Cochrane protocols with Norwegian authors

2025

Supplementary search methods versus bibliographic database searching to identify studies and study reports

The objective of this protocol is to assess the effectiveness and resource requirements of supplementary search methods compared with bibliographic database searching for identifying studies and study reports. The supplementary search methods we will consider are: 

  • citation searching;
  • contacting study authors;
  • handsearching;
  • regulatory agency sources and clinical study reports;
  • clinical trials registries;
  • web searching.

 

Norway-based authors included

Christopher Rose, Norwegian Institute of Public Health

 

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD015679

Individualized developmental care interventions for promoting development and preventing morbidity in preterm infants

The objective of this protocol is to assess the benefits and harms of individualized developmental care interventions for promoting development and preventing morbidity in preterm infants.

 

Norway-based authors included

Marcus G. Prescott, St. Olavs hospital

Kristine B. Titlestad, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

 

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD016026

Psychological therapies for post‐traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents

The objective of this protocol is to assess the effects (i.e. benefits and harms) of psychological therapies for post‐traumatic stress disorder and complex post‐traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents.

 

Norway-based authors included

Julie Perrine Schaug, Sørlandet Hospital Trust

 

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD015983

Birth weight and prematurity for predicting type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prognostic review

The primary objective of this protocol is determine the prognostic value of birth weight (BW) and prematurity in predicting the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) later in life (among adults, adolescents, and children) compared to normal BW and full‐term birth. 

 

Norway-based authors included

Ishanka Weerasekara, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

 

 https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD016154

Education and training interventions for healthcare workers to prevent sexual harassment

The objective of this protocol is to assess the effectiveness of education and training interventions on improving knowledge and skills for managing sexual harassment, and to assess their impact on the incidence of sexual harassment towards healthcare workers in healthcare settings. We will include all forms of sexual harassment committed by patients, visitors, and co‐workers.

 

Norway-based authors included

Therese K. Dalsbø, National Institute of Occupational health (STAMI)

Rakel Aasheim Greve, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Ingrid L. Jørgensen, National Institute of Occupational health (STAMI)

Marita S. Fønhus, Oslo University Hospital

 

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD016096 

Training to increase parental participation in the care of infants in neonatal units

The objective of this protocol is to assess the effects of training to increase parental participation in the care of infants in neonatal units, compared to no training or a different type of training.

 

Norway-based authorss included

Therese K. Dalsbø, National Institute of Occupational health (STAMI)

 

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD014837