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Normalized gradient fields for nonlinear motion correction of DCE-MRI time series
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-04)Dynamic MR image recordings (DCE-MRI) of moving organs using bolus injections create two differenttypes of dynamics in the images: (i) spatial motion artifacts due to patient movements, breathing andphysiological pulsations ... -
Norms and sexual relations among adolescents in the context of an intervention trial in rural Zambia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)High levels of adolescent pregnancy and child marriage rates in low- and middle-income countries is an issue of concern to many stakeholders, including in Zambia where almost one-third of women give birth before age 18. ... -
The Norse Feedback in a population of patients undergoing bariatric surgery—Psychometric properties of a digital computer-adaptive questionnaire assessing mental health
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The Norse Feedback (NF) is a questionnaire developed for patient-reported outcome monitoring with a clinical feedback system (PRO/CFS). As mental health is a concern after bariatric surgery, the use of the NF as part of ... -
Norske kostråd. En praxeologisk studie - med Pierre Bourdieus praktikk- og feltteori som analytisk verktøy. Periode 1946 – 2014.
(Master thesis, 2015-01-13)Background: Nurses and other health practitioners have to provide dietary advice to various community groups based on governmental health education and scientific research about diet. Today's nutritional advice is confusing, ... -
Norske manuellterapeutar sin sjukmeldingspraksis. Ein sjølvrapporterande retrospektiv tverrsnittsstudie
(Master thesis, 2014-10-30)Background: With background in the Referral Project beginning in 2001, Norwegian manual therapists (MTs), have since 2006, had the opportunity to prescribe sick leave (SL). After the project was evaluated in 2003, this ... -
Norske retningslinjer for tverrfaglig behandling av hoftebrudd
(Report, 2018)Hoftebrudd rammer cirka 9000 pasienter per år i Norge. Pasienter med hoftebrudd er ofte skrøpelige eldre personer som har mye komorbiditet og ikke minst geriatriske problemstillinger. Det er økt risiko for varig redusert ... -
A North-South-South partnership in higher education to develop health research capacity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: the challenge of finding a common language
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Globally, increasing numbers of higher education institutions (HEIs) in non-English-speaking countries have adopted English as a medium of instruction (EMI), because of the perception that this provides ... -
The Norwegian blood preparedness project: A whole blood program including civilian walking blood banks for early treatment of patients with life-threatening bleeding in municipal health care services, ambulance services, and rural hospitals
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Civilian and military guidelines recommend early balanced transfusion to patients with life-threatening bleeding to improve survival. To provide the best care to patients with hemorrhagic shock in regions with ... -
The Norwegian Capture the Fracture Initiative a stepped wedge cluster randomized 1 controlled trial of a Fracture Liaison Service model of care: The NoFRACT Trial Protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-12-07)Importance: Fragility fracture is a major health issue because of the accompanying morbidity, mortality, and financial cost. Despite the high cost to society and personal cost to affected individuals, secondary fracture ... -
Norwegian children and adolescents in blended families are at risk of larger one-year BMI increments
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Aim: To study how sociodemographic factors and family structure associate with baseline BMI z‐scores (BMIz) and BMIz change in 767 Norwegian children aged 6‐15 years. Methods: Baseline BMIz and 1‐year BMIz increments in ... -
The Norwegian Cognitive impairment after stroke study (Nor-COAST): study protocol of a multicentre, prospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-11-26)Background: Early and late onset post-stroke cognitive impairment (PCI) contributes substantially to disability following stroke, and is a high priority within stroke research. The aetiology for PCI is complex and related ... -
The Norwegian degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis (NORDSTEN) study: study overview, organization structure and study population
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Purpose To provide an overview of the The Norwegian Degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis (NORDSTEN)-study and the organizational structure, and to evaluate the study population. Methods The NORDSTEN is ... -
Norwegian GPs' participation in multidisciplinary meetings: A register-based study from 2007
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-11-15)Background An increasing number of patients with chronic disorders and a more complex health service demand greater interdisciplinary collaboration in Primary Health Care. The aim of this study was therefore to identify ... -
Norwegian Index for Emergency Medical Assistance. Studies on the Use and Precision of the Emergency Medical Dispatch Guidelines in Norway
(Doctoral thesis, 2017-08-10)The main aim of this thesis was to initiate a validation process of the Norwegian Index for Emergency Medical Assistance (Index). Before we could do that, however, we had to explore to which extent the Index actually is ... -
The Norwegian Oil Fund in a Warming World: What are the Interests of Future Generations?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The intended beneficiaries of the Norwegian Oil Fund are current and future generations of Norwegians, with the interests of current generations served through the expenditure of revenues on public services and the interests ... -
Norwegian Orthodontists’ Experience and Challenges With Treatment of Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Patients born with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) have orthodontic treatment challenges due to maxilla deficiency, malocclusions, and dental abnormalities. In Norway, orthodontic treatment is done by centralized ... -
Norwegian paediatric habilitation centres judge their own competence on cerebral visual impairment as limited
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Aim: Cerebral visual impairment (CVI), a frequently occurring functional impairment in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, leads to communicative, social and academic challenges. In Norway, children with ... -
The Norwegian PraksisNett: a nationwide practice-based research network with a novel IT infrastructure
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Clinical research in primary care is relatively scarce. Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are research infrastructures to overcome hurdles associated with conducting studies in primary care. In Norway, almost all ... -
The Norwegian preeclampsia family cohort study: a new resource for investigating genetic aspects and heritability of preeclampsia and related phenotypes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-12-01)Background. Preeclampsia is a major pregnancy complication without curative treatment available. A Norwegian Preeclampsia Family Cohort was established to provide a new resource for genetic and molecular studies aiming to ... -
Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy and Embodied Narrative Identity. A theory generating study
(Doctoral thesis, 2014-06-11)The aim of this thesis is to explore and develop the theoretical underpinning of Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy (NPMP). In the first part (Paper I, II & III), the theoretical grounds for this physiotherapy treatment ...