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The trends in the use of psychopharmacological medications in Ukraine 2010-2022
(Master thesis, 2024-05-15)Background: Ukraine has gone through massive events in the period from 2010 to 2022, including well-known wars and migration, as well as internal policy changes. These events may have affected the population of Ukraine in ... -
Therapeutic elements in a self-management approach: Experiences from group participation among people suffering from chronic pain
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-08-16)Objective: Chronic pain is a complex, multifaceted subjective experience that involves the whole person. Self-management is the dynamic and continuous process of adapting one’s situation to the cognitive, behavioral, and ... -
Therapeutic turnaround times for common laboratory tests in a tertiary hospital in Kenya
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Access to efficient laboratory services is critical to patient care. Turnaround Time (TAT) is one of the most important measures when judging the efficiency of any laboratory and care system. Few studies on TAT exist for ... -
Therapists’ experiences with providing guided internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with mild to moderate depression: a thematic analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: Guided internet-delivered therapy has shown promising results for patients with mild and moderate depressive disorder, but several challenges with the format have been reported. The aim of this qualitative ... -
‘There is nowhere to take the child’: a qualitative study of community members’ views on managing early childhood substance use in Mbale, Uganda
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Harmful alcohol use by 5–8-year-old children has been identified in Mbale District, Uganda. To further examine this finding, the present study explores the experiences and perceptions of community members ... -
The Thermal Effects of Therapeutic Lasers with 810 and 904nm Wavelengths on Human Skin
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-03-06)Objective: To investigate the effect of therapeutic infrared class 3B laser irradiation on skin temperature in healthy participants of differing skin color, age, and gender. Background: Little is known about the potential ... -
"They don't care what happens to us" The situation of double orphans heading households in Rakai District, Uganda.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-09-04)Background: This article is based on information collected about the situation of double orphans who are heading households in Rakai District, Uganda. The information will be used as justification and guidance for planning ... -
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) – A scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Only a few studies have explored relationships between thiamine intake and function, and a few studies have examined the effects of supplements on various clinical or biochemical outcomes. None of these studies, however, ... -
Thorakal manipulasjon (HVLAT) på generelle kroniske smerter
(Master thesis, 2010-10-29)Background and aim of study: Manual therapists regularly treat patients with chronic pain, and these patients represent a challenge regarding adequate therapy. A therapy which is often used by manual therapists is manipulation ... -
Three ebola outbreaks in Uganda 2000-2011
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-01-20)Three separate outbreaks of Ebola associated with high fatality occurred in Uganda between 2000 and 2011. A country wide national response contained each epidemic with various degrees of success .The experiences challenges ... -
Thyroid function among breastfed children with chronically excessive iodine intakes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06-28)Iodine excess may impair thyroid function and trigger adverse health consequences for children. This study aims to describe iodine status among breastfed infants with high iodine exposure in the Saharawi refugee camps ... -
Tibiarotasjon ved gange og jogg på tredemølle, en metodestudie
(Master thesis, 2010-05-18)Introduction Excessive pronation of the foot is thought to cause overuse injuries in the lower extremities. Pronation with calcaneal evertion leads to a significant internal rotation of the tibia. The purpose of this study ... -
Tick-transmitted co-infections among erythema migrans patients in a general practice setting in Norway: a clinical and laboratory follow-up study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Erythema migrans (EM) is the most common manifestation of Lyme borreliosis. Here, we examined EM patients in Norwegian general practice to find the proportion exposed to tick-transmitted microorganisms other ... -
Tiden i livet og livet i tiden. Opplevelse av tid ved langkommet og uhelbredelig sykdom. En fenomenologisk studie
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-05-21)The aim of this project was to gain insight in the lived experience of time when living with severe incurable disease and receiving palliative care at home or at different palliative care settings in Norway. The study is ... -
Tidlig mobilisering av voksne pasienter med ervervet hjerneskade ved bruk av "Innowalk Pro"
(Master thesis, 2015-06-19)Tidlig mobilisering etter ervervet hjerneskade kan føre til kortere liggetid på sykehus, færre kontrakturer og bedre funksjon. Et ståhjelpemiddel som beveger bena passivt, Innowalk Pro® (IP), ble først utviklet for barn ... -
Time trends and educational inequalities in out-of-hospital coronary deaths in Norway 1995-2009: A Cardiovascular Disease in Norway (CVDNOR) project
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-02)Background: Recent time trends and educational gradients characterizing out‐of‐hospital coronary deaths (OHCD) are poorly described. Methods and Results: We identified all deaths from coronary heart disease occurring outside ... -
Time trends in management of HIV-positive pregnant women in Northern Tanzania: A registry-based study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-09-28)Objective: To examine time trends in antenatal factors and delivery characteristics in Northern Tanzania, and relate these to national guidelines for HIV in pregnancy. Design: Registry-based study. Setting: Northern Tanzania, ... -
Time trends in perinatal outcomes among HIV-positive pregnant women in Northern Tanzania: A registry-based study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction Maternal HIV infection is associated with increased risk of having a preterm delivery, low birth weight baby, small for gestational age baby and stillbirth. Maternal use of combination antiretroviral treatment ... -
Time-dependent clock gene expression in mouse and human stem and progenitor cells
(Doctoral thesis, 2007-03-30)Time is a fundamental part of all biological processes. During the whole process of evolution, living cells and organisms had to adapt to cyclic variations in the environment. In particular, the light and temperature ... -
Timeliness of Childhood Vaccinations in Kampala Uganda: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-04-23)Background: Child survival is dependent on several factors including high vaccination coverage. Timely receipt of vaccines ensures optimal immune response to the vaccines. Yet timeliness is not usually emphasized in ...