• Caregivers to patients with severe traumatic brain injury. A national prospective study on caregiver burden, life satisfaction and health care experiences. 

      Manskow, Unn Sollid (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2017-02-24)
      Background: Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health challenge as it often has huge consequences for the patient and the family for a long time after the injury. Objective: Assess caregiver burden and predictors of burden 1year post injury, investigate change and stability of caregiver burden and life satisfaction over time. Develop a validated tool to assess family member’s ...
    • Designing digital systems for rehabilitation practices 

      Ellingsen, Gunnar; Arntzen, Cathrine; Forslund, Lina; Nikolaisen, Morten; Eliassen, Marianne; Gramstad, Astrid; Manskow, Unn Sollid (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-09-22)
      The trajectories of patients in need of long-term rehabilitation services are extremely complex. Therefore, strengthening the rehabilitation field requires increasing organizational resilience to ensure robust processes and efficient collaboration and communication. In this study, we explored how digital systems can promote organizational resilience in rehabilitation practices. Methodologically, ...
    • Digital interventions to promote physical activity among inactive adults: A study protocol for a hybrid type I effectiveness-implementation randomized controlled trial 

      Zanaboni, Paolo; Manskow, Unn Sollid; Sagelv, Edvard Hamnvik; Morseth, Bente; Edvardsen, Alf Egil; Aksetøy, Inger-Lise Aamot; Nes, Bjarne; Hastings, Bryce; Gagnon, Marie-Pierre; Antypas, Konstantinos (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-10-21)
      Introduction: Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality, and inactive adults have a higher risk to develop lifestyle diseases. To date, there is preliminary evidence of the efficacy of fitness technologies and other digital interventions for physical activity (PA) promotion. Intervention studies are needed to test the effectiveness and implementation of innovative ...
    • The family experiences of in-hospital care questionnaire in severe traumatic brain injury (FECQ-TBI): a validation study 

      Anke, Audny; Manskow, Unn Sollid; Friborg, Oddgeir; Røe, Cecilie; Arntzen, Cathrine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-28)
      Background: Family members are important for support and care of their close relative after severe traumas, and their experiences are vital health care quality indicators. The objective was to describe the development of the Family Experiences of in-hospital Care Questionnaire for family members of patients with severe Traumatic Brain Injury (FECQTBI), and to evaluate its psychometric properties and ...
    • Family members’ experience with in-hospital health care after severe traumatic brain injury: a national multicentre study 

      Manskow, Unn Sollid; Arntzen, Cathrine; Damsgård, Elin; Braine, Mary; Sigurdardottir, Solrun; Andelic, Nada; Røe, Cecilie; Anke, Audny (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-07)
      <i>Background</i>: Family member’s experience and satisfaction of health care in the acute care and in-patient rehabilitation are important indicators of the quality of health care services provided to patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The objective was to assess family members’ experience of the health care provided in-hospital to patients with severe TBI, to relate experiences ...
    • Internet Use for Obtaining Medicine Information: Cross-sectional Survey 

      Bergmo, Trine Strand; Sandsdalen, Vilde; Manskow, Unn Sollid; Småbrekke, Lars; Waaseth, Marit (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-06-22)
      Background: The internet is increasingly being used as a source of medicine-related information. People want information to facilitate decision-making and self-management, and they tend to prefer the internet for ease of access. However, it is widely acknowledged that the quality of web-based information varies. Poor interpretation of medicine information can lead to anxiety and poor adherence to ...
    • Mortality and one-year functional outcome in elderly and very old patients with severe traumatic brain injuries: observed and predicted 

      Røe, Cecilie; Skandsen, Toril; Manskow, Unn Sollid; Ader, Tiina; Anke, Audny (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-11)
      The aim of the present study was to evaluate mortality and functional outcome in old and very old patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and compare to the predicted outcome according to the internet based CRASH (Corticosteroid Randomization After Significant Head injury) model based prediction, from the Medical Research Council (MRC). Methods. Prospective, national multicenter study ...
    • Patterns of change and stability in caregiver burden and life satisfaction from 1 to 2 years after severe traumatic brain injury: A Norwegian Longitudinal study. 

      Manskow, Unn Sollid; Friborg, Oddgeir; Røe, Cecilie; Braine, Mary; Damsgård, Elin; Anke, Audny (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-03-27)
      <p><i>OBJECTIVE</i>: To assess burden and life satisfaction in family members of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) at 1 and 2 years post-injury, examine if change in burden can be predicted by family member and patient demographics, patient’s functional status, family members social network or level of burden at 1 year.</p> <p><i>METHODS</i>: Prospective national multicenter ...
    • Severe traumatic brain injury in Norway: Impact of age on outcome 

      Røe, Cecilie; Skandsen, Toril; Anke, Audny; Ader, Tiina; Vik, Anne; Lund, Stine Borgen; Manskow, Unn Sollid; Sollid, Snorre; Sundstrøm, Terje; Hestnes, Morten; Andelic, Nada (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      <i>Objective</i>: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of age on mortality and 3-month outcome in a Norwegian cohort of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).<p> <p><i>Methods</i>: Norwegian residents ≥ 16 years of age who were admitted with a severe TBI to the country’s 4 major trauma centres in 2009 and 2010 were included, as were adults (16– 64 years) and elderly ...