Browsing Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care by Author "Mæland, Silje"
Now showing items 1-12 of 12
-
Ballistic strength training in adults with cerebral palsy may increase rate of force development in plantar fexors, but transition to walking remains unclear: a case series
Gjesdal, Beate Eltarvåg; Mæland, Silje; Bogen, Bård Erik; Cumming, Kristoffer Toldnes; Nesse, Vilde Cathrine; Torberntsson, Silje Marie Rydningen; Rygh, Cecilie Brekke (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Persons with cerebral palsy (CP) walk with reduced ankle plantar flexor power compared to typically developing. In this study, we investigated whether a ballistic strength-training programme targeting ankle ... -
Can adults with cerebral palsy perform and beneft from ballistic strength training to improve walking outcomes? A mixed methods feasibility study
Gjesdal, Beate Eltarvåg; Mæland, Silje; Williams, Gavin; Aaslund, Mona Kristin; Rygh, Cecilie Brekke; Cumming, Kristoffer Toldnes (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Power bursts of hips and ankle plantar flexors are prerequisites to walking propulsion. However, these power bursts are reduced during gait for persons with cerebral palsy (CP) and mainly in the ankle plantar ... -
Changes in Body Mass Index and Their Associations with Psychological Distress, Worries, and Emotional Eating during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Norwegian Cohort Study
Javadi Arjmand, Elaheh; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Vold, Jørn Henrik; Alpers, Silvia Eiken; Arnesen, Erik Kristoffer; Mæland, Silje; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted obesity’s long-term rise. Some of the impacts of the pandemic were increased psychological distress, emotional eating, higher consumption of high-sugar foods and drinks, and a ... -
Emotional Eating and Changes in High-Sugar Food and Drink Consumption Linked to Psychological Distress and Worries: A Cohort Study from Norway
Javadi Arjmand, Elaheh; Bemanian, Mitra; Vold, Jørn Henrik; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Arnesen, Erik Kristoffer; Mæland, Silje; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Psychological distress is linked to unhealthy eating behaviors such as emotional eating and consumption of high-sugar food and drinks. Cross-sectional studies from early in the COVID-19 pandemic showed a high occurrence ... -
Emotional Eating in Relation to Worries and Psychological Distress Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Population-Based Survey on Adults in Norway
Bemanian, Mitra; Mæland, Silje; Blomhoff, Rune; Rabben, Åsgeir Kjetland; Arnesen, Erik Kristoffer; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Fadnes, Lars Thore (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Population-based studies have revealed a high occurrence of self-reported psychological distress symptoms during the early phases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Stress and negative affect can lead to ... -
GPs' negotiation strategies regarding sick leave for subjective health complaints
Nilsen, Stein; Malterud, Kirsti; Werner, Erik L.; Mæland, Silje; Magnussen, Liv Heide (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Objectives. To explore general practitioners’ (GPs’) specific negotiation strategies regarding sick-leave issues with patients suffering from subjective health complaints. Design. Focus-group study. Setting. Nine focus-group ... -
How the Norwegian population was affected by non-pharmaceutical interventions during the first six weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown
Mæland, Silje; Bjørknes, Ragnhild; Lehmann, Stine; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Hazell, William; Rabben, Åsgeir Kjetland; Vedaa, Øystein; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Fadnes, Lars T. (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, ... -
Psychometric Properties of the Norwegian Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale
Iversen, Marjolein M.; Norekvål, Tone Merete; Oterhals, Kjersti; Fadnes, Lars T; Mæland, Silje; pakpour, AH; Breivik, Kyrre (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)To examine the psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), randomly selected individuals from a larger registry study were invited. We assessed the reliability and validity of ... -
Self-Reported Measures Have a Stronger Association With Dizziness-Related Handicap Compared With Physical Tests in Persons With Persistent Dizziness
Kristiansen, Lene; Magnussen, Liv Heide; Wilhelmsen, Kjersti Thulin; Mæland, Silje; Nordahl, Stein Helge Glad; Hovland, Anders; Clendaniel, Richard; Boyle, Eleanor; Juul-Kristensen, Birgit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-15)Background: Associations between dizziness-related handicap and a variety of self-reported measures have been reported. However, research regarding associations between dizziness-related handicap and aspects of functioning ... -
Walking through life with cerebral palsy: reflections on daily walking by adults with cerebral palsy
Gjesdal, Beate Eltarvåg; Jahnsen, Reidun Birgitta; Morgan, Prue; Opheim, Arve Isak; Mæland, Silje (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Purpose: Walking is a major target in childhood physiotherapy for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Little information exists on the importance or value of walking when these children grow up. The aim of this study was ... -
What Facilitates Return to Work? Patients Experiences 3 Years After Occupational Rehabilitation
Haugli, Liv; Mæland, Silje; Magnussen, Liv Heide (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-03-26)Objective We have limited knowledge about the specific elements in an occupational rehabilitation programme that facilitate the process leading to return to work (RTW) as perceived by the patients. The aim of the study was ... -
What is the effect of independent medical evaluation on days on sickness benefits for long-term sick listed employees in Norway? A pragmatic randomised controlled trial, the NIME-trial
Mæland, Silje; Holmås, Tor Helge; Øyeflaten, Irene Larsen; Husabø, Elisabeth; Werner, Erik Lønnmark; Monstad, Karin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Independent medical evaluations are used to evaluate degree and reason for work disability, uncertainty around the functional status, and/or the employee’s rehabilitation potential in several jurisdictions, but ...