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    • 30-day mortality in patients treated for brain metastases: extracranial causes dominate 

      Nieder, Carsten; Stanisavljevic, Luka; Aanes, Siv Gyda; Mannsåker, Bård; Haukland, Ellinor Christin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background Established prognostic models, such as the diagnosis-specific graded prognostic assessment, were not designed to specifically address very short survival. Therefore, a brain metastases-specific 30-day mortality ...
    • 6 min walk test is a strong independent predictor of death in outpatients with heart failure 

      Grundtvig, Morten; Eriksen-Volnes, Torfinn; Ørn, Stein; Slind, Eva Kjøl; Gullestad, Lars (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Aims The aim of this study was to examine the prognostic value of the 6 min walk test (6MWT) in a large cohort of outpatients with heart failure. Methods and results A total of 5519 outpatients with heart failure from ...
    • A comparative study on the frequency of simulation-based training and assessment of non-technical skills in the Norwegian ground ambulance services and helicopter emergency medical services 

      Langdalen, Henrik; Abrahamsen, Eirik Bjorheim; Sollid, Stephen J. M.; Sørskår, Leif Inge Kjærvoll; Abrahamsen, Håkon Bjorheim (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07)
      Background Inadequate non-technical skills (NTSs) among employees in the Norwegian prehospital emergency medical services (EMSs) are a risk for patient and operational safety. Simulation-based training and assessment is ...
    • A Complex Teamwork Intervention in a Surgical Ward in Norway 

      Aaberg, Oddveig Reiersdal; Husebø, Sissel Iren Eikeland; Ballangrud, Randi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-09)
      Objectives Interprofessional team training has a positive impact on team behavior and patient safety culture. The overall objective of the study was to explore the impact of an interprofessional teamwork intervention in a ...
    • A Longitudinal Study of Neurocognition in Dementia with Lewy Bodies Compared to Alzheimer`s Disease 

      Breitve, Monica Haraldseid; Chwiszczuk, Luiza; Hynninen, Kia Minna; Brønnick, Kolbjørn Selvåg; Auestad, Bjørn Henrik; Aarsland, Dag; Rongve, Arvid (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-03)
      Introduction: There are relatively few longitudinal studies on the differences in cognitive decline between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and the majority of existing studies have suboptimal ...
    • A qualitative study of living with the burden from heart failure treatment: Exploring the patient capacity for self-care. 

      Nordfonn, Oda Karin; Morken, Ingvild Margreta; Husebø, Anne Marie Lunde (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-02)
      Aim To explore how patients with heart failure perceive their capacity to manage treatment and self‐care. Design A qualitative descriptive study. Methods Patients (N = 17) were recruited from a nurse‐led heart failure ...
    • A socio-economic analysis of increased staffing in the Norwegian helicopter emergency medical service 

      Abrahamsen, Eirik Bjorheim; Selvik, Jon Tømmerås; Dahle, Anders Nordgaard; Asche, Frank; Abrahamsen, Håkon Bjorheim (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11)
      Background: The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is preparing a new set of regulations that will cover working and resting periods for crew members engaged in emergency medical services with helicopters (HEMS) and ...
    • A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences 

      Haraldstad, Kristin; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Andenæs, Randi; Andersen, John Roger; Andersen, Marit Helen; Beisland, Elisabeth Grov; Borge, Christine Råheim; Engebretsen, Eivind; Eisemann, Martin; Halvorsrud, Liv Torill; Hanssen, Tove Aminda; Haugstvedt, Anne; Haugland, Trude; Johansen, Venke A; Larsen, Marie Hamilton; Løvereide, Lise; Løyland, Borghild; Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal; Moons, P; Norekvål, Tone M.; Ribu, Lis; Rohde, Gudrun E.; Urstad, Kristin Hjorthaug; Helseth, Sølvi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-06)
      Purpose Quality of life (QOL) is an important concept in the field of health and medicine. QOL is a complex concept that is interpreted and defined differently within and between disciplines, including the fields of health ...
    • Abductive reasoning in nursing: Challenges and possibilities 

      Karlsen, Bjørg; Hillestad, Torgeir Martin; Dysvik, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Abduction, deduction and induction are different forms of inference in science. However, only a few attempts have been made to introduce the idea of abductive reasoning as an extended way of thinking about clinical practice ...
    • Actual clinical leadership: a shadowing study of charge nurses and doctors on-call in the emergency department 

      Olsen, Øystein Evjen; Husebø, Sissel Eikeland (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01)
      Background: The provision of safe, high quality healthcare in the Emergency Department (ED) requires frontline healthcare personnel with sufficient competence in clinical leadership. However, healthcare education curriculum ...
    • Adaptive capacities for safe clinical practice for patients hospitalised during a suicidal crisis: a qualitative study 

      Berg, Siv Hilde; Rørtveit, Kristine; Walby, Fredrik A; Aase, Karina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-06)
      Background Safe clinical practice for patients hospitalised in mental health care during a suicidal crisis is situated within a dynamic, non-linear and uncertain context. Under such complex conditions, the adaptive capacity ...
    • Addressing Patients’ Alcohol Consumption–A Population-Based Survey of Patient Experiences 

      Lid, Torgeir Gilje; Karlsson, Nadine; Thomas, Kristin; Skagerström, Janna; O'Donnell, Amy; Abidi, Latifa; Nilsen, Per (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11)
      Objectives: To identify the proportion of the population that had experienced that alcohol was addressed in health care the previous year, to explore experiences and perceived effects of addressing alcohol, and to investigate ...
    • Administration of Oxycodone Hydrochloride by Target Controlled Infusion – Does the Timing Matter? 

      Ramstrøm, Maj Jorunn; Hjelmaas, Catherine; Dalen, Ingvild; Eskeland, Arild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background: In spite of long-term clinical experience with oxycodone hydrochloride/OxyNorm (OH), analgesic concentrations of OH in acute postoperative pain management have not been established. There are assumably different ...
    • Adolescent vegetable consumption: the role of socioemotional family characteristics 

      Melbye, Elisabeth Lind; Hausken-Sutter, Solveig; Lien, Nanna; Bjelland, Mona (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-16)
      Objective: To describe associations between adolescents’ frequency of vegetable consumption, food parenting practices and socioemotional family characteristics, and to explore potential mediated relationships that may ...
    • Adolescents’ involvement in mental health treatment and service design: a systematic review 

      Viksveen, Petter; Cardenas, Nicole Elizabeth; Berg, Siv Hilde; Salamonsen, Anita; Game, Julia Rose; Bjønness, Stig Erlend (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024-11)
      Abstract Background Adolescents’ involvement in their mental healthcare is considered a fundamental human right. However, there is a lack of consensus regarding the extent and nature of user involvement and limited research ...
    • Advanced interventions in the pre-hospital resuscitation of patients with non-compressible haemorrhage after penetrating injuries 

      ter Avest, Avest; Carenzo, L.; Lendrum, R.A.; Christian, M.D.; Lyon, R.M.; Coniglio, C.; Rehn, Marius; Lockey, D.J.; Perkins, Z.B. (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 ...
    • Aeromedical retrieval services characteristics globally: a scoping review 

      Muyambi, Kuda; Gardiner, Fergus; Sollid, Stephen J. M.; Hyldmo, Per Kristian; Yisma, Engida; Spring, Breeanna; Bredmose, Per Poelhøi; Jones, Martin; Walsh, Sandra; Schofield, Zoe; Gillam, Marianne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background Aeromedical emergency retrieval services play an important role in supporting patients with critical and often life-threatening clinical conditions. Aeromedical retrieval services help to provide fast access ...
    • Age-related changes in behavioural and emotional problems in Smith–Magenis syndrome measured with the Developmental Behavior Checklist 

      Nag, Heidi Elisabeth; Nærland, Terje (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-01)
      Smith–Magenis syndrome (SMS) is a genetic syndrome most often caused by a deletion on chromosome 17 or more rarely by a mutation in the retinoic acid-induced 1 gene. The aim of this study was to investigate the Developmental ...
    • AI Risk Score on Screening Mammograms Preceding Breast Cancer Diagnosis 

      Larsen, Marthe; Olstad, Camilla Flåt; Koch, Henrik Wethe; Martiniussen, Marit Almenning; Hoff, Solveig Kristin Roth; Lund-Hanssen, Håkon; Solli, Helene; Mikalsen, Karl Øyvind; Auensen, Steinar; Nygård, Jan Franz; Lång, Kristina; Chen, Yan; Hofvind, Solveig Sand-Hanssen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      More than 38% of both screen-detected and interval cancers were assigned the highest artificial intelligence risk score on screening mammograms that preceded breast cancer diagnosis. Background Few studies have evaluated ...
    • Air versus Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas Tamponade for Small and Medium-Sized Macular Holes: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial 

      Lindtjørn, Birger; Krohn, Jørgen Gitlesen; Haugstad, Marta; Stene-Johansen, Ingar; Austeng, Dordi; Basit, Samy; Fossen, Kristian Anker; Varhaug, Pål; Kvaløy, Jan Terje; Forsaa, Vegard Asgeir (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 ...