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Learning from a decade of terror in European cities: Immediate, intermediate, and long-term follow-up
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Over the last decade, a series of terrorist attacks has taken place in European cities. These attacks have varied in type and scope. This paper presents the lessons learned from the psychosocial response by professionals ... -
“A limited focus on cancer rehabilitation”—A qualitative study of the experiences from Norwegian Cancer Coordinators in Primary Health Care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objective: The facilitation of complex cancer rehabilitation interventions in primary health care has become of growing importance to meet the bio‐psycho‐social needs of cancer survivors. However, the delivery of cancer ... -
It’s been a life-changing experience!” A qualitative study of young adult cancer survivors’ experiences of the coexistence of negative and positive outcomes after cancer treatment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)The aim of this study was to illuminate the coexistence of negative and positive experiences of young adult cancer survivors after cancer treatment. Using an interpretive descriptive design, 20 young adult cancer survivors ... -
Runway incursions in Norway 2009-2019: A case study of extended investigation reports
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)The aim of the present study is to examine case studies from extended investigations of runway incursions in Norway from 2009-2019. Runway incursions involves an incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the ... -
Positive growth following trauma – clinical perspectives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Although positive growth is possible following the loss of a loved one, meaning construction and redefinition of reality may represent a very difficult transition. Professionals must be careful in how they convey optimism ... -
Parental relationships following the loss of a child
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)To enhance understanding of parental relationships following the loss of a child, a questionnaire was sent to members of Norwegian bereavement support organizations. The sample consisted of 175 couples. Using the Dyadic ... -
Long-term work outcomes and the efficacy of multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs on labor force participation in cancer patients - a protocol for a longitudinal prospective cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background. Many cancer survivors experience late effects of cancer treatment and therefore struggle to return to work. Norway provides rehabilitation programs to increase labor force participation for cancer survivors ... -
Exercise and nutrition interventions in patients with head and neck cancer during curative treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The aim of this meta-analysis was to examine the effects of nutritional and physical exercise interventions and interventions combining these interventions during radiotherapy treatment for patients with head and neck ... -
Patients' perception of user involvement in psychiatric outpatient treatment: Associations with patient characteristics and satisfaction
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background The patient's right to be involved in treatment decisions is anchored in guidelines and legislation in many countries. Previous research suggests challenges in the implementation of user involvement across ... -
Psychosocial Support and Emergency Education: An Explorative Study of Perceptions among Adult Stakeholders in Sudan and South Sudan
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The link between education and psychosocial wellbeing is important, but complex. This study seeks to explore stakeholder’s views on the role of school education in the psychosocial support and wellbeing of children in the ... -
Loss in the family – A reflection on how schools can support their students
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Each year, thousands of British schoolchildren experience the loss of a loved one. In this trying time, it is vital that school staff have a good understanding of how to offer support. Sadly, many school staff struggle ... -
Personal therapy and the personal therapist
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Personal therapy has been proposed as an aid in promoting the professional development of psychotherapists by increasing their self-awareness, self-reflexivity, and self-knowledge of the therapy process and of personal ... -
The prevalence of severe grief reactions after bereavement and their associations with mental health, physical health, and health service utilization: a population-based study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Previous research has shown that bereaved individuals are at risk of developing physical and mental health problems. However, knowledge is scarce about the associations between severe grief reactions after ... -
Collective Responses to the 2018 Water Shortage in Cape Town: An Explorative Qualitative Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-17)In 2018, the Western Cape region in South Africa experienced a significant drought. At a certain date termed “Day Zero”, it was projected that about 3.7 million people in the City of Cape Town would run out of water. In ... -
Different Trajectories of Prolonged Grief in Bereaved Family Members After Terror
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-14)Introduction: The loss of a loved one in a terror incident is associated with elevated risk for mental health disorders such as prolonged grief disorder (PGD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the long- term ... -
Complicated Grief and Post-Traumatic Growth in Traumatically Bereaved Siblings and Close Friends
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Experiencing a loss is hard, and traumatic deaths may add to the strain. However, many bereaved may experience post-loss positive changes, also known as post-traumatic growth. The aim of this paper was to explore the ... -
Exploring use of activity monitors for patients with obesity during weight-loss treatment - a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Obesity is a major health concern in western countries. In Norway, patients with obesity can attend weight-loss programmes, which focus on changes in dietary and physical activity habits. Use of self-monitoring ... -
Post‑traumatic Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents After the 2015 Earthquake in Nepal: A Longitudinal Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Few longitudinal studies have focused on mental health problems among adolescents after earthquakes. We investigated changes in post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and depressive symptoms from 18 to 31 months after the ... -
Bullying Victimization and Trauma
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Bullying victimization and trauma research traditions operate quite separately. Hence, it is unclear from the literature whether bullying victimization should be considered as a form of interpersonal trauma. We review ... -
Same but different: meaning-making among refugee and non-refugee youths
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Purpose: There is substantial research on the experiences, needs and well-being of unaccompanied refugee adolescents, but less is known about existential aspects of their lives. The purpose of the current study is to explore ...