• Interventions for osteoarthritis pain: A systematic review with network meta-analysis of existing Cochrane reviews 

      Smedslund, Geir; Kjeken, Ingvild; Musial, Frauke; Sexton, Joseph; Østerås, Nina (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-02-15)
      Objective: To conduct a network meta-analysis comparing all treatments for osteoarthritis (OA) pain in the Cochrane Library.<p> <p>Design: The Cochrane Library and Epistemonikos were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about treatments for hip and knee OA. We constructed 17 broad categories, comprising drug treatments, exercise, surgery, herbs, orthotics, passive treatments, ...
    • A quality indicator set for use in rehabilitation team care of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases; development and pilot testing 

      Johansen, Inger; Klokkerud, Mari; Anke, Audny; Børke, Janne-Birgitte; Glott, Thomas; Hauglie, Uno; Høyem, Audhild; Klovning, Atle; Lande, Karin Anna; Larsen, Mona; Nordvik, Jan Egil; Wigers, Sigrid Hørven; Øyeflaten, Irene Larsen; Hagen, Kåre Birger; Kjeken, Ingvild (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-29)
      <p><i>Background - </i>Systems for monitoring effectiveness and quality of rehabilitation services across health care levels are needed. The purpose of this study was to develop and pilot test a quality indicator set for rehabilitation of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. <p><i>Methods - </i>The set was developed according to the Rand/UCLA Appropriateness Method, which integrates evidence ...