• Fatal injury as a function of rurality- A tale of two Norwegian counties 

      Bakke, Håkon Kvåle; Hansen, Ingrid Schrøder; Bendixen, Anette Bakkane; Morild, Inge; Lilleng, Peer Kåre; Wisborg, Torben (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      Background Many studies indicate rural location as a separate risk for dying from injuries. For decades, Finnmark, the northernmost and most rural county in Norway, has topped the injury mortality statistics in Norway. The present study is an exploration of the impact of rurality, using a point-by-point comparison to another Norwegian county. Methods We identified all fatalities following ...
    • Trauma research in the Nordic countries,1995–2018 – a systematic review 

      Jeppesen, Elisabeth; Iversen, Valdemar Vea; Hansen, Ingrid Schrøder; Reierth, Eirik; Wisborg, Torben (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-12)
      <i>Background</i> - Trauma is a major cause of mortality and reduced quality of life. Most trauma-related research originates from trauma centres, and there are limited available data regarding the treatment of trauma patients throughout the Nordic countries. These countries differ from economically similar countries due to their cold climate, mix of rural and urban areas, and the long distances ...