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The influence of birth weight and length on bone mineral density and content in adolescence: The Tromsø Study, Fit Futures
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-12)Summary: The influence of birth weight and length on bone mineral parameters in adolescence is unclear. We found a positive association between birth size and bone mineral content, attenuated by lifestyle factors. This ... -
Influence of farm environment on asthma during the life course: A population-based birth cohort study in northern Finland
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)We investigated the influence of a farming environment on asthma at three time points from birth to 46 years using the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (n = 10,926). The prevalence of asthma was investigated by postal ... -
Influence of intrauterine factors on birth weight and on child linear growth in rural Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Introduction Little is known about the influence of intrauterine fetal factors on childhood growth in low-income countries. The objective of this study was to examine the influence of intrauterine fetal growth on child ... -
The Influence of Physiotherapy and Climate on Functioning in Multiple Sclerosis. Aspects of physical performance, fatigue and health-related quality of life
(Doctoral thesis, 2010-10-08)Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, immune-mediated disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS), caused by interplay between predisposing genes and environment. The disease may result in a wide spectre of functional ... -
Infrared (810-nm) low-level laser therapy on rat experimental knee inflammation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-04-12)Arthritis of the knee is the most common type of joint inflammatory disorder and it is associated with pain and inflammation of the joint capsule. Few studies address the effects of the 810-nm laser in such conditions. ... -
Initiation of anti-osteoporotic drugs in high-risk female patients starting glucocorticoid treatment: a population study in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Summary: Glucocorticoid use is a risk factor for osteoporosis and fractures. We studied whether women initiating glucocorticoid treatment also started anti-osteoporotic treatment, according to clinical guidelines. Women ... -
Injuries in Khartoum State, Sudan. Magnitude, consequences and healthcare utilization: a community-based survey
(Doctoral thesis, 2014-06-13)Background: Injuries contribute significantly to the global burden of disease accounting for 5.1 million deaths annually. Fatal injuries are the tip of the iceberg and many more who survive an injury suffer the consequences ... -
Injuries in Khartoum state, the Sudan: a household survey of incidence and risk factors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014)Low- and middle-income countries have a higher burden of fatal and non-fatal injuries. The lack of evidence-based information hampers efforts for injury prevention. The aim of this study was to calculate non-fatal injury ... -
Injury death certificates without specification of the circumstances leading to the fatal injury - the Norwegian Cause of Death Registry 2005-2014
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-12-24)Background: For injury deaths, the underlying cause of death is defined as the circumstances leading to the injury. When this information is missing, the ICD-10 code X59 (Exposure to unspecified factor) is used. Lack of ... -
Injury morbidity in an urban and a rural area in Tanzania: an epidemiological survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2005-01-28)Background: Injuries are becoming a major health problem in developing countries. Few population based studies have been carried out in African countries. We examined the pattern of nonfatal injuries and associated risk ... -
Innføring av barneovervåkningsenhet ved en stor barne og ungdomsklinikk
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)BAKGRUNN Ved norske sykehus har det vært et mål å opprette barneovervåkningsenheter. Vi ønsket å beskrive pasientpopulasjonen ved en slik enhet samt undersøke om behovet for innleggelser i intensivavdeling endret seg etter ... -
Innføring av elektronisk ressursstyring - En ressurs for avdelingssykepleiere på post? En kvalitativ studie av avdelingssykepleiere, bemanningskoordinatorer og en sentral lederskikkelse sin opplevelse av innføringen av elektronisk ressursstyring i et helseforetak i Norge
(Master thesis, 2011-02)Background: This paper is a study of the experiences from different groups of employees due to the introduction of a new electronic resource control system for leading members of Helse Stavanger HF. Purpose: This paper ... -
Insomnia – A Heterogenic Disorder Often Comorbid With Psychological and Somatic Disorders and Diseases: A Narrative Review With Focus on Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Patients with insomnia complain of problems with sleep onset or sleep maintenance or early morning awakenings, or a combination of these, despite adequate opportunity and circumstances for sleep. In addition, to fulfill ... -
Inspecting teams' and organisations' expectations regarding external inspections in health care: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background There is a gap in the literature regarding what takes place between the announcement of a regulatory intervention, such as an external inspection of a health care organisation, and the inspecting body’s site ... -
Institutional and behaviour-change interventions to support COVID-19 public health measures: a review by the Lancet Commission Task Force on public health measures to suppress the pandemic
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The Lancet COVID-19 Commission Task Force for Public Health Measures to Suppress the Pandemic was launched to identify critical points for consideration by governments on public health interventions to control coronavirus ... -
The Institutional Practice: Dynamics of practice at nursing homes: An ethnographic study of variation in hospitalization amidst uncertainty and continuity
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-06-10)In this thesis we aim to analyze how and why nursing homes vary in practices, in general and for specific practices relating to hospitalization of elderly residents. The main objective is to analyze and understand how ... -
Institutionalizing health technology assessment in Ethiopia: Seizing the window of opportunity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Ethiopia’s commitment to achieving universal health coverage (UHC) requires an efficient and equitable health priority-setting practice. The Ministry of Health aims to institutionalize health technology assessment (HTA) ... -
Instruction on Weight Bearing As Tolerated or Partial Weight Bearing after total hip replacement with the direct lateral approach; a comparison of change in velocity and symmetry in gait over time
(Master thesis, 2009-05-18)Background: Regaining velocity and symmetry in walking is an important part of rehabilitation after total hip replacement. Post operative weight bearing instructions after use of the direct lateral approach vary between ...