Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Berntsen, Sveinung"
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Early rehabilitation of cancer patients - a randomized controlled intervention study
Arving, Cecilia; Thormodsen, Inger; Brekke, Guri; Mella, Olav; Berntsen, Sveinung; Nordin, Karin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-01-07)Background: Faced with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer, many patients develop stress symptoms, i.e. avoidance behaviour, intrusive thoughts and worry. Stress management interventions have proven to be effective; ... -
Fun, influence and competence-a mixed methods study of prerequisites for high school students' participation in physical education
Abildsnes, Eirik; Rohde, Gudrun E.; Berntsen, Sveinung; Stea, Tonje Holte (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-03-10)Background: Many adolescents do not reach the recommended levels of physical activity (PA), and students attending vocational studies are less committed to take part in physical education (PE) than other students. The ... -
Getting Physically Active by E-Bike : An Active Commuting Intervention Study
Mildestvedt, Thomas; Hovland, Olav Johannes; Berntsen, Sveinung; Bere, Elling Tufte; Fegran, Liv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Introduction: Increased physical activity (PA) is a major component in promoting public health, and active commuting could make an important contribution. Using an electric bicycle (e-bike) is reported to be of at least ... -
Lifestyle and Empowerment Techniques in Survivorship of Gynaecologic Oncology (LETSGO study): a study protocol for a multicentre longitudinal interventional study using mobile health technology and biobanking
Vistad, Ingvild; Skorstad, Mette; Demmelmaier, Ingrid; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Lindemann, Kristina Yvonne Kathe; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Van De Poll-Franse, Lonneke V; Berntsen, Sveinung (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction The number of gynaecological cancer survivors is increasing and there is a need for a more sustainable model of follow-up care. Today’s follow-up model is time-consuming and patients have reported unmet needs ... -
The Norwegian Healthy Life Study: protocol for a pragmatic RCT with longitudinal follow-up on physical activity and diet for adults
Abildsnes, Eirik; Meland, Eivind; Mildestvedt, Thomas; Stea, Tonje Holte; Berntsen, Sveinung; Samdal, Gro Beate (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-01-05)Background: The Norwegian Directorate of Health recommends that Healthy Life Centres (HLCs) be established in primary health care to support behaviour change and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases. The aim of the ... -
Physical education teachers' and public health nurses' perception of Norwegian high school students' participation in physical education - a focus group study
Abildsnes, Eirik; Stea, Tonje Holte; Berntsen, Sveinung; Omfjord, Christina Sandvand; Rohde, Gudrun-Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-12-24)Background: High quality physical education programs in high schools may facilitate adoption of sustainable healthy living among adolescents. Public health nurses often meet students who avoid taking part in physical ... -
Using the Intervention Mapping protocol to develop a family-based intervention for improving lifestyle habits among overweight and obese children: study protocol for a quasi-experimental trial
Stea, Tonje Holte; Haugen, Tommy; Berntsen, Sveinung; Guttormsen, Vigdis; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Haraldstad, Kristin; Meland, Eivind; Abildsnes, Eirik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-10-18)Background: In light of the high prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity, there is a need of developing effective prevention programs to address the rising prevalence and the concomitant health consequences. The ...