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Effect of spinal manipulative therapy on adults with low back pain meeting a clinical prediction rule. A systematic review
(Master thesis, 2014-11-12)Background: Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is one of many therapies used to treat low back pain. Reviews have concluded that SMT is no more effective than other recommended therapies. Subgrouping patients using clinical ... -
The effect of team collaboration and continuity of care on health and disability among rehabilitation patients: a longitudinal survey-based study from western Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate how changes in patient-rated health and disability from baseline to after rehabilitation were associated with communication and relationships in rehabilitation teams ... -
The Effect of Two Different Interventions on Chronic Pain and Mental Health Symptoms among Syrian Refugees
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-10-19)The main aim of this PhD project is to assess the effect of two different interventions among adult Syrian refugees suffering from pain and/or post-traumatic symptoms: (i) Physiotherapy Activity and Awareness Intervention ... -
The effect of urinary incontinence status during pregnancy and delivery mode on incontinence postpartum. A cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-04)Objective: The objectives of this study were to investigate prevalence of urinary incontinence at 6 months postpartum and to study how continence status during pregnancy and mode of delivery influence urinary incontinence ... -
Effect of withholding breastfeeding on the immune response to a live oral rotavirus vaccine in North Indian infants
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-08-11)Interference from transplacental and breast milk antibodies may impede the performance of oral livevaccines. The effect of breastfeeding on the immunogenicity of Rotarix®, a two-dose oral monova-lent rotavirus vaccine, was ... -
Effective behaviour change techniques for physical activity and healthy eating in overweight and obese adults; systematic review and meta-regression analyses
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Purpose: This systematic review aims to explain the heterogeneity in results of interventions to promote physical activity and healthy eating for overweight and obese adults, by exploring the differential effects of behaviour ... -
Effectiveness and Safety of Low-Threshold Opioid-Agonist Treatment in Hard-To-Reach Populations with Opioid Dependence
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives: Opioid-use disorder is related to premature death worldwide. Opioid-agonist treatment (OAT) is an effective treatment for opioid dependence. OAT delivery platforms may influence treatment access and outcomes, ... -
Effectiveness and safety of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants and warfarin in atrial fibrillation: a scandinavian population-based cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aims Using Scandinavian population-based registries, we assessed risk of stroke/systemic embolism (SE) and bleeding with non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants compared with warfarin in anticoagulation-naïve patients ... -
Effectiveness of a girls’ empowerment programme on early childbearing, marriage and school dropout among adolescent girls in rural Zambia: study protocol for a cluster randomized trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12-09)Background: Adolescent pregnancies pose a risk to the young mothers and their babies. In Zambia, 35% of young girls in rural areas have given birth by the age of 18 years. Pregnancy rates are particularly high among ... -
Effectiveness of interventions for emergency care of hypoglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis: A systematic review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Aim This systematic review aims to provide evidence on effectiveness of interventions used in emergency care of hypoglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Methodology This is a systematic review of randomized ... -
Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy Associated with Strength Training in Knee Osteoarthritis: Protocol for a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Physical activity and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can reduce knee osteoarthritis (KOA) inflammation. We are conducting a randomized placebo-controlled trial to investigate the long-term effectiveness of LLLT combined ... -
Effectiveness of mRNA booster vaccination against mild, moderate, and severe COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant in a large, population-based, Norwegian cohort
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Understanding how booster vaccination can prevent moderate and severe illness without hospitalization is crucial to evaluate the full advantage of mRNA boosters. Methods We followed 85 801 participants (aged ... -
Effectiveness of Pneumococcal Vaccines for Asthma: A Systematic Review
(Master thesis, 2023-11-30)Aim: We aimed to assess the effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccines among children and adults with asthma. Methodology: This is a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and analytical studies. Results: Of ... -
Effects of air pollution and greenness on asthma and allergy — over time and across generations
(Doctoral thesis, 2020-12-17)Background: The prevalence of asthma and allergies have increased in the last decades, likely due to complex interaction of genes and environmental factors; however, causal pathways are still far from understood. Environmental ... -
Effects of an exclusive breastfeeding intervention for six months on growth patterns of 4–5 year old children in Uganda: the cluster-randomised PROMISE EBF trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07-12)Background: Breastfeeding promotion is regarded as one of the most effective interventions to improve child health, and could reduce under-5-mortality by 8 % globally. Few studies have assessed the health outcomes beyond ... -
Effects of Benzene on human hematopoiesis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008)Benzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon that is a natural component of crude oil and natural gas, is toxic to the blood and blood-forming organs. Epidemiological studies have established an association between benzene exposure ... -
The effects of bright light treatment on subjective and objective sleepiness during three consecutive night shifts among hospital nurses – a counter-balanced placebo-controlled crossover study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives The objective was to investigate effects of timed bright light treatment on subjective and objective measures of sleepiness during three consecutive night shifts among hospital nurses. Methods Thirty-five ... -
Effects of complementary feeding on attained height among lower primary school-aged children in Eastern Uganda: A nested prospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-02-07)Background: Despite the fact that Uganda has been a signatory to the global strategy for Infant and Young Children Feeding practices (IYCF) for nearly a decade, the prevalence of stunting among children under five years ... -
Effects of early feeding on growth velocity and overweight/obesity in a cohort of HIV unexposed South African infants and children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-04-02)Background South Africa has the highest prevalence of overweight/obesity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Assessing the effect of modifiable factors such as early infant feeding on growth velocity and overweight/obesity is therefore ... -
Effects of economic support, comprehensive sexuality education and community dialogue on sexual behaviour: Findings from a cluster-RCT among adolescent girls in rural Zambia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Adolescent girls in Sub-Saharan Africa are at high risk of poor sexual and reproductive health outcomes. We present findings from a cluster-randomised trial in rural Zambia on the effects of economic support, comprehensive ...