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Mothering Death: A Psychosocial Interpretation of Breast Cancer Biography
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)In this article I take as my point of departure a puzzle presented by a woman who had an apparently ‘bizarre’ reaction to a breast cancer diagnosis. In the clinic, she had exclaimed: “I would rather die than lose the ... -
Body mass index, performance on activities of daily living and cognition: analysis in two different populations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background With this study, we aim to determine the associations of the different categories of the body mass index (BMI) with activities of daily living (ADL) and cognitive performance in two different populations living ... -
Improving osteoarthritis management in primary healthcare: results from a quasi-experimental study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background To improve quality of care for patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA), general practitioners (GPs) and physiotherapists (PTs) in a Norwegian municipality initiated an intervention. The intervention aimed ... -
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 ... -
Benzodiazepines and antidepressants: Effects on cognitive and functional decline in Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives We aim to study the effects of the prescription of benzodiazepines and antidepressants on cognitive and functional decline in older adults living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Lewy body dementia (LBD) over ... -
Naming the “baby” or the “beast”? The importance of concepts and labels in healthcare safety investigation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-02)This paper focuses on concepts and labels used in investigation of adverse events in healthcare. The aim is to prompt critical reflection of how different stakeholders frame investigative activity in healthcare and to ... -
Does professional identity play a critical role in the choice to remain in the nursing profession?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-03)Aim To explore aspects of professional identity in nurses’ written narratives of what is significant to their choice to remain in the profession. Design This study used a qualitative design and was underpinned by a ... -
Lessons learnt from nursing home and homecare managers’ experiences with using the SAFE-LEAD guide
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: In the SAFE-LEAD intervention we implemented a research-based guide (paper- and web-version) for managers to support their quality improvement work. This paper explores managers’ experiences with the SAFE-LEAD ... -
How well did Norwegian general practice prepare to address the COVID-19 pandemic?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives We aimed to describe the quality improvement measures made by Norwegian general practice (GP) during the COVID-19 pandemic, evaluate the differences in quality improvements based on region and assess the ... -
Psychometric testing of the Norwegian version of the Simulation Design Scale, the Educational Practices Questionnaire and the Student Satisfaction and Self-confidence in Learning Scale in nursing education
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction Simulation-based learning is a well-established technique in nursing education. However, there is a need for reliable and validated evaluation tools across both national boundaries and cultural conditions. ... -
Qualitative evaluation in nursing interventions — A review of the literature
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Aim To identify and synthesize qualitative evaluation methods used in nursing interventions. Design A systematic qualitative review with a content analysis. Four databases were used: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase and ... -
Hypotermi hos operasjonspasienter ved ankomst til postoperativ avdeling
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Bakgrunn: Utilsiktet hypotermi hos operasjonspasienter kan gi uheldige konsekvenser som blant annet økt blødningsrisiko og infeksjonsfare. De siste tiårene er ulike tiltak blitt innført for å redusere varmetap hos pasienter ... -
Improving quality in clinical placement studies in nursing homes (QUALinCLINstud):the study protocol of a participatory mixed methods multiple case study design
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction Improved quality in clinical supervision and assessment of student nurses in nursing home clinical placements is vitally important to effective recruitment and preparation for this healthcare sector. Knowledge ... -
Video Analysis of Newborn Resuscitations After Simulation-Based Helping Babies Breathe Training
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Simulation-based Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) training is currently rolled-out in around 80 low-income countries with various results. Method Workflow was analyzed in 76 video-recorded newborn resuscitations ... -
Subjective recovery from pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain the first 6 weeks after delivery: a prospective longitudinal cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the subjective recovery from pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during the first 6 weeks after delivery and to detect possible risk factors for a poor ... -
Effects of external cephalic Version for breech presentation at or near term in high-resource settings: A systematic review of randomized and non-randomized studies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: External cephalic version (ECV) for breech presentation involves manual manipulation of the fetus from breech to cephalic presentation at or near term, in an attempt to avoid breech birth. This systematic ... -
Okay, let's talk - short debriefings in the operating room
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction Debriefing is increasingly used to enhance learning and reflection in clinical practice. Nevertheless, barriers to implementing debriefings in the operating room (OR) include lack of time, the availability ... -
Exploring the EQ-5D Dimension of Pain/Discomfort in Dermatology Outpatients from a Multicentre Study in 13 European Countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Pain and discomfort are important symptoms in dermatology. The aim of this cross-sectional, multicentre study was to describe the prevalence of pain/discomfort and its associations in patients with several dermatological ... -
Femoral nerve blocks for the treatment of acute pre-hospital pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Pain management is one of the most important interventions in the emergency medical services. The femoral nerve block (FNB) is, among other things, indicated for pre- and post-operative pain management for ... -
Student characteristics associated with dominant approaches to studying: Comparing a national and an international sample
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Productive approaches to studying (deep and strategic learning) are associated with a variety of favourable academic outcomes, and may be of particular importance for students in multifaceted and complex disciplines ...