Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Mildestvedt, Thomas"
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"It's not like a fat camp" - A focus group study of adolescents' experiences on group-based obesity treatment
Engström, Anna; Abildsnes, Eirik; Mildestvedt, Thomas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Background: The health burden related to obesity is rising among children and adolescents along with the general population worldwide. For the individual as well as the society this trend is alarming. Several factors are ... -
Motivating cardiac rehabilitation patients to maintain lifestyle changes
Mildestvedt, Thomas (Doctoral thesis, 2008-12-05)Background: In Western societies, the single greatest opportunity to improve health and reduce premature death lies in personal behaviour. Personal behaviour is, however, embedded in social contexts. Therefore, we may ... -
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 ... -
Performance of primary care in different healthcare facilities: A cross-sectional study of patients' experiences in Southern Malawi
Dullie, Luckson Wandani; Meland, Eivind; Hetlevik, Øystein; Mildestvedt, Thomas; Kasenda, Stephen; Kantema, Constance; Gjesdal, Sturla (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-18)Objective In most African countries, primary care is delivered through a district health system. Many factors, including staffing levels, staff experience, availability of equipment and facility management, affect the ... -
Trustingly bewildered. How first-year medical students make sense of their learning experience in a traditional, preclinical curriculum
Schei, Edvin; Johnsrud, Ruth E.; Mildestvedt, Thomas; Pedersen, Reidar; Hjørleifsson, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Background: Traditional preclinical curricula based on memorization of scientific facts constitute learning environments which may negatively influence both factual understanding and professional identity development in ...