Publications

Drug Consumption in Norway 2016-2020. Data from Norwegian Drug Wholesales Statistics and Norwegian Prescription Database

This year’s Drug consumption in Norway report includes data and information from two sources, Norwegian Drug Wholesales Statistics and the Norwegian Prescription Database (NorPD), for the period 2016-2020.

Road Traffic Injuries in Malawi – with special focus on the role of alcohol

The objective of the study was to generate new knowledge about road traffic injuries in Malawi and the extent of traffic accidents related to alcohol use.

Children in childcare or primary school with newly arisen respiratory tract symptoms (flowchart)

Weekly reports for coronavirus and COVID-19

Here you will find the weekly report about coronavirus and COVID-19-epidemic in Norway. The latest summary is translated to English, earlier versions of the reports can be found below.

Vaccination scenario

When do we expect to be able to vaccinate different groups against COVID-19?

The effect of user involvement in mental health and addiction

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.

Self-declaration form for coronavirus vaccination

Here is a self-declaration form that can be used for coronavirus vaccination.

Scandinavian research about the consequences of Covid-19 on welfare, equality, social conditions, and quality of life – first update

We conducted an update of a review on scandinavian research about welfare, equality, social conditions and quality of life.

Hysterectomy for heavy menstrual bleeding

We have conducted a rapid health technology assessment of hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) for heavy menstrual bleeding on behalf of the Commissioning Forum Regional Health Authority.

Understanding and helping children who resist or refuse post-separation parental contact

The aim of this project is to map and describe research about the reasons children resist or refuse to meet a parent, and to map and describe tools or interventions to identify, prevent and treat the refusal to spend time with a parent.

Vaccine against coronavirus - COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna

Information letter about the coronavirus vaccine from Moderna in several languages.

Vaccine against coronavirus - Comirnaty (BioNTech and Pfizer)

Information about the Comirnaty vaccine in many languages.

Quick guide to the coronavirus vaccine

A simplified overview about vaccines against COVID-19 in different languages. It applies for all approved coronavirus vaccines in Norway.

The relationship of travel distance to delivery institutions and accompanimient for women giving birth

The objective of this systematic review is to answer the following questions: What is the relationship of distance to delivery institution for unwanted events, risk of complications and illness for the pregnant woman and the foetus/newborn?

Treatment for perpetrators of sexual violence in close relationships

The objective of this systematic review was to examine the effect of treatments for persons who commit sexual violence in close relationships.

Ofatumumab for the treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis

We have conducted a rapid health technology assessment (HTA) of ofatumumab to treat of adults with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) on behalf of the Commissioning Forum.

Natalizumab subcutaneous for the treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis

We conducted a rapid HTA of the subcutaneous administration of natalizumab for treatment of adult patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).

Vaccine against coronavirus – COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca

Information letter about the coronavirus vaccine from AstraZeneca in several languages.

COVID-19 and risk factors for hospital admission, severe disease and death, 4th update

This rapid review is the 4th update in the series “COVID-19 and risk factors for hospital admission, severe disease and death” replacing our previous report published on November 15th, 2020.

Scandinavian research about the consequences of Covid-19 on welfare, equality, social conditions, and quality of life

We were commissioned to conduct a systematic literature search with categorization of empirical research about welfare, equality, social conditions, and quality of life.