Blar i forfatter "Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter"
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Differences and similarities between users of traditional healing and other CAM modalities in the seventh survey of the Tromsø Study
Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Broderstad, Ann Ragnhild; Musial, Frauke; Stub, Trine (Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2019-05) -
Do cancer patients with a poor prognosis use Complementary and Alternative Medicine more often than others?
Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Fønnebø, Vinjar; Norheim, Arne Johan (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2009)Introduction: One reason for patients with cancer to use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is that their cancer cannot be cured by conventional therapy. The aim of the present study is to explore whether use of CAM is associated with survival prognosis in long-term survivors of cancer. Materials and methods: Cancer patients who were alive 5 years or more after diagnosis were chosen to ... -
Freezing cold injuries among soldiers in the Norwegian Armed Forces – A cross sectional study
Steinberg, Tuva; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Bjerkan, Geir; Norheim, Arne Johan (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-06-30)<p><i>Introduction:</i> Freezing cold injuries (FCI) are a common risk in extreme cold weather warfare operations. The Norwegian Armed Forces (NAF) have the expertise and capabilities in education and training for warfighting capabilities in the Arctic. Nevertheless, a substantial number of Norwegian soldiers sustain freezing cold injuries annually. The aim of this study was to describe the FCI in ... -
Gender differences in prevalence and associations for use of CAM in a large population study.
Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Stub, Trine; Salamonsen, Anita; Musial, Frauke; Hamberg, Katarina (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014-12-03) -
Gender specific association between the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and alcohol consumption and injuries caused by drinking in the sixth Tromsø study
Sivertsen, Kristina; Lukic, Marko; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-13)<p><i>Background</i>: Alcohol is consumed almost worldwide and is the most widely used recreational drug in the world. Harmful use of alcohol is known to cause a large disease-, social- and economic burden on society. Only a few studies have examined the relationship between CAM use and alcohol consumption. To our knowledge there has been no such research in Norway. The aim of this study is to ... -
Health complaints attributed to dental amalgam: a retrospective survey exploring perceived health changes related to amalgam removal
Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Alræk, Terje; Stub, Trine; Hamre, Harald Johan; Björkman, Lars; Musial, Frauke (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: Many patients have complex health complaints they attribute to dental amalgam. There is some evidence of symptom relief after removal of amalgam. Objective: The aims of this study were to assess the total symptom load in patients with all their amalgam fillings removed, and to investigate the self-reported improvement of health with regard to precautions taken under amalgam ... -
How to Handle Worsening of Condition during Treatment-Risk Assessment in Homeopathic Practice
Stub, Trine; Salamonsen, Anita; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Musial, Frauke (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-02-18)Even though homeopathy is regarded by many as a harmless intervention, homeopathic practice, may not be entirely risk free. Homeopathic aggravation, a concept unique for homeopathy, may impose a particular risk as it allows the health status of the patients to deteriorate before there is an possible improvement. Risk in homeopathy can be divided into direct and indirect risk. Direct risk includes ... -
Impact of spiritual healing on moderate depression in adults: a study protocol of a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT)
Stub, Trine; Irgens, Audun Campbell; Hansen, Anne Helen; Knudsen-Baas, Olav; Gåskjenn, Cornelia; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-15)Introduction Depression is a common mental disorder and the (global) leading cause of all non-fatal burden of disease worldwide. Currently, supported treatment for depression is antidepressant medication and different psychotherapeutic interventions. Many patients experience, however, adverse effects of antidepressant medication, while at the same time the access to psychotherapeutic interventions ... -
Impact of spiritual healing on moderate depression in adults:a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial (RCT)
Stub, Trine; Irgens, Audun Campbell; Hansen, Anne Helen; Knudsen-Baas, Olav; Gåskjenn, Cornelia; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-15)Introduction - Depression is a common mental disorder and the (global) leading cause of all non-fatal burden of disease worldwide. Currently, supported treatment for depression is antidepressant medication and different psychotherapeutic interventions. Many patients experience, however, adverse effects of antidepressant medication, while at the same time the access to psychotherapeutic interventions ... -
An integrative review on the information and communication needs of parents of children with cancer regarding the use of complementary and alternative medicine
Stub, Trine; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Overvåg, Grete; Jong, Miek C. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-17)<i>Background</i> - Parents often choose Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as a supportive agent with the aim to reduce cancer treatment-related symptoms in their children. Therefore, it is necessary to understand parents´ information and communication needs regarding CAM. The aim of the present study was to review the research literature as to identify the information and communication ... -
Konsekvenser av pandemien for alternative behandlere og deres pasienter
Stub, Trine; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter (Chronicle; Kronikk, 2022)I mars 2020 bestemte norske myndigheter seg for å stenge ned landet for å hindre spredning av COVID-19 viruset. Denne nedstengingen resulterte i at mange helsearbeidere måtte stenge praksisen eller imøtekomme et krav om to meters avstand mellom pasient og behandler og konsultasjoner på maksimum 15 minutter. Dette gjaldt også de alternative behandlerne. I samarbeid med 35 bransjeorganisasjoner sendte ... -
Mapping the risk perception and communication gap between different professionals of healthcare providers in cancer care: a cross-sectional protocol
Stub, Trine; Musial, Frauke; Quandt, Sara A.; Arcury, Thomas A; Salamonsen, Anita; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Berntsen, Gro Karine Rosvold (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-09-03)Introduction: Studies show that patients with cancer who use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) have a poorer survival prognosis than those who do not. It remains unclear whether this is due to a priori poorer prognosis that makes patients turn to CAM, or whether there is a factor associated with CAM use itself that influences the prognosis negatively. Healthcare providers should assist ... -
"My cancer is not my deepest concern": life course disruption influencing patient pathways and health care needs among persons living with colorectal cancer
Salamonsen, Anita; Kiil, Mona Anita; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Stub, Trine; Berntsen, Gro R. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-17)<b>BACKGROUND: </b> The concept of "patient pathways" in cancer care is most commonly understood as clinical pathways, operationalized as standardized packages of health care based on guidelines for the condition in question. In this understanding, patient pathways do not address multimorbidity or patient experiences and preferences. This study explored patient pathways understood as the individual ... -
Perception of risk and communication among conventional and complementary health care providers involving cancer patients' use of complementary therapies: a systematic review
Stub, Trine; Quandt, Sara A.; Arcury, Thomas A; Sandberg, Joanne C.; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Musial, Frauke; Salamonsen, Anita (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-09-08) -
"The prayer circles in the air": a qualitative study about traditional healer profiles and practice in Northern Norway
Larsen, Anette Langås; Salamonsen, Anita; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Stub, Trine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-31)In Northern Norway, traditional healing has been preserved by passing down the knowledge through generations. Religious prayers of healing (<i>reading</i>) and Sami rituals (<i>curing</i>) are examples of methods that are used. We have examined traditional healers’ understanding of traditional healing, the healing process and their own practice, as well as what characteristics healers should have. ... -
Prevalence and associations for use of a traditional medicine provider in the SAMINOR 1 Survey: a population-based study on Health and Living Conditions in Regions with Sami and Norwegian Populations.
Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Stub, Trine; Melhus, Marita; Broderstad, Ann Ragnhild (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-12-12)BACKGROUND: In Northern Norway, traditional medicine (TM) is shaped by both Christianity and traditional Sami nature worship. The healing rituals may include prayer and the use of tools such as moss, water, stones, wool and soil. Examples of TM modalities offered is cupping, blood-stemming, laying on of hands, healing prayers, and rituals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence ... -
Prevalence and predictive factors of complementary medicine use during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 in the Netherlands
Mulder, Louise T; Busch, Martine; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Nordberg, Johanna H.; Esther T., van der Werf (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-02-15)Introduction: Major life changing events such as the COVID-19 pandemic may have major impact on one’s health and general well-being. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictive factors, including gender specifc diferences, of Complementary Medicine (CM) use (including CM consultations, self-care management and self-help techniques) during the frst wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in ... -
Prevalence and predictors of complementary and alternative medicine use among people with coronary heart disease or at risk for this in the sixth Tromsø study: a comparative analysis using protection motivation theory.
Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Sirois, Fuschia; Stub, Trine; Hansen, Anne Helen (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-06-19)Background: Engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as healthy diet and regular physical activity, are known to reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD). Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is known to be associated with having a healthy lifestyle. The primary aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and predictors of CAM use in CHD patients, and in those ... -
Prevalence and reasons for intentional use of complementary and alternative medicine as an adjunct to future visits to a medical doctor for chronic disease
Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Stub, Trine; Musial, Frauke; Fønnebø, Vinjar; Lillenes, Ola; Norheim, Arne Johan (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-03-27)Intentional use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has previously only been researched in small, possibly biased, samples. There seems to be a lack of scientific information regarding healthy individual's attitudes and presumed use of CAM. The aim of this study is to describe prevalence and characteristics of participants who intend to see a CAM provider compared to participants who ... -
Prevalence of late and long-term effects of cancer (treatment) and use of complementary and alternative medicine in Norway
Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Wider, Barbara; Nilsen, Jorunn Valle; Bjelland, Mona; Mora, Dana Catalina; Nordberg, Johanna H.; Broderstad, Ann Ragnhild; Nakandi, Kiwumulo; Stub, Trine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-05)Background The increasing number of patients surviving cancer leads to more people experiencing late and long term-effects from the disease and its treatment. Fatigue, sleep disorders, early menopause, pain, and nerve damage are commonly reported. Methods helping people to recover after cancer treatment are therefore essential. The aims of this study were threefold; (1) to determine the level of ...