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Klebsiella pneumoniae in the marine environment
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2023-04-26)<p><i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> is an opportunistic pathogen present in a wide range of environments. This species is often associated with antibiotic resistance and is a leading cause of health care associated infections but can also cause community acquired infections. Even though <i>K. pneumoniae</i> is extensively studied in clinical settings, less is known about its prevalence, antibiotic ... -
Klimaendringer og vektorbåren sykdom. En litteraturstudie om mulig effekt av klimaendringer på malaria, denguefeber og flåttbåren sykdom.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-19)FNs klimapanel er klare i sin konklusjon. Klimaendringer er faktiske, og man må forberede seg på endrede leveforhold, i hele verden. Blant utfordringene med å spå fremtiden, finner man vektorbåren sykdom. På grunn av kompleks økologi som inkluderer mikrobe, vektor og vert, kan det være verdifullt å undersøke i hvilken grad de påvirkes av endret klima. I denne oppgaven har man sett nærmere på hvorvidt ... -
Klinisk bruk av mild terapeutisk hypotermi etter hjertestans: Erfaringer fra to perioder ved UNN-Tromsø (2004-2012)
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-06-04)I 2004 innførte det akutt- og intensivmedisinske miljøet på UNN-Tromsø mild terapeutisk hypotermi (MTH) som oppfølgende behandling hos pasienter som etter gjenoppliving fra hjertestans ikke viste tegn til å våkne tross gjenopprettet, bærende sirkulasjon (”Return of spontaneous circulation”, ROSC). MTH har vært en del av standardbehandlingen for denne pasientgruppen i snart ti år, uten at det ... -
Klinisk helsepsykologi: Pasienters erfaringer med Enhet for psykiske helsetjenester i somatikken ved Diakonhjemmet Sykehus – en kvalitativ undersøkelse
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-01)Sammendrag Diakonhjemmet Sykehus opprettet det første helhetlige psykologiske tilbudet ved et somatisk sykehus i Norge 1. Januar 2014: Enhet for psykiske helsetjenester i somatikken (PHT). I den forbindelse gjennomførte de vinter og vår 2015 en brukerundersøkelse. Det er ikke gjennomført en systematisk evaluering av et slikt tilbud tidligere. Gjennom semi-strukturerte intervjuer ble pasientenes ... -
Klinisk presentasjon av infeksjon og sepsis hos pasienter eldre enn 75 år. En kvalitetssikringsstudie for UNN Tromsø med fokus på SIRS, qSOFA, delir og antibiotikabruk
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-06-01)Bakgrunn og formål: Infeksjon og sepsis opptrer hyppig hos de eldste pasientene og sepsisrelatert mortalitet øker. Formålet med oppgaven var å kartlegge det kliniske bildet hos de eldste pasientene som innlegges med infeksjon og/eller sepsis, og se om sepsis-syndromet fanges opp ved hjelp av dagens tilgjengelige scoringsverktøy. Vi ønsket å studere om de eldste pasientene hadde en atypisk presentasjon ... -
Klinisk relevante naturmiddel-legemiddel-interaksjoner blant middelaldrende kvinner i Norge - Kvinner og kreft-studien.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-05-13)Bruk av alternativ behandling er høy i Norge og resten av verden. Mange bruker kosttilskudd og legemidler sammen, og dette kan føre til interaksjoner på samme måte som legemiddel-legemiddel interaksjoner. Det er gjort få prevalensstudier på naturmiddel-legemiddel interaksjoner i den generelle befolkningen, og det er interessant og se om dette er et potensielt helseproblem blant middelaldrende kvinner. ... -
Kliniske studier av av yrkesbetinget løsemiddeleksponerte. Et systematisk litteratursøk
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2009)I Norge er det enighet om de overordnede kriteriene for å gi diagnosen løsemiddelskade. Likevel er det ikke utviklet en enhetlig og detaljert modell for utredning av slik skade. Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten har i samarbeid med de norske utredningsmiljøene for løsemiddelskade gjennomført et litteratursøk etter kliniske studier av personer med langvarig yrkesbetinget løsemiddeleksponering. ... -
Know Your Heart: Rationale, design and conduct of a cross-sectional study of cardiovascular structure, function and risk factors in 4500 men and women aged 35-69 years from two Russian cities, 2015-18
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-04)Russia has one of the highest rates of cardiovascular disease in the world. The International Project on Cardiovascular Disease in Russia (IPCDR) was set up to understand the reasons for this. A substantial component of this study was the Know Your Heart Study devoted to characterising the nature and causes of cardiovascular disease in Russia by conducting large cross-sectional surveys in two Russian ... -
Knowing patients as persons: Senior and Junior GPs explore a professional resource
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013-09-29)As part of a research project exploring inter-professional communication in Norwegian healthcare, junior and senior general practitioners (GPs) participated in focus group interviews regarding the medical relevance of acquiring and sharing knowledge about their patients as persons. The transcripts were interpreted using phenomenological- hermeneutical and discourse analysis. Both GP groups expressed ... -
Knowledge about human papillomavirus and prevention of cervical cancer among women of Arkhangelsk, Northwest Russia
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-12-13)<p><i>Background - </i>Knowledge about cervical cancer (CC) risk factors and benefits of CC prevention motivates women to participate in its screening. However, several studies show that there is a significant knowledge deficit worldwide about human papillomavirus (HPV). The current study explores the level of knowledge about HPV and CC prevention in the context of sociodemographic and behavioral ... -
Knowledge about preventive dentistry versus self-reported competence in providing preventive oral healthcare – a study among Nepalese dentists
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-12)Background: Dentists ’ and dental healthcare providers ’ professional knowledge and attitude towards the prevention of oral diseases may have an impact on the oral health of the general population. The aim of this study was to describe Nepalese dentists ’ competency in giving preventive education and treatment to their patients, and to assess their level of knowledge about preventive dental ... -
Knowledge and need for information about non-prescription analgesics - A cross-sectional study among pharmacy customers
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2019)<p>Pain is among the most common causes for seeking drug treatment. There is widespread use of non-prescription analgesics, and previous studies suggest that the level of knowledge about these drugs is low. <p>The aim of the study was to describe the level of knowledge about nonprescription analgesics among pharmacy customers, thereby identifying population groups in high need of information. ... -
Knowledge and practices of antibiotic prescription in Arkhangelsk, Russia. A cross-sectional survey among dentists and dental students
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-05-20)Aim: Considering the possible risk of continuing the negative trend of the development of resistant bacteria, and the association of high resistance to high use of antibiotics, therefore it is important to map the general knowledge among all healthcare professionals, including dentists, about antibiotic use practices. The aim of the study was, therefore, to reveal the knowledge among dentists, ... -
A Knowledge Graph Framework for Dementia Research Data
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-09-20)Dementia disease research encompasses diverse data modalities, including advanced imaging, deep phenotyping, and multi-omics analysis. However, integrating these disparate data sources has historically posed a significant challenge, obstructing the unification and comprehensive analysis of collected information. In recent years, knowledge graphs have emerged as a powerful tool to address such ... -
Knowledge of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance among Norwegian pharmacy customers – a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-15)<p><i>Background</i>: Antibiotic resistance is a global health threat. Public knowledge is considered a prerequisite for appropriate use of antibiotics and limited spread of antibiotic resistance. Our aim was to examine the level of knowledge of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance among Norwegian pharmacy customers, and to assess to which degree beliefs, attitudes and sociodemographic factors are ... -
The Knowledge of Implementation Strategies: Impact of the Installed Base
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023)This study uses three case studies to investigate how the installed base affects Electronic Health Records (EHR) implementation in European hospitals: i) transition from paper-based records to EHRs; ii) replacement of an existing EHR with a similar system; and iii) replacing existing EHR system with a radically different one. Using a meta-analysis approach, the study employs the theoretical framework ... -
Knowledge of, compliance with and attitudes towards, infection control routines in dental practice: a survey among dental students and dental faculty members in North-West Russia
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-05-20)Infections are among the most significant healthcare problems in terms of the global perspective. Its increasing burden on healthcare settings may lead to a higher prevalence of antibiotic resistance, increased morbidity, and mortality among the patients who admit to health care institutions. Several antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), which ... -
Knowledge transfer in the field of parental mental illness: objectives, effective strategies, indicators of success, and sustainability
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-01-28)<p>Background: Mental health problems are often transmitted from one generation to the next. However, transferring knowledge about interventions that reduce intergenerational transmission of disease to the field of parental mental illness has been very difficult. One of the most critical issues in mental health services research is the gap between what is generally known about effective treatment ... -
Knowledge versus education in the margins: An indigenous and feminist critique of education
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Knowledge, attitude and practice on diet and physical activity among mothers with young children in the Jhaukhel-Duwakot Health Demographic Surveillance Site, Nepal
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-09)The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is increasing in low and middle-income countries; Nepal’s population shows a high prevalence of behavioral risk factors. Our cross-sectional study in the Jhaukhel-Duwakot Health Demographic Surveillance Site (JD-HDSS), located near the capital Kathmandu, explored knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of mothers with young children regarding diet and physical ...
