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The liminal landscape of mentoring - Stories of physicians becoming mentors
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-14)<p><i>Introduction:</i> This study explores narratives of physicians negotiating liminality while becoming and being mentors for medical students. Liminality is the unstable phase of a learning trajectory in which one leaves behind one understanding but has yet to reach a new insight or position. <p><i>Methods:</i> In this study, we analysed semi-structural interviews of 22 physician mentors from ... -
Aktuelle forskningsområder for bioingeniører innen medisinsk biokjemi
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018)<p><i>Innledning.</i> Bioingeniørfaget er lite synlig i helsevesenet. Å identifisere forskningsområder innen biokjemisk laboratoriemedisin, kan være et ledd i å synliggjøre yrket. Mer forskning innen bioingeniørfaget er viktig for å kunne evaluere nye behandlingsteknikker, utvikle evidensbasert praksis og bedre pasientbehandling. Dette prosjektet er andre del av en studie som undersøker aktuelle ... -
The association between infant salivary cortisol and parental presence in the neonatal intensive care unit during and after COVID-19 visitation restrictions: A cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-07)Objectives: Parent-infant interaction in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) promotes health and reduces infant stress. During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, NICUs restricted parent-infant interaction to reduce viral transmission. This study examined the potential relationship between pandemic visitation restrictions, parental presence and infant stress as measured by salivary cortisol. Methods: ... -
Mentorering av medisinstudenter – en scoping review fra 2008 - 2018
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-05-23)<p><i>Innledning</i> Mentorprogrammer for medisinstudenter har vært en økende trend de siste 10 – 20 år, særlig innen medisinutdanning i Europa og Nord-Amerika. Fra tidligere er det publisert to litteraturgjennomganger av mentorprogrammer beskrevet i vitenskapelige artikler listet i Medline (1966 – 2002) og PubMed (2000 – 2008), hvor forfatterne identifiserte henholdsvis 9 og 14 formelle mentorprogrammer ... -
A highly selective purine-based inhibitor of CSF1R potently inhibits osteoclast differentiation
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-04-28)The colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1R) plays an important role in the regulation of many inflammatory processes, and overexpression of the kinase is implicated in several disease states. Identifying selective, smallmolecule inhibitors of CSF1R may be a crucial step toward treating these disorders. Through modelling, synthesis, and a systematic structure-activity relationship study, we ... -
Oral helse og sosial bakgrunn: En tverrsnittsstudie basert på den sjuende Tromsøundersøkelsen
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2021-05-19)Hensikten med denne masteroppgaven var å undersøke hvorvidt det er sammenheng mellom sosioøkonomisk status og tannhelse hos den voksne befolkningen i Tromsø. Materiale og metode. Datamateriale innhentet fra Tromsøundersøkelsen, Tromsø 7. Deltakerne besto av individer over 40 år som var bosatt i Tromsø kommune. Totalt var det 32 591 inviterte til å delta, hvorav 21 083 deltok i helseundersøkelsen. ... -
Weight change desire and dietary habits among young females and males in Tromsø and Balsfjord: The Fit Future 2 Study
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-18)It is not unusual for adolescents and young adults to have a desire to change their weight – either a desire to gain weight or reduce weight. Young men, on a general basis, want to increase their weight, while young women often want to decrease their weight. It is of concern that a larger number of both men and women with healthy weight wish to change their weight. In this thesis the aim was to ... -
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 ... -
The long-term effect of carbohydrate intake differing in quantity and quality on appetite in people with obesity - results from a randomized controlled trial (CARBFUNC)
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2021-05-17)Background: Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for å series of health consequences. A better understanding of appetite regulation can be an important part of providing treatment strategies. When weight is lost, several physiological adaptations, including changes in appetite, take place. Dietary composition seems to affect appetite, and both carbohydrate quantity and quality may play a ... -
Inflammatory potential of the diet and risk of fibromyalgia in The Norwegian Women and Cancer (NOWAC) study
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-16)Background: Fibromyalgia is a common condition in the general population and is recognized as one of the most common conditions related to chronic pain and rheumatology. Fibromyalgia is a condition with severe burden on those affected, and furthermore an economical burden on society. Nevertheless, the etiology is yet to be fully clarified. It has been suggested that inflammation could be a part of ... -
High intake of Ultra-Processed Foods and risk of Colorectal Cancer: The Norwegian Women and Cancer study
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-15)Background: Norway is one of the countries with the highest rate of colorectal cancer (CRC). Previous research on diet and CRC has been heavily based on nutrients and foods, but new findings indicate that the way we process food may be of importance. However, the findings are contradictory. Further, new findings indicate that CRC risk factors might affect colorectal subsites differently. As the ... -
Stroke rehabilitation. A mixed method study evaluating a novel physiotherapy intervention and patients’ experiences
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2023-06-15)In this thesis, the possible benefits and challenges regarding taking part in a comprehensive individualized physiotherapy intervention, called I-CoreDIST and usual care physiotherapy following an acute stroke, along with patient perceptions of participation along the rehabilitation continuum are addressed. This is a mixed method study consisting of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) and an in-depth ... -
Collateral sensitivity in clinical Escherichia coli isolates
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-05-15)<p><i>Background</i> At present time, antimicrobial resistance is emerging more rapidly than the development of novel antimicrobials, presenting a serious threat to how we prevent and treat infectious diseases. Several treatment strategies to counteract this development have been proposed, among these is the use of collateral sensitivity in clinical treatment. The ability to predict collateral ... -
Vitamin A consumption in pregnancy and risk of offspring type 1 diabetes
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-15)Background and aim: Vitamin A have been shown to influence immunity, and animal studies have shown that maternal vitamin A intake could have immunomodulatory effects that may influence offspring type 1 diabetes (T1D) development. There are few human studies that have investigated the association between vitamin A consumption and T1D. This study aimed to examine the association between maternal vitamin ... -
The interaction between skeletal muscle mass and visceral adipose tissue in association with inflammatory- and metabolic biomarkers
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-15)Obesity has become a global health issue and visceral obesity are associated with several lifestyle diseases. Muscle tissue are known to have anti-inflammatory effects, but how the muscle tissue influences the negative association between visceral obesity and inflammatory- and metabolic biomarkers are a not known. The present thesis aims to investigate the association between different body compositions ... -
Validering av selvrapportert legemiddelbruk hos deltakere med koronarsykdom i Tromsøundersøkelsen
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-05-14)Bakgrunn: Hjerte- og karsykdommer er en fellesbetegnelse for sykdommer som involverer hjerte og blodårer. Det er en ledende årsak til død over hele verden. Flere epidemiologiske studier utføres for å undersøke årsakene til den økte sykdomsbelastningen. Ved å studere befolkningens mønster av legemiddelbruk og videre korrigere for feilbruk, kan vi redusere risikoen for nye hendelser og progresjon av ... -
Fullstendighet av legemiddelinformasjon i innkomstjournaler fra akuttmottak i Helse Nord
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-05-14)Bakgrunn og formål: I den norske befolkningen er det et relativt stort bruk av legemidler. Bruk av legemidler kan føre til legemiddelfeil og legemiddelrelaterte problemer. Dette kan skje under informasjonsoverføring mellom omsorgsnivå som fra fastlege til sykehjem, eller også i samme enhet som mellom sykehusavdelinger. Mange av pasientskadene på sykehus er legemiddelrelaterte og mange innleggelser ... -
Drop-out and transfer-out intentions: The role of socio-cognitive factors
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-05-15)The current study addresses academic attrition from the perspective of behavioral intentions. Specifically, we focus on the roles of academic skills and academic self-efficacy related to attrition intentions. Based on existing research, we expected a negative relation between academic skills and attrition intentions, with academic self-efficacy as a possible mediator. Furthermore, it was explored ... -
En vei for å unngå bruken av tvang hos eldre personer med demens med utfordrende atferd i sykehjem – En systematisk oversikt
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-04)<p>Bakgrunn: Bruken av tvang hos personer med demens med utfordrende atferd i sykehjem blir utsatt for minst ett tvangstiltak i løpet av en uke. I demensplanen for 2025 ble det lagt vekt på oppfølging av tvangslovsutvalget og god kompetanse hos helsepersonell for å redusere tvangsbruk. <p>Problemstilling: Hvordan kan sykepleiere forebygge og unngå bruken av tvang hos eldre personer med demens med ... -
The development of electrospun chloramphenicol containing wound dressing
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2021-05-11)Wound healing is among the most complex processes in the human body that is greatly coordinated with a focus to rebuild tissue integrity and restore the skin´s protective barrier. The normal healing process is disrupted in chronic wounds, leading to delayed wound healing due to several underlying factors such as aging, obesity, and diabetes. Among chronic wounds 50 % are infected and up to 78 % of ...
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