Blar i forfatter "Arntzen, Ellen Christin"
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Effect of innovative vs. usual care physical therapy in subacute rehabilitation after stroke. A multicenter randomized controlled trial
Sivertsen, Marianne; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Normann, Britt (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-19)Background: Research on stroke rehabilitation often addresses common difficulties such as gait, balance or physical activity separately, a fragmentation contrasting the complexity in clinical practice. Interventions aiming for recovery are needed. The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of a comprehensive low-cost physical therapy intervention, ICoreDIST, vs. usual care on postural ... -
The effects of and experiences from participation in GroupCoreDIST- a new, individualized, group-based, physiotherapy intervention for ambulant individuals with multiple sclerosis. A mixed methods study including a randomized controlled trial and a qualitative interview study
Arntzen, Ellen Christin (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2020-05-27)<p><i>Introduction: </i>Balance and walking deviations are common in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Individualized physiotherapy is common, however, participation in individualized group physiotherapy is questioned, and needs to be explored in terms of balance and walking-status, effects and user-experiences. <p><i>Methods: </i>This parallel QUAN+QUAL mixed method study included a ... -
Embodiment, tailoring, and trust are important for co-construction of meaning in physiotherapy after stroke: A qualitative study
Sivertsen, Marianne; De Jaegher, Hanne; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Normann, Britt (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-03-20)Background and Purpose: Physiotherapy, with an emphasis on high intensity, individually tailored, and person‐centered treatment, is an effective route for recovery after a stroke. No single approach, however, has been deemed paramount, and there is limited knowledge about the patient experience of assessment, goal‐setting, and treatment in physiotherapy. In this study, we seek to report patient ... -
Feasibility of a new intervention addressing group-based balance and high-intensity training, physical activity, and employment in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Braaten, Tonje Bjørndal; Fikke, Hanne Kristin; Normann, Britt (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-01-08)Background and purpose: Impaired sensorimotor function, reduced physical activity and unemployment are common challenges in persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS), even when disability is low. CoreDISTparticipation is a new, multidisciplinary intervention delivered across healthcare levels systematically addressing these elements. This study primarily aimed to evaluate the feasibility ... -
Group-Based Individualized Comprehensive Core Stability Intervention Improves Balance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Straume, Bjørn; Odeh, Francis; Feys, Peter; Zanaboni, Paolo; Normann, Britt (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-02-04)<i>Background</i> - Balance and trunk control are often impaired in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Interventions addressing these issues are needed.<p> <p><i>Objective</i> - The objective of this study was to compare the immediate and long-term effects of a 6-week individualized, group-based, comprehensive core stability intervention (GroupCoreDIST) with standard care on balance ... -
Group-based, individualized exercises can provide perceived bodily changes and strengthen aspects of self in individuals with MS: a qualitative interview study
Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Gallagher, Shaun; Normann, Britt (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-26)<i>Background</i>: Group-based physiotherapy is effective for individuals with MS; nevertheless individualization within groups is questioned and little is known regarding individuals´ experiences with individualization in small groups.<p> <p><i>Objective</i>: We aimed to explore the short- and long-term experiences of individuals with MS participating in a 6-week, group-based, individualized ... -
The J shaped association of age at menarche and cardiovascular events: systematic review and meta-analysis
Behboudi-Gandevani, Samira; Moe, Cathrine Fredriksen; Skjesol, Ingunn; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Bidhendi-Yarandi, Razieh (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2024)This study aimed to evaluate the association between age at menarche and cardiovascular (CV) events through a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. A comprehensive literature search covering studies published from January 1, 2000, to October 31, 2023, was conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus. Twenty-nine observational studies involving 4,931,160 adult women aged ... -
Påvirker individualisert fysioterapibehandling, kombinert med gangtrening på tredemølle med vektavlastning, gange hos pasienter med MS?
Arntzen, Ellen Christin (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-05-12)Hensikt: Hensikten med studien var å undersøke om individualisert fysioterapibehandling, kombinert med gangtrening på tredemølle med vektavlastning kan påvirke gange hos pasienter med MS. Metode: To pasienter med sekundær progressiv MS deltok i studien. Single Subject Experimental Design, med A-B-A-A faser ble benyttet. Pasientene ble testet 15 ganger; før, under og etter studiens intervensjon med ... -
The precarity of patient participation - a qualitative interview study of experiences from the acute stroke and rehabilitation journey
Sivertsen, Marianne; De Jaegher, Hanne; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Normann, Britt (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-07)Introduction: Active patient participation is an important factor in optimizing post-stroke recovery, yet it is often low, regardless of stroke severity. The reasons behind this trend are unclear.<p> <p>Purpose: To explore how people who have suffered a stroke, perceive the transition from independence to dependence and whether their role in post-stroke rehabilitation influences active ...