2014

Preventing ideological radicalization

Identification of studies that investigated effects of and experiences with interventions that aimed at preventing radicalization, primarily among youth.

Interventions to prevent and reduce human trafficking, or support and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking

Commision to identify and map all research related to human trafficking.

Surgical treatment of obesity

The drug ivacaftor for cystic fibrosis and the individual reimbursement scheme

A summary of the paper the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services wrote on a costly drug (ivakaftor, Kalydeco ®) for treating cystic fibrosis and the individual reimbursement scheme.

Effects of and experiences with interventions aimed at improving public trust in the police

This systematic review has summarised research on police interventions aimed at improving relations between police and the public.

Effect of long-term mechanical ventilation (LTMV) part 3 – COPD and cystic fibrosis

This is the third report in the series in which we review the effects of LTMV for patients with cystic fibrosis or COPD.

Psychometric assessment of the Norwegian version of the California Verbal Learning Test II (CVLT-II)

The commission for this report was to find research on the Norwegian version of the California Verbal Learning Test II (CVLT-II) utilized in Norwegian populations.

Effects of interventions for prevention of sick leave and disability for health personnel

The objective was to synthesise research into the effectiveness of interventions designed to prevent sick leave and disability retirement for employees in the health- and caring services.

Norway – Health system review

Report which is part of the series «Health Systems in Transition».

Long term effects of bariatric surgery

We have summarized research of long-term effects after bariatric surgery compared with non-surgical treatment in persons with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m 2.

Effect of abdominal aortic aneurysm screening

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a dilatation of the abdominal aortic artery. AAA rupture is a dramatic, lethal emergency condition with a high risk of death, even with treatment.

Effect of new anti-diabetic medications in combination with metformin compared to sulfonylurea in combination with metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes

This overview of reviews updates evidence comparing the effects of the currently recommended treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Surveillance of blood in Norway 2012

This report describes adverse outcomes of blood transfusion and incorrect blood component transfused (IBCT) in Norway in 2012, based on reports to the Norwegian Haemovigilance System.

Norway – Health system review

The Health Systems in Transition (HiT) series consists of country-based reviews that provide a detailed description of a health system in a specific country.

Validation of journal information for referral and discharge at scheduled hospital treatment

The right to prioritized treatment is based on the Law of patient rights and precept for the priorities in the health services.

Effect of municipality co-ordination for cancer patients

The aim of this overview of systematic reviews answers to whether the co-ordinating interventions contribute to better quality of life for cancer patients.

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

This systematic review aimed to summarize empirical quantitative research describing the gynecological consequences of FGM/C on girls and women.

Cost-effectiveness of a HPV-vaccination catch-up program for females aged 26 years or younger in a Norwegian setting

In this report, we estimated the cost-effectiveness of the quadrivalent vaccine for the target population.

Inpatients’ experiences with somatic hospitals in 2013. Local results.

Inpatients’ experiences with Norwegian hospitals: National results in 2013