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The Evidence-based Practice Attitude Scale- 36 (EBPAS-36): a brief and pragmatic measure of attitudes to evidence-based practice validated in US and Norwegian samples
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background: Short and valid instruments for measuring factors facilitating or hindering implementation efforts are
called for. This article describes (1) the adaptation of a shorter version of the Evidence-based Practice Attitude Scale
(EBPAS-50 items), and (2) the psychometric properties of the shortened version in both US and Norwegian data.
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Methods: The US participants were mental health ...
Body composition and physical fitness in women with bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder.
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-02-23)
<p><i>Objective</i>: Knowledge about physical fitness in women with bulimia nervosa (BN) or binge‐eating disorder (BED) is sparse. Previous studies have measured physical activity largely through self‐report, and physical fitness variables are mainly restricted to body mass index (BMI) and bone mineral density. We expanded the current knowledge in these groups by including a wider range of physical ...
Effectiveness of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dysfunctional Eating among Patients Admitted for Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014)
The factor structure and psychometric properties of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) in Norwegian clinical and non-clinical samples
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
Background The Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation - Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) is a 34-item instrument developed to monitor clinically significant change in out-patients. The CORE-OM covers four domains: well-being, problems/symptoms, functioning and risk, and sums up in two total scores: the mean of All items, and the mean of All non-risk items. The aim of this study was to examine the ...
A school intervention for mental health literacy in adolescents: effects of a non-randomized cluster controlled trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
“Mental health for everyone” is a school program for mental health literacy and prevention aimed at secondary schools (13–15 yrs). The main aim was to investigate whether mental health literacy, could be improved by a 3-days universal education programme by: a) improving naming of symptom profiles of mental disorder, b) reducing prejudiced beliefs, and c) improving knowledge about where to seek help ...
Textual health warning labels on snus (Swedish moist snuff): do they affect risk perception?
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-27)
<p><i>Background</i>:
To strengthen the risk message on snus warning labels, the European Union in 2016 removed “can” from the warning “This tobacco product (can) damages your health and is addictive.” We tested how these and other textual warnings affect risk perception.</p>
<p><i>Methods</i>:
Snus-using and non-using Norwegians aged 16–72 participated in two online survey experiments. ...
The PED-t trial protocol: The effect of physical exercise – and dietary therapy compared with cognitive behavior therapy in treatment of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial.
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-05-12)
Background: <br> Sufferers from bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) underestimate the severity risk of
their illness and, therefore, postpone seeking professional help for years. Moreover, less than one in five actually
seek professional help and only 50% respond to current treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
The impetus for the present trial is to explore a ...
Relationships between learning approach, procrastination and academic achievement amongst first-year university students
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-22)
Individual differences in student learning influence academic performance, and two aspects influencing the learning process are the particular learning approach the students use and procrastination behaviour. We examined the relationships between learning approaches, procrastination and academic achievement (measured 1 year later as the grade point average (GPA)) amongst 428 first-year university ...
Medical and Psychology Student’s Experiences in Learning Mindfulness: Benefits, Paradoxes, and Pitfalls
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-04-06)
Mindfulness has attracted increased interest in the field of health professionals’ education due to its proposed double benefit of providing self-help strategies to counter stress and burnout symptoms and cultivating attitudes central to the role of professional helpers. The current study explored the experiential aspects of learning mindfulness. Specifically, we explored how first-year medical and ...
The short and long of adolescent sleep: the unique impact of day length
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-07-05)
Study Objectives: <br>Variation in day length is proposed to impact sleep, yet it is unknown whether this is above the influence of behavioural factors. Day length, sleep hygiene and parent-set bedtime were simultaneously explored, to investigate the relative importance of each on adolescents’ sleep.<br>
Methods: <br>An online survey was distributed in 4 countries at varying latitudes/longitudes ...