• General practitioners' role in safeguarding patients with dementia in their use of dietary supplements. A qualitative study 

      Risvoll, Hilde Monica; Risør, Torstein; Halvorsen, Kjell Hermann; Waaseth, Marit; Stub, Trine; Musial, Frauke (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-20)
      Objective - The use of dietary supplements (DS) may cause harm through direct and indirect effects. Patients with dementia may be particularly vulnerable. This study aims to explore general practitioners’ (GPs’) experiences with DS use by these patients, the GPs perceived responsibilities, obstacles in taking on this responsibility, their attitudes toward DS, and suggestions for improvements to ...
    • Home care service employees' contribution to patient safety in clients with dementia who use dietary supplements: a Norwegian survey 

      Risvoll, Hilde; Musial, Frauke; Waaseth, Marit; Giverhaug, Trude; Halvorsen, Kjell H. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-09-15)
      Objective - To explore home care services (HCS) employees' professional experiences with the use of dietary supplements (DSs) in their clients with dementia. We also investigated their attributed professional responsibility concerning this use and their attitudes toward DSs in general. Differences between nurses and nurse assistants were investigated.<p> <p>Design - A cross-sectional survey with ...
    • Pharmacy employees' involvement in safeguarding persons with dementia who use dietary supplements: Results from a survey of Norwegian pharmacies. 

      Risvoll, Hilde; Musial, Frauke; Halvorsen, Kjell H.; Giverhaug, Trude; Waaseth, Marit (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-19)
      <p><i>Background - </i>Community-dwelling persons with dementia commonly use dietary supplements (DS), often without receiving help with the administration. Patient safety is a concern, as DS-drug interactions and adverse events are potential complications. Since many persons with dementia buy their DS in pharmacies, we investigated Norwegian pharmacy employees’ attitudes and professional practice ...