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Practice characteristics influencing variation in provision of depression care in general practice in Norway; a registry-based cohort study (The Norwegian GP-DEP study)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background There is growing evidence of variation in treatment for patients with depression, not only across patient characteristics, but also with respect to the organizational and structural framework of general ... -
Predicting intention of Norwegian dental health-care workers to use nanomaterials: An application of the augmented theory of planned behavior
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Due to the rapid development of nanotechnology and its integration into dentistry, there is a need for information on the factors influencing the decision of dental health-care workers to use nanomaterials. Based on a ... -
Predictors and correlates of lifetime and persistent non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts among adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a well-established risk factor for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicide attempts (SA); still few studies have examined predictors of individual differences in NSSI/SA ... -
Predictors of employment in people with moderate to severe mental illness participating in a randomized controlled trial of Individual Placement and Support (IPS)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Many people with moderate to severe mental illness have a desire to obtain ordinary employment. To aid further development of health and social services for this group, the aim of this study was to examine ... -
Predictors of quality of life among youths in foster care—a 5‑year prospective follow‑up study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose Few studies have investigated possible predictors of positive outcomes for youths in foster care. The aim of this prospective follow-up study was to examine quality of life (QoL) among youths in foster care and ... -
Preparedness and management during the first phase of the COVID-19 outbreak - a survey among emergency primary care services in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background The emergency primary care (EPC) services in Norway have been at the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Knowledge about the EPC services’ management of the COVID-19 outbreak can be used to prepare for future ... -
Prevalence of fibromyalgia 10 years after infection with Giardia lamblia: A controlled prospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives To investigate whether acute infection with Giardia lamblia is associated with fibromyalgia 10 years after infection and whether fibromyalgia is associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic fatigue ... -
Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in norwegian 10-14-year-olds: Results from a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Youth mental health problems is the leading cause of disability worldwide and a major public health concern. Prevalence rates are needed for planning preventive interventions and health care services. We here report Norwegian ... -
Primary care doctors in acute call-outs to severe trauma incidents in Norway–associations with factors related to patients and doctors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective Severe trauma patients need immediate prehospital intervention and transfer to a specialised trauma hospital. In Norway, primary care doctors (PCDs) are an integrated part of the prehospital trauma care. The aim ... -
Process-outcome relations in music therapy versus music listening for people with schizophrenia viewed through a mediational model: the role of the therapeutic alliance
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives: Examine whether change in clinical outcomes for patients with schizophrenia and negative symptoms randomized to either Music Therapy (MT) or Music Listening (ML) is associated to moderators and mediators, with ... -
Project economics of offshore windfarms. A business case
(Research report, 2021)This report examines offshore wind investment by oil companies by means of a transparent and pedagogic project economics analysis. We discuss financing and economic return. Offshore windfarms are organised as special purpose ... -
Promoting labour market inclusion of the chronically ill: a scoping review of Scandinavian countries’ efforts
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives: This article is a scoping review of efforts in labour market inclusion of the chronically ill in the Scandinavian countries, a research area that has received much political as well as research attention in ... -
Promoting leadership and quality improvement through external inspections of management of sepsis in Norwegian hospitals: a focus group study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)bjective Inspections and other forms of external assessment may contribute to positive changes in the health services, but the mechanisms of such change remain unclear. We did a study to explore how external inspections ... -
Prospective associations between adolescent risky substance use and school dropout and the role of externalising and internalising problems
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: The aim of the present study was to assess to what extent risky substance use (RSU) acts as an important risk factor for school dropout from upper secondary school in a prospective study of Norwegian adolescents, ... -
Psychometric Properties of the Norwegian Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)To examine the psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), randomly selected individuals from a larger registry study were invited. We assessed the reliability and validity of ... -
Psychosocial resources predict frequent pain differently for men and women: A prospective cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction Psychosocial resources, psychological and social factors like self-efficacy and social support have been suggested as important assets for individuals with chronic pain, but the importance of psychosocial ... -
Putting music to trial: Consensus on key methodological challenges investigating music-based rehabilitation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Major advances in music neuroscience have fueled a growing interest in music-based neurological rehabilitation among researchers and clinicians. Musical activities are excellently suited to be adapted for clinical practice ... -
Quality of life and its association with irritable bowel syndrome and fatigue ten years after giardiasis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background Gastroenteritis has been associated with complications such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic fatigue (CF). Little is known about the implications for quality of life (QoL) in this setting. The aims ... -
The radically unequal distribution of Covid-19 vaccinations: a predictable yet avoidable symptom of the fundamental causes of inequality
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The Covid-19 pandemic—and its social and economic fallout—has thrust social and health-related inequalities into the spotlight. The pandemic, and our response to it, has induced new inequalities both within and between ... -
Rastløse bein – en studie fra allmennpraksis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)BAKGRUNN Forekomsten av rastløse bein er rundt 5–10 % blant voksne i den generelle befolkningen. Få studier er gjort om forekomsten blant pasienter som oppsøker fastlege. Det er også få studier om sammenheng med andre ...