• Adherence and factors affecting satisfaction in long-term telerehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a mixed methods study 

      Hoaas, Hanne; Andreassen, Hege K; Lien, Linda Aarøen; Hjalmarsen, Audhild; Zanaboni, Paolo (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-02-25)
      <i>Background</i>: Telemedicine may increase accessibility to pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), thus enhancing long-term exercise maintenance. We aimed to explore COPD patients’ adherence and experiences in long-term telerehabilitation to understand factors affecting satisfaction and potential for service improvements.<p> <p><i>Methods</i>: A two-year pilot ...
    • Comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation in home-based online groups: A mixed method pilot study in COPD 

      Burkow, Tatjana M.; Vognild, Lars Kristian; Johnsen, Elin; Risberg, Marijke Jongsma; Bratvold, Astrid; Breivik, Elin; Krogstad, Trine; Hjalmarsen, Audhild (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2015-12-10)
      Background: Comprehensive multidisciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation is vital in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is considered for any stage of the disease. Rehabilitation programmes are often centre-based and organised in groups. However, the distance from the patient’s home to the centre and lack of transportation may hinder participation. Rehabilitation at ...
    • COPD in primary lung cancer patients: prevalence and mortality 

      Ytterstad, Elinor; Moe, Per Christian; Hjalmarsen, Audhild (Journal article; Peer reviewed; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2016-03-23)
      Background: Previous studies have relied on international spirometry criteria to diagnose COPD in patients with lung cancer without considering the effect lung cancer might have on spirometric results. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of COPD and emphysema at the time of primary lung cancer diagnosis and to examine factors associated with survival. Materials and methods: Medical ...
    • Internet-enabled pulmonary rehabilitation and diabetes education in group settings at home: a preliminary study of patient acceptability 

      Burkow, Tatjana; Vognild, Lars Kristian; Østengen, Geir; Johnsen, Elin; Risberg, Marijke Jongsma; Bratvold, Astrid; Hagen, Tord; Brattvoll, Morten; Krogstad, Trine; Hjalmarsen, Audhild (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      Background: The prevalence of major chronic illnesses, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes, is increasing. Pulmonary rehabilitation and diabetes self-management education are important in the management of COPD and diabetes respectively. However, not everyone can participate in the programmes offered at a hospital or other central locations, for reasons such as travel ...
    • Long-term integrated telerehabilitation of COPD Patients: A multicentre randomised controlled trial (iTrain) 

      Zanaboni, Paolo; Dinesen, Birthe; Hjalmarsen, Audhild; Hoaas, Hanne; Holland, Anne E.; Oliveira, Cristino Carneiro; Wootton, Richard (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-22)
      <i>Background</i>: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an effective intervention for the management of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, available resources are often limited, and many patients bear with poor availability of programmes. Sustaining PR benefits and regular exercise over the long term is difficult without any exercise maintenance strategy. In contrast ...
    • Retrospective survival in elderly COPD patients receiving pulmonary rehabilitation; a study including maintenance rehabilitation 

      Hjalmarsen, Audhild; Brenn, Tormod; Risberg, Marijke Jongsma; Antonsen, Kathrine M.; Benum, Elisabeth K; Aasebø, Ulf (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014)
    • Seasonal variations in objectively assessed physical activity among people with COPD in two Nordic countries and Australia: a cross-sectional study 

      Hoaas, Hanne; Zanaboni, Paolo; Hjalmarsen, Audhild; Morseth, Bente; Dinesen, Birthe; Burge, Angela T.; Cox, Narelle S.; Holland, Anne E. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-06-05)
      <i>Purpose</i>: Seasons and weather conditions might influence participation in physical activity and contribute to differences between countries. This study aimed at investigating whether there were differences in physical activity levels between Norwegian, Danish and Australian people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and establishing if any variations in physical activity were ...