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Post-marketing surveillance study of creatine-guanidinoacetic acid safety in healthy adults
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)A post-marketing surveillance study assessed the adverse events and possible risk of elevated homocysteine levels after the supplementation with creatine-guanidinoacetic acid mixture in apparently healthy adults. The ... -
Experiences of pain communication in endometriosis: A meta-synthesis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Introduction: Endometriosis is the leading cause of chronic pelvic pain among women. The pain associated with endometriosis significantly impacts various aspects of patients' quality of life. A notable void in the literature ... -
Enhancing core components for a digital “healthy eating” resource in early childhood and care settings: staff’s perceptions and needs
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background In response to the growing need for effective programmes to promote healthy eating habits among children in real-world settings, we conducted a qualitative study. Our aim was to explore the content-related needs ... -
Norwegian and Swedish value sets for the EORTC QLU-C10D utility instrument
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Purpose: This study aimed to develop utility weights for the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLU-C10D, a cancer-specific utility instrument, tailored to the Norwegian and Swedish populations. ... -
Sykepleierstudenters erfaringer med utprøving av digitalt veiledningsverktøy i praksis på bo- og omsorgssenter
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Bakgrunn: Et digitalt veiledningsverktøy, MOSO, ble utprøvd som et av fire tiltak i et regionalt rekrutteringsprosjekt som hadde fokus på tilrettelegging for positive praksiserfaringer i kommunale helse- og omsorgsinstitusjoner ... -
Response predictors of a topical corticosteroid-based regimen for dry eyes: A real-life study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Purpose: To examine the effectiveness and identify clinical response predictors of a short corticosteroid-based regimen consisting of topical preservative-free 0.1% dexamethasone (Monopex®, Théa Laboratories) in conjunction ... -
The relationship between sleep duration and physical activity level among Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Failure to adhere to sleep and physical activity recommendations among adolescents constitutes a public health problem. However, the associations between sleep duration and adolescents’ physical activity levels ... -
Job satisfaction declines before retirement in Germany
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Job satisfaction has been found to increase with age. However, we still have a very limited understanding of how job satisfaction changes as people approach retirement. This is important as the years before retirement ... -
Health‑related quality of life and its association with socioeconomic status and mental health in 5‑ to 7‑year‑old children: a cross‑sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Purpose Assessing socioeconomic status (SES), mental health, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in young children is crucial for making informed health care decisions and identifying areas of intervention. The ... -
Practice-based learning and innovation in nursing homes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose: This article investigates the conditions under which learning and innovation occur within nursing homes. It addresses the interplay between formal and informal learning situations and discusses how these processes ... -
Use of Over-The-Counter Analgesics Is Associated with Pain, Stress, and Quality of Life in Norwegian Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction: Approximately 20% of Norwegian adolescents are frequently using Over-the-Counter Analgesics (OTCAs). The WHO emphasizes the need for research to identify the key determinants of health problems in adolescence. ... -
«Mind the gap»: sykepleieres erfaringer med pasientoverganger fra sykehus til hjem for pasienter med uhelbredelig kreft
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Bakgrunn: Pasienter som lever med uhelbredelig kreftsykdom, har ofte behov for palliativ omsorg både fra kommune- og spesialisthelsetjenesten. Det er en sentral sykepleieoppgave å legge til rette for at pasientene skal ... -
Student nurses' experiences with a digital educational resource supporting learning in nursing home placements: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Nursing education should improve clinical placements in nursing homes to foster and enhance student nurses' learning experiences. Initiatives for digital educational resource used to teach and supervise students ... -
Activities, prerequisites, and outcomes of service coordination: A logic model for the ‘New Patterns’ intervention
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)In Norway, more than one in ten children grow up in low-income families. Persistent low income and its consequences are often transferred across generations, and coordinated cross-sectoral services are potentially part of ... -
The Battle of the Equations: A Systematic Review of Jump Height Calculations Using Force Platforms
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Vertical jump height measures our ability to oppose gravity and lower body neuromuscular function in athletes and various clinical populations. Vertical jump tests are principally simple, time-efficient, and extensively ... -
Micronutrient intake and status in young vegans, lacto-ovo-vegetarians, pescatarians, flexitarians, and omnivores
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Purpose: Whether youth who follow plant-based diets in Nordic countries meet their dietary needs for micronutrients remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate micronutrient intake and status in Norwegian youth following ... -
Topical glaucoma medications − Possible implications on the meibomian glands
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)One of the most common causes of blindness on a global scale is glaucoma. There is a strong association between glaucoma and increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Because of this, adequate IOP-lowering is the most important ... -
Gradual improvement in functioning and mental distress during long-term outpatient SUD treatment – A prospective pre-post study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Globally, outpatient programs for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment have gained prominence. To assess the broader clinical implications of this trend we investigated shifts in functioning experienced by ... -
‘A potentially ticking time bomb’ – barriers for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease in people with intellectual disabilities
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Research suggests that people with intellectual disabilities have a higher risk for cardiovascular disease than the general population. The aim of this study was to identify barriers for the prevention, diagnosis, ... -
Evaluation of a Web-Based Dietary Assessment Tool (myfood24) in Norwegian Women and Men Aged 60-74 Years: Usability Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: A healthy diet throughout the life course improves health and reduces the risk of disease. There is a need for new knowledge of the relation between diet and health, but existing methods to collect information ...