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Welfare in Latin America and the Nordic countries – editorial notes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05)There is a lack of research into social worker perspectives in a Latin American context and a comparison of these with European social work practices that currently predominate in the literature. In response to this ... -
The contribution of theory to the design, delivery, and evaluation of interprofessional curricula: BEME Guide No. 49
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-02)Background: Interprofessional curricula have often lacked explicit reference to theory despite calls for a more theoretically-informed field that illuminates curricular assumptions and justifies curricular practices. Aim: ... -
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and REM Sleep Behavior Disorders in Parkinson's Disease: A Narrative Review on Early Intervention With Implications to Neuroprotection
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11)Sleep contributes to the consolidation of our memory and facilitates learning. Short term sleep deprivation temporarily reduces mnestic capacity, whereas long lasting sleep deprivation is associated with structural changes ... -
Patient and rescuer safety: recommendations for dispatch and prioritization of rescue resources based on a retrospective study of Norwegian avalanche incidents 1996–2017
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01)Background: Avalanche emergency response should address current accident scenarios to optimize survival chances of victims and to keep rescuers safe. The purpose of this article is to present a basis for evaluation and ... -
Investigation of perioperative work processes in provision of antibiotic prophylaxis: a prospective descriptive qualitative study across surgical specialties in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-06)Abstract Objective: Surgical site infections are known postoperative complications, yet the most preventable of healthcare-associated infections. Correct provision of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) is crucial. Use ... -
Exploring the Spatial Reach of Co-publication Partnerships of Multinational Enterprises: To What Extent Does Geographical Proximity Matter?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05)There is an increasing interest in defining the determinants of university-industry collaborations (UICs). One recent tendency is to embrace the proximity approach while explaining the process of coordination in UICs. Most ... -
The etemic model of Gypsy Roma Traveller community vulnerability: is it time to rethink our understanding of vulnerability?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-08)Aims and objectives To present a new etemic model of vulnerability. Background Despite vulnerability being identified as a core consequence of health and health experiences, there has been little research exploring the ... -
Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson’s disease
(PhD thesis;465, Doctoral thesis, 2019-06)Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting 1% of the population aged over 60. PD is characterized by the presence of several motor symptoms, which often are accompanied by a range ... -
Lived experience of vulnerability from a Gypsy Roma Traveller perspective
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-03)Aims and objectives To describe the lived experience of vulnerability of individuals within a Gypsy Roma Travelling community. Background People experience vulnerability whenever their health or usual functioning is ... -
A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences
(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 ... -
Using social innovation as a theoretical framework to guide future thinking on facilitating collaboration between mental health and criminal justice services
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Offender mental health is a major societal challenge. Improved collaboration between mental health and criminal justice services is required to address this challenge. This article explores social innovation as a conceptual ... -
Reviews of theoretical frameworks: Challenges and judging the quality of theory application
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background Rigorous reviews of available information, from a range of resources, are required to support medical and health educators in their decision making. Aim The aim of the paper is to highlight the importance ... -
“We all have a responsibility”: a narrative discourse analysis of an information campaign targeting help-seeking in first episode psychosis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05)Background: Intervening at an early stage of psychosis improves the chances of recovery from first-episode psychosis. However, people who are experiencing distress and early psychotic symptoms generally seem to delay seeking ... -
Safety for older adults using telecare: Perceptions of homecare professionals
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-06)Aim: The aim of this study was to explore homecare professionals' perceptions of safety related to the use of telecare by older adults. Design: An exploratory qualitative design was employed. Methods: Two focus group ... -
Work division processes in social work with Cuban and Norwegian families
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05)This paper explores the differences and similarities in three social work processes as viewed by social workers in Norway and Cuba. Contrasting social work processes in these exemplars of de-familialized and familialized ... -
Beyond synthesis: Augmenting systematic review procedures with practical principles to optimise impact and uptake in educational policy and practice
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-02)Whilst systematic reviews, meta-analyses and other forms of synthesis are considered amongst the most valuable forms of research evidence, their limited impact on educational policy and practice has been criticised. In ... -
Nurses' remaining in everyday nursing practice - A comprehensive model.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07)Previous theoretical and empirical models of nurses’remaining in everyday nursing practice are explained by elements such as intent to stay and desire to stay. This study provides a model that expands or expresses an ... -
Pedagogisk psykologisk tjenestes bistand med kompetanse og organisasjonsutvikling i barnehagen; En casestudie.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HF-IGIS/2019;, Master thesis, 2018-12-03)Barns juridiske rett til spesialpedagogisk hjelp ble i august 2016 flyttet fra Opplæringsloven (1998) til Lov om barnehager. Pedagogisk psykologisk tjeneste (PPT) fikk samtidig et utvidet mandat, ettersom de nå også skulle ... -
Texture and sensory properties of modified fish products for dysphagia patients
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-12)The Statistics Norway (SSB) population projection indicates that the people aged 70 years and above will double in three decades, from nearly 600,000 today to around 1.2 million. During ageing, many elderly people undergo ... -
Effectiveness of a novel continuous doppler (Moyo) versus intermittent doppler in intrapartum detection of abnormal foetal heart rate: A randomised controlled study in Tanzania
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01)Background: Intrapartum foetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring is crucial for identification of hypoxic foetuses and subsequent interventions. We compared continuous monitoring using a novel nine-crystal FHR monitor (Moyo) ...
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