• Comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation in home-based online groups: A mixed method pilot study in COPD 

      Burkow, Tatjana M.; Vognild, Lars Kristian; Johnsen, Elin; Risberg, Marijke Jongsma; Bratvold, Astrid; Breivik, Elin; Krogstad, Trine; Hjalmarsen, Audhild (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2015-12-10)
      Background: Comprehensive multidisciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation is vital in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is considered for any stage of the disease. Rehabilitation programmes are often centre-based and organised in groups. However, the distance from the patient’s home to the centre and lack of transportation may hinder participation. Rehabilitation at ...
    • Cross-sectional associations between prevalent vertebral fracture and pulmonary function. The sixth Tromso Study 

      Morseth, Bente; Melbye, Hasse; Waterloo, Svanhild Haugnes; Thomassen, Marte Renate; Risberg, Marijke Jongsma; Emaus, Nina (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      Persons with vertebral fracture may have reduced pulmonary function, but this association has not been much studied. The aim of this cross-sectional study was therefore to examine the relationship between vertebral fracture and pulmonary function in a general, elderly population. Vertebral morphometry was used for vertebral fracture assessment in 2132 elderly men (n = 892) and women (n = 1240) aged ...
    • Internet-enabled pulmonary rehabilitation and diabetes education in group settings at home: a preliminary study of patient acceptability 

      Burkow, Tatjana; Vognild, Lars Kristian; Østengen, Geir; Johnsen, Elin; Risberg, Marijke Jongsma; Bratvold, Astrid; Hagen, Tord; Brattvoll, Morten; Krogstad, Trine; Hjalmarsen, Audhild (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      Background: The prevalence of major chronic illnesses, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes, is increasing. Pulmonary rehabilitation and diabetes self-management education are important in the management of COPD and diabetes respectively. However, not everyone can participate in the programmes offered at a hospital or other central locations, for reasons such as travel ...
    • Retrospective survival in elderly COPD patients receiving pulmonary rehabilitation; a study including maintenance rehabilitation 

      Hjalmarsen, Audhild; Brenn, Tormod; Risberg, Marijke Jongsma; Antonsen, Kathrine M.; Benum, Elisabeth K; Aasebø, Ulf (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014)