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norskInstitutt for samfunnsmedisin: Recent submissions
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Lipoprotein subfractions by nuclear magnetic resonance are associated with tumor characteristics in breast cancer
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-08)<b>Background:</b> High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol, has been associated with breast cancer development, but the association is under debate, and whether lipoprotein subfractions is associated with breast tumor characteristics remains unclear.<br> <b>Methods:</b> Among 56 women with newly diagnosed invasive breast cancer stage I/II, aged 35–75 years, pre-surgery overnight fasting serum ... -
"Det virker for meg"! - Kan kunnskap om bruk og brukere av alternativ behandling være relevant for helsetjenesten?
(Chronicle; Kronikk, 2015-01-15)Forskning utført ved Nasjonalt forskningssenter innen komplementær og alternativ medisin (NAFKAM) viser at alternativ behandling ofte oppleves som et vanskelig tema i møtet mellom lege og pasient. Hvordan kan vi møte denne utfordringen i morgendagens helsevesen? Kan pasienterfaringer utgjøre en del av kunnskapsgrunnlaget? -
The NAFKAM International Registry of Exceptional Courses of Disease Related to the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Worst Cases Reported to the NAFKAM International Registry of Exceptional Courses of Disease
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Uventet bedring av multippel sklerose etter bruk av alternativ behandling
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A Patient-defined "Best Case" of Multiple Sclerosis Related to the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2012-03)Chronically ill people are frequent users of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Some patients experience great benefits from their use of CAM, like patient “XX” in this case report. XX was diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis in 2004 and has reported a “best case” after the use of Dr Birgitta Brunes’ unconventional treatment. The patient reports that many of ... -
Health professionals and cancer patients: How to communicate effectively about complementary, integrative and alternative medicine
(Others; Andre, 2016)The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in oncology settings is widespread. Improving CAM-related communication within the sphere of conventional cancer care is crucial to patient safety, optimal treatment outcomes and the patient’s trust in healthcare professionals. Studies have revealed, however, that only a few oncologists and physicians feel comfortable discussing CAM ... -
Mind the Gap! Lay and Medical Perceptions of Risks Associated with the Use of Alternative Treatment and Conventional Medicine
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-02-19)Studies of the widespread use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) demonstrate that CAM users relate to both subjective, experience-based knowledge and medical knowledge in treatment decisions. The aim of this study was to explore lay and medical risk perceptions associated with CAM and conventional medicine.<br> <b>Patients and Methods</b> Twenty-five Norwegian users of CAM who ... -
Doctor-patient communication and cancer patients' choice of alternative therapies as supplement or alternative to conventional care
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)Cancer patients’ use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widespread, despite the fact that clinical studies validating the efficacy of CAM remain sparse. The purpose of this study was to explore possible connections between cancer patients’ communication experiences with doctors and the decision to use CAM either as supplement or alternative to conventional treatment (CT). The ... -
RESF årsrapport for 2013
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2014)Årsrapport for 2013 fra Register for Eksepsjonelle Sykdomsforløp (RESF). -
RESF årsrapport for 2014
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2015)Årsrapport for 2014 fra Register for Eksepsjonelle Sykdomsforløp (RESF). -
Rapport til Helsedirektoratet: Gjennomgang av diagnosekriterier for pasienter med kronisk utmattelsessyndrom/myalgisk encefalopati (CFS/ME). Evaluering av pasientrapporterte positive og negative forløp knyttet til bruk av Lightning Process (LP) blant pasienter med kronisk utmattelsessyndrom/myalgisk encefalopati (CFS/ME)
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2015-10)Flere pasienter med kronisk utmattelsessyndrom/myalgisk encefalopati (CFS/ME) har rapportert forverring av sin helsetilstand etter bruk av Lightning Process (LP). I 2012 ba Helsedirektoratet derfor Nasjonalt Forskningssenter innen Komplementær og Alternativ Medisin (NAFKAM) gjennomgå nærmere historiene til pasienter som oppga at de var diagnostisert med CFS/ME og som hadde meldt sin pasienthistorie ... -
Associations between patients’ risk attitude and their adherence to statin treatment – a population based questionnaire and register study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2016-09-03)<b>Background:</b> Poor adherence to medical treatment may have considerable consequences for the patients’ health and for healthcare costs to society. The need to understand the determinants for poor adherence has motivated several studies on socio-demographics and comorbidity. Few studies focus on the association between risk attitude and adherence. The aim of the present study was to estimate ... -
When coercion moves into your home. A study of outpatient commitment in Northern Norway
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2016-12-08)”Når tvangen flyttes hjem i stua” Tvang overfor pasienter som bor hjemme erfares annerledes enn hvordan vi vanligvis tenker om tvang i psykisk helsevern, viser en ny studie fra UIT. Tvunget psykisk helsevern uten døgnopphold (TUD) betyr at pasienten bor utenfor sykehus, men fortsatt er underlagt tvang. Dette innebærer en avgrenset mulighet for å bruke tvang : 1. Pasienten kan hentes, eventuelt ... -
Public health challenges facing malaria elimination in developing countries. A review of expert opinions
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-09-12)Background: Malaria is Primarily a vector-borne disease caused by the protozoan Plasmodium. Protozoa Plasmodium is unicellular eukaryote parasites. These parasites are mostly transmitted to people through the bites of an infected Anopheles mosquito, called “malaria vectors.” Studies have shown that Malaria occurs mostly in the tropical and the subtropical regions of the world. The prevalent of ... -
Using medical birth registries in the Kola Peninsula for birth defects surveillance and investigation of their risk factors
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2016-11-18)Medical birth registries are valuable sources of information about maternal and newborn’s health. In North-West Russia the registries were initiated in 1997 in the city of Monchegorsk and for all of Murmansk County in 2005. In this thesis we demonstrated the effectiveness of these data sources for surveillance of birth defects with the following objectives: (i) estimated changes in prevalence of ... -
Early diagnosis of abdominal cancer in general practice
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Psoriasis, overweight and metabolic syndrome. The Tromsø Study
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2014-05-28)Recently it has been suggested that the chronic inflammatory disease psoriasis is more than skin deep, as it has been associated with several comorbid conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Increasing prevalence of psoriasis has been observed, possibly due to changes in lifestyle. Within the population-based Tromsø study cohort, we found an increase in the self-reported prevalence ... -
Experiences with outpatient commitment orders from the perspectives of patients, relatives and staff - A qualitative study
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2016-10-27)Compulsory outpatient psychiatric care or outpatient commitment (OC) is intended to ensure treatment of people with severe psychotic disorders after discharge from inpatient care. Although OC has long been used in Norway, there is little research-based knowledge of the extent and content of the scheme and a particular lack of knowledge of the experiences of those involved. The studies are based on ... -
"My cancer is not my deepest concern": life course disruption influencing patient pathways and health care needs among persons living with colorectal cancer
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-17)<b>BACKGROUND: </b> The concept of "patient pathways" in cancer care is most commonly understood as clinical pathways, operationalized as standardized packages of health care based on guidelines for the condition in question. In this understanding, patient pathways do not address multimorbidity or patient experiences and preferences. This study explored patient pathways understood as the individual ...
