2013

Variation in Kindergarten Quality - main findings

Here is a summary of the key findings from the 2013 report into childcare quality in English. The report is only available in Norwegian.

Facts about hepatitis A, B and C (brochure)

Facts about hepatitis A, B and C is available in 19 languages.

Relationships between intake of alcoholic beverages and the risk of cardiovascular disease

This review will enter the knowledge base intended to inform about the pros and cons of consuming alcoholic beverages (spirits, wine, beer) related to the risk of CVD.

Update of the report “Is gender segregated substance abuse treatment the best thing for women with substance abuse?” – systematic literature search with sorted reference list

Effect of rehabilitation for persons with chronic fatigue syndrome – systematic literature search

A systematic reference list from an updated literature search.

Mulig smitte med multiresistent Klebsiella etter bronkoskopi

Report on The Coordination Project Mental Health in Helse Nord-Trøndelag

HbA1c in the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes

In this rapid review, we have summarised and quality assessed two systematic reviews.

Forveksling av legemidler

Effects and experiences of interventions to promote continuity in residential child care institutions

This report aims to summarise the effect of interventions that influence continuity of care on the psychosocial development of looked-after children and youth (LACY), and how they experience such inte

Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) in prevention of cancer

Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), also named aspirin, has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties as well as anti-platelet properties.

Effect of single room vs contact isolation containment rooms

The Norwegian Knowledge Centre was asked by the Health Directorate to review available research about the effect of single rooms vs. contact isolation containment rooms.

Obstetric consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)

This systematic review aimed to fill a gap in synthesized evidence of the obstetric sequelae of FGM/C.

Effects of interventions for reducing emergency admissions from nursing homes

The aim of this report was to give a systematic review of the effect of interventions to reduce hospitalizations from nursing homes.

Effects of, and user experiences with, interventions aimed at assisting homeownership among low-income groups: a systematic review

Paramount in Norwegian housing policy is the idea that everyone has the right to safe, secure and adequate housing. A key tenet is that people should be able to own their own homes.

Surveillance of blood in Norway 2011. Near misses

The purpose of this report is to form the knowledge basis for the continuous improvement of the transfusion services. This report is about near misses.

Surveillance of blood in Norway. Blood donor complications 2011

The purpose of this report is to form the knowledge basis for the continuous improvement of the transfusion services.

Discharging patients with chronic disease: effect of various forms of cooperation between hospital and the community health service

The report review available research on effect of various forms of coordination between hospital and the community health service when discharging patients with chronic illnesses.

Effect of interventions to facilitating communication between families with children or single young people with minority language background and public services

Are interventions to facilitate communication between minority language children, young or families with immigrant background and public services are effective?

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as destination therapy for patients with endstage heart failure

We have assessed left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as destination therapy.