Browsing Vitenskapelige publikasjoner (SV-IH) by Subject "VDP::Medical disciplines: 700::Health sciences: 800"
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Challenges of disseminating clinical practice guidelines in a weak health system: the case of HIV and infant feeding recommendations in Tanzania
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Clinical guidelines aim to improve patient outcomes by providing recommendations on appropriate healthcare for specific clinical conditions. Scientific evidence produced over time leads to change in ... -
Conducting rehabilitation groups for people suffering from chronic pain
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)The aim of this study was to offer guidelines for counsellors who work with rehabilitation groups of patients with chronic pain. The sample involved nine counsellors engaged in a multidisciplinary pain management programme. ... -
Coping styles among adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2002)This study identified and compared different coping styles among adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. A sample comprising 534 Norwegian adults with both types of diabetes aged between 25–70 participated in the study. ... -
Development of family and dietary habits questionnaires: the assessment of family processes, dietary habits and adolescents’ impulsiveness in Norwegian adolescents and their parents
(Journal article, 2014)Background: There is a need for valid and comprehensive measures of parental influence on children’s energy balance-related behaviours (EBRB). Such measures should be based on a theoretical framework, acknowledging the ... -
How can students contribute? A qualitative study of active student involvement in development of technological learning material for clinical skills training
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-01)Background: Policy initiatives and an increasing amount of the literature within higher education both call for students to become more involved in creating their own learning. However, there is a lack of studies in ... -
Impact of clinical leadership in teams’ course on quality, efficiency, responsiveness and trust in the emergency department: study protocol of a trailing research study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-07)Introduction: Clinical leadership has long been recognised as critical for optimising patient safety, quality of care and interprofessional teamwork in busy and stressful healthcare settings. There is a need to compensate ... -
Impact of clinical leadership in teams’ course on quality, efficiency, responsiveness and trust in the emergency department: study protocol of a trailing research study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-07)Introduction Clinical leadership has long been recognised as critical for optimising patient safety, quality of care and interprofessional teamwork in busy and stressful healthcare settings. There is a need to compensate ... -
Observasjon av samspill ; en metode for læring i profesjonsutdanninger
(Tidvise skrifter, Samfunn og helse;55, Research report, 2005)Bakgrunnen for rapporten er erfaringene fra prosjektet ”Observasjon av samspill”, som pågikk i årene 2001-2004 ved Universitetet i Stavanger. Her ble det ved videreutdanningen i psykisk helsearbeid prøvd ut en metodevariant, ... -
Patients' experiences with changes in perceived control in chronic illness: A pilot study of the outcomes of a new health promotion program in community health care
(Journal article, 2016-03)People diagnosed with chronic illness have the possibility to achieve positive changes in perceived control through engagement in the Bodyknowledging Program. -
Quality and safety in transitional care of the elderly: The study protocol of a case study research design (Phase 1)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-07)Introduction: Although international studies have documented that patients ’ transitions between care providers are associated with the risk of adverse events and uncoordinated care, research directed towards ... -
The relationship between clinical indicators, coping styles, perceived support and diabetes-related distress among adults with type 2 diabetes
(Journal article, 2012)Aim: This article is a report of a cross-sectional study examining the degree to which clinical indicators, coping styles and perceived support from healthcare professionals and family are related to diabetes-related ... -
The relationships of self-efficacy, physical activity, and paid work to health-related quality of life among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
(Journal article, 2014-06)Purpose: Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) primarily affects the lungs, it is regarded as a systemic disorder associated with comorbidity and physical deterioration, which often results in reduced levels ... -
Therapeutic elements in a self-management approach: Experiences from group participation among people suffering from chronic pain
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-08)Objective: Chronic pain is a complex, multifaceted subjective experience that involves the whole person. Self-management is the dynamic and continuous process of adapting one’s situation to the cognitive, behavioral, and ... -
Utilizing bodily knowledge in patients with chronic illness in the promotion of their health: A grounded theory study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Purpose: Research findings indicate that people diagnosed with chronic illness possess resources and strategies for health that are not fully recognized and utilized. These resources have been described as patients’ ... -
Variability in staff perceptions of patient safety culture in Norwegian nursing homes — a longitudinal cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-09)Background Patients in nursing homes are at risk of adverse events, representing a highly vulnerable group that is chronically weak and cognitively or physically reduced. To prevent adverse events, knowledge of patient ... -
Why adopt ISO 9001 certification in hospitals? A case study of external triggers and sensemaking in an emergency department in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-07)Background Certification and accreditation are widely used to achieve quality and safety in health care but are also questioned regarding their assumed effects. This is a challenge for policymakers and managers, since ...