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norskInstitutt for helse- og omsorgsfag: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
A Fast-Forward Dilute-and-Shoot Multielement Method for Analysis of 33 Elements in Human Whole Blood, Serum, and Urine by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry: A Streamlined Approach for Clinical Diagnostic and Biomonitoring
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-08-20)The analysis of toxic and essential elements in human matrices is used in clinical diagnostics and for biomonitoring of different populations to study related health outcomes. This work aimed to develop fast and reliable methods for the analysis of a broad range of elements in liquid human matrices, such as whole blood, serum, and urine, with a similar setup for the three matrices and different ... -
Learning to play to learn in pediatric physical therapy
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-01-06)Introduction: Play is a way for children to develop and learn about themselves in conjunction with the world. Using play as part of pediatric physical therapy is broadly recommended. This study investigates this integration of play and seeks to answer the research question: How do pediatric physical therapists (PPT) understand and manage embedding play in pediatric physical therapy with children ... -
Bridging borders: Global insights and challenges in internationalising higher education using a decade-long case study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-12-02)The manuscript examines a decade of internationalisation efforts at the Department of Health and Care Sciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Employing a mixed-methods approach, it analyses student mobility, research collaborations, and international partnerships, offering strategic recommendations to enhance global educational practices. The findings provide valuable insights into international ... -
Interactive Governance of Fisheries and Aquaculture: Transdisciplinary Challenges and Stakeholder Involvement in Coastal Zone Management
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-12-28)This paper examines the interactions between fisheries and aquaculture in Northern Norway, with a particular focus on environmental impacts and governance frameworks. The increasing overlap between aquaculture facilities and critical fisheries, such as cod spawning grounds, has raised concerns regarding habitat degradation and ecosystem sustainability. This study evaluates stakeholder perspectives ... -
Aging in (a meaningful) place – appropriateness and feasibility of Outdoor Reablement in a rural Arctic setting
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-12-18)Background As populations age in the Western world, interventions aiming for‘aging in place’, such as reablement, have gained prominence. Reablement programs have focused on enabling older people to maintain independence in their home environment. However, while a growing body of research points to the considerable benefts of engaging in outdoor environments, reablement rarely addresses outdoor ... -
Lek i barnehagen for barn med store motoriske funksjonshindringer: En intervju- og observasjonsstudie
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-09-03)Hensikt: Studien undersøker hvordan fysioterapeuter og barnehageansatte bidrar til at barn med store motoriske funksjonshindringer får leke i barnehagen.<p> <p>Design, materiale og metode: Studien har et kvalitativt design. Datamaterialet er innhentet gjennom intervju med fysioterapeuter og assistenter, samt observasjon av fysioterapibehandlinger og lek-situasjoner i barnehagen. Analysen er ... -
Ambivalent and heavy burdened wanderers on a road less travelled: a meta-ethnography on end-of-life care experiences among family caregivers in rural areas
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-12-21)Background As the population ages, more people will be diagnosed with cancer, and they will live longer due to receiving better treatment and optimized palliative care. Family members will be expected to take on more responsibilities related to providing palliative care at home. Several countries have expressed their vision of making home death an option, but such a vision can be more challenging ... -
Humanization of care in forensic mental health wards: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-12-30)Purpose: To explore nurses’ experiences related to humanizing care in high-security forensic units.<p> <p>Methods: This study has a qualitative design. Data consist of texts from study involved nine interviews with nurses working in two forensic mental health wards in Norway. The text was interpreted and analysed using Lindseth and Nordberg’s phenomenological—hermeneutical method. <p>Results: ... -
Potentially traumatic events and the association with hazardous alcohol use in 19,128 middle aged and elderly adults: the Tromsø Study 2015–2016
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-12-18)Purpose The aim was to examine the association between a wide range of potentially traumatic events (PTEs) experienced in childhood, adulthood or both, and hazardous alcohol use, including the relationship between the total sum of PTEs and hazardous alcohol use in middle aged and elderly adults. Previous studies have predominantly focused on childhood PTEs or isolated PTEs and more severe ... -
Pårørendes erfaringer i rollen som omsorgsgivere for et familiemedlem med kreft i livets sluttfase - En litteraturstudie
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-10-25)Bakgrunn: Mange kreftpasienter i Norge ønsker å dø hjemme, men kun omkring 15 % av kreftpasientene i palliativ fase dør i eget hjem. I nasjonale føringer oppfordres det til økt familieomsorg og frivillighet i kreftomsorgen. Pårørende er avgjørende for at pasienten kan gjennomføre den siste tiden i hjemmet, dermed er pårørendes behov for ivaretakelse en viktig del av hjemmebasert palliativ ... -
Care Convoys and Solitary Vessels: Navigating Family Care for Older Adults Living With Dementia in Arctic Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-12-09)Drawing on the metaphor of “care convoys,” this study explores the experiences and strategies of family caregivers of older adults with dementia in rural areas of Northern Norway. The study is part of a broader project that investigates how these older adults and their caregivers use or do not use municipal health and care services. We conducted qualitative in-depth interviews with 11 family caregivers ... -
Challenges and Strategies in Nursing Leadership: A Qualitative Study on Leaders in Mental Health Care
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-12-10)Aim: To explore the challenges and strategies among new and experienced nursing leaders in mental healthcare; furthermore, to identify factors that support or hinder their leadership roles. Background: Strong nursing leadership is crucial for the quality of patient care and is associated with higher job security and better patient outcomes. Understanding what factors contribute to effective leadership ... -
Validity of self-reported number of pregnancies and maternal age at first birth among females attending organized mammographic screening
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-10-22)Aims: Reproductive history conveys information about potential health risks later in adulthood. This study aimed to examine the validity of self-reported number of pregnancies and maternal age at first birth (AFB) among females attending BreastScreen Norway.<p> <p>Methods: Participants were identified through the Janus Serum Bank cohort in Norway and were eligible for this cross-sectional validation ... -
Initial interpretation scores of screening mammograms and cancer detection in BreastScreen Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-08-12)Purpose - To explore the association between radiologists’ interpretation scores, early performance measures and cumulative reading volume in mammographic screening.<p> <p>Method - We analyzed 1,689,731 screening examinations (3,379,462 breasts) from BreastScreen Norway 2012–2020, all breasts scored 1–5 by two independent radiologists. Score 1 was considered negative/benign and score ≥2 positive ... -
The Role of Health Informatics Research: A Case of a Large-Scale Implementation in Norway
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2024)Many see the role of health informatics research as informing the development and implementation of information technology in clinical practice. The aim of this study is to see if this role is realized in the ongoing implementation of a large-scale health information system in central Norway. By doing a document analysis of the planning documents for the implementation, we assess to what extend ... -
The Role of Health Informatics Research: A Case of a Large-Scale Implementation in Norway
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2024)Many see the role of health informatics research as informing the development and implementation of information technology in clinical practice. The aim of this study is to see if this role is realized in the ongoing implementation of a large-scale health information system in central Norway. By doing a document analysis of the planning documents for the implementation, we assess to what extend ... -
“Going under the radar”: barriers to continuity in the rehabilitation trajectories of adults with acquired brain injury in North Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-11-09)Purpose: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is a major cause of disability, but rehabilitation services for adults with ABI discharged home remains deficient. This study explores barriers to continuity in the rehabilitation trajectories of this population in North Norway.<p> <p>Materials and methods: Data were generated from focus groups consisting of individuals with ABI and family caregivers (n=5) ...
