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Long-term dropout from school and work and mental health in young adults in Norway: A qualitative interview-based study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-03-22)
School dropout is related to difficult life trajectories in Western society. Developing effective preventive interventions is urgent. Nevertheless, few studies have interviewed unemployed young adults in the aftermath of school dropout to understand their experiences with influential factors. We interviewed seven former students two to five years after they had dropped out and seven same-aged students ...
Vitamin D deficiency is common in psychogeriatric patients, independent of diagnosis
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014-05-08)
Background:Previous studies have found an association between psychiatric disorders and vitamin D deficiency, but most studies have focused on depression. This study aimed to establish the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in elderly patients with a wider range of psychiatric diagnoses.
Method:
The study included elderly patients (>64 years) referred to a psychiatric hospital in Northern Norway ...
Diabetes on Twitter: A Sentiment Analysis
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-19)
Background: <br>Contents published on social media have an impact on
individuals and on their decision-making. Knowing the sentiment towards
diabetes is fundamental to understanding the impact that such information
could have on people affected with this health condition and their family
members. The objective of this study is to analyze the sentiment expressed in
messages on diabetes posted ...
Preferences and interests of diabetes social media users regarding a health promotion intervention
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-23)
<p><i>Background</i>: Nowadays, rapid and accessible participatory research on diabetes can be carried out using social media platforms. The objective of this study was to identify preferences and interests of diabetic social media users regarding a health-promotion intervention targeting them.</p>
<p><i>Methods</i>: Social media followers of the Norwegian Diabetes Association were invited to ...
The history of the case report: a selective review
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014)
Involuntary psychiatric admission: how the patients are detected and the general practitioners' expectations for hospitalization. An interview-based study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-03-08)
<p>Background:
In Norway, it is usually GPs that refer patients to involuntary admission. A high proportion of such referrals come from out-of-hours clinics. Little is known about who first initiate the contact between the patients and the referring doctors and which expectations the referring doctors have with respect to the involuntary admissions. The aim of the study was to examine who first ...
Randomized trial of a novel game-based appointment system for a university hospital venereology unit: Study protocol
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-08)
Background: Chlamydia is the most common reportable sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Norway, and its
incidence in the two northernmost counties has been disclosed to be nearly the double of the Norwegian average.
The latest publicly available rates showed that 85.6% of the new cases were diagnosed in people under 29 years old.
The information and communication technologies are among the most ...
Randomized trial of a novel game-based appointment system for a university hospital venereology unit: Study protocol
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-08)
<p>Background: Chlamydia is the most common reportable sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Norway, and its
incidence in the two northernmost counties has been disclosed to be nearly the double of the Norwegian average.
The latest publicly available rates showed that 85.6% of the new cases were diagnosed in people under 29 years old.
The information and communication technologies are among the ...
Local inpatient units may increase patients' utilization of outpatient services: A comparative cohort-study in Nordland County, Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-10-28)
Objectives: In the last few decades, there has been a restructuring of the psychiatric services
in many countries. The complexity of these systems may represent a challenge to patients that
suffer from serious psychiatric disorders. We examined whether local integration of inpatient
and outpatient services in contrast to centralized institutions strengthened continuity of care.
<p>Methods: Two ...
The use of cell phones and radio communication systems to reduce delays in getting help for pregnant women in low and middle income countries: A scoping review
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-09-10)
Background: Delays in getting medical help are important factors in the deaths of many pregnant women and unborn children in the low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Studies have suggested that the use of cell phones and radio communication systems might reduce such delays.
Objectives: We review the literature regarding the impact of cell phones and radio communication systems on delays in ...