Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Norekvål, Tone Merete"
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Aiming toWards Evidence baSed inTerpretation of Cardiac biOmarkers in patients pResenting with chest pain using Point of Care Testing (WESTCOR-POC): study design
Thulin, Ingrid Viola Lavesson; Jordalen, Silje Marie Farestveit; Lekven, Ole Christian; Krishnapillai, Jeyaseelan; Steiro, Ole-Thomas; Collinson, Paul; Apple, Fred; Cullen, Louise; Norekvål, Tone Merete; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Vikenes, Kjell; Omland, Torbjørn; Bjørneklett, Rune Oskar; Aakre, Kristin Moberg (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objectives: Patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) contribute to a high workload and overcrowding in the Emergency Department (ED). Accelerated diagnostic protocols for non-ST-elevation ... -
Anxiety and depression in patients aged 80 years and older following aortic valve therapy. A six‑month follow‑up study
Eide, Leslie S.P.; Fridlund, Bengt Gotthard Anton; Hufthammer, Karl Ove; Haaverstad, Rune; Packer, Erik; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Thompson, David R; Norekvål, Tone Merete (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Little is known about mental health following advanced cardiac procedures in the oldest patients. Aims To study changes in anxiety and depression from baseline to one- and six-month follow-up in older ... -
The association of electronic health literacy with behavioural and psychological coronary artery disease risk factors in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention: a 12-month follow-up study
Brørs, Gunhild; Dalen, Håvard; Allore, Heather; Deaton, Christi; Fridlund, Bengt Gotthard Anton; Norman, Cameron D.; Palm, Pernille; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Norekvål, Tone Merete (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Aims Fundamental roadblocks, such as non-use and low electronic health (eHealth) literacy, prevent the implementation of eHealth resources. The aims were to study internet usage for health information and eHealth literacy ... -
Baseline frailty status and outcomes important for shared decision‑making in older adults receiving transcatheter aortic valve implantation, a prospective observational study
Skaar, Elisabeth; Øksnes, Anja; Eide, Leslie SP; Norekvål, Tone Merete; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Nordrehaug, Jan Erik; Forman, Daniel Edward; Schoennberger, Andreas W.; Hufthammer, Karl Ove; Kuiper, Karel Kier-Jan; Bleie, Øyvind; Packer, Erik; Langørgen, Jørund; Haaverstad, Rune; Schaufel, Margrethe Aase (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aims The objective of this study was to examine baseline frailty status (including cognitive deficits) and important clinical outcomes, to inform shared decision-making in older adults receiving transcatheter aortic valve ... -
Cardiac rehabilitation participation within 6 months of discharge in 37 136 myocardial infarction survivors: a nationwide registry study
Norekvål, Tone Merete; Bale, Marte; Bedane, Haji Kedir; Hole, Torstein Laurits; Ingul, Charlotte Ingeborg Björk; Munkhaugen, John (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023) -
Correlated physical and mental health composite scores for the RAND-36 and RAND-12 health surveys: can we keep them simple?
Andersen, John Roger; Breivik, Kyrre; Engelund, Inger Elise; Iversen, Marjolein M.; Kirkeleit, Jorunn; Norekvål, Tone Merete; Oterhals, Kjersti; Storesund, Anette (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-03)Background: The RAND-36 and RAND-12 (equivalent to versions 1 of the SF-36 Health Survey and SF-12 Health Survey, respectively) are widely used measures of health-related quality of life. However, there are diverging views ... -
Effectiveness, safety, and patient reported outcomes of a planned investment procedure in higher-risk chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention: Rationale and design of the invest-CTO study
Øksnes, Anja; Skaar, Elisabeth; Engan, Britt; Bleie, Øyvind; Løland, Kjetil Halvorsen; Taoussi, Nadia; Maehara, Akiko; Norekvål, Tone Merete; Rotevatn, Svein; McEntegart, Margaret B. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: The anatomical complexity of a chronic total occlusion (CTO) correlates with procedural failure and complication rates. CTO modification after unsuccessful crossing has been associated with subsequent higher ... -
Health Literacy and Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease (From the CONCARD PCI Study)
Brørs, Gunhild; Dalen, Håvard; Allore, Heather; Deaton, Christi; Fridlund, Bengt Gotthard Anton; Osborne, Richard H.; Palm, Pernille; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Norekvål, Tone Merete (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)In the setting of established coronary artery disease (CAD), lower health literacy is associated with poor outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine whether health literacy at the index admission was associated with ... -
An interdisciplinary intervention for children and adolescents with multiple referrals and complex health complaints: a feasibility study
Lygre, Ragnhild Bentung; Gjestad, Rolf; Norekvål, Tone Merete; Mercer, Stewart W.; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-11)Background: Children and adolescents with complex health complaints are often referred to several different healthcare specialists for assessments and treatment. This may result in fragmented care, higher risks of medical ... -
Octogenarian patients’ sleep and delirium experiences in hospital and four years after aortic valve replacement: a qualitative interview study
Amofah, Hege Andersen; Broström, Anders; Instenes, Irene; Fridlund, Bengt; Haaverstad, Rune; Kuiper, Karel Kier-Jan; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Norekvål, Tone Merete (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives Sleep disturbances and delirium are frequently observed complications after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcutaneous aortic valve implantation (TAVI), especially in octogenarian patients. ... -
Perceptions of generic medicines and medication adherence after percutaneous coronary intervention: a prospective multicentre cohort study
Pettersen, Trond Røed; Schjøtt, Jan Didrik; Allore, Heather G; Bendz, Bjørn; Borregaard, Britt; Fridlund, Bengt Gotthard Anton; Larsen, Alf Inge; Nordrehaug, Jan Erik; Rotevatn, Svein; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Norekvål, Tone Merete (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective: To determine patient perceptions of generic medicines 2 and 6 months after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and to determine whether these perceptions moderate medication adherence. Design: Prospective ... -
Predictors of long-term symptom burden and quality of life in patients hospitalised with chest pain: a prospective observational study
Saeed, Nasir; Norekvål, Tone Merete; Steiro, Ole-Thomas; Tjora, Hilde Lunde; Langørgen, Jørund; Bjørneklett, Rune Oskar; Skadberg, Øyvind; Bonarjee, Vernon V S; Mjelva, Øistein; Omland, Torbjørn; Vikenes, Kjell; Aakre, Kristin Moberg (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective: To describe the magnitude and predictors of symptom burden (SB) and quality of life (QoL) 3 months after hospital admission for acute chest pain. Design: Prospective observational study. Setting: Single ... -
Psychometric Properties of the Norwegian Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale
Iversen, Marjolein M.; Norekvål, Tone Merete; Oterhals, Kjersti; Fadnes, Lars T; Mæland, Silje; pakpour, AH; Breivik, Kyrre (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)To examine the psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), randomly selected individuals from a larger registry study were invited. We assessed the reliability and validity of ... -
Rethinking rehabilitation after percutaneous coronary intervention: a protocol of a multicentre cohort study on continuity of care, health literacy, adherence and costs at all care levels (the CONCARDPCI)
Norekvål, Tone Merete; Allore, Heather G; Bendz, Bjørn; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Borregaard, Britt; Brørs, Gunhild; Deaton, Christi; Fålun, Nina Britt; Hadjistavropoulos, Heather; Hansen, Tina Birgitte; Igland, Stig; Larsen, Alf Inge; Palm, Pernille; Pettersen, Trond Røed; Rasmussen, Trine Bernholdt; Schjøtt, Jan; Søgaard, Rikke; Valaker, Irene; Zwisler, Ann Dorthe; Rotevatn, Svein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Introduction Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) aims to provide instant relief of symptoms, and improve functional capacity and prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease. Although patients may experience ...