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Intake of marine fatty acids in early life and risk of celiac disease
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2021-05-18)Background: About 1% of the European population are affected by celiac disease (CD). Intake of omega-3 fatty acids in early life has been associated with lower risk of other immune-mediated diseases in children, but there are limited studies on CD. The primary aim of this thesis was to investigate if maternal intake of EPA and DHA during pregnancy, from food and/or supplements, was associated with ... -
Intake of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Adolescents from Troms, Norway-The Tromsø Study: Fit Futures
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-22)High intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) has been associated with weight gain and chronic disease. The objective of this paper was to study the intake of SSB and characteristics associated with SSB intake in adolescents from Troms, Norway. We present results from a cross-sectional analysis from the Tromsø Study: <i>Fit Futures</i>, with 426 female and 444 male students aged 15–17 years (93% ... -
Intake of Vegetables, Fruits and Berries and Compliance to “Five-a-Day” in a General Norwegian Population—The Tromsø Study 2015–2016
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-07-18)Vegetables, fruits and berries are associated with reduced disease risk, and recommended intake is “five-a-day”. We studied the intake of vegetables, fruits and berries and compliance with “five-a-day” in 11,425 adults (40–96 years) who completed a food frequency questionnaire in the seventh wave of the Tromsø Study (2015–2016). Intake and proportion above/below recommended intake (250 g/day of ... -
Integrated framework of load monitoring by a combination of smartphone applications, wearables and point-of-care testing provides feedback that allows individual responsive adjustments to activities of daily living
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-19)Athletes schedule their training and recovery in periods, often utilizing a pre-defined strategy. To avoid underperformance and/or compromised health, the external load during training should take into account the individual’s physiological and perceptual responses. No single variable provides an adequate basis for planning, but continuous monitoring of a combination of several indicators of ... -
Integrating mental health into primary care in Arkhangelsk County, Russia: the Pomor model in psychiatry
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-03-13)Background: Primary health care is still peripheral in the identifcation and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in the Russian Federation. However, the development of primary health services has been given priority. A long-standing collaboration between Arkhangelsk County and northern Norway on mental health service development in Arkhangelsk has promoted the integration of ... -
Integrating psychoeducation in a basic computer skills course for people suffering from social anxiety: participants' experiences
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011)We describe a psychoeducational program integrated in a basic computer skills course for participants suffering from social anxiety. The two main aims of the course were: that the participants learn basic computer skills, and that the participants learn to cope better with social anxiety. Computer skills were taught by a qualified teacher. Psychoeducation and cognitive therapy skills, including ... -
Integrating the clinical pharmacist into the emergency department interdisciplinary team: A study protocol for a multicentre trial applying a non-randomised stepped-wedge study design
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-25)Introduction: The ‘emergency department (ED) pharmacist’ is an integrated part of the ED interdisciplinary team in many countries, which have shown to improve medication safety and reduce costs related to hospitalisations. In Norway, few EDs are equipped with ED pharmacists, and research describing effects on patients has not been conducted. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact ... -
Integrating the clinical pharmacist into the emergency department interdisciplinary team: a study protocol for a multicentre trial applying a non-randomised stepped-wedge study design
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-25)Introduction - The ‘emergency department (ED) pharmacist’ is an integrated part of the ED interdisciplinary team in many countries, which have shown to improve medication safety and reduce costs related to hospitalisations. In Norway, few EDs are equipped with ED pharmacists, and research describing effects on patients has not been conducted. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of ... -
Integration and the Voluntary Sector: An Unfavourable Pairing, or the Perfect Match? - Exploring Integration Processes of Immigrants through and in the Voluntary Sector in Norway
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2023-11-09)This thesis explores how volunteerism and processes of and around integration interact, and where and how the voluntary sector may facilitate – or hamper – integration processes in a Norwegian setting. It thus addresses the recent shift towards everyday life integration in Norwegian policymaking. The thesis scrutinizes power relations between the various actors in the field: policymakers, voluntary ... -
Integration of e-learning approaches in a post-pandemic learning environment–Norwegian nursing students' recommendations from an action research study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-01-31)The covid-19 pandemic has profoundly led to changes in use of digital platforms, online teaching, and e-learning strategies. The aim of the present study was to examine how future pedagogical approaches can promote constructive learning environments and facilitate nursing students learning processes in future post-pandemic scenarios based on an action research study, which were conducted through ... -
Integrative metabolic and transcriptomic profiling of prostate cancer tissue containing reactive stroma
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-09-24)Reactive stroma is a tissue feature commonly observed in the tumor microenvironment of prostate cancer and has previously been associated with more aggressive tumors. The aim of this study was to detect differentially expressed genes and metabolites according to reactive stroma content measured on the exact same prostate cancer tissue sample. Reactive stroma was evaluated using histopathology from ... -
An integrative review on the information and communication needs of parents of children with cancer regarding the use of complementary and alternative medicine
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-17)<i>Background</i> - Parents often choose Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as a supportive agent with the aim to reduce cancer treatment-related symptoms in their children. Therefore, it is necessary to understand parents´ information and communication needs regarding CAM. The aim of the present study was to review the research literature as to identify the information and communication ... -
Integrative, multi-omics, analysis of blood samples improves model predictions: applications to cancer
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-05)<i>Background</i> - Cancer genomic studies often include data collected from several omics platforms. Each omics data source contributes to the understanding of the underlying biological process via source specific (“individual”) patterns of variability. At the same time, statistical associations and potential interactions among the different data sources can reveal signals from common biological ... -
Integron, plasmid and host strain characteristics of Escherichia coli from humans and food included in the Norwegian antimicrobial resistance monitoring programs
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-05)Antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli (n=331) isolates from humans with bloodstream infections were investigated for the presence of class 1 and class 2 integrons. The integron cassettes arrays were characterized and the findings were compared with data from similar investigations on resistant E. coli from meat and meat products (n=241) produced during the same time period. All isolates were ... -
Intelligens og rasjonalitet: effekten av flytende intelligens på kognitiv refleksjon
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-05-03)De siste tiårene har det vært gjort et forsøk på å tydeliggjøre skillet mellom intelligens og rasjonalitet, og det kommer stadig ny forskning som viser hvordan tilsynelatende høyt intelligente personer tar ufornuftige og irrasjonelle valg. For å se på mulige forklaringer på dette er det i denne hovedoppgaven gjort studier på utvalg fra to forskjellige populasjoner. I begge studiene ble flytende ... -
Intended, Unintended, Unanticipated? Consequences of Social Distancing Measures for Nursing Home Residents During the Covid-19 Pandemic
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-28)During the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Norwegian health authorities introduced social distancing measures in nursing homes. The aim was to protect vulnerable residents from contracting the potentially deadly infection. Drawing on individual interviews with nursing home managers and physicians, and focus groups with nursing staff, we explore and describe consequences the social distancing ... -
Intensity Dependent Confidence Intervals on Microarray Measurements of Differentially Expressed Genes : A Case Study of the Effect of MK5, FKRP and TAF4 on the Transcriptome
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Intensiv habilitering for barn med medfødte eller ervervede funksjonsnedsettelser. Foreldrenes erfaringer med den lokale oppfølgingen i mellomperioden
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-05-06)Bakgrunn: I senere tid har det blitt etablert flere intensive habiliterings tilbud for barn med funksjonsnedsettelser i Norge. Et av disse er Program Intensivert Habilitering (PIH) som er bygget på tverrfaglighet og er et supplement til det allerede eksisterende habiliterings tilbudet lokalt. Her deltar barna og foreldrene på tre til fire intensive samlinger i løpet av et år. I mellom disse samlingene ... -
Intensiv og individualisert fysioterapi for bedring av gange og balanse hos personer med Charcot-Marie-Tooth sykdom - en single subject experimental design studie
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-03)Bakgrunn: Charcot-Marie-Tooth sykdom er en sjelden, arvelig nevromuskulær sykdom. Sykdommen rammer primært distale nerver i bein og armer, og fører til nedsatt muskelstyrke, redusert sensibilitet og feilstillinger i føtter. Dette resulterer ofte i gangvansker og balanseproblemer. Det finnes ingen behandling som kan stoppe utviklingen av sykdommen, men fysioterapi anbefales. Det foreligger imidlertid ... -
Intensive tiltak for å redusere skolefravær: systematisk litteratursøk med sortering
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2022-10)Høyt fravær fra skolen er en stor utfordring. Eleven går glipp av mye opplæring, og det kan føre til at eleven ikke får standpunktkarakter. Høyt fravær en også en risikofaktor for frafall på videregående skole. I Norge faller en av fire elever fra videregående opplæring. Ulike tiltak vil kunne hjelpe eleven møte på skolen og fullføre opplæringen.<p> <p>Vi undersøkte hvilke sekundær- og ...