2011

Volume Calculation of a Subset of Non-surgical Examinations and Procedures in the Norwegian Hospital Service

Vi har identifisert koder og utført beregning av volum for utførte undersøkelser og prosedyrer innen spesialisthelsetjenesten på oppdrag fra Helsedirektoratet.

Women's and partners' experiences of pregnancy-, birth- and postnatal care. Results from a pilot study

The purpose of the pilot study was to test two questionnaires, one focusing on women's experiences, the other addressing partners' experiences, as well as testing methods of data collection.

The 2011 Commonwealth Fund survey among sicker adults: Results from a comparative survey in 11 countries

This is the 3rd time Norway participate in Commonwealth Fund’s International Health Policy survey. Here we present the Norwegian results and compare them to the other countries or group of countries.

Which aspects of treatment are perceived as crucial for the patients?

We present the results from qualitative interviews with patients receiving inpatient substance dependence treatment.

Everyday descriptions of Norwegian hospitals. Results following a national survey of nurses in 2009

Personnel is the most important input factor in the hospitals, and forecasts suggest that there will be a challenge to balance supply and demand in the years to come.

Users’ experiences with coordinated health services – a review of relevant measurement instruments

The purpose of this literature search has been to find relevant and validated instruments about coordinated health services.

Development of a method to measure experiences of pregnancy-, birth- and postnatal care

Motivational interviewing for hiv-related behaviors among men who have sex with men

The main objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of motivational interviewing on HIV-related behaviors among men who have sex with men.

Mercury exposure among dental personnel

The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services has conducted a systematic review on available research on mercury exposure and adverse health outcomes in dental health care workers.

Drugs for smoking cessation

We have summarized results from three high quality systematic reviews and 26 randomized controlled trials.

A search for litterature about the effectiveness of early physiotherapy after hip arthroplasty

Efficiency of dietary counseling for patients with cancer

A systematic search on the efficiency of dietary counseling to prevent and treat malnutrition among patients with cancer.

Biologics for early rheumatoid arthritis: Review of health economic studies

The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services has reviewed the literature on the cost-effectiveness of biologic treatment for early RA.

Target areas for the Norwegian campaign for patient safety

A secretariat for the campaign is established and has identified a list of possible target areas for the campaign.

Triagesystems for emergency medical services – pre-hospital and at hospital admission

The emergency medical services (EMS) cover initiatives and services established to provide essential medical assistance in situations of acute illness.

Thromboprophylactic treatment with rivaroxaban or dabigatran compared with enoxaparin or dalteparin in patients undergoing elective hip- or knee replacement surgery

This project, commissioned by Helse Bergen HF Ortopedisk klinikk, examined thromboprophylaxis with rivaroxaban or dabigatran compared with low-molecular weight heparins.

Complementary and alternative medicine for patients with cancer

In Norway more than a third of all patients with cancer use some form of complementary or alternative therapy (CAM).

Infection preventive interventions in primary total hip replacements

We have evaluated the level of evidence related to infection control measures in total hip replacement (arthroplasty) based on relevant systematic reviews and evidence-based guidelines.

Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of alendronate for the prevention of fractures in postmenopausal women in Norway

This HTA replaces Report 05-2010, ISBN 978-82-8121-331-9, which was withdrawn because of errors in the estimation of treatment effect.

Interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia

The report summarises the available research on interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia living in the community.