2024
The objective of this review has been to investigate whether interventions for healthcare personnel are effective in improving their reporting of adverse drug events.
Norwegian authors included Christopher J. Rose, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI).
The objective of this review was to determine the effects of exercise therapy for adults with CFS compared with any other intervention or control on fatigue, adverse outcomes, pain, physical functioning, quality of life, mood disorders, sleep, self‐perceived changes in overall health, health service resources use and dropout.
Norwegian authors included Lillebeth Larun and Kjetil G. Brurberg, Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
The objective of this review has been to explore the views, experiences, and practices of healthcare workers, managers and other professionals working in healthcare services regarding their informal, innovative uses of mobile devices to support their work.
Norwegian authors included
Unni Gopinathan and Marit Johansen Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) .
Claire Glenton and Susan Munabi-Babigumia, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. (HVL)
Josephine Namitala and Tom Neumark, University of Oslo (UiO)
Elizabeth Paulsen, Oslo Metropolian University. (OsloMet)
Simon Lewin, Norwegian University of Sience and Technology (NTNU)
The objective of this review has been to assess the effects of early versus delayed (traditional) initiation of oral intake of food and fluids after major gynaecologic surgery.
This is an updated and expanded version of a Cochrane review published in 2014.
Norwegian authors included Elizabeth Matovinovic, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
2023
The objective of this review has been to identify factors that influence the organisation and delivery of in‐person home‐based rehabilitation and home‐based telerehabilitation.
Norwegian authors included
Claire Glenton, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL)
Anne-Stine Bergquist Roberg, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
The objective of this review has been to assess the effectiveness of motivational interviewing for substance use on the extent of substance use, readiness to change, and retention in treatment.
Norwegian authors included Geir Smedslund, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
The objective of this review has been to assess the benefits and harms of the lateral decubitus, sitting, and prone positions for lumbar puncture in newborn infants.
Norwegian authors included Marcus Glenton Prescott, St. Olavs hospital
The objective of this review has been to assess the effectiveness of identification and treatment of moderate and severe wasting in children aged five years or under by lay health workers working in the community compared with health providers working in health facilities.
Norwegian authors included
Eleni Papadopoulou, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
Susan Munabi-Babigumira, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL)
Simon Lewin, Norwegian University of Sience and Technology (NTNU)
The objective of this review has been to explore the factors that influence a person's decision to participate in a vaccine trial in the context of a pandemic or epidemic.
Norwegian authors included
Claire Glenton, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL)
Rebecca Cox, University of Bergen (UIB)
The objective of this review is to to estimate the difference in drug effects when an experimental drug is compared with an active placebo versus a standard placebo control intervention, and to explore causes for heterogeneity. In the context of a randomised trial, this difference in drug effects can be estimated by directly comparing the effect difference between the active placebo and standard placebo intervention.
Norwegian authors included
Espen Bjørkedal, The Arctic University of Norway (UiT)
The objective of this review is to evaluate the benefits and harms of cannabis‐based medicines, including medical cannabis, for treating pain and other symptoms in adults with cancer compared to placebo or any other established analgesic for cancer pain.
Norwegian authors included Rae Frances Bell . Haukeland University Hospital
The objective of this review is to to examine the immediate and long‐term effects of second language (L2) vocabulary interventions targeting L2 learners up to six years of age on vocabulary and social‐emotional well‐being. Also, to examine the associations between L2 vocabulary interventions and the general characteristics of L2 learners (e.g. age, L2 exposure, and L1 skills)
Norwegian authors included
Hanne Næss Hjetland, OsloMet
Hilde Hofslundsengen og Liv Inger Engevik, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL)
Marianne Klem, Jannicke Karlsen og May-Britt Monsrud, Statped
Åste M. Hagen, Courtenay Norbury og Kari-Anne B. Næss, University of Oslo (UiO)
The objective of this review is to evaluate the effect of peer reviewer training on the quality of grant and journal peer review.
Norwegian authors included
Jan-Ole Hesselberg and Hilde Strømme, University of Oslo (UiO)
Therese K. Dalsbø, National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI)
Ida Svege, OsloMet.
Atle Fretheim, OsloMet and Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
The objective of this review is to examine (1) the effects of individual classes of haemostatic therapies, compared with placebo or open control, in adults with acute spontaneous ICH, and (2) the effects of each class of haemostatic therapy according to the use and type of antithrombotic drug before ICH onset.
Norwegian authors included
Helle Eilertsen, University of Oslo (UiO) and Oslo University Hospital.
Else C. Sandset, Oslo University Hospital and Norwegian Air Ambulance
The objective of this review is to determine the overall effectiveness and safety of antithrombotic drugs on MACE and its components for people with ICH.
Norwegian authors included Ole Morten Rønning, Akershus University Hospital
2022
The objective of this review is to assess the benefits and harms of arthroscopic surgery, including debridement, partial menisectomy or both, compared with placebo surgery or non‐surgical treatment in people with degenerative knee disease (osteoarthritis, degenerative meniscal tears, or both).
Norwegian authors included Per O. Vandvi, Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital
The primary objective of this review is to assess the effects of skin care interventions such as emollients for primary prevention of eczema and food allergy in infants. The second objective is to identify features of study populations such as age, hereditary risk, and adherence to interventions that are associated with the greatest treatment benefit or harm for both eczema and food allergy.
Norwegian authors included
Karin C. Lødrup Carlsen and Eva M. Rehbinder, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo (UiO)
Håvard O. Skjerven, University of Oslo (UiO)
The objective of this review is to compare the effect of music therapy in addition to standard care versus standard care alone, or to standard care plus an active control intervention, on psychological symptoms, substance craving, motivation for treatment, and motivation to stay clean/sober.
Norwegian authors included
Claire Ghetti, University of Bergen (UIB)
Annette K. Brenner og Christian Gold, NORCE.
Lars Lien, Innlandet Hospital.
The objective of this review is to review the effects of music therapy, or music therapy added to standard care, for autistic people.
Norwegian authors included
Monika Geretsegger, Karin A. Mössler and Christian Gold, NORCE.
The objective of this review is to assess the effects of shared decision-making (SDM) interventions for people of all ages with mental health conditions, directed at people with mental health conditions, carers, or healthcare professionals, on a range of outcomes including: clinical outcomes, participation/involvement in decision‐making process (observations on the process of SDM; user‐reported, SDM‐specific outcomes of encounters), recovery, satisfaction, knowledge, treatment/medication continuation, health service outcomes, and adverse outcomes.
Norwegian authors included
Marianne Storm, University of Stavanger (UiS) and Molde University College
2021
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.
Norwegian authors included
Claire Glenton, Marita S. Fønhus og Simon Lewin, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
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.
Norwegian authors included
Amin Ussif og Simon Lewin, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
Hakan Safaralilo Foss, University of Oslo (UiO)
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.
Norwegian 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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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.
Norwegian 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
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.
Norwegian 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
The objective of this review is to assess the effects of ginseng on erectile dysfunction.
Norwegian authors included
Terje Alraek er tilknyttet Kristiania University of Applied Sciences and The Arctic University of Norway (UiT)
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.
Norwegian authors included
Jürgen Kasper, Oslo Metropolian University (OsloMet)
Simone Maria Kienlin, The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority
The objective of this review is to explore healthcare workers' perceptions and experiences of communicating with older adults about vaccination.
Norwegian 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)
The objective of this review is to assess the effects of educational meetings on professional practice and healthcare outcomes.
Norwegian authors included
Louise Forsetlund, Lisa Forsén, Liv Merete Reinar and Christopher J. Rose, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
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.
Norwegian authors included
Atle Fretheim, Oslo Metropolian University (OsloMet) og Folkehelseinstituttet (FHI).
The objective of this review is to determine the effectiveness and safety of telerehabilitation for people with chronic respiratory disease.
Norwegian authors included
Paolo Zanaboni, The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and University Hospital of North Norway
The objective of this review is to determine the effectiveness of interventions to reduce medication errors in adults in hospital settings.
Norwegian authors included
Christopher J. Rose, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
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.
Norwegian authors included
Jorunn L. Helbostad, Norwegian University of Sience and Technology (NTNU)
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.
Norwegian authors included
Tamara Brown, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
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.
Norwegian authors included
Claire Glenton, Marita S. Fønhus og Simon Lewin, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
2020
The objective of this review is to assess the effects of pelvic floor muscle training for preventing or treating urinary and faecal incontinence in pregnant or postnatal women, and summarise the principal findings of relevant economic evaluations.
Norwegian authors included
Siv Mørkeved, St. Olavs hospital
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The objective of this review is to assess the effects of “targeted client communication” via mobile devices on health behaviour, service use, health, and well‐being for maternal, neonatal, and child health.
Norwegian authors included
Claire Glenton, Simon Lewin and Marita S. Fønhus, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
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The objective of this review is to investigate to what degree financial and non‐financial conflicts of interest are associated with favourable recommendations in clinical guidelines, advisory committee reports, opinion pieces, and narrative reviews.
Norwegian authors included
Mary Le, Stasjonsgata Medical Office (Hokksund)
The objective of this review is to identify barriers and facilitators to healthcare workers’ adherence to IPC guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases.
Norwegian authors included
Claire Glenton, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
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The objective of this review is to assess the effects of mobile technologies versus usual care for supporting communication and consultations between healthcare providers on healthcare providers' performance, acceptability and satisfaction, healthcare use, patient health outcomes, acceptability and satisfaction, costs, and technical difficulties.
Norwegian authors included
Marita S. Fønhus, Claire Glenton and Simon Lewin, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
The objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness of education and training interventions that aim to prevent and minimize workplace aggression directed toward healthcare workers by patients and patient advocates.
Norwegian authors included
Therese K. Dalsbø, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
The objective of this review is to assess the efficacy and safety of pharmacological and non‐pharmacological interventions for managing fatigue in inflammatory bowel disease compared to no treatment, placebo or active comparator.
Norwegian authors included
Lars P. Jelsness-Jørgensen, Østfold University College (HiØ)
The primary objective of this review is to assess the effects of strategies for notifying stock levels and digital tracking of healthcare‐related commodities and inventory via mobile devices across the primary healthcare system. Secondly, to describe what mobile device strategies are currently being used to improve reporting and digital tracking of health commodities, and to identify factors influencing the implementation of mobile device interventions targeted at reducing stockouts of health commodities.
Norwegian authors included
Claire Glenton og Marita S. Fønhus, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)