Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Malterud, Kirsti"
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Patients with persistent medically unexplained physical symptoms: a descriptive study from Norwegian general practice
Aamland, Aase; Malterud, Kirsti; Werner, Erik L. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-05-29)Background: Further research on effective interventions for patients with peristent Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (MUPS) in general practice is needed. Prevalence estimates of such patients are conflicting, and ... -
Reduction in sick leave by a workplace educational low back pain intervention: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Ree, Eline; Lie, Stein Atle; Eriksen, Hege R.; Malterud, Kirsti; Indahl, Aage; Samdal, Oddrun; Harris, Anette (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06-15)Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate whether a workplace educational low back pain intervention had an effect on sick leave at the individual level and to identify possible predictors of the effect of intervention. ... -
‘‘So you think I’ll survive?’’: a qualitative study about doctor-patient dialogues preceding high-risk cardiac surgery or intervention
Schaufel, Margrethe Aase; Nordrehaug, Jan Erik; Malterud, Kirsti (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009)Objective: To explore doctor-patient interactions and decision-making processes before high-risk cardiac surgery or intervention with special attention to existential challenges. Design, setting and participants: We conducted ... -
What happens when the doctor denies a patient’s request? A qualitative interview study among general practitioners in Norway
Nilsen, Stein; Malterud, Kirsti (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Objective: To explore general practitioners (GPs’) experiences from consultations when a patient’s request is denied, and outcomes of such incidents. Design and participants: We conducted a qualitative study with semi-structured ... -
Why do doctors in Norway choose general practice and remain there? A qualitative study about motivational experiences
Gronseth, Inga Marthe; Malterud, Kirsti; Nilsen, Stein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-12)Objective: To explore experiences motivating doctors to become and remain GPs. Design and contributors: Qualitative analysis of written responses from an open-ended question about motivational experiences posted on an ...