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Accuracy of Tracking Devices’ Ability to Assess Exercise Energy Expenditure in Professional Female Soccer Players: Implications for Quantifying Energy Availability
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-04-14)The purpose of the study was to assess the accuracy of commonly used GPS/accelerometer-based tracking devices in the estimation of exercise energy expenditure (EEE) during high-intensity intermittent exercise. A total of 13 female soccer players competing at the highest level in Norway (age 20.5 ± 4.3 years; height 168.4 ± 5.1 cm; weight 64.1 ± 5.3 kg; fat free mass 49.7 ± 4.2 kg) completed a single ... -
Can the health related quality of life measure QOLIBRI- overall scale (OS) be of use after stroke? A validation study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018)<i><p>Background</i>: Brief measures of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) that assess both patient-reported functioning and well-being after stroke are scarce. The objective of this study was to examine reliability and validity of one of these measures, the patient-reported Quality of Life after Brain Injury–Overall Scale (QOLIBRI-OS), in patients after stroke.</p> <i><p>Methods</i>: Stroke ... -
Energy expenditure, dietary intake and energy availability in female professional football players
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-02-24)Objectives: To quantify energy expenditure and intake in professional female footballers playing on a national and/or international level. Second, to determine the prevalence of low energy availability among these players, defined as <30 kcal/kg fat-free mass (FFM)/day. Methods: Fifty-one players completed a 14-day prospective observational study during the 2021/2022 football season. Energy ... -
Evaluating the suitability of the Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire (LEAF-Q) for female footballers
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-07-13)Background - The Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire (LEAF-Q) is a screening tool developed to detect endurance athletes and dancers at risk for development of persistent low energy availability (LEA) and the female athlete triad (Triad). This study investigated the applicability of the LEAF-Q in a cohort of sixty professional female football players.<p> <p>Methods - The participants ... -
Factors affecting the use of home-based and out-of-home respite care services: A survey of family caregivers of older persons with dementia in Northern Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-15)<i><p>Background</i>: Family caregivers contribute substantially to the care for older home-dwelling people with dementia, although community healthcare services tend to be underutilized. In this study, we aimed to explore the use and predictors of use of home-based and out-of-home respite care services available to older home-dwelling persons with dementia, as reported by the family caregivers.</ ... -
A meta-analysis of constraint-induced movement therapy after stroke
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014-09-02)<p><i>Objective - </i>To evaluate the effect of constraint-induced movement therapy in adult stroke patients and to examine the impact of time since stroke and various treatment modalities. <p><i>Data sources - </i>PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane and PEDro trial registers were searched for clinical trials published before November 2012. <p><i>Study selection - </i>Randomized or quasi-randomized controlled ... -
Non-use of community health-care services – an exploratory cross-sectional study among family care-givers for older, home-dwelling persons with dementia
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-05)Community health-care services for older, home-dwelling persons with dementia tend to be underutilised. Family care-givers provide substantial care, and they often arrange for and co-ordinate health-care services on behalf of persons with dementia. The aim of this study was to examine family care-givers’ knowledge of unused services and their self-reported reasons for non-use of such services. We ... -
The Norwegian healthy body image programme: Study protocol for a randomized controlled school-based intervention to promote positive body image and prevent disordered eating among Norwegian high school students
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-03-06)Background: <br>Body dissatisfaction and disordered eating raise the risk for eating disorders. In the prevention of eating disorders, many programmes have proved partly successful in using cognitive techniques to combat such risk factors. However, specific strategies to actively promote a positive body image are rarely used. The present paper outlines a protocol for a programme integrating the ... -
Psychometric validation of the Carers of Older People in Europe Index among family caregivers of older persons with dementia
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-16)Objectives:<br> The Carers of Older People in Europe Index is a first-stage assessment tool to detect family caregivers in need of support. This instrument assesses caregivers’ subjective perceptions of their caregiving circumstances. The present study examines the psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the Carers of Older People in Europe Index among family caregivers for older persons ... -
Stroke-Specific Quality of Life one-year post-stroke in two Scandinavian country-regions with different organisation of rehabilitation services: a prospective study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-01)<p><i>Purpose:</i> To compare stroke-specific health related quality of life in two country-regions with organisational differences in subacute rehabilitation services, and to reveal whether organisational factors or individual factors impact outcome. <p><i>Materials and methods:</i> A prospective multicentre study with one-year follow-up of 369 first-ever stroke survivors with ischaemic or ... -
Validity, reliability and Norwegian adaptation of the Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SS-QOL) scale
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-01-08)<p><i>Background</i>: There is a paucity of stroke-specific instruments to assess health-related quality of life in the Norwegian language. The objective was to examine the validity and reliability of a Norwegian version of the 12-domain Stroke-Specific Quality of Life scale.</p> <p><i>Methods</i>: A total of 125 stroke survivors were prospectively recruited. Questionnaires were administered at ... -
Visual problems are associated with long-term fatigue after stroke
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-01-30)Objective: Post-stroke fatigue may be associated with functioning even in patients with mild stroke. In order to guide rehabilitation, the aim of this study was to investigate the independent contribution of 12 function-related domains to severe long-term fatigue.<p> <p>Design: Observational follow-up study. Subjects: A total of 144 stroke survivors (mean age 67.3, standard deviation (SD) 10.9 ...
