Publications

The use of force and setting limits for children and youth in residential child care and foster care

Bufdir commissioned a review of the research that exists on the use of force and setting limits, and the relationship between these two, in welfare institutions and foster homes.

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.

Management of post-term pregnancies

Here we examine the effects of inducting labour at or beyond 41 weeks (+ 0-2 days) of gestation compared with monitoring up to 42 weeks (+ 0-2 days).

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

Urbanization and preparedness for outbreaks with high-impact respiratory pathogens

Epidemics in urban environments present public health challenges that affect local, national and global health security as much as having a sizeable impact on society and the economy.

Annual Report 2019

The annual report describes the research in the Centre for Fertility and Health and sums up 2019.

Flowchart for COVID-19 testing for acute respiratory tract infections

Flow charts for following up acute respiratory tract infections and interpreting test results.

Correct use of medical face masks

Face masks can prevent you from infecting others and can reduce the risk of you being infected. Using them incorrectly increases the chance of you becoming infected.

Correct use of cloth face coverings

Unlike medical face masks, there are no quality standards for the production of cloth face coverings, and their ability to filter (degree of protection) is unknown.

Safety, clinical effectiveness, predictive accuracy and cost effectiveness of blood based tests for women with suspected preeclampsia

Blood test-based tests may possibly predict a pregnant woman's risk of developing preeclampsia. The tests are now method-evaluated by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

Gender differences in education and employment

We were commissioned to conduct a systematic literature search with categorization of empirical research about gender differences in education and employment.

Coronavirus – How much social distance?

Keep your distance to help slow down COVID-19

Drug Consumption in Norway 2015-2019: Data from Norwegian Drug Wholesales Statistics and the Norwegian Prescription Database

The figures presented in the report are based on Wholesale Drug Statistics and the Prescription Database. Overall, they provide a more complementary picture of Norwegian drug consumption.

Education to improve labor market opportunities

We were commissioned to summarize research on the effects of educational interventions aimed at improving labor market opportunities for adults.

Methods for second language training of adult immigrants

We were commissioned by IMDi to conduct a systematic scoping review. The review summarizes studies on teaching strategies for second language training of adult immigrants.

Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the Norwegian population measured in residual sera collected in April/May 2020 and August 2019

This is the first study measuring antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in serum samples collected systematically from various geographical regions in Norway and covering all age groups.

Abdominal aorta aneurysm (AAA) screening of men aged 65

In this HTA we have assessed the clinical effectiveness of screening all 65-years old men for AAA in Norway by updating an earlier HTA report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

Digitalization of health data from military conscription – a pilot project

In this pilot project, the Norwegian Armed Forces and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health digitized historical health information from military medical examinations of 17 364 men born in 1950.

Social and economic vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic

We have tried to identify any reported associations between increased severity of COVID-19 disease, and infection rates in populations postulated to be socially or economic vulnerable.

Emergency placement in residential childcare institutions

We summarised research from 2010-2019 on measures (strategies, approaches, offers, methods, service components etc.) related to residential emergency care placement of children and youth.