Blar i Faculty of Medicine på forfatter "Pallesen, Ståle"
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The Association Between Shift Work and Immunological Biomarkers in Nurses
Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Axelsson, John; Pallesen, Ståle; Waage, Siri; Vedaa, Øystein; Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Buchvold, Hogne Vikanes; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Thun, Eirunn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives: Shift work is associated with several negative health effects. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms are unclear, but low-grade inflammation has been suggested to play a role. This project aimed to ... -
The association between shift work disorder and turnover intention among nurses
Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Pallesen, Ståle; Harris, Anette Kristoffersen; Waage, Siri (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Shift work disorder (SWD) is highly prevalent among shift-working nurses and has multiple negative health-related effects. There is a dearth of insight into career-related decisions made by nurses suffering ... -
Associations between excessive fatigue and pain, sleep, mental-health and work factors in Norwegian nurses
Hiestand, Stand Fenimore; Forthun, Ingeborg; Waage, Siri; Pallesen, Ståle; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Aim To investigate whether pain, sleep duration, insomnia, sleepiness, work-related factors, anxiety, and depression associate with excessive fatigue in nurses. Background Fatigue among nurses is a problem in the ... -
Associations between night work and BMI, alcohol, smoking, caffeine and exercise - A cross-sectional study
Buchvold, Hogne Vikanes; Pallesen, Ståle; Øyane, Nicolas Melchior Frederic; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-11-12)Background: Shift work is associated with negative health effects. Increased prevalence of several cardiovascular risk factors among shift workers/night workers compared with day workers have been shown resulting in increased ... -
Beyond sleep duration: Sleep timing as a risk factor for childhood obesity
Skjåkødegård, Hanna Flækøy; Danielsen, Yngvild Sørebø; Frisk, Bente; Hystad, Sigurd William; Roelants, Mathieu; Pallesen, Ståle; Conlon, Rachel; Wilfley, Denise E.; Juliusson, Petur Benedikt (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Ample evidence attests to the relationship between short sleep duration, sleep problems and childhood obesity. However, few studies have examined the association between sleep timing and obesity in children. ... -
Causes and management of sleepiness among pilots in a Norwegian and an Austrian air ambulance service—a comparative study
Zakariassen, Erik; Waage, Siri; Harris, Anette; Gatterbauer-Trischler, Pia; Lang, Bernd; Voelckel, Wolfgang Georg Cornelius; Pallesen, Ståle; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-01)Objective We compared subjectively reported sleepiness and fatigue as well as causes and management strategies for combating sleepiness among pilots working in 2 different helicopter emergency medical services operating ... -
Circadian typology and implications for adolescent sleep health. Results from a large, cross-sectional, school-based study
Saxvig, Ingvild West; Evanger, Linn Nyjordet; Pallesen, Ståle; Hysing, Mari; Sivertsen, Børge; Gradisar, Michael; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Study objectives To investigate circadian typology in a large, representative sample of Norwegian adolescents, and its implications for sleep health. Methods The sample included 3920 1st year high school students aged ... -
Development and initial validation of questionnaire on predictors for the use of hearing protection devices among noise exposed manufacturing workers in Tanzania: A methodological study
Nyarubeli, Israel Paul; Tungu, Alexander Mtemi; Pallesen, Ståle; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Mamuya, Simon Henry David (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-02-09)Introduction: The use of hearing protection devices (HPDs) has been an intervention of choice in many workplaces such as in the construction industry for quite some time due to impractical effects of engineering and ... -
The effects of bright light treatment on subjective and objective sleepiness during three consecutive night shifts among hospital nurses – a counter-balanced placebo-controlled crossover study
Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Pallesen, Ståle; Waage, Siri; Thun, Eirunn; Blytt, Kjersti Marie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives The objective was to investigate effects of timed bright light treatment on subjective and objective measures of sleepiness during three consecutive night shifts among hospital nurses. Methods Thirty-five ... -
Habitual Sleep, Social Jetlag, and Reaction Time in Youths With Delayed Sleep–Wake Phase Disorder. A Case–Control Study
Saxvig, Ingvild W.; Wilhelmsen-Langeland, Ane; Pallesen, Ståle; Nordhus, Inger Hilde; Vedaa, Øystein; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-11-12)The aim of this study was to explore habitual sleep, social jetlag, and day-to-day variations in sleep (measured as intra-individual standard deviation, ISD) in youths with delayed sleep–wake phase disorder (DSWPD), compared ... -
Increased Health Risk in Subjects with High Self-Reported Seasonality
Øyane, Nicolas Melchior Frederic; Ursin, Reidun; Pallesen, Ståle; Holsten, Fred; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-03-03)Background: Seasonal variations in mood and behaviour, termed seasonality, are commonly reported in the general population. As a part of a large cross-sectional health survey in Hordaland, Norway, we investigated the ... -
Insomnia – A Heterogenic Disorder Often Comorbid With Psychological and Somatic Disorders and Diseases: A Narrative Review With Focus on Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges
Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Jernelöv, Susanna; Pallesen, Ståle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Patients with insomnia complain of problems with sleep onset or sleep maintenance or early morning awakenings, or a combination of these, despite adequate opportunity and circumstances for sleep. In addition, to fulfill ... -
Migraine, tension-type headache and medication-overuse headache in a large population of shift working nurses: a cross-sectional study in Norway
Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Pallesen, Ståle; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Waage, Siri; Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Objectives: To investigate associations between different types of headaches and shift work. Design, participants and outcome measures: Nurses with different work schedules (day work, two-shift rotation, night work, ... -
NMDA receptor-dependent regulation of miRNA expression and association with Argonaute during LTP in vivo
Pai, Balagopal; Siripornmongcolchai, Taweeporn; Berentsen, Birgitte; Pakzad, Ashraf; Vieuille, Christel Marie; Pallesen, Ståle; Pajak, Maciej; Simpson, T. Ian; Armstrong, J. Douglas; Wibrand, Karin; Bramham, Clive R. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-01-13)microRNAs (miRNAs) are major regulators of protein synthesis in the brain. A major goal is to identify changes in miRNA expression underlying protein synthesis-dependent forms of synaptic plasticity such as long-term ... -
No effect of a self-help book for insomnia in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and comorbid chronic insomnia – a randomized controlled trial.
Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Berge, Thomas; Lehmann, Sverre; Pallesen, Ståle; Saxvig, Ingvild W. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-11-29)Objective: To compare the effects of a self-help book for insomnia to that of sleep hygiene advice in a randomized controlled trial with follow-up after about 3 months among patients who were diagnosed with obstructive ... -
Patients with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder show poorer executive functions compared to good sleepers
Wilhelmsen-Langeland, Ane; Saxvig, Ingvild W.; Johnsen, Emma Hole; Marszalek, Maja Anna; Andersen, Maria Isolde Wiig; Sætre, Vild Katrine; Lundervold, Astri; Vedaa, Øystein; Nordhus, Inger Hilde; Pallesen, Ståle; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-02)Objective: Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD) is associated with negative outcomes, including reduced daytime performance and difficulties with treatment adherence. These outcomes are mediated by executive functions ... -
The Prevalence of Insomnia Subtypes in Relation to Demographic Characteristics, Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol Consumption and Use of Hypnotics
Bjorøy, Ingrid; Jørgensen, Vilde Aanesland; Pallesen, Ståle; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence of insomnia subtypes in relation to several demographic characteristics, as well as to investigate the prevalence of possible anxiety and depression, ... -
Prevalence of parasomnias in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. A registry-based cross-sectional study
Lundetræ, Ragnhild S.; Saxvig, Ingvild W.; Pallesen, Ståle; Aurlien, Harald; Lehmann, Sverre; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-07-05)Objective: To assess the prevalence of parasomnias in relation to presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We hypothesized higher parasomnia prevalence with higher OSA severity. Methods: The sample comprised ... -
Psychosocial Challenges Related to Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder
Wilhelmsen-Langeland, Ane; Dundas, Ingrid; Saxvig, Ingvild West; Pallesen, Ståle; Nordhus, Inger Hilde; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Journal article, 2012)Delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) is a disorder where the circadian rhythm is delayed according to the conventional norms, often resulting in school- and work related difficulties as well as emotional challenges. Research ... -
A randomized controlled trial with bright light and melatonin for treatment of delayed sleep phase disorder. Effects on subjective and objective sleepiness and cognitive function.
Wilhelmsen-Langeland, Ane; Saxvig, Ingvild West; Pallesen, Ståle; Nordhus, Inger Hilde; Vedaa, Øystein; Lundervold, Astri Johansen; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-10)Delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Patients with DSPD have problems initiating sleep if they go to bed at a conventional time and they often have problems waking at desired times. If ...