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Pain and pain tolerance in whiplash-associated disorders:A population-based study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background: Pain is a cardinal symptom in individuals with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). We aimed to compare pain characteristics between individuals with WAD and individuals reporting chronic pain from other causes, ... -
Pain and physical function among nursing home patients and people with dementia. Cross-sectional analyses from the COSMOS-trial
(Master thesis, 2018-08-24)Background: Previous studies have shown how nursing home patients have poor physical functioning and are largely care dependent in activities of daily life. These patients have a high prevalence of pain and are mainly ... -
Pain and quality of life in nursing home residents with dementia after admission – a longitudinal study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-09-27)Background: Pain in nursing home (NH) residents with dementia is commonly reported and may affect Quality of Life (QoL) negatively. Few longitudinal studies have explored how pain and QoL develop in NH residents with ... -
The Pain Assessment in Impaired Cognition scale (PAIC15): A multidisciplinary and international approach to develop and test a meta-tool for pain assessment in impaired cognition, especially dementia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Over the last decades, a considerable number of observational scales have been developed to assess pain in persons with dementia. The time seems ripe now to build on the knowledge and expertize implemented in ... -
Pain complaints after consecutive nights and quick returns in Norwegian nurses working three-shift rotation: an observational study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives To determine whether nurses working consecutive night shifts, or short transitions between shifts (quick returns (QRs)), yielded higher risk for pain complaints when compared with regular morning shifts. Sleep ... -
Pain in dementia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The ageing revolution is changing the composition of our society with more people becoming very old with higher risks for developing both pain and dementia. Pain is normally signaled by verbal communication, which becomes ... -
Pain management in patients with dementia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-10-31)There are an estimated 35 million people with dementia across the world, of whom 50% experience regular pain. Despite this, current assessment and treatment of pain in this patient group are inadequate. In addition to the ... -
Pain pressure threshold algometry in knee osteoarthritis: intra- and inter-rater reliability
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: Synovitis and effusion can cause pain sensitization in persons with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT) algometry is a means to quantify somatosensory abnormalities, including ... -
Pain relief from nonpharmacological interventions in the intensive care unit: A scoping review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Aims and Objectives: To describe what is known from the existing literature on nonpharmacological interventions targeting pain in patients admitted to the ICU. Background: Patients receiving intensive care nursing are ... -
Pain, Complex Chronic Conditions and Potential Inappropriate Medication in People with Dementia. Lessons Learnt for Pain Treatment Plans Utilizing Data from the Veteran Health Administration
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), pain and chronic complex conditions (CCC) often co-occur leading to polypharmacy and with potential inappropriate medications (PIMs) use, are important risk factors for ... -
Pain, coping, and barriers to pain management in outpatients with cancer
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A painful experience of limited understanding: healthcare professionals’ experiences with palliative care of people with severe dementia in Norwegian nursing homes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-02-13)Background: People dying with dementia have significant healthcare needs, and palliative care, with its focus on comfort and quality of life, should be made available to these patients. The aim of this study was to explore ... -
Palliasjon på sykehjem: Hva gjør helsepersonell i møte med alvorlig syke og døende pasienter - og hvordan formes deres handlinger?
(Master thesis, 2013-05-13)Masteravhandlingen har fokus på helsearbeideres praksiserfaringer i møte med alvorlig syke og døende pasienter på sykehjem. Hensikten er å beskrive, forstå og forklare hva helsepersonell gjør når de utfører palliativ ... -
Palliative care services at Nkhoma, rural Malawi – A qualitative exploration of experiences of the care providers and the recipients
(Master thesis, 2020-08-29)Background and purpose Palliative care is rapidly developing in Africa, but still many people live and die in pain because the coverage and the capacity to meet the needs are low. Morphine is a potent opioid pain killer, ... -
A pan-European survey of research in end-of-life cancer care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-11-30)Background To date, there is no coordinated strategy for end-of-life (EOL) cancer care research in Europe. The PRISMA (Reflecting the Positive Diversities of European Priorities for Research and Measurement in End-of-life ... -
Pancreatic cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The need for a common education and training track in surgical oncology across Europe has been emphasized. ESSO provides several hands-on courses for skills training and face-to-face discussions. The core curriculum provides ... -
Pancreatic enzyme treatment in chronic pancreatitis: Quality of management and adherence to guidelines–A cross-sectional observational study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is a common complication in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP), leading to increased morbidity and mortality if not treated adequately. Pancreatic enzyme replacement ... -
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency in diabetes is associated with autonomic dysfunction
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives: Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is prevalent in diabetes. Pathophysiological theories imply autoimmune destruction, lack of trophic effects of insulin or impaired neuronal stimulation, but the relationship ... -
Pandemic influenza vaccines - the challenges
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-12-03)Recent years’ enzootic spread of highly pathogenic H5N1 virus among poultry and the many lethal zoonoses in its wake has stimulated basic and applied pandemic vaccine research. The quest for an efficacious, affordable and ... -
Pandemic preparedness and management in European out-of-hours primary care services – a descriptive study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-01-19)Background: Primary care is the first point of contact for all acute health problems. As such, primary care was at the frontline in the COVID-19 pandemic, playing a significant role in clinical responses and information ...