• Acupuncture used as a method of peripheral nerve stimulation in chronic prostatitis: A case study 

      Hervik, Jill Angela; Stub, Trine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-10)
      Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) is defined as chronic pelvic pain lasting for at least 3 months, often associated with lower urinary tract symptoms and/or sexual dysfunction [1]. Prostatitis is a common condition, with 35–50% of men affected by symptoms suggesting prostatitis during their lifetime. It is associated with negative psychological effects and substantial health ...
    • Combining psychotherapy with craniosacral therapy for severe traumatized patients: A qualitative study from an outpatient clinic in Norway 

      Stub, Trine; Kiil, Mona; Lie, Birgit; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Weiss, Thomas; Hervik, Jill Angela; Musial, Frauke (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-16)
      <i>Background</i> - Craniosacral therapy (CST) is an established complementary modality for several health complaints. A clinic for psychosomatics in Norway has included CST into a multimodal treatment approach for severely traumatized patients. The aim of this study was to investigate and describe the indications for the use of craniosacral therapy within trauma therapy. Specifically, to explore ...
    • Living with chronic headaches: A qualitative study from an outpatient pain clinic in Norway 

      Hervik, Jill Angela; Foss, Eva Bøhle; Stub, Trine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-01-30)
      Background - Although headache is considered a frequently experienced type of pain, the challenges, experiences, and perceptions of people suffering from chronic headaches are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to gain subjective information regarding these aspects in daily life, in order to answer the research question “What is life like with a chronic headache?”<p> <p>Methodology - ...
    • A Qualitative Study Among Healthcare Providers on Risks Associated With the Use of Supportive Care for Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms in Children and Adolescents 

      Mora, Dana Catalina; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Jong, Miek; Hervik, Jill Angela; Stub, Trine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-08-18)
      Introduction: Although more than 300 000 children and adolescents worldwide are diagnosed with cancer yearly, little research has been conducted investigating how healthcare providers consider risk and patient safety connected with supportive care (including complementary and alternative medicine [CAM]) in this age group. This study aimed to explore how different healthcare providers perceive and ...
    • Transcranial direct current stimulation for chronic headaches, a randomized, controlled trial 

      Hervik, Jill Angela; Vika, Karl Solbue; Stub, Trine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-27)
      Background and objectives: Chronic headaches are a frequent cause of pain and disability. The purpose of this randomized trial was to examine whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) applied to the primary motor cortex, reduces pain and increases daily function in individuals suffering from primary chronic headache.<p> <p>Materials and methods: A prospective, randomized, controlled ...