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Brødbaking for bedre helse
2016
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap - Universitetet i Agder 2016 Introduction: Bread is a part of the Norwegian food culture and a important part of the Norwegian diet. However, the intake of fiber is too low and the health authorities recommend a higher intake of wholemeal bread and cereals. In addition, we throw away as much as 190 000 bread in Norwegian garbage cans every day throughout the year, which is negative in light of the environment. Purpose: This study looks at whether an intervention with the goal of getting participants to bake homemade bread could affect an increased intake of bread, especially intake of whole meal bread, and reduce wastage of bread. The question to answer was…
Significant others’ experience of hospitalized patients’ transfer to home:a systematic review protocol
2014
Review question/objective The objective of this review is to identify, appraise and synthesize the best available evidence exploring significant others’ experiences of the discharge/transfer of patients after hospitalization. More specifically, the review questions are: What is the significant other(s) experience of hospital/discharge transfer of patients; in particular, experiences relating to transitions concerning organizational, psychosocial and existential issues? How do significant others experience their preparedness for bringing the patient(s) home? How do significant others experience the planning of discharge? Inclusion criteria Types of participants The participants of this revie…
"Slitsomt, men gøy!" : en kvalitativ studie om den nyutdannede anestesisykepleieren sin opplevelse av kompetanse av yrkesutøvelsen
2014
Masteroppgave i spesialsykepleie – Universitetet i Agder 2014 Background: With the technological and medical development we are experiencing today, the anesthesia nurse is constantly challenged with complex patient situations and advanced medical equipment in their work . This situation leads to substantial professional requirements on expertise in the anesthesia subject. International research shows that there are many factors that influence a nurses' experiences in their first year of working after graduation. However, in Norway there is little research on the experience of own competency for newly qualified anesthesia nurses. Purpose and issue: The purpose of this study is to learn how t…
“She Offered Me a Place and a Future”: Change is an Event of Becoming Through Movement in Ethical Time and Space
2014
Published version of an article in the journal: Contemporary Family Therapy. Also available from the publisher at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10591-014-9317-3 Within mental health research, the promise of exploring the lived experience of those affected is increasingly acknowledged. This research points to the significance of social aspects. The present study is part of a series of qualitative studies exploring network-oriented practices in southern Norway. The aim of this study was to explore the social dynamics of change related to adolescents in psychosocial crises. From the perspective of lived experience the study focused changes related to the adolescents’ ways of existing in various …
Klassesamtaler som eksistensielt drama - der psykisk helse oppstår mellom oss
2012
Author's version of an article in the journal: Nordic Studies in Education. Also available from the publisher at: http://www.idunn.no/ts/np/2012/02/klassesamtaler_som_eksistensielt_drama_-_der_psykisk_helse_?highlight=Ulland#highlight This article presents a qualitative study of a mental health promotion initiative at the interface between culture, health and education. In this initiative the aim is to facilitate conversations about various life issues in mainstream classes in high school. The study shows that the conversations set off thoughts and feelings with the students which are considered to be positive and meaningful and that the initiative contributes to an increased experience of …
Sykepleieres erfaringer med tidlig mobilisering av intuberte intensivpasienter
2014
Masteroppgave i spesialsykepleie – Universitetet i Agder 2014 Background: Studies show that early mobilization of the intubated ICU patients brings positive benefits for the patient. Aim: To illuminate nurses’ experiences with early mobilization of intubated patients in the ICU. Method: It was conducted individual interviews with six intensive care nurses from an ICU in Denmark. The data was analyzed using a qualitative content analysis. Results: The analysis resulted in three categories "New mobilization routines", "Benefits" and "Challenges" with two subcategories each, "New mobilization guide" and "Utilities", "The benefits for the patient" and "Economic benefits" and "Challenges in the …
Does an early onset and continuous chain of rehabilitation improve the long-term functional outcome of patients with severe traumatic brain injury?
2012
Published version of an article published in the journal: Journal of Neurotrauma. Also available from the publisher at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2011.1811 There are currently no international guidelines regarding treatment in the early rehabilitation phase for persons with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), and only a few studies have investigated the effect of integrating rehabilitation into acute TBI care. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether a continuous chain of rehabilitation that begins with the acute phase could improve the functional outcome of severe TBI patients, compared to a broken chain of rehabilitation that starts in the sub-acute phase of TBI. A total of 61 su…
The Relationship between Motivational Climate and Personal Treatment Satisfaction among Young Soccer Players in Norway: The Moderating Role of Suppor…
2020
Motivational climate and coach-behaviour seem important to understand sport involvement and participation. However, less is known about the potential interaction between these facets, and how it relates to athlete satisfaction. This study&rsquo
Effekt av en klynge-randomisert kontrollert intervensjon på fysisk aktvitetsnivå blant ungdom i Sør-Norge
2012
Masteroppgave i idrettsvitenskap- Universitetet i Agder 2012 Introduction: Physical activity every day plays an important role in growth, maturation and in keeping in good health throughout your adolescent and adult life. However, only 50 % of Norwegian 15-year-olds achieve the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of a three hour seminar to promote physical activity among 15- to 17-year-olds in the south of Norway. Method: This study is designed as a cluster randomized controlled trial. Questionnaires were completed at baseline, after two weeks (posttest 1) and after three months (posttest 2). A total of 2362 students in the South of Norwa…
Socioeconomic differences in selected dietary habits among Norwegian 13-14 year-olds : a cross-sectional study
2014
Background: Social inequalities in health are a major and even growing problem in all European countries.; Objective: The aim of the present study was to describe 1) differences in dietary habits among Norwegian adolescents by gender and socioeconomic status; 2) differences in self-reported knowledge of dietary guidelines among their parents according to socioeconomic status. Design: In 2012, a cross-sectional study where students filled in a web-based food frequency questionnaire at school was conducted in nine lower secondary schools in Vest-Agder County, Norway. Socioeconomic status (SES) and knowledge of dietary guidelines were obtained from the parents using a web-based questionnaire. …