Blar i Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care på forfatter "Hanestad, Berit R."
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The association between history of diabetic foot ulcer, perceived health and psychological distress: the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study
Iversen, Marjolein Memelink; Midthjell, Kristian; Tell, Grethe Seppola; Moum, Torbjørn; Østbye, Truls; Nortvedt, Monica Wammen; Uhlving, Sverre; Hanestad, Berit R. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-08-25)Background: While the adverse impact of a history of a foot ulcer on physical health among persons with diabetes is well known, little is known about the association between foot ulcer, perceived health and psychological ... -
Cutpoints for mild, moderate and severe pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee ready for joint replacement surgery
Kapstad, Heidi; Hanestad, Berit R.; Langeland, Norvald; Rustøen, Tone; Stavem, Knut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-04-21)Background Cutpoints (CPs) for mild, moderate and severe pain are established and used primarily in cancer pain. In this study, we wanted to determine the optimal CPs for mild, moderate, and severe pain in joint replacement ... -
The predictive value of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms for quality of life: a longitudinal study of physically injured victims of non-domestic violence
Johansen, Venke A.; Wahl, Astrid K.; Eilertsen, Dag Erik; Weisæth, Lars; Hanestad, Berit R. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007-05-21)Background: Little is known about longitudinal associations between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and quality of life (QoL) after exposure to violence. The aims of the current study were to examine quality of life ... -
Quality of life can both influence and be an outcome of general health perceptions after heart surgery
Mathisen, Lars; Andersen, Marit H.; Veenstra, Marijke; Wahl, Astrid K.; Hanestad, Berit R.; Fosse, Erik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007-05-24)Background: Our aim was to investigate the existence of a reciprocal relationship between patients' assessment of quality of life and their appraisal of health. If present, this relationship will interfere with the ... -
Quality of life in female myocardial infarction survivors: a comparative study with a randomly selected general female population cohort
Norekvål, Tone M.; Wahl, Astrid K.; Fridlund, Bengt; Nordrehaug, Jan Erik; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Hanestad, Berit R. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007-10-30)Background: A substantial burden associated with MI has been reported. Thus, how survivors experience their quality of life (QOL) is now being given increasing attention. However, few studies have involved women and a ...