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Lisbeth Jensen Gallefoss

Effects of a brief pre‑admission telephone reminder on no‑show and dropout rates in substance use disorder treatment: a quasi‑experimental study

Abstract Background Appointment no-show and early dropout from treatment represent major challenges in outpatient substance use disorder treatment, adversely affecting clinical outcomes and health care productivity. In this quasi-experimental study, we examined how a brief reminder intervention for new patients before their first appointment affected treatment participation and retention. No-shows (not attending any sessions) and dropouts (discontinuation of initiated treatment because of three consecutively missed appointments) were compared between a period with pre-admission telephone calls (intervention) and a period without such reminders (non-intervention). Methods Participants were a…

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"..Litt mer frem med brystkassa for helsesøstre og den jobben de gjør" : psykisk helsearbeid i skolen: læreres beskrivelser og erfaringer omkring helsesøsters rolle og funksjon

Masteroppgave i psykisk helsearbeid- Universitetet i Agder 2010 The background for this project is adolescent mental health and collaboration between school nurses and teachers. Surveys show challenges connected to this kind of work. The intention is to reveal knowledge aiming school nurses and leaders of public health service, for improving the quality of collaboration. The topic is: “How do school teachers describe and experience the school nurse’s acting and role, concerning student mental health service?” Data material is collected by semi-structured interviews of six teachers practicing in secondary classes. The conversations are digitally taped and systematic text condensation is used…

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