Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Lamu, Admassu Nadew"
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Cycle-network expansion plan in Oslo: Modeling costeffectiveness analysis and health equity impact
Lamu, Admassu Nadew; Norheim, Ole Frithjof; Gregersen, Fredrik A.; Barra, Mathias (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Physical inactivity is the leading cause of non-communicable diseases, and further research on the cost-effectiveness of interventions that target inactivity is warranted. Socioeconomic status is vital in this process. We ... -
Does linear equating improve prediction in mapping? Crosswalking MacNew onto EQ‑5D‑5L value sets
Lamu, Admassu Nadew (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Purpose: Preference-based measures are essential for producing quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) that are widely used for economic evaluations. In the absence of such measures, mapping algorithms can be applied to estimate ... -
Does the EQ‑5D usual activities dimension measure what it intends to measure? The relative importance of work, study, housework, family or leisure activities
Gamst-Klaussen, Thor; Lamu, Admassu Nadew (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background The EQ-5D is the most widely used generic preference-based health-related quality of life measure. It comprises five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. ... -
Is amalgam removal in patients with medically unexplained physical symptoms costeffective? A prospective cohort and decision modelling study in Norway
Lamu, Admassu Nadew; Björkman, Lars; Hamre, Harald Johan; Alræk, Terje; Musial, Frauke; Robberstad, Bjarne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)There are many patients in general practice with health complaints that cannot be medically explained. Some of these patients attribute their health complaints to dental amalgam restorations. This study examined the ... -
Is cycle network expansion cost-effective? A health economic evaluation of cycling in Oslo
Lamu, Admassu Nadew; Jbaily, Abdulrahman; Verguet, Stéphane; Robberstad, Bjarne; Norheim, Ole Frithjof (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Expansion of designated cycling networks increase cycling for transport that, in turn, increase physical activity, contributing to improvement in public health. This paper aims to determine whether cycle-network ... -
Validity and responsiveness of GHC-index in patients with amalgam-attributed health complaints
Lamu, Admassu Nadew; Robberstad, Bjarne; Hamre, Harald Johan; Alræk, Terje; Musial, Frauke; Björkman, Lars (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective: Many patients have medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS); some of them attribute their health complaints to dental amalgam fillings. The aim of this study was to assess the validity and responsiveness ...