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2011

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  1. Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Recommendations

    Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Recommendations

    Last update

    The purpose of this report is to form the knowledgebasis for the continuous improvement of the transfusion services.
    Report
  2. Chronic fatigue syndrome - ongoing clinical research studies

    Chronic fatigue syndrome - ongoing clinical research studies

    Last update

    Report
  3. Drug Situation in Norway 2011

    Drug Situation in Norway 2011

    Last update

    Annual report sent to EMCDDA
    Statistics
  4. The effect of activity in the elderly

    The effect of activity in the elderly

    Last update

    In order to prioritize areas for possible enactment of preventive measures, the Directorate of Health has requested a summary of current knowledge about the effect of the use of senior centres.
    Systematic review
  5. Complementary and alternative medicine for patients with cancer

    Complementary and alternative medicine for patients with cancer

    Last update

    In Norway more than a third of all patients with cancer use some form of complementary or alternative therapy (CAM).
    Systematic review
  6. Development of a method to measure experiences of pregnancy-, birth- and postnatal care

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

    Last update

    PasOpp report
  7. The effects of group education on patients and their next of kin

    The effects of group education on patients and their next of kin

    Last update

    The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services has summarized available research on the effect of group education to patients and their next of kin.
    Systematic review
  8. Mercury exposure among dental personnel

    Mercury exposure among dental personnel

    Last update

    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.
    Systematic review
  9. Effect of vitamins, fatty acids, and other dietary supplements on schizophrenic symptoms in people with schizophrenia

    Effect of vitamins, fatty acids, and other dietary supplements on schizophrenic symptoms in people with schizophrenia

    Last update

    There is considerable scientific disagreement about the possible effects of dietary supplements on mental health and illness. Do dietary supplements (possibly in megadoses) have an effect on symptoms
    Systematic review
  10. Criteria for assessment of the effect of preventive interventions

    Criteria for assessment of the effect of preventive interventions

    Last update

    This is an overview of national and international organizations that conduct systematic reviews of effects of prevention and health promotion interventions within public health or primary health care.
    Systematic review
  11. Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Adverse outcomes of transfusion

    Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Adverse outcomes of transfusion

    Last update

    One patient was infected with hepatitis C virus by transfusion. This is the first case of hepatitis C transmission in Norway since the haemovigilance system was launched in 2004.
    Report
  12. Report: National Register of Adverse Effects from Cosmetic Products 2008–2010

    Report: National Register of Adverse Effects from Cosmetic Products 2008–2010

    Last update

    Permanent hairdyes can give the most severe adverse effects, but most reactions come from facial and body moisturisers.
    Report
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  13. The Hospital Trust Project: Towards evidence-based practice in specialist health care

    The Hospital Trust Project: Towards evidence-based practice in specialist health care

    Last update

    Based on a collaborative project we present examples of existing systems and tools for EBCP and a framework for implementation of EBCP in Norwegian hospitals.
    Report
  14. Everyday descriptions of Norwegian hospitals. Results following a national survey of nurses in 2009

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

    Last update

    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.
    Report
  15. Report from a national medical record review using the Global Trigger Tool

    Report from a national medical record review using the Global Trigger Tool

    Last update

    This report describes how medical record review with Global Trigger Tool has been conducted nationally under the auspices of the national patient safety campaign.
    Report
  16. What strategies are most successful in anti-smoking campaigns?

    What strategies are most successful in anti-smoking campaigns?

    Last update

    The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services made a rapid review on what strategies are most successful in anti-smoking campaigns.
    Report
  17. Users’ experiences with coordinated health services – a review of relevant measurement instruments

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

    Last update

    The purpose of this literature search has been to find relevant and validated instruments about coordinated health services.
    Report
  18. Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of alendronate for the prevention of fractures in postmenopausal women in Norway

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

    Last update

    This HTA replaces Report 05-2010, ISBN 978-82-8121-331-9, which was withdrawn because of errors in the estimation of treatment effect.
    Health technology assessment
  19. A search for litterature about the effectiveness of early physiotherapy after hip arthroplasty

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

    Last update

    Report
  20. Interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia

    Interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia

    Last update

    The report summarises the available research on interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia living in the community.
    Systematic review
  21. Triagesystems for emergency medical services – pre-hospital and at hospital admission

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

    Last update

    The emergency medical services (EMS) cover initiatives and services established to provide essential medical assistance in situations of acute illness.
    Systematic review
  22. Early ultrasound detection of heart failure

    Early ultrasound detection of heart failure

    Last update

    The Directorate of Health asked NOKC to assess first trimester ultrasound with measurements of nuchal translucency for the diagnosis of heart failure.
    Mapping review
  23. Patient safety and quality of health care in 2011: zero point measurement based on the GallupPanel

    Patient safety and quality of health care in 2011: zero point measurement based on the GallupPanel

    Last update

    Report
  24. Infection preventive interventions in primary total hip replacements

    Infection preventive interventions in primary total hip replacements

    Last update

    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.
    Health technology assessment
  25. Intermediate care units and Hospital at home for acute exacerbations of COPD

    Intermediate care units and Hospital at home for acute exacerbations of COPD

    Last update

    COPD constitutes a major future challenge for health services, and it is important to promote effective prevention and treatment of the disease.
    Systematic review