2009 and older

Effect of certification and accreditation of hospitals

This review is an update of an earlier review where we aim to present available documentation of about the effect of certification and accreditation of hospitals.

An overview of research on the effects of results-based financing

The evidence-base for facility-based deliveries in low- and middle income countries

Facility-based deliveries means that women give birth in health-centres and similar health facilities.

Supporting evidence-informed decisions about healthcare systems in low and middle-income countries

Socio-demographic differences in use and access to health care in Norway - an overview

The knowledge base for clinical pathways: a temporary review

Do school meals affect children’s health and cognitive functioning?

What does science say about the effects of a school meal? How does it affect the childrens health?

Group B streptococcus

Nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer

TNF-inhibitors for rheumatoid arthritis Part III Cost-effectiveness analysis

TNF-α inhibitors and efalizumab for the treatment of skin diseases

Efficacy of Patient Isolation for the Control of Airborne Infections in Hospitals

Regular measuring of height and weight for children and adolescents

Pregnancy and mental health

Bed sharing, pacifier, breastfeeding and cot-death - is there a connection?

Screening and assessment instruments for the early detection of developmental, behavioral and psychosocial problems in children 0-6 years

Misoprostol for induction of labour

Our main findings were that vaginal and oral misoprostol was at least as effective as dinoprostone in inducing labour within 24 hours.

Clinical studies of occupational solvent exposed workers. A systematic search for literature

The report is based on a search for clinical studies reporting effects on longterm occupational solvent exposure.

The scientific knowledge base for treatment of patients with cleft lip, alveolus and palate

In this review we present the evidence base for the effectiveness of interventions in treatment and follow-up of patients with cleft lip, alveolus and/or palate.

Patient experiences in the Norwegian Western Health Region - Results from a pilot