Browsing Vitenskapelige publikasjoner by Title
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Balancing the use of language to enable care: a qualitative study of oral and written language used in assessments and allocations of community healthcare services for persons with dementia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-16)Background Although a large number of people are diagnosed with dementia each year, the syndrome is still perceived as a sensitive and tabooed topic. Communication about dementia to those living with the syndrome and ... -
Being cross pressured - parents’ experiences of the transfer from paediatric to adult care services for their young people with long term conditions: a systematic review and qualitative research synthesis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Family members of young people (13–24 years) with long-term conditions tend to experi- ence multiple challenges when their children transfer from paediatric to adult care, as do the patients themselves. Objectives: ... -
Being cross pressured-parents’ experiences of the transfer from paediatric to adult care services for their young people with long term conditions: A systematic review and qualitative research synthesis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Family members of young people (13–24 years) with long-term conditions tend to experience multiple challenges when their children transfer from paediatric to adult care, as do the patients themselves. Objectives ... -
Being sheltered from a demanding everyday life: experiences of the next of kin to people with dementia attending farm-based daycare
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Purpose Farm-based daycare (FDC) is a type of daycare service for people with dementia. The aim of the present study was to explore the next of kin’s experiences with FDC and how the service may affect their daily life. ... -
Being “on the alert” and “a forced volunteer”: a qualitative study of the invisible care provided by the next of kin of patients with chronic heart failure
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-03)Background: Relatives’ support is an important factor in how well people with chronic heart failure (CHF) manage their illness and everyday life. Deepening professionals’ understanding of the content of relatives’ invisible ... -
"A bit of everything": Health literacy interventions in chronic conditions- a systematic review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective: To systematically evaluate health literacy (HL) interventions in chronic conditions by exploring theoretical perspectives, intervention content and effectiveness. Method: We searched MEDLINE, Cochrane, ... -
Brazilian undergraduate nursing students’ critical thinking need to be increased: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives: To map Brazilian undergraduate nursing students’ critical thinking level and investigate the correlation between selected sociodemographic data and critical thinking domains. Methods: In this descriptive ... -
Bruk av skjermbaserte medier blant eldre under covid-19-pandemien : en HUNT studie
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Bakgrunn: Eldre er spesielt sårbare for alvorlig sykdom og død ved covid-19 og har blitt oppfordret til selvisolering under koronapandemien. Skjermbaserte medier og telefon har blitt fremhevet som viktige hjelpemidler for ... -
Brukermedvirkning og mestring – emner i fremtidens legeutdanning?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-04)Legeutdanningen har en lang tradisjon for å kvalifisere studenter for behandling av pasienter med akutt sykdom. I dag møter leger imidlertid flere og flere pasienter og brukere som må lære å leve med kronisk sykdom og ... -
Can the Fatigue Severity Scale 7-item version be used across different patient populations as a generic fatigue measure - a comparative study using a Rasch model approach
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-02-22)Background: Fatigue is a disabling symptom associated with reduced quality of life in various populations living with chronic illnesses. The transfer of knowledge about fatigue from one group to another is crucial in both ... -
The challenge of being present and inclusive : chaplains' experiences with providing existential care to older persons with acquired deafblindness
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: Experiencing deafblindness is frequently accompanied by existential struggles. The number of older people with acquired deafblindness is fast increasing, and older persons’ health-related burdens are particularly ... -
Changes in and predictors of pain and mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This longitudinal study of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) aimed to investigate changes in pain characteristics (i.e., occurrence, intensity, and interference) and covariates associated with pain ... -
Characteristics, Burden of Care and Quality of Life of Next of Kin of People with Dementia Attending Farm-Based Day Care in Norway: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose: Caring for people with dementia is often associated with burden of care and may influence the quality of life of the next of kin. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of the next of kin to ... -
Characteristics, management and survival of ICU patients with coronavirus disease-19 in Norway, March-June 2020. A prospective observational study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Norwegian hospitals have operated within capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic. We present patient and management characteristics, and outcomes for the entire cohort of adult (>18 years) COVID-19 patients ... -
Children and adolescents’ preferences for support when living with a dying parent – An integrative review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Aim: To identify and synthesize the evidence base regarding children and adolescents’ preferences for support when living with a dying parent. Design: Integrative literature review study. Methods: Searches were conducted ... -
Children's fear of needle injections: A qualitative study of training sessions for children with rheumatic diseases before home administration
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Clinical expressions, characteristics and treatments of confirmed COVID-19 in nursing home residents: a systematic review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a high rate of infections, frequent outbreaks, and high mortality rates in nursing homes (NH) worldwide. To protect and improve the treatment and care of the ... -
Clinical Leadership – An Important Precondition for the Success of Proactive and Interdisciplinary Follow-up of Frail Older Recipients of Home Healthcare
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Early identification and follow-up of sub-acute and acute functional decline in older persons living with multimorbidity at home require integrated and proactive care by interdisciplinary health personnel. Yet, in the ... -
Collaboration between nurses and doctors in the decision-making process when considering ending the life-prolonging treatment of intensive care patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Aims: The aim of the study was to explore intensive care nurses’ collaboration with doctors’ when considering ending the life-prolonging treatment of patients in the intensive care unit. Design: A qualitative method ... -
Communication as a non-technical skill in the operating room: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Aim: The aim of this study was to explore how operating room nurses (ORNs) experience operating room (OR) team communication concerning non-technical skills. Design: Based on the Scrub Practitioners List of Intraoperative ...