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Tinnitus and cardiovascular disease: the population-based Tromsø Study (2015–2016)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-08-03)Introduction People with tinnitus are likely to have other co-occurring disorders that should be considered when diagnosing and understanding tinnitus as a health problem. The association between tinnitus and cardiovascular health in the general population is, however, unclear. This study aimed to examine whether tinnitus is associated with the prevalence of hypertension, myocardial ... -
Community-Working Occupational Therapists’ Involvement in Research and Development Projects in Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-07-02)The aim of this study was to explore community-working occupational therapists’ involvement in research and development projects. A cross-sectional survey of occupational therapists working in community-based services in Norway (n=617) was conducted. In all, 117 of the 617 participants responded that they were involved in research and development projects. Greater likelihood of participation ... -
‘There is nothing beautiful or life-affirming in it’: experiences of harm in a narrative course combining rehabilitative and palliative care approaches for people who have or have had cancer
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-06-06)Narrative methods have been shown to help people with cancer to create meaning, find hope and restore a sense of coherence in life. Likewise, the combination of rehabilitation and palliative care for people with life-threatening illness is receiving increasing interest and is generally perceived as beneficial for patients. Four narrative courses combining rehabilitation and palliative care ... -
Ergoterapeuter i fremtidens primærhelsetjeneste: Hva skal de løse, og for hvem? En analyse av helsepolitiske styringsdokumenter
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-06-19)Bakgrunn: Endrede politiske og organisatoriske rammebetingelser aktualiserer spørsmål om omprioriteringer, omorganiseringer, nye arenaer og nytt innhold i den kommunale ergoterapitjenesten. I studien undersøker vi hvordan ergoterapi fremstilles i helsepolitiske styringsdokumenter. Vi utforsker spesifikt hvilke roller ergoterapeuter tilskrives i fremtidens primærhelsetjeneste, og hva kommuneergoterapeuter ... -
Validity of a smartwatch for detecting atrial fibrillation in patients after heart valve surgery: a prospective observational study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-25)Objectives: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common early arrhythmia after heart valve surgery that limits physical activity. We aimed to evaluate the criterion validity of the Apple Watch Series 5 single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) for detecting AF in patients after heart valve surgery.<p> <p>Design: We enrolled 105 patients from the University Hospital of North Norway, of whom 93 completed the study. ... -
Struggling in the dehumanized world of COVID—An exploratory mixed-methods study of frontline healthcare workers' experiences
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-02)Aim To explore healthcare workers' experiences of the changed caring reality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden. <p><p>Design An online fully mixed-methods design. <p>Methods A web-based self-reported questionnaire with fixed and open-ended answers collected data from March to April 2021, analysed in three steps. First, free-text questions were analysed by qualitative content analysis. Then ... -
Medication Reconciliation as Repair Work
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024)In Norway, the process of developing a national shared medication list has been underway for several years. The shared medication list provides an overview of all the medications used by a patient. However, its proper use requires that it be maintained regularly through so-called medication reconciliation processes in which health personnel clarify – and ask patients – what and how much medication ... -
Preventing retraumatisation in torture survivors during surgical care: results of a guideline-development project and qualitative study exploring healthcare providers' experiences
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-08-22)Objectives - Insufficient training and the absence of guidelines increase the risk of retraumatisation in torture survivors during surgical procedures. This study aims to develop guidelines to mitigate this risk and gather healthcare professionals’ experiences treating torture survivors and insights on the guideline’s feasibility and acceptability.<p> <p>Design - The study was conducted in two ... -
Prevalence of insomnia in a general adult population cohort using different diagnostic criteria: The seventh survey of the Tromsø study 2015–2016
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-03)Insomnia disorder is a subjective complaint of sleep dissatisfaction including both night-time and daytime symptoms. Currently there are three commonly used diagnostic manuals each with their own set of criteria, which is often credited for the wide range in insomnia prevalence reported by population-based studies, especially those with self-reported insomnia. However, there are limited studies ... -
Access to colorectal cancer screening for Pakistani immigrants in Norway – a qualitative study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-07-11)Background The Norwegian colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program started in May 2022. Inequalities in CRC screening participation are a challenge, and we expect that certain groups, such as immigrants, are at risk of nonparticipation. Prior to the start of the national screening program, a pilot study showed lower participation rates in CRC screening among immigrants from Pakistan. These immigrants ... -
Menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer risk: a population-based cohort study of 1.3 million women in Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-13)<p>BACKGROUND: It is important to monitor the association between menopausal hormone therapy (HT) use and breast cancer (BC) risk with contemporary estimates, and specifically focus on HT types and new drugs. <p><p>METHODS: We estimated hazard ratios (HR) of BC risk according to HT type, administration route and individual drugs, overall and stratified by body mass index (BMI), molecular subtype and ... -
Risk and prevalence of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) among professional female football players
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-29)A high prevalence of low energy availability (LEA) has been reported in female football players. This is of concern as problematic LEA may evolve into a syndromic pattern known as relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs). Given the difficulties in accurately assessing LEA, our study shifts emphasis to measurable indicators of REDs, serving as proxies for health detriments caused by LEA. The ... -
Study approaches mediate associations between learning environment and academic performance
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-08-02)Background: While study approaches have been directly associated with students’ academic performance, learning environment factors may play a more indirect role. The aim of this study was (i) to assess learning environment factors as predictors of students’ average exam grades, and (ii) whether study approaches mediated associations between learning environment factors and exam grades.<p> <p>Methods: ... -
Profile of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, source appointment, and determinants in Argentinean postpartum women
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-01-13)Background: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals with potential adverse health effects. Information concerning PFAS concentrations in relation to pregnancy is scarce in South America and non-existent in Argentina. Aim: We aimed to investigate an extended maternal PFAS profile herein serum concentrations in a regional and global view, source appointment, ... -
Critical care nurses' competence in mentoring students in intensive care units—A cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-07-26)Background: Mentors play an important role in the practical education of critical care nursing students in intensive care units, yet little is known about the mentoring competencies of critical care nurses. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess Norwegian critical care nurses’ competence in mentoring students in intensive care units.<p> <p>Design: This study has a descriptive, cross-sectional ... -
Being Human under Inhuman Conditions: Meanings of Living with Severe Dissociative States Involving the Experience of Being in Parts
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-19)Severe dissociative states involving the experience of being in parts, typically associated with diagnosis such as dissociative identity disorder and other specified dissociative disorders, continue to be a controversial and rarely studied area of research. However, because persons with severe dissociative states are at risk of being harmed instead of helped within psychiatric care, their experiences ... -
Women's attitudes and perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence in the assessment of screening mammograms
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-16)Purpose: To investigate attitudes and perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the assessment of screening mammograms among women invited to BreastScreen Norway.<p> <p>Method: An anonymous survey was sent to all women invited to BreastScreen Norway during the study period, October 10, 2022, to December 25, 2022 (n = 84,543). Questions were answered on a 10-point Likert scale ... -
Expectations of a new eating disorder treatment and its delivery: Perspectives of patients and new therapists
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-15)Background: A significant number of people with bulimia nervosa (BN) or binge-eating disorder (BED) do not seek professional help. Important reasons include limited knowledge of eating disorders (EDs), feelings of shame, treatment costs, and restricted access to specialized healthcare. In this study, we explored if a novel therapy delivered in a primary care setting could overcome these barriers. ... -
Co-creating a continuous leadership development program in rural municipal healthcare – an action research study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-22)Background An increasingly complex healthcare system entails an urgent need for competent and resilient leadership. However, there is a lack of extensive research on leadership development within healthcare. The knowledge gaps extend to various frameworks and contexts, particularly concerning municipal healthcare, knowledge leadership, and the application of knowledge in the field of practice. ... -
A histological study of the protracted dismantling of the spent (Sertoli-only) shark spermatocyst post-spermiation: Insight from species with or without testis-associated lymphomyeloid tissue
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-01-27)Sertoli cells of sharks are non-permanent components of the spermatocyst that they share exclusively with only one germ cell stage. After spermiation, all Sertoli cells, and thus the whole spent cyst, are disposed of in an area adjacent to the spermatozoal spermatocysts, that is, the resorption zone (RZ). Differences in the histology and magnitude of the RZ of the mature blue shark and Greenland ...
