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norskBlar i forfatter "Grov, Ellen Karine"
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Age-related differences in self-report and objective measures of cognitive function in older patients prior to chemotherapy
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-12-08)Aim: Evaluate for differences in demographic and clinical characteristics and subjective and objective measures of cognitive function (CF) between younger older adults (YOA, 60–69 years) and older adults (OA, ≥70 years). Design: Cross-sectional.<p> <p>Methods: Older oncology patients (n = 139) completed subjective (Attentional Function Index, European Organization for the Research and Treatment ... -
Causes and Risk Factors of Breast Cancer, What Do We Know for Sure? An Evidence Synthesis of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-20)Breast cancer affected more than 2.3 million women in 2022 and is the most diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. The incidence rates are greater in developed regions and are significantly higher among women with higher education and socioeconomic status. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the way women live their lives may impact their risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. This ... -
Changes in the body image of bone sarcoma survivors following surgical treatment - A qualitative study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-12-29)<b>Background and Objectives:</b> Among several long-term effects, people treated for cancer may experience an altered appearance. Our study aims to identify how visible body changes following surgical treatment affect the life and identity of primary bone sarcoma survivors 3–10 years after diagnosis. A qualitative, phenomenological, and hermeneutic design was applied. <b> Methods:</b> Sarcoma ... -
Characteristics associated with decrements in objective measures of physical function in older patients with cancer during chemotherapy
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-03)Purpose Study purposes were to evaluate for inter-individual variability in the trajectories of three objective measures of physical function (PF) in older patients receiving chemotherapy (n=112) and determine which characteristics were associated with worse PF.<p> <p>Methods Balance, gait speed, and chair-stand test were evaluated at initiation and 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months following chemotherapy. ... -
Dødsfall og personskader ved bruk av ATV og snøscooter i Nord-Norge i 2013–14
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-08)BAKGRUNN Det er tidligere vist høy forekomst av skader og dødsfall i forbindelse med bruk av snøscooter og andre terrengkjøretøy i Nord-Norge. Det finnes ikke tilgjengelig offentlig statistikk der disse funnene kan følges over tid. Målet med studien var å fremskaffe nye prevalenstall for skader og dødsfall etter bruk av snøscooter og andre terrengkjøretøy og å bedømme samsvar mellom ulike datakilder.<p> ... -
Hva styrker verdigheten til kreftsyke kvinner som ønsker å dø hjemme?
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2019-05-15)Når pasienter ønsker å dø hjemme er det viktig at hjemmesykepleiere har god kompetanse i bruken av symptomlindrende legemidler. Hensikten med studien er å utvikle ny kunnskap om hjemmesykepleieres erfaringer med å bruke medikamentskrin i symptomlindrende omsorg for hjemmeboende pasienter i terminalfase. Vi presenterer faktorer som skaper trygghet og fremmer bruken av medikamentskrinet, i tillegg til ... -
Impact of multimodal interventions targeting behavior change on hand hygiene adherence in nursing homes: An 18-month quasi-experimental study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2023-07-25)Background - Nursing home residents are vulnerable and frail, and hand hygiene adherence is often too low to prevent transmission of infections. This study’s aim was to investigate whether interventions targeting behavior change can improve hand hygiene adherence in nursing homes.<p> <p>Methods - Over 18 months, 22 nursing home wards participated in this quasi-experimental study. Three intervention ... -
Oversettelse og kulturell tilpasning av Attentional Function Index (AFI)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-12-22)Bakgrunn:<br>Antall krefttilfeller blant eldre øker sterkt, og i forbindelse med behandlingen kan kreftpasienter være utsatt for kognitive endringer. Mange av dem som overlever kreft, får nedsatt oppmerksomhet og konsentrasjon samt dårligere hukommelse. Attentional Function Index (AFI) er et instrument for å kartlegge kognitive prosesser, og det er utviklet i USA.<br>Hensikt:<br>Å redegjøre for ... -
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
(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
(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
(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 ...
