Faculty of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Video display terminal use and dry eye: preventive measures and future perspectives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Dry eye disease (DED) is a common cause of ocular pain and discomfort. Dry eye disease (DED) stems from a loss-of-tear film homeostasis and is frequently seen in video display terminal (VDT) users. Video display ... -
Fatigue: a frequent and biologically based phenomenon in newly diagnosed celiac disease
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Fatigue is increasingly recognized as a major complaint in patients with chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Although fatigue is assumed to represent a significant problem in celiac disease, existing knowledge ... -
Thrombectomy in large vessel occlusion stroke—Does age matter?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives Endovascular treatment (EVT) is the gold standard treatment for emergent large vessel occlusion (LVO). The benefit of EVT for emergent LVO in elderly patients (>80 years old) is still debated as they have been ... -
Characteristics of the ideal healthcare services to meet adolescents' mental health needs: A qualitative study of adolescents' perspectives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Despite increased focus on development of mental health services worldwide, many adolescents still hesitate to reach out to the services when they need them. This might be linked to the lack of adolescent ... -
Differences in time-critical interventions and radiological examinations between adult and older trauma patients: A national register-based study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)BACKGROUND Older trauma patients are reported to receive lower levels of care than younger adults. Differences in clinical management between adult and older trauma patients hold important information about potential ... -
Systemic Cell Adhesion Molecules in Severe Mental Illness: Potential Role of Intercellular CAM-1 in Linking Peripheral and Neuroinflammation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) orchestrate leukocyte trafficking and could link peripheral and neuroinflammation in patients with severe mental illness (SMI), by promoting inflammatory and immune-mediated ... -
Hot towels: The bedrock of Meibomian gland dysfunction treatment – A review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) reduces quality-of-life and hinders work productivity of millions of patients, with high direct and indirect societal costs. Thickened meibum obstructs the glands and disrupts ... -
Immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth ensures stable thermoregulation in very preterm infants in high-resource settings
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Aim To investigate the impact of immediate skin-to-skin contact with a parent after birth on thermal regulation in very preterm infants. Methods This clinical trial was conducted in three neonatal intensive care units ... -
Suctioning of clear amniotic fluid at birth: A systematic review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Context Upper airway suctioning at birth was considered standard procedure and is still commonly practiced. Negative effects could exceed benefits of suction. Question In infants born through clear amniotic fluid (P) ... -
Effektene ved bruk av kengurumetoden hos premature barn
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)Bakgrunn: 15 millioner barn blir født prematurt hvert år. Rundt én million av disse dør som følge av komplikasjoner etter prematur fødsel. De siste årene er den såkalte kengurumetoden viet stor oppmerksomhet i forskningsmiljøer ... -
Livskvalitet og informasjonsbehov ved tap av evnen til å leve ut sin seksualitet etter utført radikal prostatektomi
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)Sammendrag Bakgrunn Prostatakreft er den hyppigste kreftsykdommen som rammer menn i Norge. Rundt 5000 nye tilfeller ble registrert i 2021. Forskning har belyst at det er manglende informasjon om hvordan bivirkninger og ... -
What school nurses receive for themselves that influences their remaining in practice: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-03)Background Previous research indicates a link between what nurses receive for themselves and their remaining in practice. In Norway, school nurses tend to remain in practice, but what it is they receive for themselves has ... -
Effect of fruit smoothie supplementation on psychological distress among people with substance use disorders receiving opioid agonist therapy: protocol for a randomised controlled trial (FruktBAR)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background People with substance use disorders generally have unhealthy diets, including limited intake of fruit and vegetables. Evidence shows substantial health benefits from increasing fruit and vegetable consumption ... -
Air versus Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas Tamponade for Small and Medium-Sized Macular Holes: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Purpose To investigate whether air tamponade is noninferior to sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas tamponade for small (≤ 250 μm) and medium-sized (> 250 μm and ≤ 400 μm) macular holes (MHs). Design Multicenter, randomized ... -
The Performances of Three Commercially Available Assays for the Detection of SARS‐CoV‐2 Antibodies at Different Time Points Following SARS‐CoV‐2 Infection
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The aim of this study was to evaluate the performances of three commercially available antibody assays for the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies at different time points ... -
Facilitators and barriers to safe medication administration in nursing homes
(Chapter, 2022)Medication administration in nursing homes is a complex and dynamic process, in which the characteristics of the socio-technological work system interact and adapt according to shifting circumstances. Therefore, safe ... -
Experiences of unexplained chest pain and physical activity: A Meta- Ethnography
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Aims and objectives The aim was to examine the experiences of physical activity in the patients with unexplained chest pain. Background Previous qualitative studies have compiled data on the physical activity experiences ... -
Advanced interventions in the pre-hospital resuscitation of patients with non-compressible haemorrhage after penetrating injuries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Early haemorrhage control and minimizing the time to definitive care have long been the cornerstones of therapy for patients exsanguinating from non-compressible haemorrhage (NCH) after penetrating injuries, as only basic ... -
Glycated albumin and continuous glucose monitoring metrics across pregnancy in women with pre-gestational diabetes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Glycated albumin (GA), a biomarker reflecting short-term glycaemia, may be useful to assess glycaemic control in pregnancy. We examined the association between GA and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics ... -
Impact of immediate and continuous heart rate feedback by dry electrode ECG on time to initiation of ventilation after birth: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction 3%–8% of newborns need positive pressure ventilation (PPV) after birth. Heart rate (HR) is considered the most sensitive indicator of the newborns’ condition and response to resuscitative interventions. According ...