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Children’s play – worlds colliding or therapeutic tool?
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2019-06)
Study protocol : an early intervention program to improve motor outcome in preterm infants : a randomized controlled trial and a qualitative study of physiotherapy performance and parental experiences
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)
Background Knowledge about early physiotherapy to preterm infants is sparse, given the risk of delayed motor development and cerebral palsy. Methods/Design A pragmatic randomized controlled study has been designed to assess the effect of a preventative physiotherapy program carried out in the neonatal intensive care unit. Moreover, a qualitative study is carried out to assess the physiotherapy ...
Group dynamics in a group‐based, individualized physiotherapy intervention for people with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-12-27)
<i>Objective</i> - Group‐based physiotherapy is a common and beneficial intervention for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Most group interventions are not individually adapted to each participant's needs. Evidence on how individualization and group elements can be combined in a clinical setting is lacking. The objective of this study is to expand the knowledge base in neurological physiotherapy ...
General movement optimality score and general movements trajectories following early parent-administrated physiotherapy in the neonatal intensive care unit
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-14)
<p><i>Background</i> The Prechtl General Movement Assessment (GMA) is a reliable tool for the functional assessment of the young nervous system. It is based on a global assessment of the quality of infants' movements. In addition, detailed steps of assessment have been developed – one for preterm and term age, and one for use between 3 and 5 months. One potential benefit of such a detailed analysis ...
Hvordan ivaretas samspillsveiledning til foreldre i norske nyfødtintensivenheter?
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-05-21)
Bakgrunn: Nasjonale retningslinjer anbefaler at foreldre til prematurt fødte
barn tilbys kunnskapsbasert samspillsveiledning mens barnet er innlagt på
sykehus. Forskning viser at foreldreveiledningsprogrammet «Mother-Infant
Transaction Program» (MITP-m) kan fremme vedvarende god utvikling og
tilpasning i familier med prematurt fødte barn.<p>
<p>Hensikt: Denne studien undersøker i hvilken grad ...
Let's play! An observational study of primary care physical therapy with preterm infants aged 3-14 months
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2017)
Introduction: <br>Sensory-motor play is at the core of child development and an important element
in physical therapist(PT)s’ work to improve infants’ motor skills. In this study, we investigate
how PTs scaffold and use play in physical therapy intervention with preterm infants at corrected
age (CA) 3-14 months. <br>
Material and Methods:<br> We collected data by observing 20 physical therapy ...
Management and dissemination of Professional expertise: Physiotherapists’ perceptions of the supervision of dedicated aides working with children with cerebral palsy
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-11)
A qualitative study was undertaken to explore pediatric phy-siotherapists’perceptions and experiences of supervising dedi-cated aides responsible for the daily care of preschool childrenwith cerebral palsy. Data were collected using individual semi-structured interviews. A theme-based content analysis yieldedthree major themes. Supervision and therapy were provided simul-taneously, giving supervision ...
Parents’ Perceptions of Primary Health Care Physiotherapy With Preterm Infants: Normalization,Clarity, and Trust
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-10-08)
Having a preterm infant is a life-altering event for parents. The use of interventions intended to support the parents
is recommended. In this study, we investigated how parents’ perceptions of physiotherapy in primary health care
influenced their adaptation to caring for a preterm child. We conducted 17 interviews involving parents of seven
infants, at infants’ corrected age (CA) 3, 6, and 12 ...
Group-based, individualized exercises can provide perceived bodily changes and strengthen aspects of self in individuals with MS: a qualitative interview study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-26)
<i>Background</i>: Group-based physiotherapy is effective for individuals with MS; nevertheless individualization within groups is questioned and little is known regarding individuals´ experiences with individualization in small groups.<p>
<p><i>Objective</i>: We aimed to explore the short- and long-term experiences of individuals with MS participating in a 6-week, group-based, individualized ...
How life events are perceived to link to bodily distress: A qualitative study of women with chronic pelvic pain.
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-28)
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is highly prevalent among women and the condition is poorly understood. In addition to multiple symptoms from the pelvis, CPP patients frequently suffer bodily distress like musculoskeletal pain and negative emotional, behavioral, and sexual implications. This paper is based on a qualitative study including semi-structured interviews with eight women with CPP. Our project ...