• Geographic variation in the utilisation of specialist healthcare for patients with severe mental illness in Norway: a population‑based registry study 

      Bedane, Haji Kedir; Lien, Lars; Holsen, Maria; Bale, Marte; Osvoll, Knut Ivar; Holman, Per Arne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-06-27)
      Purpose - The aim of this study is to measure geographic variations in mental healthcare service utilisation among patients with severe mental illness in Norway.<p> <p>Method - We analysed data from the Norwegian patient registry for 2014–2018 for patients with severe mental illness. The outcomes measured in this study were: outpatient contact, admission, bed days and total contact rates. Total ...
    • Geographical variation in orthopedic procedures in Norway: Cross-sectional population-based study 

      Holsen, Maria; Hovind, Veronica; Bedane, Haji Kedir; Osvoll, Knut Ivar; Gjertsen, Jan-Erik; Furnes, Ove Nord; Walsh, Mary E.; Ingebrigtsen, Tor (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-14)
      Background: Standardized surgery rates for common orthopedic procedures vary across geographical areas in Norway. We explored whether area-level factors related to demand and supply in publicly funded healthcare are associated with geographical variation in surgery rates for six common orthopedic procedures.<p> <p>Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional population-based study of hospital ...