Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Ambulance response time and patients’ outcome

In this report we present results from our analysis of the effect of ambulance response time on probability of survival after life-threating emergencies out of hospital.

Published 31.03.2023

Aims, findings, and suggested target areas for automation of information retrieval

This paper may be relevant to anyone who works with information retrieval for systematic reviews, and possibly also to developers of digital tools for automating literature searches.

Published 27.03.2023

Research on the significance of universal design in the physical environment for persons with mental or cognitive disability

Vi fikk i oppdrag av Bufdir å utføre et systematisk litteratursøk med sortering om betydningen av universell utforming i det fysiske miljøet i offentlige bygninger for personer med psykisk eller kogni...

Published 24.03.2023

Treatments for relapsing and/or refractory multiple myeloma

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) was commissioned by the RHA forum to perform a full health technology assessment on the pharmacological treatment of multiple myeloma.

Published 23.03.2023

Treatment for localized prostate cancer: a rapid review for patient decision aid (update)

In this rapid review, the purpose was to update the knowledge base for the joint selection tool for the treatment of prostate cancer without spread.

Published 16.03.2023

The use of force and limit-setting for children and youth in residential childcare and foster care

The aim of this systematic scoping review was to map out research related to occurrence, types of force used, understanding of use of force/limit-setting, consequences, prevention and experience with ...

Published 15.03.2023

Individual placement and support for people with moderate to severe mental illnesses or substance abuse disorder

The purpose of this review was to investigate the effects of IPS compared to other interventions, on the outcomes: obtaining regular employment, time in employment, income and quality of life for peop...

Published 07.03.2023

Annual Report 2022

The Annual Report describes the research in the Centre for Fertility and Health and sums up 2022.

Published 02.03.2023

Implementation of machine learning in evidence syntheses in the Cluster for Reviews and Health Technology Assessments: Final report 2021-2022

Machine learning (ML) is a focus area for the Cluster for Reviews and Health Technology Assessments (HTV), Division for Health Services, NIPH. In autumn 2021, ML 2.0 continued the work after ML 1.0. T...

Published 28.02.2023

Co-therapy and reflecting teams in couples and family therapy

We carried out a mixed methods systematic review of the effects and experiences of using two or more therapists in couples or family therapy.

Published 14.02.2023

Strategy proposal for further implementation of machine learning in the Cluster of Reviews and Health Technology Assessments

We have since 2020 implemented machine learning (ML) in the production of evidence syntheses and health technology assessments. This was due to a need and desire to streamline such research processes.

Published 13.02.2023

Annual Report 2022 Centre for Epidemic Interventions Research (CEIR)

Published 09.02.2023