetic fields in our environment, the recent review paper by Belpomme and Irigaray (2022) (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.113374) is timely in trying to integrate and discuss the available evidence to understand electrohypersensitivity (EHS), also called idiopathic environmental intolerance attributed to electromagnetic fields (IEI-EMF) or symptoms associated ... -
Electronic cigarettes and health with special focus on cardiovascular effects: position paper of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-17)Background - Tobacco use is the single largest preventable risk factor for premature death of non-communicable diseases and the second leading cause of cardiovascular disease. In response to the harmful effects of tobacco smoking, the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has emerged and gained significant popularity over the past 15 years. E-cigarettes are promoted as safe alternatives for ... -
Elektronisk oppfølging av barn og unge i barnevernstjenestene: en hurtigoversikt
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2020)Dette er en hurtigoversikt som svar på en bestilling vi mottok fra Barne-, ungdoms- og familiedirektoratet (Bufdir) 30. mars 2020. Funnene i denne hurtigoversikten baserer seg hovedsakelig på enkle søk i PubMed, PsycINFO, Google og Google Scholar. To forskere delte på oppgaven med å gjennomgå søketreff og oppsummere resultater. Vi valgte denne framgangsmåten fordi det var viktig for oppdragsgiver å ...
