Browsing by Author "Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin"

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    • Re-traumatization of torture survivors during treatment in somatic healthcare services: A mapping review and appraisal of literature presenting clinical guidelines and recommendations to prevent re-traumatization 

      Schippert, Ana Carla Soares Portugal; Grov, Ellen Karine; Dahl-Michelsen, Tone; Silvola, Juha Tapio; Sparboe-Nilsen, Bente; Danielsen, Stein Ove; Lie, Irene; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-02-25)
      Abstract Rationale The number of torture survivors is on the rise, posing issues for their care in healthcare settings. Even healthcare experts with training in refugee care are unaware of the health difficulties faced by torture survivors. Any medical evaluation or treatment has the potential to re-traumatize torture survivors, thereby reactivating trauma symptoms without applicable guidelines ...

    • Torture survivors’ experiences of receiving surgical treatment indicating retraumatization 

      Schippert, Ana Carla Soares Portugal; Dahl-Michelsen, Tone; Grov, Ellen Karine; Sparboe-Nilsen, Bente; Silvola, Juha Tapio; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-17)
      Due to the invasive nature of surgical procedures and the involvement of medical personnel, torture survivors may experience re-traumatization during surgical treatment. This study aimed to explore torture survivors’ experiences of re-traumatization during surgical treatment as well as the process by which trauma-related emotions and responses are evoked during surgical treatment for torture ...

    • Unpacking the Public Health Triad of Social Inequality in Health, Health Literacy, and Quality of Life—A Scoping Review of Research Characteristics 

      Holmen, Heidi; Flølo, Tone Nygaard; Tørris, Christine; Løyland, Borghild; Almendingen, Kari; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin; Albertini Früh, Elena; Grov, Ellen Karine; Helseth, Sølvi; Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal; Malambo, Rosah; Misvær, Nina; Rasalingam, Anurajee; Riiser, Kirsti; Sandbekken, Ida Hellum; Schippert, Ana Carla Soares Portugal; Sparboe-Nilsen, Bente; Bigum Sundar, Turid Kristin; Sæterstrand, Torill Margaret; Winger, Anette; Valla, Lisbeth; Torbjørnsen, Astrid (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-12-27)
      Social inequalities in health, health literacy, and quality of life serve as distinct public health indicators, but it remains unclear how and to what extent they are applied and combined in the literature. Thus, the characteristics of the research have yet to be established, and we aim to identify and describe the characteristics of research that intersects social inequality in health, health ...