Blar i forfatter "Nivison, Mary"

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    • Classification of bipolar disorder in psychiatric hospital : a prospective cohort study 

      Øiesvold, Terje; Nivison, Mary; Hansen, Vidje; Sørgaard, Knut; Østensen, Line; Skre, Ingunn (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      Background This study has explored the classification of bipolar disorder in psychiatric hospital. A review of the literature reveals that there is a need for studies using stringent methodological approaches. Methods 480 first-time admitted patients to psychiatric hospital were found eligible and 271 of these gave written informed consent. The study sample was comprised of 250 patients (52%) ...

    • Diagnosing comorbidity in psychiatric hospital:challenging the validity of administrative registers 

      Øiesvold, Terje; Nivison, Mary; Hansen, Vidje; Skre, Ingunn; Østensen, Line; Sørgaard, Knut (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      Background This study will explore the validity of psychiatric diagnoses in administrative registers with special emphasis on comorbid anxiety and substance use disorders. Methods All new patients admitted to psychiatric hospital in northern Norway during one year were asked to participate. Of 477 patients found eligible, 272 gave their informed consent. 250 patients (52%) with hospital ...

    • Significance of nature in a clinical setting and its perceived therapeutic value from patients’ perspective 

      Dybvik, Jo Benjamin; Sundsfjord, Silja; Wang, Catharina Elisabeth Arfwedson; Nivison, Mary (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-25)
      The effect that nature can have on the development of mental health and the implications for recovery is important for understanding the impact nature has on humans, as well as delineating possible alternative venues for treating psychological problems. The present qualitative study examined how individuals understand the significance of nature in relation to their mental health and treatment. A ...

    • Suicidality related to first-time admissions to psychiatric hospital 

      Øiesvold, Terje; Bakkejord, Tony Thørring; Hansen, Vidje; Nivison, Mary; Sørgaard, Knut (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      The epidemiology of suicidality shows considerable variation across sites. However, one of the strongest predictors of suicide is a suicidal attempt. Knowledge of the epidemiology of suicidal ideas and attempts in the general population as well as in the health care system is of importance for designing preventive strategies. In this study, we will explore the role of the psychiatric hospital in ...

    • Treatment needs and acknowledgement of illness : importance for satisfaction with psychiatric inpatient treatment 

      Sørgaard, Knut; Nivison, Mary; Hansen, Vidje; Øiesvold, terje (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2008)

    • Treatment needs and acknowledgement of illness : importance for satisfaction with psychiatric inpatient treatment 

      Sørgaard, Knut; Hansen, Vidje; Øiesvold, Terje; Nivison, Mary (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2008-05-14)
      Background: Patient satisfaction is an important, but controversial part of health service evaluation. This study dealt with how acknowledgement of illness and treatment needs effected the distribution of positive, neutral and negative evaluations in a group of first time admitted patients to a psychiatric hospital. <br> Method: The participants filled out a standardized user satisfaction form ...