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A community-based factorial trial on Alzheimer's disease. Effects of expectancy, recruitment methods, co-morbidity and drug use : The Dementia Study in Northern Norway.
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2011-10-21)Ni kommuner deltok i studien. I fem av kommunene fikk deltakerne med Alzheimers sykdom (AS) systematisk stimulering (n=103), i de resterende fire vanlig pleie og omsorg (n=84). Alle inkluderte ble randomisert dobbelt blindt til donepezil eller placebo, og fulgt med tre kognitive tester (MMSE, Klokketest og ADAS-Cog) hver fjerde måned i ett år. To testteknikere testet deltakerne på deres hjemsteder. ... -
Comparisons of sickness absence patterns, trends and attitudes in the health and care sectors in two municipalities in Norway and Denmark.
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2016-02-11)Sickness absence is of great concern in most Western societies and has huge economic and social consequences. The Scandinavian countries, especially Norway, have high sickness absence rates. In both Norway and Denmark, the highest sickness absence rates are found in the health and care sector. The aims of this doctoral thesis are to compare the sickness absence patterns of municipal employees in the ... -
Competent help during acute psychosis. A qualitative interview study with patients admitted to acute psychiatric wards
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2020-06-10)<p>Akutt psykose er en alvorlig tilstand. Mennesker med akutt psykose blir vanligvis innlagt på akuttpsykiatriske sengeposter for behandling og nødvendig pleie og omsorg. Formålet med denne avhandlingen er å utforske og å beskrive hva kyndig hjelp gjennom akutt psykose kan være for pasienter innlagt i akutt psykiatriske sengeposter. <p>Avhandlingens teoretiske referanseramme er sykepleietenkning ... -
Complementary and alternative medicine use for supportive care in childhood cancer - Prevalence of use, effectiveness, safety and clinical practice
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2023-10-03)<p>Childhood cancer treatment protocols have been successful due to the prompt and accurate diagnosis, availability of care, and access to high-quality medical resources. As the survival rates increase in high-income countries (HIC), the emphasis has shifted from survival to survival, emphasizing quality of life. The health complaints and adverse effects of cancer treatment are burdensome for children, ... -
Compressibiliy and compactibility of pectin powders -A study of their potential as direct compression excipients in tablets
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2011-05-27)Pektinpulver med ulike prosentar metoksylering vart komprimert i ein komprimeringssimulator. Dette er ei avansert tablettmaskin som svært nøyaktig måler distansen tablettstempelet har gått (på mikrometernivå) og kor stor kraft som er involvert under komprimeringa (samantrykkinga av pulveret). Pektin med metoksyleringsgrad under 10% (også kalla pektinsyrer) gav dei mekanisk sterkaste tablettane, og ... -
Compression Analysis of Pharmaceutical Powders : Assessment of Mechanical Properties and Tablet Manufacturability Prediction
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2011-09-30)Although the tablet has been produced in large quantities for a long time, there is a need for better understanding of the manufacturing process. This thesis deals with compression analysis for assessment of mechanical properties and tablet manufacturability prediction. The goal was to increase the understanding of the response in the powder material during the tableting process. For this purpose, ... -
Concentrations and predictors of persistent organic pollutants in pregnant women and associations with maternal and infant thyroid homeostasis. The Northern Norway Mother-and-Child Contaminant Cohort Study
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2015-12-10)During the 20th century, humans have been exposed to an increasing number of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). However, due to restrictions on use and the banning of several POPs, environmental concentrations of POPs have generally decreased since the 1980s. POPs are transferred to humans primarily through diet and are transferred from the mother to the foetus during pregnancy and to infants ... -
The Conrad Study - A randomised, multicenter phase III trial of combination chemotherapy ± thoracic radiotherapy in the treatment of patients in poor condition with stage III non-small cell lung cancer not eligible for radical therapy
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2014-12-10)The thesis constitutes the collected report on an RCT the candidate has conducted on behalf of the Norwegian Lung Cancer Study Group. In addition to three scientific articles published in international peer-reviewed journal, it consists of texts on the background, the choice of methods and material, as well as results and discussion of the treatment regimens that have been studied in the trial. ... -
The construction of Sami identity, health, and old age in policy documents and life stories. A discourse analysis and a narrative study.
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2014-01-17)During their lifetimes, the current cohort of elderly Sami in Norway witnessed tremendous social changes regarding the situation of the Sami people. The overall aim of the study was to explore how elderly Sami’s experiences of health and identity in old age are worked and expressed in the stories they tell about their lives. The thesis is based on a discourse analysis of Norwegian policy documents ... -
Consumption of antibacterial agents : pharmacoepidemiology, resistance and interventions
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2009-09-03)Det overordnede målet med prosjektene som inngår i avhandlingen har vært å bidra til mer kunnskap om rasjonell bruk av antibiotika. Prosjektene er gjennomførte i allmennpraksis, og i sykehus i henholdsvis Norge, Danmark, Island og Sverige. <br>Det første delprosjektet undersøkte vi om det var mulig å endre forskrivning av antibiotika ved akutt mellomørebetennelse hos barn som kom til en legevakt. ... -
The consumption of lean and fatty fish, different dietary patterns, and the risk of cancers of various sites
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2008-05-24)The present work includes women from three cohorts: the Norwegian Women and Cancer (NOWAC) study, the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study, and a sub-cohort from the NOWAC study termed the Norwegian EPIC cohort (NEPIC). <br>Despite large differences in nutritional values in lean and fatty fish most studies on fish consumption and cancer do not diverse between ... -
Continuity of care for patients with long-term complex needs - implications for clinical hospital practice.
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2019-05-20)The background for this thesis is lack of knowledge that covers the broader perspective of development, implementation, and evaluation of continuity of care-solutions for persons with diverse and complex needs in hospitals and across health services. The aim was therefore to investigate implications for hospital practices related to realizing continuity of care for patients with long-term complex ... -
Continuous physical activity recording - Consumer-based activity trackers in epidemiological studies
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2021-06-04)Physical activity is an important modifiable lifestyle factor that can improve general health and reduce the risk of disease. Currently, collecting data on physical activity in epidemiological studies are generally limited to long-term but self-reported and inaccurate physical activity questionnaires and/or using short-term but objective and more accurate accelerometers. Consumer-based activity ... -
Contradictory management requirements and organisation of daily work in Norwegian nursing homes
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2016-11-04)Hvordan forholder ansatt i sykehjem seg til motstridende styringskrav i organisering av det daglige arbeidet? En doktorgradsavhandling ved Institutt for helse- og omsorgsfag viser at ansatte i sykehjem utvikler kreative arbeidsmåter for å klare å balansere faglige verdier med markedsideologiske styringskrav (NPM). Balanseringen innebærer etablering av ulike mestringsstrategier, utvikling av nye ... -
COPD in the elderly : diagnostic criteria, symptoms and smoking. Quantitative and qualitative studies of persons over sixty years of age in The Tromsø studies.
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2012-11-09)SUMMARY Smokers benefit from the enjoyment and fellowship smoking brings in the short term, yet may cause diseases and disability later in life. This thesis is about COPD, the spirometry criteria for diagnosis, the predictive value of respiratory symptoms, and smoking and its cessation. Paper 1 and 2 are quantitative, epidemiological studies, which were based on a cross sectional population ... -
Coronary heart disease and cardiac rehabilitation. Participation rate, predictors and effects on symptoms of anxiety and depression, and employment status of patients following percutaneous coronary intervention - A nationwide prospective cohort study
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2020-04-03)The aims of this thesis were to study CR participation rate, clinically relevant anxiety and depression and employment status of patients following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and the long-term effect of participation in a CR programme on patients’ symptoms of anxiety and depression and their employment status. Using a prospective observational design, we included data from the Norwegian ... -
Cortical bone and fracture risk: The Tromsø Study
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2018-03-20)Background: The aim of this thesis was to explore the association of the cortical architecture of the proximal femoral shaft with non-vertebral fractures. We tested the hypotheses that: (i) cortical parameters are associated with fracture risk independent of Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) or Garvan estimates, (ii) women with fractures that are unidentified by FRAX but identified by cortical ... -
Cortical porosity, medullary adiposity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, serum vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, and nonvertebral fractures
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2018-03-28)Despite advances in therapies, assessment of fracture risk, and diagnosis of bone fragility, few women and men with high fracture risk receive treatment, even after they develop fracture. To be able to recognize and identify subjects who are at risk for fragility fracture, and to target treatment well, it is important to search for risk factors that are associated with, or ideally, predict fracture. ... -
Cultivating helper qualities: Immediate and long-term impacts of mindfulness training for medical and psychology students A prospective randomized controlled study and qualitative exploration
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2016-11-11)This thesis explored the immediate and long-term impact of participating in a 7-week mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention on medical and psychology students. A significant proportion of healthcare professionals experience distress and stress-related burnout, which have been linked to patient dissatisfaction, worse patient outcomes, and increased rates of medical error. Distress, ... -
Cultural adaption of mental health services to the Sami. A qualitative study on the incorporation of Sami language and culture into mental health services
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2019-10-18)<p>The Sami people in Norway have a statutory right to receive equitable health services, adapted in accordance with Sami language and culture. However, limited research is available regarding the impact and of Sami culture and language within mental health services. <p><i>Aim - </i>The overall aim of the study was to explore, identify and describe the significance of culture and language in mental ...