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Validity and responsiveness of GHC-index in patients with amalgam-attributed health complaints
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective: Many patients have medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS); some of them attribute their health complaints to dental amalgam fillings. The aim of this study was to assess the validity and responsiveness ... -
Validity of self-reported myocardial infarction and stroke in regions with Sami and Norwegian populations: The SAMINOR 1 Survey and the CVDNOR project
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Objective: Updated knowledge on the validity of selfreported myocardial infarction (SMI) and self-reported stroke (SRS) is needed in Norway. Our objective was to compare questionnaire data and hospital discharge data from ... -
The validity of the Gait Variability Index for individuals with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-05)Increased step-to-step variability is a feature of gait in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and is associated with increased disease severity and reductions in balance and mobility. The Gait Variability Index (GVI) ... -
The value of histological examination in the diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis in the era of rapid molecular diagnosis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Extrapulmonary tuberculosis often poses a diagnostic challenge. This study aimed to assess the value of histological examination in diagnosing tuberculous lymphadenitis (LNTB) when performed simultaneously with rapid ... -
Vanilla bisquits and lobola bridewealth: parallel discourses on early pregnancy and schooling in rural Zambia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Adolescent pregnancy is a complex socio-economic phenomenon ranking high on the global health policy agenda. Early childbearing is associated with early marriage and school drop-out, and is defined as a problem ... -
Vanishing twin syndrome among ART singletons and pregnancy outcomes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-11)STUDY QUESTION: Among babies born by ART, do singleton survivors of a vanishing twin have lower birth weight than other singletons? SUMMARY ANSWER: Vanishing twin syndrome (VTS) was associated with lower birth weight among ... -
Variation between general practitioners in type 2 diabetes processes of care
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aims To explore variation in general practitioners’ (GPs’) performance of six recommended procedures in type 2 diabetes patients <75 years without cardiovascular disease. Methods Cross-sectional study of quality of ... -
Variation in general practitioners’ depression care following certification of sickness absence: a registry-based cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Depression is more prevalent among women and people with low socio-economic status. Uncertainties exist about how general practitioner (GP) depression care varies with patients’ social position. Objective To ... -
Variation in Malaria Transmission in Southern Ethiopia. The impact of prevention strategies and a need for targeted intervention
(Doctoral thesis, 2013-09-03)In Ethiopia, 60 per cent of the population is at risk of malaria. The transmission of the disease is unstable, and hence, the possibility of epidemics demanded continuous vigilance and preparedness of the health system. ... -
Variation in maternal mortality in Sidama National Regional State, southern Ethiopia: A population based cross sectional household survey
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction Maternal mortality studies conducted at national level do not provide information needed for planning and monitoring health programs at lower administrative levels. The aim of this study was to measure maternal ... -
Variation in perception of safety culture in out-of-hours family medicine service in Croatia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) is among the most frequently cited tools for measuring safety culture in healthcare settings. Its ambulatory version was used in this study. The aim was to assess safety ... -
Variation in staff perceptions of patient safety climate across work sites in Norwegian general practitioner practices and out-of-hour clinics
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-10)Introduction Measuring staff perceptions with safety climate surveys is a promising approach to addressing patient safety. Variation in safety climate scores between work sites may predict variability in risk related to ... -
Variation in use of Caesarean section in Norway: An application of spatio-temporal Gaussian random fields
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aims: Caesarean section (CS) is a medical intervention performed in Norway when a surgical delivery is considered more beneficial than a vaginal. Because deliveries with higher risk are centralized to larger hospitals, ... -
Variations in contact patterns and dispatch guideline adherence between Norwegian emergency medical communication centres - a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-01-08)Background: The 19 Norwegian Emergency medical communication centres (EMCCs) use Norwegian Index for medical emergency assistance (Index) as dispatch guidelines. Little is known about the use of Index, nor its validity. ... -
Varying gestational age patterns in cesarean delivery: an international comparison
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-09-13)Background: While international variations in overall cesarean delivery rates are well documented, less information is available for clinical sub-groups. Cesarean data presented by subgroups can be used to evaluate uptake ... -
Veitrafikkulykker knyttet til forskrivning av legemidler: En registerbasert kohortstudie
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008)Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the risk of being involved in road traffic accidents as drivers among persons using prescribed medicines by utilizing data from population-based registries. The aim of the ... -
Vekst av Escherichia coli i fullblod med og utan leukocyttar ved ulike lagringsvilkår
(Master thesis, 2020-12-15)BAKGRUNN Tapping av leukocytthaldig citrat-fosfat-dekstrose-adenin (CPDA-1) fullblod blir utført i sivile og militære blodbankar, i tappesalar og i felt. Blod tappa i felt kan ha auka risiko for bakteriell kontaminasjon ... -
Velferdsteknologi i norske hjemmetjenester : En praxeologisk studie om statlige visjoner i møte med markedskrefter og kommunale realiteter
(Doctoral thesis, 2023-12-18)Denne avhandlingen undersøker hvordan velferdsteknologi – det vil si bruken av ulike former for sensorer og alarmer i hjelpetrengende menneskers hjem – har vokst fram som et helse- og omsorgspolitisk satsningsområde i ... -
Verbal abilities in children of mothers with epilepsy: Association to maternal folate status
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-08)Objective: To examine the effect of maternal folic acid supplementation and maternal plasma folate and antiepileptic drug (AED) concentrations on language delay in AED-exposed children of mothers with epilepsy. Methods: ... -
Verdibasert radiologi - Kvalitetsforbedring ved henvisning til bildediagnostikk innen muskel- og skjelettlidelser
(Master thesis, 2024-02-01)Bruken av bildediagnostikk øker, samtidig sees en høy andel lav-verdi undersøkelser. Gjennom kvalitetsforbedringsprosjektet «VeRaVest» ønsker man å forbedre fastlegers henvisningspraksis ved muskel – og skjelettlidelser. ...