• Extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Pakistan- A nation-wide multicenter retrospective study 

  Tahseen, Sabira; Khanzada, Faisal Masood; Baloch, Aurangzaib Quadir; Abbas, Qasim; Bhutto, Mansoor Manzoor; Alizai, Ahmad Wali; Zaman, Shah; Qasim, Zahida; Durrani, Muhammad Najeeb; Farough, M. Khalid; Ambreen, Atiqa; Safdar, Nauman; Mustafa, Tehmina (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Background Pakistan is fifth among high burden countries for tuberculosis. A steady increase is seen in extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), which now accounts for 20% of all notified TB cases. There is very limited ...

• Too much or too little opioids to patients receiving opioid agonist therapy in Norway (2013–2017): a prospective cohort study 

  Vold, Jørn Henrik; Skurtveit, Svetlana; Aas, Christer; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Fadnes, Lars Thore (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Background Dispensations of opioid analgesics to patients on opioid agonist therapy (OAT) may increase the risk of overdoses. The current study’s objectives are to investigate the dispensation rates and mean daily doses ...

• Atypical glandular lesions of the cervix and risk of cervical cancer 

  Graue, Renate; Lönnberg, Stefan; Skare, Gry Baadstrand; Sæther, Solbjørg Makalani Myrtveit; Bjørge, Tone (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Introduction Cytology screening has been effective in reducing risks for cervical squamous cell carcinoma but less so for adenocarcinoma. We explored the association of atypical glandular cells or absence of glandular ...

• Does the EQ‑5D usual activities dimension measure what it intends to measure? The relative importance of work, study, housework, family or leisure activities 

  Gamst-Klaussen, Thor; Lamu, Admassu Nadew (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Background The EQ-5D is the most widely used generic preference-based health-related quality of life measure. It comprises five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. ...

• A novel patient-reported outcome monitoring with clinical feedback system in bariatric surgery care: study protocol, design and plan for evaluation 

  Hegland, Pål Andre; Aasprang, Anny; Kolotkin, Ronette Loganzo; Moltu, Christian; Tell, Grethe S.; Andersen, John Roger (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Background Consultations before and after bariatric surgery should include structured assessments of patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and mental health. One way to conduct this assessment is to implement ...

• Personal inhalable dust and endotoxin exposure among workers in an integrated textile factory 

  Zele, Yifokire Tefera; Schlünssen, Vivi; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bråtveit, Magne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  The aim of this study was to determine personal exposure to inhalable dust and endotoxin levels among workers in an integrated cotton-processing textile factory and exposure variability across the different work sections. ...

• Reduced Cross-Shift Lung Function and Respiratory Symptoms among Integrated Textile Factory Workers in Ethiopia 

  Zele, Yifokire Tefera; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bråtveit, Magne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Chronic respiratory symptoms and reduction in lung function has been described as a common health problem among textile workers in low- and middle-income countries. The objective of this study was to measure lung function ...

• Finding ways to carry on: stories of vulnerability in chronic illness 

  Synnes, Oddgeir; Orøy, Aud Jorun; Råheim, Målfrid; Bachmann, Liv; Ekra, Else Mari Ruberg; Gjengedal, Eva; Høie, Magnhild; Jørgensen, Else; Michaelsen, Ragnhild Karen Astad; Sundal, Hildegunn; Vatne, Solfrid; Lykkeslet, Else (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Purpose: In this study, we explore the lived experiences of chronic illness in four groups of patients; children with asthma, adolescents with diabetes, young adults with depression, and adult patients with chronic, ...

• Does caesarean delivery in the first pregnancy increase the risk for adverse outcome in the second? A registry-based cohort study on first and second singleton births in Norway 

  Bjellmo, Solveig; Andersen, Guro Lillemoen; Hjelle, Sissel; Klungsøyr, Kari; Krebs, Lone; Lydersen, Stian; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Vik, Torstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Objective To explore if newborns in the second pregnancy following a previous caesarean delivery (CD) have higher risk of perinatal mortality or cerebral palsy than newborns in pregnancies following a previous vaginal ...

• Association of Maternal Plasma Total Cysteine and Growth among Infants in Nepal: A Cohort Study 

  Arora, Nikhil; Strand, Tor A; Chandyo, Ram K; Elshorbagy, Amany; Shrestha, Laxman; Ueland, Per Magne; Ulak, Manjeswori; Schwinger, Catherine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Cysteine is a semi-essential amino acid that has been positively associated with growth in children. However, transgenerational effects remain unclear. The aim of this analysis was to assess whether maternal plasma total ...

• Dispensations of benzodiazepines, zhypnotics, and gabapentinoids to patients receiving opioid agonist therapy; a prospective cohort study in Norway from 2013 to 2017 

  Vold, Jørn Henrik; Skurtveit, Svetlana; Aas, Christer Frode; Chalabianloo, Fatemeh; Kloster, Pia Synnøve; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Background Dispensations of benzodiazepines, z-hypnotics, and gabapentinoids to patients on opioid agonist therapy (OAT) are common and have pros and cons. The objectives of the current study are to define the dispensation ...

• “I feel good when I drink”—detecting childhood-onset alcohol abuse and dependence in a Ugandan community trial cohort 

  Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie S.; Nalugya, Joyce; Skylstad, Vilde; Ndeezi, Grace; Akol, Angela; Babirye, Juliet Ndimwibo; Nankabirwa, Victoria; Tumwine, James K (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Background Alcohol, substance use, and mental health disorders constitute major public health issues worldwide, including in low income and lower middle-income countries, and early initiation of use is an important predictor ...

• Patient safety culture in Italian out-of-hours primary care service: a national cross-sectional survey study. 

  Demurtas, Jacopo; Marchetti, P; Vaona, Alberto; Veronese, Nicola; Celotto, Stefano; Deilkås, Ellen C Tveter; Hofoss, D; Bondevik, Gunnar Tschudi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Background Out-of-hours (OOH) services in Italy provide >10 million consultations every year. To the authors' knowledge, no data on patient safety culture (PSC) have been reported. Aim To assess PSC in the Italian OOH ...

• The patient at the centre: evidence from 17 European integrated care programmes for persons with complex needs 

  Czypionka, Thomas; Kraus, Markus; Reiss, Miriam; Roca, Josep; Ruths, Sabine; Stokes, Jonathan; Struckmann, Verena; Haček, Romana Tandara; Zemplényi, Antal; Hoedemakers, Maaike; Rutten-van Mölken, Maureen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Background As the prevalence of multi-morbidity increases in ageing societies, health and social care systems face the challenge of providing adequate care to persons with complex needs. Approaches that integrate care ...

• Potentially addictive drugs dispensing to patients receiving opioid agonist therapy: a register-based prospective cohort study in Norway and Sweden from 2015 to 2017 

  Vold, Jørn Henrik; Aas, Christer Frode; Skurtveit, Svetlana; Odsbu, Ingvild; Chalabianloo, Fatemeh; Reutfors, Johan; Halmøy, Anne; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Objectives: To compare the use of benzodiazepines, z-hypnotics, gabapentinoids, opioids and centrally acting stimulants (CAS) among patients who had received opioid agonist therapy (OAT) in Norway and Sweden during the ...

• Changes in self-rated health and quality of life among Syrian refugees migrating to Norway: a prospective longitudinal study 

  Strømme, Elisabeth Marie; Igland, Jannicke; Kumar, Bernadette. N; Abildsnes, Eirik; Hasha, Wegdan; Diaz, Esperanza; Haj-Younes, Jasmin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Background Forced migrants can be exposed to various stressors that can impact their health and wellbeing. How the different stages in the migration process impacts health is however poorly explored. The aim of this study ...

• The total prevalence of diagnosed diabetes and the quality of diabetes care for the adult population in Salten, Norway 

  Slåtsve, Kristina Barbara; Claudi, Tor; Lappegård, Knut Tore; Jenum, Anne Karen; Larsen, Marthe; Cooper, John; Sandberg, Sverre; Berg, Tore Julsrud (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Objective: To assess the total prevalence of types 1 and 2 diabetes and to describe and compare cardiovascular risk factors, vascular complications and the quality of diabetes care in adults with types 1 and 2 diabetes in ...

• Mediators of change in healthcare organisations subject to external assessment: a systematic review with narrative synthesis 

  Hovlid, Einar; Braut, Geir Sverre; Hannsidal, Einar; Walshe, Kieran; Bukve, Oddbjørn; Flottorp, Signe Agnes; Stensland, Per Steinar; Frich, Jan C (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  Objectives: External inspections are widely used to improve the quality of care. The effects of inspections remain unclear and little is known about how they may work. We conducted a narrative synthesis of research literature ...

• Stroke severity quantification by critical care physicians in a mobile stroke unit 

  Hov, Maren Ranhoff; Røislien, Jo; Lindner, Thomas Werner; Zakariassen, Erik; Bache, Kristi Cecilie Grønvold; Solyga, Volker; Russell, David; Lund, Christian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  Background Cerebral revascularization in acute stroke requires robust diagnostic tools close to symptom onset. The quantitative National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is widely used in-hospital, whereas shorter ...

• Staff Members’ Experience of Providing Parental Support in a National Burn Centre 

  Lernevall, Lina Sophie Toft; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Gjengedal, Eva; Dreyer, Pia Sander (Journal article, 2019)

  Background Paediatric burn injuries affect not only the child but the whole family, especially the parents. Knowledge of how parents are affected psychologically has increased, but there is an ongoing dearth of literature ...

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