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Determinants of Malnutrition among Under-Five Children in Malawi: Insights from the 2019 MICS Cross-sectional Survey
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Proximal-distal anatomical relationships between spermatocysts (Sertoli – germ cellunits) and eosinophilic immune system elements in the shark testis: a comparative study of the Greenland shark and thresher shark
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2025-04-11)Despite lacking a voluminous testis-associated lymphomyeloid tissue (epigonal organ) in adulthood, the far distally located non-spermatogenic tissue of the wild-captured Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) houses loosely circumscribed, granulocyte-liberating epigonal cell patches. These dynamic patches of epigonal cells are coincident with the differentiation and subsequent distribution ... -
Facing the future: The case of the Response Centre of Tromsø Municipality
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2025-04)Introduction - The increased demands put on the health and care services coupled with technological developments have formed an impetus for the implementation of assistive (or, welfare) technologies in the Norwegian health and care sector. <p> <p>Methods - We discuss the organization and functionality of a unit that monitors and coordinates the use of these technologies, named a ‘Response Centre’ ... -
Mothers` experience with transitions in the process towards neonatal digital homecare
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2025-03-28)Objective - This study aimed to explore mothers` experiences with transitions from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to digital homecare.<p> <p>Methods - Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with five mothers whose preterm infants had received digital homecare from a NICU in Norway. All interviews were conducted through video call due to COVID-19 safety restrictions. Interview ... -
Mothers` experience with transitions in the process towards neonatal digital homecare
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2025-03-28)Objective - This study aimed to explore mothers` experiences with transitions from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to digital homecare.<p> <p>Methods - Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with five mothers whose preterm infants had received digital homecare from a NICU in Norway. All interviews were conducted through video call due to COVID-19 safety restrictions. Interview ... -
Breast cancer-specific survival among immigrants and non-immigrants invited to BreastScreen Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-05)Introduction - We have previously shown that immigrants have lower attendance in BreastScreen Norway than non-immigrants and that non-Western immigrants have lower incidence of breast cancer, but more advanced disease.<p> <p>Purpose - To compare breast cancer-specific survival for immigrants versus non-immigrants diagnosed with screen-detected or symptomatic breast cancer.<p> <p>Material and ... -
Søsken i skyggen av sykdom. Helse og læring gjennom felleslesning
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An Investigation of the Barriers to Care of Adult Patients With a Tracheostomy in Intensive Care Units and General Wards: Secondary Analysis of Qualitative Interview Data
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2024-12-23)<p><i>Aims and Objectives</i> To investigate the barriers experienced by intensive care nurses and registered nurses and to provide optimal nursing for adult patients with a temporary tracheostomy in intensive care and general wards. <p><i>Background</i> Tracheostomy is widely used in intensive care units, around 20% of intensive care unit patients undergo tracheostomy insertions and expect high ... -
Scandinavian healthcare professionals’ perceptions of rehabilitation practices in the intensive care unit. A cross-sectional survey
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-10-10)Objective - To describe healthcare professionals’ perception of current early rehabilitation practices and their preconditions, focusing on functional and cognitive stimulation facilitated by nurses and other healthcare professionals in Scandinavian intensive care units (ICUs).<p> <p>Design - Cross-sectional electronic survey administered to healthcare professionals. The survey was developed in ... -
Physiotherapiewissenschaft umfassend verstehen: Ein angewandter Überblick über verschiedene Forschungsparadigmen (Teil 1)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-12-13)International health and physiotherapy research has developed over the last few decades through the use and further development of a wide range of scientific theories. This enables researchers to address current issues more appropriately and contribute to change. In German-speaking countries, this diversity of scientific grounding has yet to be developed. The common distinction between quantitative ... -
Physiotherapiewissenschaft umfassend verstehen: Ein angewandter Überblick über verschiedene Forschungsparadigmen (Teil 2)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-12-13)International health and physiotherapy research has developed over the last few decades through the use and further development of a wide range of scientific theories. This enables researchers to address current issues more appropriately and contribute to change. In German-speaking countries, this diversity of scientific grounding has yet to be developed. The common distinction between quantitative ... -
A descriptive and interpretive theory of ethical responsibility in public health nursing
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-10-15)This article presents a descriptive, interpretive theory of ethical responsibility in public health nursing. The theory is based on qualitative empirical studies, a purposeful literature review and meta-ethnography of public health nurses’ experiences of ethical responsibility, interpreted within a philosophical framework. Levianasian philosophy provides the main direction for the authors’ ... -
Women's experience of the information provided along with invitation to participate in BreastScreen Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-09-25)Objectives - To explore how women aged 50–69 invited to BreastScreen Norway perceived the information provided along with the invitation letter, as well as time spent on reading this information.<p> <p>Methods - An anonymous questionnaire was sent, as a paper-based form along with a physical invitation letter, or as a link to a digital form in a digital invitation letter, to 84,543 women invited ... -
Remember sustainability when identifying low-value clinical care practices in critical care
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-08-23)In a recent editorial, Tume and Aitken (1) made the compelling argument to avoid low-value clinical practices, which are characterised by being of little or no benefit to patients (ineffective), not proportional to the cost (inefficient) or posing a risk of harm exceeding the potential benefits (unsafe) (1). Furthermore, Tume and Aitken argue that nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) are responsible ... -
‘Mind the gap’: tensions, transitions and tactics in Canadian and Norwegian community services for older adults
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-09-23)This article compares community services provided to older adults living in Bergen, Norway, and Toronto, Canada. We investigate the gaps that are left unattended in the respective jurisdictions and consequently maintained by the organizations. Our findings reveal the importance of community organizations in positively influencing the initial transition from independence to needing more supports. Our ... -
Bilder kan si mer enn ord: Hvordan kan bruk av bilder bidra til helsefremmende dialoger for ungdom i skolehelsetjenesten?
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-11-26)Helsedialogen ledet av helsesykepleier er en veletablert praksis i skolehelsetjenesten. Likevel finnes det få anbefalinger om hvordan disse dialogene bør gjennomføres. I et kvalitativt doktorgradsprosjekt fikk helsesykepleiere opplæring i fem visuelle metoder tilpasset skolehelsetjenesten. I denne artikkelen tar vi utgangspunkt i data fra workshopgruppen «mobilbilder» og to fokusgruppediskusjoner. ... -
Sykepleiefaglig grunnlag i norske helsesykepleierutdanninger – en dybdeanalyse av pensuminnhold og abstraksjonsnivå
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-12)Background: Norwegian public health nursing education is a postgraduate education in health-promoting and preventive community nursing with a focus on children, young people (0–20 years) and their families. It has its theoretical foundations in public health and nursing. Research from 2021 showed a clear public health focus, while the nursing foundation was less visible.<p> <p>Objectives: To ... -
Does Migration Widen Mortality Inequalities Between Rural and Urban Areas? Long-Term Mortality Risk Among Rural Stayers, Rural Migrants, Urban Migrants, and Returners in Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2025-02-10)In many countries, the main internal migration trend has been from rural to urban areas. However, there is little knowledge of whether internal migration from rural to urban areas contributes to widening geographical inequalities in health and survival. In the present study, we investigated differences in long-term mortality risk among stayers (individuals who did not move from their rural municipality), ... -
On the Traveling and Turns of Being and Becoming a Narrative Inquirer
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2024-07-15)I am a narrative inquirer still in the making. My journey of being and becoming a narrative inquirer, so far, has involved a series of personal and professional turns. In this chapter I draw on two painful experiences of shortcoming and the apparent paradox that every time we perform a turn, we are looking backwards in order to move forward. Turning points are openings to learning and to surprise. ... -
Geografisk rettferdighet for norske kommuner. Sosial ulikhet i det norske fellesskapet
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2024-06-25)Temaet til boken er det norske fellesskapet og hvorvidt det er robust eller resilient. I introduksjonen skriver Aakvaag og Bæck at robusthet kan defineres som evnen til å overleve og hente seg inn igjen etter utfordringer, kriser, press og andre former for sjokk. Hagen skriver i sitt kapittel at den norske modellen består eller faller sammen om forholdet mellom del og helhet og/eller individuell og ...
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