Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Elgen, Irene Bircow"
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Substance-Related Problems in Adolescents with ADHD-Diagnoses: The Importance of Self-Reported Conduct Problems
Heradstveit, Ove; Askeland, Kristin Gärtner; Bøe, Tormod; Lundervold, Astri Johansen; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Pedersen, Mads Uffe; Hysing, Mari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a known risk factor for substance-related problems (SRP) during adolescence, but the nature of this relationship and the importance of co-occurring conduct ... -
Symptoms and antecedents of autism in children born extremely premature: a national population-based study
Fevang, Silje Katrine Elgen; Madland, Ada Røiseland; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Vollsæter, Maria; Hysing, Mari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of autism (ASD) symptoms, i.e. , social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and communicational problems, among children born extremely preterm (EP) compared to ... -
Symptoms Associated With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorders in School-Aged Children Prenatally Exposed to Substances
Sandtorv, Lisbeth Beate; Fevang, Silje Katrine Elgen; Nilsen, Sondre Aasen; Bøe, Tormod; Gjestad, Rolf; Haugland, Siren; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Prenatal exposure to substances may influence a child’s neurodevelopment and impact on subsequent mental health. In a hospital-based population of school-aged children prenatally exposed to opiates and a number of illicit ... -
Teacher ratings of mental health among school children in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Kashala, Espérance; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Sommerfelt, Kristian; Tylleskär, Thorkild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2005)Introduction: In Africa, little is known about child mental health. This study piloted the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in Kinshasa, investigated mental health problems and the association between these ... -
Trajectories of psychiatric disorders in a cohort of children with cerebral palsy across four years
Bjørgaas, Hanne Marit; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Hysing, Mari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Risk of psychiatric disorders has been reported for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) at different ages, however little is known regarding the long-term trajectories of these disorders. Objective: ... -
Tyrosinemia Type 1 and symptoms of ADHD: Biochemical mechanisms and implications for treatment and prognosis
Barone, Helene; Bliksrud, Yngve Thomas; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Szigetvari, Peter Daniel; Kleppe, Rune; Ghorbani, Sadaf; Hansen, Eirik Vangsøy; Haavik, Jan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Hereditary tyrosinemia Type 1 (HT‐1) is a rare metabolic disease where the enzyme catalyzing the final step of tyrosine breakdown is defect, leading to accumulation of toxic metabolites. Nitisinone inhibits the degradation ... -
Views of young people with psychosis on using virtual reality assisted therapy. A qualitative study
Holgersen, Guri; Nordgreen, Tine; Hegelstad, Wenche; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Aim Service disengagement is a challenge in young individuals struggling with psychosis. Combining cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp) with virtual reality (VR) has proven acceptable and potentially effective ...