Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Assmus, Jörg"
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The effect of guided self-determination on self-management in persons with type 1 diabetes mellitus and HbA1c ≥64 mmol/mol: a group-based randomised controlled trial
Mohn, Jannike; Graue, Marit; Assmus, Jörg; Zoffmann, Vibeke; Thordarson, Hrafnkell B; Peyrot, Mark; Rokne, Berit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Objectives: To determine whether the impact of guided self-determination (GSD) applied in group training (GSD-GT) in people with chronically elevated HbA1c and type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) was superior to ‘care as usual’ ... -
Effect of leukoreduction and temperature on risk of bacterial growth in CPDA-1 whole blood: A study of Escherichia coli
Braathen, Hanne; Sivertsen, Joar; Lunde, Turid Helen Felli; Strandenes, Geir; Lindemann, Paul Christoffer; Assmus, Jörg; Hervig, Tor Audun; Apelseth, Torunn Oveland (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Collection of non-leukoreduced citrate-phosphate-dextrose-adenine (CPDA-1) whole blood is performed in walking blood banks. Blood collected under field conditions may have increased risk of bacterial contamination. ... -
Effect of Music Therapy on Parent-Infant Bonding Among Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Ghetti, Claire; Gaden, Tora Söderström; Bieleninik, Lucja; Kvestad, Ingrid; Assmus, Jörg; Stordal, Andreas Størksen; Aristizabal Sanchez, Luisa Fernanda; Arnon, Shmuel; Dulsrud, Jeanette; Elefant, Cochavit; Epstein, Shulamit; Ettenberger, Mark; Glosli, Heidi; Konieczna-Nowak, Ludwika; Lichtensztejn, Marcela; Lindvall, Merethe Wolf; Mangersnes, Julie; Murcia Fernández, Luz Dary; Røed, Catharina Janner; Saá, Gladys; Van Roy, Betty; Vederhus, Bente Johanne; Gold, Christian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Importance Parent-infant bonding contributes to long-term infant health but may be disrupted by preterm birth. Objective To determine if parent-led, infant-directed singing, supported by a music therapist and initiated in ... -
Effect of sense of coherence on long-term work participation among rehabilitation patients: A longitudinal study
Berget, Anne Mette Gravaas; Moen, Vegard Pihl; Hustoft, Merethe; Assmus, Jörg; Strand, Liv Inger; Skouen, Jan Sture; Hetlevik, Øystein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objective: To investigate the causal effect of sense of coherence on long-term work participation after rehabilitation, including stratification by age and diagnoses. Design: Longitudinal cohort study. Participants: ... -
The effect of team collaboration and continuity of care on health and disability among rehabilitation patients: a longitudinal survey-based study from western Norway
Hustoft, Merethe; Biringer, Eva Aaker; Gjesdal, Sturla; Moen, Vegard Pihl; Assmus, Jörg; Hetlevik, Øystein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate how changes in patient-rated health and disability from baseline to after rehabilitation were associated with communication and relationships in rehabilitation teams ... -
Efficacy of antibiotic treatment in patients with chronic low back pain and Modic changes (the AIM study): double blind, randomised, placebo controlled, multicentre trial
Bråten, Lars Christian Haugli; Rolfsen, Mads Peder; Espeland, Ansgar; Wigemyr, Monica; Assmus, Jörg; Froholdt, Anne; Haugen, Anne Julsrud; Marchand, Gunn Hege; Kristoffersen, Per M; Lutro, Olav; Randen, Sigrun; Wilhelmsen, Maja; Winsvold, Bendik K S; Kadar, Thomas; Holmgard, Thor Einar; Vigeland, Maria Dehli; Vetti, Nils; Nygaard, Øystein Petter; Lie, Benedicte Alexandra; Hellum, Christian; Anke, Audny; Grotle, Margreth; Schistad, Ellina Iordanova; Skouen, Jan Sture; Grøvle, Lars; Brox, Jens Ivar; Zwart, John-Anker; Storheim, Kjersti (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objective To assess the efficacy of three months of antibiotic treatment compared with placebo in patients with chronic low back pain, previous disc herniation, and vertebral endplate changes (Modic changes). Design Double ... -
Factors associated with self-rated health in a Norwegian population of older people participating in a preventive home visit program: a cross-sectional study
Fjell, Astrid; Cronfalk, Berit Seiger; Hermann, Monica; Rongve, Arvid; Assmus, Jörg; Kvinge, Lars Malvin Røsseland; Seiger, Åke; Skaug, Knut; Boström, Anne-Marie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Assessing self-rated health by preventive home visits of older people can provide information about the person’s well-being, quality of life and risk of developing illness. The aim of this study was to examine ... -
Factors influencing on-scene time in a rural Norwegian helicopter emergency medical service: A retrospective observational study
Østerås, Øyvind; Heltne, Jon-Kenneth; Vikenes, Bjarne H; Assmus, Jörg; Brattebø, Guttorm (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-09-21)Background: Critically ill patients need to be immediately identified, properly managed, and rapidly transported to definitive care. Extensive prehospital times may increase mortality in selected patient groups. The on-scene ... -
Factors predicting death and cancer in patients with giant cell arteritis in Western Norway 1972–2012: a retrospective observational cohort study
Brekke, Lene Kristin; Assmus, Jörg; Fevang, Bjørg Tilde Svanes (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objectives: Evidence as to whether or not giant cell arteritis (GCA) confers added risk of cancer or death is conflicting. Our aim was to identify factors predicting death or cancer in a large Norwegian GCA-cohort. Methods: ... -
Gastric function in diabetic gastroparesis assessed by ultrasound and scintigraphy
Steinsvik, Elisabeth Kjelsvik; Sangnes, Dag A.; Søfteland, Eirik; Biermann, Martin; Assmus, Jörg; Dimcevski, Georg Gjorgji; Gilja, Odd Helge; Hausken, Trygve (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Gastroparesis is a severe diabetes complication characterized by delayed gastric emptying. We examined patients with symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis using gastric emptying scintigraphy and ultrasound drink ... -
The impact of referral letter quality on timely access to specialised mental health care: a quantitative study of the reliability of patient triage
Nymoen, Marit; Biringer, Eva Aaker; Hetlevik, Øystein; Thorsen, Olav; Assmus, Jörg; Hartveit, Miriam (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Patients referred to specialised mental health care are usually triaged based on referral information provided by general practitioners. However, knowledge about this system’s ability to ensure timely access ... -
In vitro quality of cold and delayed cold-stored platelet concentrates from interim platelet units during storage for 21 days
Braathen, Hanne; Lunde, Turid Helen Felli; Assmus, Jörg; Hagen, Kristin Gjerde; Kristoffersen, Einar Klæboe; Strandenes, Geir; Apelseth, Torunn Oveland (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background and Objectives: Based on previous success using apheresis platelets, we wanted to investigate the in vitro quality and platelet function in continuously cold-stored and delayed cold-stored platelet concentrates ... -
Investigating novel biomarkers of immune activation and modulation in the context of sedentary behaviour: a multicentre prospective ischemic stroke cohort study
Alme, Katinka Nordheim; Askim, Torunn; Assmus, Jörg; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Naik, Mala; Næss, Halvor; Saltvedt, Ingvild; Ueland, Per-Magne; Ulvik, Arve; Knapskog, Anne-Brita (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Sedentary behaviour is associated with disease, but the molecular mechanisms are not understood. Valid biomarkers with predictive and explanatory properties are required. Therefore, we have investigated traditional ... -
IP-10 differentiates between active and latent tuberculosis irrespective of HIV status and declines during therapy
Wergeland, Ida; Pullar, Nadine Durema; Assmus, Jörg; Ueland, Thor; Tonby, Kristian; Feruglio, Siri; Kvale, Dag; Damås, Jan Kristian; Aukrust, Pål; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Dyrhol-Riise, Anne Ma (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-04)Objectives: Biomarkers for diagnosis and therapy efficacy in tuberculosis (TB) are requested. We have studied biomarkers that may differentiate between active and latent TB infection (LTBI), the influence of HIV infection ... -
Long-Term Effects of Short-Term Music Therapy for Prison Inmates: Six-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Gold, Christian; Due, Fredrik Berntsen; Thieu, Elin Kirkhus; Hjørnevik, Kjetil; Tuastad, Lars; Assmus, Jörg (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)For most interventions to reduce criminal recidivism, long-term effects are uncertain. Music therapy has shown effects on possible precursors of recidivism, but direct evidence on long-term effects is lacking. In an ... -
Longitudinal study of music therapy's effectiveness for premature infants and their caregivers (LongSTEP): Protocol for an international randomised trial
Ghetti, Claire; Bieleninik, Lucja; Hysing, Mari; Kvestad, Ingrid; Assmus, Jörg; Romeo, Renee; Ettenberger, Mark; Arnon, Shmuel; Vederhus, Bente Johanne; Gaden, Tora Söderström; Gold, Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Introduction: Preterm birth has major medical, psychological and socioeconomic consequences worldwide. Music therapy (MT) has positive effects on physiological measures of preterm infants and maternal anxiety, but rigorous ... -
Longitudinal Study of Music Therapy’s Effectiveness for Premature Infants and Their Caregivers (LongSTEP): Feasibility Study With a Norwegian Cohort
Ghetti, Claire; Vederhus, Bente Johanne; Gaden, Tora Söderström; Brenner, Annette; Bieleninik, Lucja; Kvestad, Ingrid; Assmus, Jörg; Gold, Christian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Premature infants and their parents experience significant stress during the perinatal period. Music therapy (MT) may support maternal–infant bonding during this critical period, but studies measuring impact across the ... -
Low birthweight is associated with lower glomerular filtration rate in middle-aged mainly healthy women
Lillås, Bjørn Steinar; Tøndel, Camilla; Assmus, Jörg; Vikse, Bjørn Egil (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Low birthweight (LBW) has been shown to increase the risk of severe kidney disease. Studies have also shown associations between LBW and lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in young adults. In this ... -
Matrix M H5N1 vaccine induces cross-H5 clade humoral immune responses in a randomized clinical trial and provides protection from highly pathogenic influenza challenge in ferrets
Cox, Rebecca Jane; Major, Diane; Pedersen, Gabriel Kristian; Pathirana, Rishi; Höschler, Katja; Guilfoyle, Kate; Roseby, Sarah; Bredholt, Geir; Assmus, Jörg; Breakwell, Lucy; Campitelli, Laura; Sjursen, Haakon (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-07-06)Background and Methods: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses constitute a pandemic threat and the development of effective vaccines is a global priority. Sixty adults were recruited into a randomized clinical ... -
Measuring implementation: development of the implementation process assessment tool (IPAT)
Hartveit, Miriam; Hovlid, Einar; Nordin, Håkan; Øvretveit, John; Bond, Gary R.; Biringer, Eva Aaker; Assmus, Jörg; Mariniusson, Gerd Haugen; Ruud, Torleif (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-10-21)Background Implementation science comprises a large set of theories suggesting interacting factors at different organisational levels. Development of literature syntheses and frameworks for implementation have contributed ...