Blar i forfatter Det helsevitenskapelige fakultet "Norbye, Anja M. Davis"

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    • Distribution of health anxiety in a general adult population and associations with demographic and social network characteristics 

      Norbye, Anja M. Davis; Abelsen, Birgit; Førde, Olav Helge; Ringberg, Unni (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2020-11-13)
      <i>Background</i> - Health anxiety (HA) is associated with increased risk of disability, increased health care utilization and reduced quality of life. However, there is no consensus on which factors are important for the level of HA. The aim of this study was to explore the distribution of HA in a general adult population and to investigate whether demographic and social factors were associated ...

    • Do Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain Benefit From Early Intervention Regarding Absence From Work? A randomized, controlled, single-center pilot study 

      Norbye, Anja M. Davis; Omdal, Aina Vedvik; Nygaard, Marit; Romild, Ulla Kristina; Eldøen, Guttorm; Midgard, Rune (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-23)
      <p><i>Study Design</i>: A randomized, controlled, single-center pilot study.</p> <p><i>Objective</i>: The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of running a trial to explore if early intervention in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) would lead to an early return to work (RTW) and reduce sick leave during 12 months of follow-up compared with patients on a 3-month ...

    • Do patients with chronic low back pain experience pain reduction and functional improvement after treatment at a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic? 

      Norbye, Anja M. Davis; Omdal, Aina Vedvik; Nygaard, Marit Eikrem; Eldøen, Guttorm; Romild, Ulla Kristina; Midgard, Rune (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-05)
      <p><i>Background</i>: Low back pain is the most common affliction of the musculoskeletal system. Patients with chronic low back pain cost the society great expenses in treatments and other social benefits; however, the effects of interventions are discussed. The purpose of this study was to determine whether patients with chronic low back pain experience pain reduction and functional improvement ...

    • Spasticity, gait, and balance in patients with multiple sclerosis: A cross‐sectional study 

      Norbye, Anja M. Davis; Midgard, Rune; Thrane, Gyrd (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-09)
      <p><i>Objective - </i>More than 80% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are affected by spasticity. Spasticity is known to reduce quality of life and contribute to additional symptoms, such as pain and reduced mobility, but the association between spasticity, balance, and mobility has not yet been established. Our aim was to examine whether a relationship exists between spasticity in the lower ...