Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Elgen, Irene Bircow"
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Bridging the Gap for Children With Compound Health Challenges: An Intervention Protocol
Elgen, Irene Bircow; Heggestad, Torhild; Tronstad, Rune Rose; Greve, Gottfried (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: During the last decades, there is a major shift in the panorama of diseases in children and adolescents. More children are referred to the specialized health care services due to less specific symptoms and more ... -
Case report: ADHD and prognosis in tyrosinemia type 1
Halleland, Helene; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Bliksrud, Yngve Thomas; Hansen, Eirik Vangsøy; Skavhellen, Rita Rigmor; Furevik, Magne Ivar; Haavik, Jan (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-07-18)Neurometabolic disorders such as tyrosinemia type 1 (TYRSN1) may interfere with brain metabolism and show symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients treated with the enzyme inhibitor nitisinone ... -
Co-existing symptoms and risk factors among African school children with hyperactivity-inattention symptoms in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Kashala, Espérance; Lundervold, Astri Johansen; Sommerfelt, Kristian; Tylleskär, Thorkild; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Journal article, 2006-03-08)The aims of the study were to explore hyperactivity-inattention symptoms and co-existing symptoms of emotional and behavioural problems among African school children and their relationship with health status, socio-demographic ... -
Complex care pathways for children with multiple referrals demonstrated in a retrospective population-based study
Heggestad, Torhild; Greve, Gottfried; Skilbrei, Birger; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Aim To identify children with complex medical needs by examining their patterns of hospital care. Methods We conducted a retrospective population‐based study on 18 577 patients aged 6‐12 years from the Haukeland ... -
Development and feasibility testing of a physical activity intervention for youth with anxiety and depression: a study protocol
Kodal, Arne; Muirhead, Fiona; Reilly, John J.; Wergeland, Gro Janne Henningsen; Thorsen, Paul Joachim Bloch; Bovim, Lars Peder Vatshelle; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Anxiety and depressive disorders in children and adolescents are highly prevalent and account for more than half of all youth psychiatric disorders. Left untreated, anxiety, and depression lead to numerous ... -
Evaluation of dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents in routine clinical practice: a pre-post study
Syversen, Anne Mari; Schønning, Viktor; Fjellheim, Gro Sydnes; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Wergeland, Gro Janne Henningsen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Self-harm and suicidal ideation are prevalent among adolescents, cause physical and psychosocial disability, and have potentially life-threatening consequences. Dialectical behavioral therapy for Adolescents ... -
Feasibility of a physical activity intervention for children and adolescents with anxiety and depression
Kodal, Arne; Muirhead, Fiona; Reilly, John J.; Wergeland, Gro Janne Henningsen; Thorsen, Paul Joachim Bloch; Bovim, Lars Peder Vatshelle; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-05)Background: Physical activity is identified as a key modifiable factor towards good short- and long-term mental health and has shown positive effects on anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. However, physical ... -
How can we improve specialist health services for children with multi-referrals? Parent reported experience
Lygre, Ragnhild; Thuen, Viktoria Mellingen; Gjestad, Rolf; Norekvål, Tone M.; Greve, Gottfried; Mildestvedt, Thomas; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Children with combined mental and somatic conditions pose a challenge to specialized health services. These cases are often characterized by multi-referrals, frequent use of health services, poor clinical and ... -
Illness perception in children with cerebral palsy, a longitudinal cohort study
Bjørgaas, Hanne Marit; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Hysing, Mari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background The perception of a disorder could be of importance both in problem solving behaviors, and in the emotional approach towards a disorder. Aims In this paper, we wanted to assess changes in illness perception ... -
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 ... -
An interdisciplinary intervention for children with complex health complaints; a feasibility study of selection criteria
Elgen, Irene Bircow; Lygre, Ragnhild Bentung; Årli, Ånen; Heggestad, Torhild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: There is a need for re-designing the health service for children suffering from complex and compound health complaints. Based on a previous register study, we have developed criteria to select patients with ... -
Is there a protective effect of normal to high intellectual function on mental health in children with chronic illness?
Ryland, Hilde Katrin; Lundervold, Astri Johansen; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Hysing, Mari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-01-20)Background High intellectual function is considered as a protective factor for children's mental health. Few studies have investigated the effect of intellectual function on mental health in children with chronic illness ... -
Mental health and health related quality of life in mitochondrial POLG disease
Hikmat, Omar; Vederhus, Bente Johanne; Benestad, Merete Roineland; Engeset, Ida Malen E.; Klingenberg, Claus; Rasmussen, Magnhild; Tallaksen, Chantal; Brodtkorb, Eylert; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Bindoff, Laurence (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)We aimed to assess the impact of POLG disease on mental health and quality of life in 15 patients using the Symptom Checklist-90-R (SCL-90-R) and Short-Form 36 Health Survey (RAND-36). We found increased scores in all nine ... -
Mental Health in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Does Screening Capture the Complexity?
Bjørgaas, Hanne Marit; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Bøe, Tormod; Hysing, Mari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)Introduction: Children with cerebral palsy (CP), one of the most common childhood neurological disorders, often have associated medical and psychological symptoms.This study assesses mental health problems compared to ... -
Mental Health in Pre-Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: Exploring the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire as a Screening Tool in a Follow-up Study including Multi-Informants
Bjørgaas, Hanne Marit; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Hysing, Mari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)There is a high prevalence of mental health problems in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Still, knowledge regarding the trajectory of mental health problems throughout childhood and differences according to informants ... -
Mental Health in School-Aged Children Prenatally Exposed to Alcohol and Other Substances
Sandtorv, Lisbeth Beate; Hysing, Mari; Rognlid, Malin; Nilsen, Sondre Aasen; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Prenatal exposure to substances can possibly influence a child’s neurodevelopment and may impact on subsequent mental health. We investigated the mental health status of school-aged children referred to a pediatric hospital ... -
Neurofeedback for the treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD: a randomized and controlled clinical trial using parental reports
Duric, Nezla Sehovic; Assmus, Jørg; Gundersen, Doris; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-08-10)Background: A randomized and controlled clinical study was performed to evaluate the use of neurofeedback (NF) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. Methods: The ADHD population ... -
The Nurse Role in the Management of ADHD in Children and Adolescent: A Literature Review
Kleve, Liv; Vårdal, Lisa; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective: To review literature regarding existing and recommended roles for nurses in the management of children with ADHD. Methods: MEDLINE and CINAHL were searched from 2010 to the end of 2019 with the following ... -
Polyphonic perspectives: a focus group study of interprofessional staff’s perceptions of music therapy at an inpatient unit for children in mental health care
Klyve, Guro Parr; Rolvsjord, Randi; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Purpose: In an inpatient unit for children in mental health care, a variety of services are provided through interprofessional collaborations. Music therapy is a relatively recent proposition in this context, but there is ... -
Self-reported efficacy of neurofeedback treatment in a clinical randomized controlled study of ADHD children and adolescents
Duric, Nezla Sehovic; Assmus, Jørg; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-09-02)Background: Many non-pharmacological treatments for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been attempted, but reports indicate that most are ineffective. Although neurofeedback ...