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‘Holding on to regret as a kind of enrichment’–a qualitative exploration of the role that work-related regrets play in therapists’ clinical practice
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)In this reflexive thematic analysis, we explore 17 psychotherapists’ accounts of work-related regrets. Based on individual interviews with experienced clinical psychologists, we report how they describe these regrets as ... -
How do Norwegian adolescents experience the role of social media in relation to mental health and well-being: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background During the last decade, social media has permeated most parts of society. Adolescents are particularly active users of social media, and their use has been suggested as a contributing factor to mental health ... -
How do young adults experience and understand the process of developing a first episode of psychosis? A qualitative exploration
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Psychosis is a condition which often starts early in life and leaves a significant mark on a young person’s life. It is usually regarded and discussed from a professional point of view. This study sheds light ... -
How I found out I had a bipolar disorder: A reflexive-collaborative exploration of the process of identifying that one is struggling with a severe mental health problem
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)Research indicates that it may take up to 10 years between onset of symptoms of bipolar disorder and receiving correct diagnosis and treatment. What is this period like? How do individuals experience the process of discovering ... -
How people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder experience relationships to oneself and to others. A qualitative in-depth study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background The first-person experiences of people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) is an important area of research. It can support clinical and ethical practice, and nuance and expand on insights offered ... -
How perceived pain influence sleep and mood more than the reverse: A novel, exploratory study with patients awaiting total hip arthroplasty
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-10-28)Objectives: Attributions about how comorbid symptoms worsen or improve each other are central cognitive components of chronic pain that are shown to facilitate or impede the recovery process. Still, these attributions have ... -
'If there's no stability around them': Experienced therapists' view on the role of patients' social world in recovery in bipolar disorder
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-09-20)Background: Recovery in severe mental illness has traditionally been described as a deeply personal process. At the same time, researchers are increasingly attending to the social nature of such processes. In this article, ... -
Implants for trochanteric fractures in Norway: the role of the trochanteric stabilizing plate—a study on 20,902 fractures from the Norwegian hip fracture register 2011–2017
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-07)Background The trochanteric stabilizing plate (TSP) is used as an adjunct to the sliding hip screw (SHS) in unstable trochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures. We wanted to describe the choice of implant for trochanteric ... -
Implementation of the Bergen 4-day treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder in Iceland
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the first implementation outside of Norway of the Bergen 4-day treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), an innovative and effective treatment format with high ... -
Implication of NOTCH1 Gene in Susceptibility to Anxiety and Depression among Sexual Abuse Victims
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12-13)Sexual abuse contributes to the development of multiple forms of psychopathology, including anxiety and depression, but the extent to which genetics contributes to these disorders among sexual abuse victims remains unclear. ... -
Improvement of personality functioning among people treated within personality disorder mental health services. A longitudinal, observational study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-09)Objective: Evidence-based personality disorder (PD) treatments are dominated by interventions targeting Borderline PD, although clinical populations characteristically include different PD features and severity. Personality ... -
Insomnia as a predictor of recurrent cardiovascular events in patients with coronary heart disease
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Abstract Study Objectives Insomnia is highly prevalent in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). However, the potential effect of insomnia on the risk of recurrent major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) remains ... -
Insomnia in older adults Consequences, assessment and treatment
(Doctoral thesis, 2006-11-23)Objective: Insomnia is one of the most common conditions in older adults, affecting almost one third of adults aged 55 years or older. Insomnia has been linked to a number of individual adverse medical and psychological ... -
Insufficient melanopic equivalent daylight illuminance in nursing home dementia units across seasons and gaze directions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Adequate illumination plays an important part in providing a healthy environment for nursing home patients with dementia. With increasing awareness of non-visual responses to light, new approaches to quantifying illuminance ... -
Internet-based self-help for social anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Factors associated with effect and use of self-help
(Doctoral thesis, 2011-11-08)Studies have documented the effect of self-help interventions for social anxiety disorder and panic disorder, and self-help interventions have been proposed as a way to improve access to psychological interventions for ... -
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy with and without an initial face-to-face psychoeducation session for social anxiety disorder: a pilot randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-10-24)Background. Guided Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) is an effective treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). However, the treatment is not effective for all. The amount and type of therapist contact ... -
Internet-delivered mental health treatment systems in Scandinavia – A usability evaluation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Mental health problems are a major public health concern worldwide. Approximately 50% of the population will experience mental problems during their life. Traditional treatment is based on psychopharmacotherapy or ... -
Internet-Delivered Self-help for Adults With ADHD (MyADHD): Usability Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Although effective pharmacological treatment exists, many adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) prefer a nonpharmacological option for managing their symptoms. Internet-delivered self-help ... -
Is self-compassion relevant for refugees? A cross-sectional study of the relationship between self-compassion and depression among Kurdish refugees in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Extensive research presents self-compassion as beneficial for mental health in a wide range of samples. However, knowledge about the role of self-compassion for mental health in refugee population is scarce. The purpose ... -
“It’s not a life of war and conflict”: experienced therapists’ views on negotiating a therapeutic alliance in involuntary treatment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-06-21)Background Working alliances are considered to be essential to treatment, and they represent a robust predictor of positive treatment outcomes. In a working alliance, a patient and therapist agree upon treatment decisions, ...