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How many of persistent coughers have pulmonary tuberculosis? Populationbased cohort study in Ethiopia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective Many individuals with persistent cough and smear microscopy-negative sputum test for tuberculosis (TB) remain at risk of developing the disease. This study estimates the incidence of pulmonary TB (PTB) among ... -
How Norwegian casualty clinics handle contacts related to mental illness: A prospective observational study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-04-20)Background: Low-threshold and out-of-hours services play an important role in the emergency care for people with mental illness. In Norway casualty clinic doctors are responsible for a substantial share of acute referrals ... -
How our Dreams Changed During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects and Correlates of Dream Recall Frequency - a Multinational Study on 19,355 Adults
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective: Many have reported odd dreams during the pandemic. Given that dreams are associated with mental health, understanding these changes could provide crucial information about wellbeing during the pandemic. This ... -
How the Norwegian population was affected by non-pharmaceutical interventions during the first six weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aims The aim of this study was to examine how the Norwegian general adult population was affected by non-pharmaceutical interventions during the first six weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown. We assessed quarantine, symptoms, ... -
How to Achieve Trusthworthy Artificial Intelligence for Health
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Artificial intelligence holds great promise in terms of beneficial, accurate and effective preventive and curative interventions. At the same time, there is also awareness of potential risks and harm that may be caused by ... -
How to conduct External Quality Assessment Schemes for the pre-analytical phase?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014)In laboratory medicine, several studies have described the most frequent errors in the different phases of the total testing process, and a large proportion of these errors occur in the pre-analytical phase. Schemes for ... -
How to improve situation assessment and decision-making in a simulated mass casualty incident by using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
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How to reach trustworthy decisions for caesarean sections on maternal request: a call for beneficial power
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Caesarean delivery is a common and life-saving intervention. However, it involves an overall increased risk for short-term and long-term complications for both mother and child compared with vaginal delivery. From a medical ... -
How to Realize the Benefits of Point-of-Care Testing at the General Practice: A Comparison of Four High-Income Countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background In some countries, such as the Netherlands and Norway, point-of-care testing (POCT) is more widely implemented in general practice compared to countries such as England and Australia. To comprehend what is ... -
How to schedule night shift work in order to reduce health and safety risks
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives This discussion paper aims to provide scientifically based recommendations on night shift schedules, including consecutive shifts, shift intervals and duration of shifts, which may reduce health and safety risks. ... -
How well did Norwegian general practice prepare to address the COVID-19 pandemic?
(Journal article, 2020)Objectives We aimed to describe the quality improvement measures made by Norwegian general practice (GP) during the COVID-19 pandemic, evaluate the differences in quality improvements based on region and assess the ... -
HPV self-sampling among long-term non-attenders to cervical cancer screening in Norway: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Cervical cancer screening participation is suboptimal in most settings. We assessed whether human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling may increase screening participation among long-term non-attenders in Norway. ... -
Human resources for emergency obstetric care in northern Tanzania: distribution of quantity or quality?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2005-07-29)Background: Health care agencies report that the major limiting factor for implementing effective health policies and reforms worldwide is a lack of qualified human resources. Although many agencies have adopted policy ... -
Human-biting activities of Anopheles species in south-central Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-09-30)Background: Indoor residual spraying (IRS) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the key malaria vector control interventions in Ethiopia. The success of these interventions rely on their efficacy to repel or kill ... -
Hva er viktig for god omsorg? : en studie av kreftpasienters og sykepleieres oppfatning
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Hva gjør helsepersonell når de utfører helsearbeid i hjemmesykepleien - og hvordan formes deres handlinger? En studie som beskriver og forklarer helsepersonell sine handlinger i hjemmesykepleien - i et praxeologisk perspektiv og med Bourdieus praktikk- og feltteori - og begrepene habitus, posisjon, disposisjon og posisjoneringer som analytiske verktøy
(Master thesis, 2012-04-25)This study highlights the home nursing care as a workplace, with the employees in focus. The purpose of the study is to describe, understand and explain the actions of the health professionals when they carry out their ... -
Hva kjennetegner spedbarn med KISS?
(Master thesis, 2009-02-09)Manuellterapeutisk intervensjon på spedbarn med asymmetri har økt de siste årene. Tidligere diagnostiserte man barn med skjevstilling av hodet til å ha medfødt muskulær torticollis, men de senere år har det vokst frem en ... -
Hvilke erfaringer har helsepersonell med oppgavedeling i spesialisthelsetjenesten, relatert til behandling av pasienter med aldersrelatert makuladegenerasjon?
(Master thesis, 2016)Bakgrunn: Helsevesenet står overfor kapasitetsproblemer knyttet til demografisk utvikling med høyere levealder og flere med aldersrelaterte helseproblemer. Øyeavdelinger opplever dette spesielt knyttet til AMD-behandling, ... -
"Hvilke erfaringer har osteopater, kiropraktorer og manuellterapeuter når det gjelder diagnostisering og behandling av spedbarn med KISS." En kvalitativ studie
(Master thesis, 2010-11-15)Background: In recent years, increased attention have been paid to diagnostic criteria and treatment procedures in infants suspected to have Kinematic Imbalance due to Suboccipital Strain (KISS), and also to the symptoms ...