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Preparedness for colorectal cancer surgery and recovery through a person-centred information and communication intervention - A quasi-experimental longitudinal design
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)To meet patients’ information and communication needs over time in order to improve their recovery is particularly challenging for patients undergoing cancer surgery. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether an ... -
Prevalence of bradycardia in 4876 newborns in the first minute after birth and association with positive pressure ventilation: A population-based cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective To determine the prevalence of bradycardia in the first minute after birth and association with positive pressure ventilation (PPV). Method A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2019 ... -
Prevalence of mental disorders, suicidal ideation and suicides in the general population before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Norway: A population-based repeated cross-sectional analysis
(Journal article, 2021)Background Self-report data on mental distress indicate a deterioration of population mental health in many countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. A Norwegian epidemiological diagnostic psychiatric interview survey was ... -
Prevalence of PD‑L1 expression is associated with EMAST, density of peritumoral T‑cells and recurrence‑free survival in operable non‑metastatic colorectal cancer
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-08)Introduction Microsatellite instability (MSI) predict response to anti-PD1 immunotherapy in colorectal cancer (CRC). CRCs with MSI have higher infiltration of immune cells related to a better survival. Elevated Microsatellite ... -
The prevalence, implications, and clinical course of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain
(PhD thesis UiS;, Doctoral thesis, 2021-12)Background Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy is common and, indeed, has always been considered normal. It is commonly associated with moderate to severe pain that impairs everyday activities such as getting up ... -
Primary systemic therapy for patients with brain metastases from lung cancer ineligible for targeted agents
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate overall survival after systemic therapy, largely chemotherapy, in patients with small cell or non-small cell lung cancer and brain metastases. After completion of systemic ... -
Priorities for research in trauma care: creating a bucket list
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Trauma represents a major global health burden, yet receives disproportionally less funding compared to other medical conditions. One report found that injury research constituted only 6% of all research grants provided ... -
Problematisk alkoholbruk etter fedmekirurgi – en kvalitativ studie
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)BAKGRUNN Forskning viser at det er økt risiko for alkoholbrukslidelser etter fedmekirurgi. Hensikten med studien var å få innsikt i hva fedmeopererte i rusbehandling selv tenker om mulige årsaker til utvikling av problematisk ... -
Problematizing Boundaries of Care Responsibility in Caring Relationships.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01)Introduction: Nursing care takes place within nurse–patient relationships that can be demanding. In exceptional circumstances, the relationship may be destructive, and when this happens, significant onerous demands, appeals, ... -
Processes of knowing in the translation of a health communication intervention for dialysis patients awaiting kidney transplantation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective To strengthen patients’ health literacy and their role as active knowledge actors, we developed a health communication intervention including a film-viewing and counselling session for patients awaiting kidney ... -
Profesjonell kompetanse hos personer som arbeider med pasienter med kombinert rus og psykisk problematikk (ROP lidelse)
(Master thesis, 2022)Ansatte er ofte uforberedt eller usikre i møte med pasienter med en kombinasjon av rus og psykiske lidelser (heretter ROP lidelser). Det er et stort behov for kunnskapsutvikling når det handler om kunnskap om ROP, og ... -
Prognostic value and reproducibility of different microscopic characteristics in the WHO grading systems for pTa and pT1 urinary bladder urothelial carcinomas
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-08)Background: European treatment guidelines for pTa and pT1 urinary bladder urothelial carcinoma depend highly on stage and WHO-grade. Both the WHO73 and the WHO04 grading systems show some intra- and interobserver variability. ... -
Promoting medical student engagement through co-development and peer-assisted learning: a new patient safety course as a case study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Peer-assisted learning programs have been focused on providing students with competencies to deliver lectures and facilitate workshops, whereas involvement of students as co-developers of educational programmes ... -
Prostate Biopsies Can Be Omitted in Most Patients with a Positive Stockholm3 Test and Negative Prostate Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-10)Background Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) combined with the Stockholm3 test can be used to inform biopsy decision-making in patients with a suspicion of prostate cancer. Objective To determine the consequence of ... -
The protective role of cognitive reserve on sleeping disorders on an aging population. A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Sleep disorders and depression have been identified as risk factors for aging-related problems. This cross-sectional studiy explored the protective role of the cognitive reserve on a sample of 377 healthy aging adults. ... -
Proximity and information sharing in hospitals and nursing homes: Development of an instrument assessing health personnel’s perceptions of proximity and information sharing with kitchen personnel
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-05)Healthcare services are becoming increasingly specialized, potentially hampering interprofessional care. To provide holistic treatment and care, different professions and departments need to share information. Healthcare ... -
Psychiatric patients’ attitudes towards being hospitalized: a national multicentre study in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background The aim of the study was to explore patients’ attitudes towards voluntary and involuntary hospitalization in Norway, and predictors for involuntary patients who wanted admission. Methods A multi-centre study ... -
Psychological Distress and Physical-Activity Levels among People Consulting a Healthy Life Centre for Lifestyle Change
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Aims: Healthy Life Centres were developed in Norway to support lifestyle-changes. Aims of the study were: First, to assess physical-activity levels and psychological distress among participants at one centre and compare ... -
Psychological safety during the test of new work processes in an emergency department
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Emergency medicine is a complex setting for healthcare delivery which relies on communication, negotiation, teamwork, trust, and shared dialog. The nature of the work comprises dealing with emotionally challenging ... -
Psychometric properties of the full and short version Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture (NHSOPSC) instrument: a cross-sectional study assessing patient safety culture in Norwegian homecare services
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives Measure patient safety culture in homecare services; test the psychometric properties of the Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture (NHSOPSC) instrument; and propose a short-version Homecare Services ...