2014

MoBa magazine

A popular magazine summarising research findings from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. Topics include autism, language development and diet in pregnancy.

Accidents and injuries in Norway (Report 2014:2)

Description of the epidemiology of injuries in Norway, overall and for separate sectors (transport, work, leisure, home etc.). Main focus is on accidental injuries.

Health risks of Scandinavian snus consumption - English summary (pdf)

The health risks of Scandinavian snus consumption were evaluated in 2005. Since then, the use of snus in Norway has increased substantially, particularly among young people.

Vaccination of children against tuberculosis - BCG vaccine

This brochure gives information about vaccination against tuberculosis and is intended for parents who come from countries with a high incidence of the disease.

Drug Consumption in Norway 2009-2013

The wholesaler statistics cover all sales of prescription and OTC medicines in Norway from wholesalers to pharmacies, hospitals/nursing homes and grocery stores.

Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food 2014

The 15th round of the interlaboratory comparison study on the determination of PCDDs/PCDFs, PCBs and brominated flame retardants in three food items was conducted in spring 2014.

The physical environment for people with dementia

Update of a report from 2009 to review the available evidence on the physical environment for people with dementia.

Welfare technology to support independent living for older adults and adults with disabilities

To identify and map existing empirical research on welfare technology to support independent living.

Effect of psychological interventions for people with dementia

Cognitive stimulation probably contribute to better cognitive function and quality of life for people with dementia.

Effect of physical activity and other care interventions for people with dementia

We have critically appraised Cochrane-reviews and graded the available evidence about the efficacy of physical activity and other care interventions for people with dementia.

Effects of using social media in health awareness campaigns to promote healthy lifestyle habits

This systematic review investigates whether the use of social media can have an impact on healthy behavours. We included seven studies.

Determination of fetal rhesus D status from maternal plasma of rhesus negative women

It is likely that NIPT gives a very accurate RhD typing of the fetus. The documentation is of high quality.

Supplemented primary care units compared to hospitalisation

The aim of this review was to summarise the results of studies that compared the effects on patient outcomes for patients admitted to a supplemented primary care unit instead of a general hospital.

Inpatients’ experiences with interdisciplinary treatment for substance dependence – results from a national survey 2014

Hospital or surgeon volume and quality of care for cancer surgery

Sys. lit. search with subs. sorting of possible relevant publications on patient volume and quality of care in cancer surgery, and the importance of treatment of cancer patients in multidiscip. teams.

Information of research gaps from NOKC systematic reviews and HTA-reports in 2013

A yearly report of the knowledge gaps that we identify during our work with the systematic reviews and health technology assessments (HTA) that we conduct.

Patient safety and quality in the health service in 2014 and changes over time: study based in Gallup Panel

The report shows the results from the fourth measurement of patient safety and quality carried out in GallupPanelet.

S100B compared to CT for minor head injuries

The issue was whether it would be advisable to use the serum marker S100B in the diagnosis of minor head injuries instead of CT, based on evaluation of efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness.

Commonwealth Fund survey of persons aged 55 years or more: Results from Norway and ten other countries

Norway is participating in the Commonwealth Funds annual international survey of health systems. The target group for questions in 2014 was adults aged 55 years or more.

The effect of psychosocial interventions for preventing and treating depression and anxiety among at-risk children and adolescents

The available evidence suggests that treatment interventions, such as cognitive behavioural probably benefit children and adolescents with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder and the severity of