• Anal incontinence, urinary incontinence and sexual problems in primiparous women - a comparison between women with episiotomy only and women with episiotomy and obstetric anal sphincter injury 

      Stedenfeldt, Mona; Pirhonen, Jouko; Blix, Ellen; Wilsgaard, Tom; Vonen, Barthold; Øian, Pål (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014)
    • Characteristics of women with chronic pelvic pain referred to physiotherapy treatment after multidisciplinary assessment: a cross-sectional study 

      Nygaard, Ane Sigrid; Stedenfeldt, Mona; Øian, Pål; Haugstad, Gro Killi (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-31)
      <i>Background and aims</i> - Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in women is a complex condition that can seriously impact health and quality of life. Clinical guidelines for CPP place great demands on healthcare professionals, as they require both specialized knowledge about the pelvic area and knowledge of the mechanisms of chronic pain. To ensure best possible assessment and treatment of these women it ...
    • Episiotomy characteristics and risks for obstetric anal sphincter injuries: a case-control study 

      Stedenfeldt, Mona; Pirhonen, Jouko; Blix, Ellen; Wilsgaard, Tom; Vonen, Barthold; Øian, Pål (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      Objectives  To investigate the association between the geometrical properties of episiotomy and obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) because episiotomies angled at 40–60° are associated with fewer OASIS than episiotomies with more acute angles. Design  Case–control study. Setting  University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø and Nordland Hospital, Bodø, Norway. Sample  Seventy-four women ...
    • Group-based multimodal physical therapy in women with chronic pelvic pain: A randomized controlled trial 

      Nygaard, Ane Sigrid; Rydningen, Mona Birgitte; Stedenfeldt, Mona; Wojniusz, Slawomir; Larsen, Marthe; Lindsetmo, Rolv-Ole; Haugstad, Gro Killi; Øian, Pål (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-09)
      <p><i>Introduction - </i>Chronic pelvic pain in women is a complex condition, and physical therapy is recommended as part of a broader treatment approach. The objective of this study was to compare structured group‐based multimodal physical therapy in a hospital setting (intervention group) with primary‐care physical therapy (comparator group) for women with chronic pelvic pain. <p><i>Material and ...
    • Obstetric anal sphincter injuries : risk factors, episiotomy characteristics, and pelvic floor dysfunction 

      Stedenfeldt, Mona (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2013-11-14)
      Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) are well known and serious complications of vaginal delivery. The incidence in Norway increased from below 1.0% in the 1960s to 4.3% in 2004. As a consequence a national strategy to reduce the number of OASIS was initiated by the Directorate for Health and Social affairs/National Advisory Committee for Obstetrics. As a part of this strategy an interventional ...
    • Rettighetsvurdering og kvalitet på henvisninger - grad av samsvar mellom fire smertesentre 

      Stedenfeldt, Mona; Kvarstein, Gunnvald; Schjødt, Borrik; Johansen, Aslak; Berntsen, Anne Gina Schie; Brautaset, Astrid; Halsteinli, Vidar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-24)
      <p><i>BAKGRUNN - </i>Langvarige smerter er et utbredt helseproblem. De fire regionale tverrfaglige smertesentrene i Norge mottar årlig ca. 5 000 henvisninger fra fastleger og spesialisthelsetjenesten. Et likeverdig tilbud tilsier at henvisninger bør vurderes likt. Formålet med studien var å evaluere grad av samsvar mellom smertesentrenes inntaksteam i vurdering av kvalitet på mottatte henvisninger ...