Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Ranhoff, Anette Hylen"
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A restrictive policy for red blood cell transfusion in older hip fracture patients: experiences from a patient register
Martinsen, Mette; Valland, Haldor; Solheim, Ludvig Fjeld; Holvik, Kristin; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-02-09)Background: Allogeneic red blood cell transfusions (ABT) are common in older hip fracture patients. Recent research supports a restrictive transfusion policy. The aim was to study variation in hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, ... -
Risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke among older men exposed to prolonged endurance sport practice: a 10-year follow-up. The Birkebeiner Ageing Study and the Tromsø Study
Johansen, Kristoffer Robin; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Sørensen, Eivind; Nes, Bjarne; Heitmann, Kim Arne; Apelland, Turid; Bucher Sandbakk, Silvana; Wilsgaard, Tom; Løchen, Maja-Lisa; Thelle, Dag Steinar; Morseth, Bente; Myrstad, Marius (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Aims: Endurance sport practice is associated with a high prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF), which increases the risk of stroke in the general population. However, stroke risk in endurance athletes with AF is sparsely ... -
Risk of hip fracture among older people using anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs: a nationwide prospective cohort study
Bakken, Marit Stordal; Engeland, Anders; Engesæter, Lars B.; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Hunskaar, Steinar; Ruths, Sabine (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-05-09)Purpose Anxiolytics and hypnotics are widely used and may cause injurious falls. We aimed to examine associations between exposure to anxiolytics and hypnotics and the risk of hip fracture among all older people in Norway. ... -
Risk of hip fracture among older peopleusing antihypertensive drugs: a nationwidecohort study
Ruths, Sabine; Bakken, Marit Stordal; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Hunskaar, Steinar; Engesæter, Lars B.; Engeland, Anders (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-12-01)Background: Many people with a high risk of hip fracture have coexisting cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to examine associations between exposure to antihypertensive drugs and the risk of hip fracture among older people. ... -
Sarcopenia in patients with hip fracture: A multicenter cross-sectional study
Steihaug, Ole Martin; Gjesdal, Clara Gram; Bogen, Bård Erik; Kristoffersen, Målfrid Holen; Lien, Gunhild; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-09-13)Background: Sarcopenia is prevalent in older persons and is a risk factor for falls, fractures, and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine a) the feasibility of determining sarcopenia in patients with acute hip ... -
Short-term safety of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines with respect to all-cause mortality in the older population in Norway
Lopez-Doriga Ruiz, Paz; Gunnes, Nina; Gran, Jon Michael; Karlstad, Øystein; Selmer, Randi Marie; Dahl, Jesper; Bøås, Håkon; White, Richard Aubrey; Hofman, Aurora Christine; Paulsen, Trine Hessevik; Watle, Sara Sofie Viksmoen; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Bukholm, Geir; Gulseth, Hanne Løvdal; Tapia, German (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background There have been concerns about COVID-19 vaccination safety among frail older individuals. We investigated the relationship between COVID-19 mRNA vaccination and mortality among individuals aged ≥ 70 years and ... -
Sleep in octogenarians during the postoperative phase after transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement
Amofah, Hege Andersen; Brostrøm, Anders; Fridlund, Bengt Gotthard Anton; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Haaverstad, Rune; Hufthammer, Karl Ove; Kuiper, Karel Kier-Jan; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Norekvål, Tone M. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-04)Background: Octogenarians with aortic stenosis are an increasing population of patients admitted for surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) or transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Although adequate sleep is ... -
“This path I must walk alone”. Challenges experienced by older patients while recovering from severe COVID-19 – a qualitative study
Heiberg, Kristi Elisabeth; Jøranson, Nina; Heggestad, Anne Kari Tolo; Breievne, Grete; Lausund, Hilde; Myrstad, Marius; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Walle-Hansen, Marte; Bruun-Olsen, Vigdis (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic challenged both the Norwegian population and healthcare system. In this study we explored how older men and women experienced rehabilitation and recovery after hospitalisation ... -
Two-year changes in gait variability in community-living older adults
Bogen, Bård Erik; Aaslund, Mona Kristin; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Moe-Nilssen, Rolf (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-06-07)Background: Increases in stride-to-stride fluctuations (gait variability) are common among older adults, but little is known about the natural progression of gait variability with increasing age. Research question: Does ... -
Validation of orthopaedic surgeons' assessment of cognitive function in patients with acute hip fracture
Kristoffersen, Målfrid Holen; Dybvik, Eva Hansen; Steihaug, Ole Martin; Bartz-Johannesen, Christoffer Andreas; Martinsen, Mette; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Engesæter, Lars B.; Gjertsen, Jan-Erik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: About one fourth of patients with hip fracture have cognitive impairment. These patients are at higher risk of surgical and medical complications and are often excluded from participating in clinical research. ... -
Vitamin D supplementation and its influence on musclestrength and mobility in community-dwelling olderpersons: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rosendahl-Riise, Hanne; Spielau, U.; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Gudbrandsen, Oddrun Anita; Dierkes, Jutta (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-02)Background: It has been suggested that vitamin D status or supplementation is important for maintaining or improving muscle strength and mobility in older adults. The study results, however, do not provide consistent ... -
Weight changes and mobility in the early phase after hip fracture in community-dwelling older persons
Rosendahl-Riise, Hanne; Dierkes, Jutta; Ådnanes, Svanhild; Skodvin, Vilde Aabel; Strand, Elin; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Purpose Hip fractures in older persons are associated with reduced mobility and loss of independence. Few studies address the nutritional status and mobility in the early phase after hip fracture. The objective of the ...