2014

Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS)

A systematic literature search and an overview of the available documentation on the psychometric properties of the original version of the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS).

Psychometric evaluation of the Norwegian version of the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)

Magnetic resonance imaging of whiplash injury

A rapid review to assess the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting instability and ligament damage in patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD).

End-of-life care - how to find the appropriate level and intensity of medical treatment of seriously ill and dying patients

The knowledge base in this report is systematic reviews, i.e. summaries of primary research where each review has a clearly defined research question.

Effect of adapted interventions for primary child health care services

This report is an overview of systematic reviews on the effects of adapted interventions for families with low socioeconomic status, ethnic minority families and teenage mothers.

Interventions to prevent and manage violent incidents between youth and youth workers

A systematic literature search to identify and map the existing literature before beginning the review, we conducted a systematic literature search.

Effect of interventions to recruit foster parents

A systematic literature search and mapping of studies on the effect of interventions to recruit and retain foster parents.

Inpatients’ experience with specialist mental health care. Results from a large scale survey in 2014

The effect of infection control interventions in day-care facilities and schools

We included seven systematic reviews of high methodological quality. Four systematic reviews summarize nine unique infection control interventions.

Effects of more than three months organized follow-up on physical activity and diet for people with increased risk of lifestyle related disease

This systematic review will answer questions about effects of organized follow-up to promote change of physical activity and diet.

National electronic incident reporting systems in hospitals: Which systems exist, what is their effect, and how are they evaluated?

Search for studies of the effect of electronic incident reporting systems in hospitals, and for literature describing how other countries evaluate their incident reporting systems.

Effects of interventions to counter overserving, serving underage people, and alcohol-related harm/injuries linked to drinking venues

Psychological interventions for children and youth with serious somatic illness in primary care

This overview presents findings of high quality, which summarizes the results on the efficacy of psychological interventions provided in primary care for children with severe somatic illness.

Preventing gang-involvement among young people in detention

A systematic literature search.

Rehabilitation of women in prison

A literature search to identify studies on the effect of and experiences with rehabilitation interventions for incarcerated women.

Effect of interventions to facilitate social integration of immigrants and their families

We conducted this literature search to refine the question for a systematic review.

Effect of electronic booking systems for appointment at the GP

Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services has been commissioned to summarize research on the effects of such electronic scheduling of appointments.

Effects of bridge employment on health

Housing interventions for disadvantaged people in Norway

Special prison units for foreigners

A systematic search for empirical studies, employing any kind of study design, on the effect of or experiences with special prison units for foreigners.