• Effect of early intervention for anxiety on sleep outcomes in adolescents: a randomized trial 

      Haugland, Bente Storm Mowatt; Hysing, Mari; Hoffart, Asle; Haaland, Åshild Tellefsen; Bjaastad, Jon Fauskanger; Wergeland, Gro Janne; Baste, Valborg (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      The potential effect of early intervention for anxiety on sleep outcomes was examined in a sample of adolescents with anxiety (N = 313, mean 14.0 years, SD = 0.84, 84% girls, 95.7% Norwegians). Participants were randomized ...
    • Effectiveness of Brief and Standard School-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Adolescents With Anxiety: A Randomized Noninferiority Study 

      Haugland, Bente Storm Mowatt; Haaland, Åshild Tellefsen; Baste, Valborg; Bjaastad, Jon Fauskanger; Hoffart, Asle; Rapee, Ronald M.; Raknes, Solfrid; Himle, Joseph A.; Husabo, Elisabeth; Wergeland, Gro Janne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Objective We examined the effectiveness of targeted school-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for adolescents (12−16 years of age) with anxiety, and tested whether brief CBT was noninferior to standard duration ...
    • Fatty fish intake and cognitive function: FINS-KIDS, a randomized controlled trial in preschool children 

      Øyen, Jannike; Kvestad, Ingrid; Midtbø, Lisa Kolden; Graff, Ingvild Eide; Hysing, Mari; Stormark, Kjell Morten; Wik, Maria; Baste, Valborg; Frøyland, Livar; Koletzko, Berthold; Demmelmair, Hans; Dahl, Lisbeth; Lie, Øyvind; Kjellevold, Marian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-03-12)
      Background: Marine resources including fatty fish are important sources of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs), which are important for brain development. To our knowledge, this is the first randomized ...
    • Foster parents' experiences of using child mental health and welfare services in Norway: Associations with youth, placement, and service characteristics 

      Larsen, Marit Hjellset; Baste, Valborg; Bjørknes, Ragnhild; Breivik, Kyrre; Myrvold, Trine; Lehmann, Stine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-07)
      The measurement of user experience has gained international attention as a tool for improving quality of care. Because foster families have a high need for service support, we examined quality of care from the foster ...
    • Predictors of quality of life among youths in foster care—a 5‑year prospective follow‑up study 

      Larsen, Marit Hjellset; Goemans, Anouk; Baste, Valborg; Lehmann, Stine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 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 ...
    • Sleep duration and insomnia in adolescents seeking treatment for anxiety in primary health care 

      Haugland, Bente Storm Mowatt; Hysing, Mari; Baste, Valborg; Wergeland, Gro Janne Henningsen; Rapee, Ronald M.; Hoffart, Asle; Håland, Åshild Tellefsen; Bjaastad, Jon Fauskanger (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-03-24)
      There is limited knowledge about sleep in adolescents with elevated levels of anxiety treated within primary health care settings, potentially resulting in sleep problems not being sufficiently addressed by primary health ...
    • Treatment Fidelity in Brief Versus Standard-Length School-Based Interventions for Youth with Anxiety 

      Husabo, Elisabeth; Haugland, Bente Storm Mowatt; McLeod, Bryce D.; Baste, Valborg; Håland, Åshild Tellefsen; Bjåstad, Jon Fauskanger; Hoffart, Asle; Raknes, Solfrid; Fjermestad, Krister W.; Rapee, Ronald M.; Ogden, Terje; Wergeland, Gro Janne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      To examine treatment fidelity in a randomized controlled trial of indicated school-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered in groups to youth with anxiety. We investigated whether adherence and competence (a) ...
    • Young adults at risk of early work disability: who are they? 

      Sveinsdottir, Vigdis; Eriksen, Hege Randi; Baste, Valborg; Hetland, Jørn; Reme, Silje Endresen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-10-16)
      Background: Young adults that are not in education, training or employment represent a problem across European countries. While some are cases of temporary transitions or short-term inactivity, others represent a more ...