• Effect of a dialogue-based intervention on psychosocial well-being 6 months after stroke in Norway: A randomized controlled trial 

      Hjelle, Ellen Gabrielsen; Bragstad, Line Kildal; Kirkevold, Marit; Zucknick, Manuela; Bronken, Berit Arnesveen; Martinsen, Randi; Kvigne, Kari Johanne; Kitzmüller, Gabriele; Mangset, Margrete; Thommessen, Bente; Sveen, Unni (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-14)
      <i>Objective</i>: To evaluate the effect of a dialogue-based intervention on psychosocial well-being 6 months after stroke. Design: Multicentre, prospective, randomized controlled trial.<p> <p><i>Subjects</i>: Adults (aged ≥ 18 years) who had their first or recurrent stroke within the last month, were medically stable, had sufficient cognitive functioning to participate and understood and spoke ...
    • The effects of a dialogue-based intervention to promote psychosocial well-being after stroke: a randomized controlled trial 

      Bragstad, Line Kildal; Hjelle, Ellen Gabrielsen; Zucknick, Manuela; Sveen, Unni; Thommessen, Bente; Bronken, Berit Arnesveen; Martinsen, Randi; Kitzmüller, Gabriele; Mangset, Margrete; Kvigne, Kari Johanne; Hilari, Katerina; Lightbody, C. Elizabeth; Kirkevold, Marit (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-10)
      <i>Objective:</i> To evaluate the effect of a dialogue-based intervention targeting psychosocial well-being at 12 months post-stroke.<p> <p><i>Design:</i> Multicenter, prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded, controlled trial with two parallel groups.<p> <p><i>Setting:</i> Community.<p> <p><i>Subjects:</i> Three-hundred and twenty-two adults (⩾18 years) with stroke within the last four ...
    • Long-term effects on survival after a 1-year multifactorial vascular risk factor intervention after stroke or TIA: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial, a 7-year follow-up study 

      Hagberg, Guri; Fure, Brynjar; Sandset, Else Charlotte; Thommessen, Bente; Ihle-Hansen, Håkon; Øksengård, Anne Rita; Nygård, Ståle; Wyller, Torgeir Bruun; Ihle-Hansen, Hege (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-02-07)
      <p><i>Background - </i>Stroke and coronary heart disease share the same risk factors, and a multifactorial intervention after stroke may potentially result in the same reduction in cardiovascular mortality as seen after coronary events. We aimed to evaluate the effect on survival 7 years after a 1-year multifactorial risk factor intervention, and identify clinical predictors for long-term survival ...
    • Safety and Outcomes of Tenecteplase in Moderate and Severe Ischemic Stroke. Results From NOR-TEST 

      Kvistad, Christopher Elnan; Novotny, Vojtech; Kurz, Martin; Rønning, Ole M.; Thommessen, Bente; Carlsson, Maria; Waje-Andreassen, Ulrike; Næss, Halvor; Thomassen, Lars; Logallo, Nicola (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-08)
      <p><i>Background and Purpose — </i>Tenecteplase represents a promising alternative to alteplase as thrombolytic treatment in acute ischemic stroke. There are limited data on tenecteplase 0.4 mg/kg in patients with increased stroke severity. We aimed to assess safety and efficacy of tenecteplase 0.4 mg/kg in patients with moderate and severe ischemic stroke. <p><i>Methods — </i>NOR-TEST (Norwegian ...