• Health-related quality of life as predictor for mortality in patients treated with long-term mechanical ventilation 

      Markussen, Heidi Øksnes; Lehmann, Sverre; Nilsen, Roy Miodini; Natvig, Gerd Karin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-01-11)
      Background The Severe Respiratory Insufficiency (SRI) questionnaire is a specific measure of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients treated with long-term mechanical ventilation (LTMV). The aim of the present ...
    • Prevalence and determinants of preconception folic acid use: an Italian multicenter survey 

      Nilsen, Roy Miodini; Leoncini, Emanuele; Gastaldi, Paolo; Allegri, Valentina; Agostino, Rocco; Faravelli, Francesca; Ferrazzoli, Federica; Finale, Enrico; Ghirri, Paolo; Scarano, Gioacchino; Mastroiacovo, Pierpaolo (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07-13)
      Background: Women in many countries are advised to use folic acid supplements before and early during pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in their infants. This study aimed to update the prevalence and to ...
    • Risk factors for a non-favourable outcome after treated European Neuroborreliosis 

      Eikeland, Randi; Mygland, Åse; Herlofson, Karen; Ljøstad, Unn (Journal article, 2011)
      Aim: To identify risk factors for a non-favourable long term outcome with respect to Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and fatigue after treated Lyme Neuroborreliosis (LNB). Methods: We followed 50 LNB patients, and ...