Browsing Scientific Publications in Psychososial Health by Author "Birkeland, Bente"
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Human-Animal Relationships in Supported Housing: Animal Atmospheres for Mental Health Recovery
Friesinger, Jan Georg; Birkeland, Bente; Thorød, Anne Brita (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Being in a relationship with an animal can promote the well-being of people. For many individuals, this usually takes place at home. This study reports about homes for people with mental health problems (with or without ... -
“It’s like being stuck on an unsafe and unpredictable rollercoaster” : experiencing substance use problems in a partner
Weimand, Bente; Birkeland, Bente; Ruud, Torleif; Høie, Magnhild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020) -
‘Not at all what I had expected’: Discontinuing treatment with extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX): A qualitative study
Brenna, Ida Halvorsen; Marciuch, Anne; Birkeland, Bente; Veseth, Marius; Røstad, Bente; Løberg, Else-Marie; Solli, Kristin Klemmetsby; Tanum, Lars Håkon Reiestad; Weimand, Bente Margrethe (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX), an opioid antagonist, has demonstrated equal treatment outcomes, in terms of safety, opioid use, and retention, to the recommended OMT medication buprenorphine. However, ... -
‘Not at all what I had expected’: Discontinuing treatment with extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX): A qualitative study
Brenna, Ida Halvorsen; Marciuch, Anne; Birkeland, Bente; Veseth, Marius; Røstad, Bente; Løberg, Else-Marie; Solli, Kristin Klemmetsby; Tanum, Lars Håkon Reiestad; Weimand, Bente (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX), an opioid antagonist, has demonstrated equal treatment outcomes, in terms of safety, opioid use, and retention, to the recommended OMT medication buprenorphine. However, ... -
One size doesn't fit all : A thematic analysis of interviews with people who have stopped participating in Narcotics Anonymous in Norway
Vederhus, John-Kåre; Høie, Magnhild; Birkeland, Bente (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020) -
Perceived quality of life in partners of patients undergoing treatment in somatic health, mental health, or substance use disorder units : A cross-sectional study
Birkeland, Bente; Weimand, Bente M.; Ruud, Torleif; Høie, Magnhild M.; Vederhus, John-Kåre (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: This study explores (1) differences in socio-demographic, social/familial, and health variables and perceived quality of life (QoL) among partners of patients with somatic illness, mental illness, or substance ... -
Personal recovery among people with opioid use disorder during treatment with extended-release naltrexone
Marciuch, Anne; Birkeland, Bente; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Solli, Kristin Klemmetsby; Tanum, Lars Håkon Reiestad; Mathisen, Ida; Weimand, Bente (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background and aims Recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) has traditionally been equated with abstinence. “Personal recovery” however emphasizes recovery as a unique and personal process, supported by changes in ...