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  1. Parental follow-up in family welfare services after child removal

    Parental follow-up in family welfare services after child removal

    Last update

    The purpose of this scoping review was to map and present the research on the effects of- and experiences with parental follow-up after child removal within services that correspond to the Norwegian Family Welfare Services.
    Mapping review
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  2. Development in general practitioners’ workload and situation over time

    Development in general practitioners’ workload and situation over time

    Last update

    NIPH was commissioned to deliver a knowledge base on various matters related to the general practitioner (GP) scheme, i.e. changes in GPs' situation and workload outside normal working hours over time.
    Report
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  3. Interim influenza virological and epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Northern Hemisphere 2024/2025

    Interim influenza virological and epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Northern Hemisphere 2024/2025

    Last update

    The preceding 2022-2023-influenza outbreak developed early, with a sharp peak during Christmas/New Year.
    Report
    Forside av rapporten om influensa og råd til WHO om vaksinetype 2024/2024
  4. Implementation of machine learning in evidence syntheses in the Cluster for Reviews and Health Technology Assessments: Final report 2020-2021

    Implementation of machine learning in evidence syntheses in the Cluster for Reviews and Health Technology Assessments: Final report 2020-2021

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    We tested and documented pros and cons of using Machine Learning in various phases of the conduct of various evidence syntheses.
    Report
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  5. The impact of climate change on human health in the Nordic countries

    The impact of climate change on human health in the Nordic countries

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    This systematic scoping review is proposed to map existing literature on climate change and health regarding the Nordic countries, aiming to inform stakeholders and develop projections on the future impact of climate change on health.
    Note
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  6. Bronchial thermoplasty for the treatment of severe asthma

    Bronchial thermoplasty for the treatment of severe asthma

    Last update

    Patients suffering from severe treatment-resistant asthma currently have few available treatment options. For these patients, bronchial thermoplasty (BT) may be an alternative. We have assessed the current evidence base.
    Health technology assessment
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  7. Health risks associated with the use of electronic cigarettes: an interactive research map

    Health risks associated with the use of electronic cigarettes: an interactive research map

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    The NIPH has systematically surveyed and created an interactive research map of existing literature on health risks associated with use of e-cigarettes.
    Report
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  8. Topic identification, selection and prioritisation for health technology assessment (HTA)

    Topic identification, selection and prioritisation for health technology assessment (HTA)

    Last update

    The aim of this project was to provide insight into the range of options for topic identification, selection and prioritisation (TISP) for health technology assessment (HTA) in low and middle income countries (LMICs).
    Report
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  9. The effect of user involvement in mental health and addiction

    The effect of user involvement in mental health and addiction

    Last update

    The aim of this gap map was to map existing research on the effect of user involvement (including informal caregivers) on different levels within the fields of mental health and addiction and identify knowledge gaps.
    Mapping review
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  10. Effects of, and user experiences with, interventions aimed at assisting homeownership among low-income groups: a systematic review

    Effects of, and user experiences with, interventions aimed at assisting homeownership among low-income groups: a systematic review

    Last update

    Paramount in Norwegian housing policy is the idea that everyone has the right to safe, secure and adequate housing. A key tenet is that people should be able to own their own homes.
    Systematic review
  11. Effects of interventions for prevention of sick leave and disability for health personnel

    Effects of interventions for prevention of sick leave and disability for health personnel

    Last update

    The objective was to synthesise research into the effectiveness of interventions designed to prevent sick leave and disability retirement for employees in the health- and caring services.
    Systematic review
  12. Effect of rehabilitation for persons with traumatic brain injury or stroke – systematic literature search

    Effect of rehabilitation for persons with traumatic brain injury or stroke – systematic literature search

    Last update

    Mapping review
  13. Effect of interventions to facilitate social integration of immigrants and their families

    Effect of interventions to facilitate social integration of immigrants and their families

    Last update

    We conducted this literature search to refine the question for a systematic review.
    Mapping review
  14. Validation of journal information for referral and discharge at scheduled hospital treatment

    Validation of journal information for referral and discharge at scheduled hospital treatment

    Last update

    The right to prioritized treatment is based on the Law of patient rights and precept for the priorities in the health services.
    Structured summary
  15. The effect of financial incentives on health care providers

    The effect of financial incentives on health care providers

    Last update

    Mapping review
  16. Effect of surgical treatment for temporomandibular disorders

    Effect of surgical treatment for temporomandibular disorders

    Last update

    Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a term used to describe a number of related disorders affecting the temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and associated structures.
    Systematic review
  17. Forveksling av legemidler

    Forveksling av legemidler

    Last update

    Report
  18. Palliative care in nursing homes and at home

    Palliative care in nursing homes and at home

    Last update

    The Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services commissioned the Norwegian Institute of Public Health to summarize evidence on the effects of palliative care interventions in nursing homes and in patients' homes.
    Systematic review
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  19. Effect of prevention work by the police targeting radicalisation and sexual offences among youth

    Effect of prevention work by the police targeting radicalisation and sexual offences among youth

    Last update

    We were commissioned to conduct a systematic review on the effect of crime prevention strategies targeting sexual offences and radicalisation among young people.
    Systematic review
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  20. Surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Last update

    We conducted a health technology assessment of surgical treatment compared to non-surgical treatments with splinting, combinations of non-surgical treatments, local corticosteroid injection and physical therapy (including manual therapy).
    Health technology assessment
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  21. The relationship of travel distance to delivery institutions and accompa-niment for women giving birth

    The relationship of travel distance to delivery institutions and accompa-niment for women giving birth

    Last update

    We were commissioned to perform a systematic review of knowledge about the effect of organized follow-up and emergency preparedness services on birth outcomes in pregnant women / mothers who have a 60-90-minute, or over 90-minute journey to the maternity hospital.
    Systematic review
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  22. Liposuction (lipectomy) for the treatment of fat accumulation caused by chronic lymphoedema

    Liposuction (lipectomy) for the treatment of fat accumulation caused by chronic lymphoedema

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    We were commissioned to assess the efficacy, safety and the health economic consequences of liposuction (lipectomy) for the treatment of chronic lymphoedema.
    Health technology assessment
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  23. Quality indicators in general practice in selected countries

    Quality indicators in general practice in selected countries

    Last update

    We were commissioned to map quality indicators in general practice in a selection of countries. The selected countries were Denmark, Finland, Sweden, England, the Netherlands, and Australia.
    Mapping review
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  24. Acute pharyngitis - penicillin treatment

    Acute pharyngitis - penicillin treatment

    Last update

    Among people with sore throat (pharyngitis), penicillin treatment probably reduces rheumatic fever recurrences and streptococcal throat infections.
    Structured summary
  25. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radiation-induced cystitis

    Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radiation-induced cystitis

    Last update

    The evidence base for effects of hyperbaric oxy-gen treatment consists of two, small randomised controlled trials.
    Health technology assessment
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