Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Gallefoss, Frode"
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Effects of lifestyle intervention in persons at risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus - results from a randomised, controlled trial
Nilsen, Vegard; Bakke, Per; Gallefoss, Frode (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-11-25)Background: Lifestyle change is probably the most important single action to prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a low-intensity individual lifestyle intervention by a ... -
Factors associated with delayed treatment initiation in an unselected cohort of patients with small-cell lung cancer
Lærum, Dan; Brustugun, Odd Terje; Gallefoss, Frode; Falk, Ragnhild Sørum; Strand, Trond-Eirik; Fjellbirkeland, Lars (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive, rapidly progressive malignancy. Thus, expedient diagnosis and treatment initiation is important. This study identifies and quantifies factors associated with ... -
Is sense of coherence a predictor of lifestyle changes in subjects at risk for type 2 diabetes?
Nilsen, Vegard; Bakke, Per S.; Rohde, Gudrun-Elin; Gallefoss, Frode (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-02)Objective: To determine whether the sense of coherence (SOC) could predict the outcome of an 18-month lifestyle intervention program for subjects at risk of type 2 diabetes. Methods: Subjects at high risk of type 2 diabetes ... -
Predictors of health-related quality of life changes after lifestyle intervention in persons at risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Nilsen, Vegard; Bakke, Per Sigvald; Rohde, Gudrun-Elin; Gallefoss, Frode (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-11)Purpose: To assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of subjects at risk of type 2 diabetes undergoing lifestyle intervention, and predictors for improved HRQOL. Methods: The Finnish Diabetes Risk Score was used by ... -
Reduced delays in diagnostic pathways for non-small cell lung cancer after local and National initiatives
Lærum, Dan; Brustugun, Odd Terje; Gallefoss, Frode; Falk, Ragnhild Sørum; Strand, Trond-Eirik; Fjellbirkeland, Lars (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may experience progression and stage shift due to delays in a complex and time-consuming diagnostic work-up. We have analyzed the impact of both a local and ... -
Trends in maternal use of snus and smoking tobacco in pregnancy. A register study in southern Norway
Rygh, Ellen; Gallefoss, Frode; Grøtvedt, Liv (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-12-16)Background: The use of tobacco products including Swedish snus (moist snuff) in pregnancy may cause adverse health outcomes. While smoking prevalence has decreased among fertile women in Norway, snus use has increased ...