Cochrane reviews with Norwegian authors 2021

Birth and death notification via mobile devices: a mixed methods systematic review

The primary objective of this review is to  assess the effects of birth notification and death notification via a mobile device, compared to standard practice. Secondly, to describe the range of strategies used to implement birth and death notification via mobile devices and identify factors influencing the implementation of birth and death notification via mobile devices.

Norway-based authors included 
Claire Glenton, Marita S. Fønhus og Simon Lewin, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)


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Primary‐level worker interventions for the care of people living with mental disorders and distress in low‐ and middle‐income countries

The objective of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of primary-level workers‐led treatments for persons with mental health symptoms in LMICs, compared to usual care.

Norway-based authors included 
Amin Ussif og Simon Lewin, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
Hakan Safaralilo Foss, University of Oslo (UiO)


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Non‐pharmacological interventions for stuttering in children six years and younger

The primary objective of this review is to assess the immediate and long‐term effects of non‐pharmacological interventions for stuttering on speech outcomes, communication attitudes, quality of life and potential adverse effects in children aged six years and younger.
Secondly, to  describe the relationship between intervention effects and participant characteristics (i.e. child age, IQ, severity, sex and time since stuttering onset) at pretest.

Norway-based authors included 
Åse Sjøstrand, Linn S. Guttormsen, Melanie Kirmess, Arne Lervåg, Charles Hulme, Kari-Anne Bottegaard Næss, University of Oslo (UiO)
Hilde Hofslundsengen, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) 

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Intravenous thrombolytic treatment and endovascular thrombectomy for ischaemic wake‐up stroke

The main objective of this review is to assess the effects of intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy versus control in people with acute ischaemic stroke presenting on awakening from sleep.

Norway-based authors included 
Melinda B. Roaldsen og Ellisiv B. Mathisen, The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and University Hospital of North Norway
Haakon Lindekleiv, University Hospital of North Norway


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Endovascular thrombectomy and intra‐arterial interventions for acute ischaemic stroke

The objective of this review is to  assess whether endovascular thrombectomy or intra‐arterial interventions, or both, plus medical treatment are superior to medical treatment alone in people with acute ischaemic stroke.

Norway-based authors included 
Melinda B. Roaldsen, The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and University Hospital of North Norway
Mirza Jusufovis og Eivind Berge, Oslo University Hospital
Haakon Lindekleiv, University Hospital of North Norway


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Ginseng for erectile dysfunction

The objective of this review is to assess the effects of ginseng on erectile dysfunction.

Norway-based authors included 
Terje Alraek er tilknyttet Kristiania University of Applied Sciences and The Arctic University of Norway (UiT)


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Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions

The objective of this review is to determine the effects of decision coaching for people facing healthcare decisions for themselves or a family member compared to usual care or evidence‐based intervention only, on outcomes related to preparation for decision making, decisional needs and potential adverse effects.

Norway-based authors included 
Jürgen Kasper, Oslo Metropolian University (OsloMet)
Simone Maria Kienlin, The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority
 

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Healthcare workers’ perceptions and experiences of communicating with people over 50 years of age about vaccination: a qualitative evidence synthesis

The objective of this review is to  explore healthcare workers' perceptions and experiences of communicating with older adults about vaccination.

Norway-based authors included 
Claire Glenton, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) and  Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
Benedicte Karlsen, University of Bergen (UIB)
Simon Lewin, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
Brita Askeland Winje, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) and Oslo Metropolian University (OsloMet)


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Continuing education meetings and workshops: effects on professional practice and healthcare outcomes

The objective of this review is to assess the effects of educational meetings on professional practice and healthcare outcomes.

Norway-based authors included 
Louise Forsetlund, Lisa Forsén, Liv Merete Reinar and Christopher J. Rose, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
 

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Paying for performance to improve the delivery of health interventions in low‐ and middle‐income countries

The objective of this review is to assess the effects of paying for performance on the provision of health care and health outcomes in low‐ and middle‐income countries.

Norway-based authors included 
Atle Fretheim, Oslo Metropolian University (OsloMet) og Folkehelseinstituttet (FHI).


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Telerehabilitation for chronic respiratory disease

The objective of this review is to determine the effectiveness and safety of telerehabilitation for people with chronic respiratory disease.

Norway-based authors included 
Paolo Zanaboni, The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and University Hospital of North Norway


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Reducing medication errors for adults in hospital settings

The objective of this review is to determine the effectiveness of interventions to reduce medication errors in adults in hospital settings.

Norway-based authors included 
Christopher J. Rose, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)


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Interventions for reducing sedentary behaviour in community‐dwelling older adults

The objective of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing sedentary behaviour amongst older adults living independently in the community compared to control conditions involving either no intervention or interventions that do not target sedentary behaviour.

Norway-based authors included 
Jorunn L. Helbostad, Norwegian University of Sience and Technology (NTNU)


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Cilostazol for intermittent claudication

The objective of this review is to determine the effect of cilostazol on initial and absolute claudication distances, mortality and vascular events in patients with stable intermittent claudication.

Norway-based authors included 
Tamara Brown, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)


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Decision‐support tools via mobile devices to improve quality of care in primary healthcare settings

The objective of this review is to assess the effects of digital clinical decision‐support systems accessible via mobile devices by primary healthcare providers in the context of primary care settings.

Norway-based authors included 
Claire Glenton, Marita S. Fønhus og Simon Lewin, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)


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