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Comparing the McGrath Mac Video Laryngoscope and Direct Laryngoscopy for Prehospital Emergency Intubation in Air Rescue Patients: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives: Tracheal intubation in prehospital emergency care is challenging. The McGrath Mac Video Laryngoscope (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN) has been proven to be a reliable alternative for in-hospital airway management. ... -
A comparison between hyaluronic acid and other single ingredient eye drops for dry eye, a review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Dry eye disease (DED) is a highly prevalent and debilitating condition. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan that has a long history as a safe and effective DED treatment. HA is frequently used ... -
Comparison of 3 Different Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Importance Operations for lumbar spinal stenosis is the most often performed surgical procedure in the adult lumbar spine. This study reports the clinical outcome of the 3 most commonly used minimally invasive posterior ... -
Comparison of external evaluation policies and regulations for quality improvement and safety of health services in Norway and the United States
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose The authors compare perspectives on external evaluation of health service provision between Norway and the USA. External inspection and accreditation are examples of internationally wide-spread external evaluation ... -
Comparison of heart rate feedback from dry-electrode ecg, 3-lead ecg, and pulse oximetry during newborn resuscitation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11)Background: Assessment of heart rate (HR) is essential during newborn resuscitation, and comparison of dry-electrode ECG technology to standard monitoring by 3-lead ECG and Pulse Oximetry (PO) is lacking. Methods: NeoBeat, ... -
Comparison of non-specialized versus specialized ties for endotracheal tube fixation
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HV/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)Background and aim: Endotracheal intubation is performed to secure the airway in patients who require mechanical ventilation. Uncontrolled extubation is a life-threatening event and endotracheal tubes (ETTs) need to be ... -
Comparison of performance score for female and male residents in general surgery doing supervised real-life laparoscopic appendectomy: Is there a Norse shield-maiden effect?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-01)Background Gender bias may represent a threat to resident assessment during surgical training, and there have been concerns that women might be disadvantaged. There is a lack of studies investigating gender differences ... -
Compensation claims in pediatric orthopedics in Norway between 2012 and 2018: a nationwide study of 487 patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06)Background and purpose — In Norway all compensation claims based on healthcare services are handled by a government agency (NPE, Norsk Pasientskade Erstatning). We provide an epidemiological overview of claims within ... -
Compensation claims in pediatric orthopedics in Norway between 2012 and 2018: a nationwide study of 487 patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06)Background and purpose — In Norway all compensation claims based on healthcare services are handled by a government agency (NPE, Norsk Pasientskade Erstatning). We provide an epidemiological overview of claims within ... -
A competence improvement programme for the systematic observation of frail older patients in homecare: qualitative outcome analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-07)Background The growth of frail older patients with extensive care needs in homecare creates a need for competence development. Improvement programmes are essential to fill this knowledge gap. However, the outcomes of such ... -
The complexity of lifestyle change, motivation, and health among participants in a Healthy Life Centre
(PhD thesis UiS;, Doctoral thesis, 2021-06)Background: Physical inactivity and unhealthy diet are lifestyle behaviours known to increase risk for non-communicable diseases and mental health problems, but many people struggle to overcome this lifestyle. Norway has ... -
Compliance with Guidelines and Efficacy of Heart Rate Monitoring during Newborn Resuscitation: A Prospective Video Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective: Newborn resuscitation guidelines recommend initial assessment of heart rate (HR) and initiation of positive pressure ventilation (PPV) within 60 s after birth in non-breathing newborns. Pulse oximeter (PO) and ... -
Computer tomographic assessment of gastric volume in major trauma patients:impact of pre-hospital airway management on gastric air
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-07)Background Gastric dilation is frequently observed in trauma patients. However, little is known about average gastric volumes comprising food, fluids and air. Although literature suggests a relevant risk of gastric ... -
The conceptual and methodological development of the Social Innovation Measurement Model Questionnaire (SIMM-Q)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)An increased knowledge of innovation depends on high-quality research. However, what aspects of innovation impact positive outcomes for different actors? New insights call for the development of research methodology to be ... -
Contemplating help-seeking in perinatal psychological distress - A meta-ethnography
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05)Perinatal psychological distress (PPD) may cause delays in help-seeking in the perinatal period, which is crucial for families with small children. Help-seeking theories focus on rational processes of behavior wherein ... -
Coordinating mental health services for people with serious mental illness: A scoping review of transitions from psychiatric hospital to community
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01)Effective coordination as people with serious mental illness (SMI) move between care settings is essential. We aimed to review challenges to care coordination for people with SMI and identify approaches for improving it. ... -
Coping and Resilience among skilled migrants in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)Abstract Most countries around the world, especially in Europe, have become more diverse, with people migrating to foreign countries in search of asylum from persecution and wars, better education, jobs as well as a better ... -
Core Competencies to Promote Consistency and Standardization of Best Practices for Digital Peer Support: Focus Group Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12)Background: As digital peer support is quickly expanding across the globe in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, standardization in the training and delivery of digital peer support can advance the professionalism of this ... -
The core qualities and competencies of the intensive and critical care nurse, a meta-ethnography
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09)Aim To develop a conceptual framework of the core qualities and competencies of the intensive and critical care nurse based on the experiences of intensive care patients, their relatives and the intensive and critical ... -
Couldn’t care less? A psychosocial analysis of contemporary cancer care policy as a case of borderline welfare
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This article engages with recent shifts in public healthcare policy in Norway through a psychosocial analysis of contemporary cancer care, which evokes the hope of cure and reparation in the psychosocial imaginary. With ...