• Samhandling i kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenester – en studie av hjemmesykepleieres erfaringer 

      Kassah, Bente lilljan lind; Tønnessen, Siri (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016)
      I artikkelen presenteres en intervjustudie av 7 hjemmesykepleieres erfaring med samhandling med tildelingskontor, fastleger og legevakt. Hensikten var å utvikle kunnskap om deres opplevelse av utfordringer i samhandlingen og hvordan utfordringer imøtekommes. Datamaterialet er analysert og fortolket etter fenomenologisk hermeneutisk metode. Undersøkelsen viser at tildelingskontorets maktforvaltning ...
    • Seksualitet og sosialt arbeid 

      Hernes-Giertsen, Merethe (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2017)
      <p>I forhold til den sosialfaglige diskursen om seksualitet gjør universitetslektor i sosialt arbeid Hans Knutagård tre viktige grep med boka Sexualitet och socialt arbete. Det ene er at seksualitet tematiseres. Det andre er at seksualitet ikke behandles som et problem, først og fremst. Det tredje er at Knutagård behandler seksualitet som et anliggende for oss alle, og ikke bare for seksuelle ...
    • Seksualitet. En distinksjon å regne med - også på sosialarbeiderutdanninger. 

      Hernes-Giertsen, Merethe; Innjord, Aud Kirsten (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2009)
    • Significance of nature in a clinical setting and its perceived therapeutic value from patients’ perspective 

      Dybvik, Jo Benjamin; Sundsfjord, Silja; Wang, Catharina Elisabeth Arfwedson; Nivison, Mary (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-25)
      The effect that nature can have on the development of mental health and the implications for recovery is important for understanding the impact nature has on humans, as well as delineating possible alternative venues for treating psychological problems. The present qualitative study examined how individuals understand the significance of nature in relation to their mental health and treatment. A ...
    • Students’ Innovative Education Practices supported by Facebook 

      Andersen, Synnøve Thomassen (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-11-18)
      This article describes a case study on how Facebook can be used in different ways to create new innovative learning strategies and opportunities for practicing social work related to children and adolescents. The study concerns information and communication in groups and networks on Facebook as a communication channel. Using qualitative methods, the students’ use of this digital network was observed ...
    • Supporting Fathers after Separation and Divorce through Programmatic Intervention - Fortsatt Foreldre in Norway as an Example 

      Aoun, Aimee; Hong, Zhu (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      This qualitative study explored the perspectives of resident and nonresident fathers on the influence of Fortsatt Foreldre in Norway, a parental intervention program that supports them in addressing concerns that come after separation or divorce. Three fathers who completed Fortsatt Foreldre were recruited to participate in an in-depth and audiotaped interview. A thematic analysis suggests that ...
    • Teachers’ Strategies in Digital and Flexible Online Studies 

      Andersen, Synnøve Thomassen (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-09-06)
      The aim of this paper is to highlight how the teachers learning strategies influence students learning outcome. Based on qualitative research we describe a digital online study-project. The results shows that teachers’ strategies highly influence students learning outcome. Communication and interaction by use of technology became a key element in the students own learning process. The teachers ...
    • Teammøter i skolen – fra «logistikkmøter» til lærende møter? 

      Tresselt, Margrethe Amalie; Andreassen, Svein-Erik; Lund, Torbjørn (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-05)
      Temaet for artikkelen er utfordringer med å endre møtepraksis i lærerteam fra forvaltningsorienterte møter til mer kunnskapsutviklende møter. Studien er aksjonsorientert og gjennomført som et forskende partnerskap mellom en deltakende forsker og hennes kollegaer i lærerteamet. Det empiriske materialet er lydopptak av syv møter i teamet og forskerens refleksjoner over disse møtene i sin egen logg. ...
    • User-driven innovation and technology-use in public health and social care: A systematic review of existing evidence 

      Zhu, Hong; Andersen, Synnøve Thomassen (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      This systematic review revealed and discussed empirical evidence generated from 21 international user-driven innovation studies in the public health and social care. We used PRISMA guideline to ensure a transparent and replicable research process. With the guide of relevant theoretical models, we identified the distinct characteristics of user-driven innovation in current public social care sectors, ...
    • Various close relationships for lesbian women in 1986 and 2005 

      Hernes-Giertsen, Merethe; Anderssen, Norman (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2008-04-15)
      This work explored various close relationships (romantic relationships and motherhood) as this relates to historical time period. Two national samples of self-identified lesbian women aged 20 to 49 years in Norway were compared, one from 1986 (n = 123) and one from 2005 (n = 236). Data were collected through mailed questionnaires. No time-period effects were identified regarding lesbians' relationships ...
    • Voices from the North: Stories About Active Ageing, Everyday Life and Home-Based Care Among Older People in Northern Norway 

      Munkejord, Mai Camilla; Schönfelder, Walter; Eggebø, Helga (Peer reviewed; Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2019-08-27)
      What is the meaning of active ageing in the daily life of frail older people in need of comprehensive home-based care services? This chapter addresses this question using in-depth interviews with women and men aged 70-97 in Northern Norway. The chapter illustrates first, that some older women and men actually prefer to age actively <i>within their home</i> by doing activities such as reading books, ...