2015

The use of naltrexone in low doses beyond the approved indication

Systematic review to investigate the effect of using naltrexone in low doses on illness, and on functioning in daily life and to examine the risk of side effects.

Preventing infections associated with the use of central venous catheters

This review summarizes research that give an overview of interventions that may reduce the risk of infections with the use of central venous catheters.

Effects of dental and oral examination in children aged 0-5 years

This report is about effects of a first dental and oral examination in children 0-2 years compared to a first dental and oral examination in children 3-5 years regarding prevention of dental caries.

Effects of campaigns and other communication initiatives on physical activity with one or more other lifestyle habits targeting the general population

This review looks at the effects of information and other communication initiatives on physical activity and on changes in one or more other lifestyle habit.

The effect of hydrotherapy for persons with musculoskeletal disorders

Based on the findings from the two controlled trials included in this systematic review, it is unclear whether hydrotherapy influences sick absences among women with fibromyalgia or chronic widespread

No effectiveness studies on treatment of eating disorders in pregnancy

We searched systematically for effectiveness studies. We found no studies where treatment interventions for pregnant women with eating disorder were evaluated.

Evaluation of 32 priority guidelines – a system-wide intervention on waiting time reduction for elective treatment in the Norwegian specialist health service

In the period 2008–2010 the Norwegian Directorate for Health introduced 32 priority guidelines for elective treatment in the specialist health service.

Clinical Decision Making System for Long-term Treatment in Bipolar Disorder

This report summarises 20 crucial challenges concerning shared decision-making and follow-up of treatment, relevant to health conditions in general. How does the system address each of the challenges?

Effects of employment on the use of health services

Systematic literature search with a subsequent categorization of relevant publications.

Interventions with user involvement to promote self-efficacy or coping, for patients with long term health challenges

Systematic literature search with subsequent sorting of possible relevant publications.

What is the effect of maintenance treatment with antipsychotica for people with schizophrenia?

Psychometric assessment of the Clock Drawing Test

The Clock Drawing Test has generally adequate psychometric properties as a screening instrument for mild to moderate cognitive impairment.

Effect of active labor market programs for immigrants

Wage subsidies and direct employment programmes possibly increase the probability of employment compared to no programme for unemployed immigrants.

Infection control in day-care facilities: Effect of hand hygiene, training and physical interventions

In this systematic review we have searched for and evaluated results from primary studies on the effect of infectious control interventions in kindergartens.

Screening tools for cognitive function and driving

In this report, we have provided an overview of existing cognitive screening tests for assessing functions of relevance for ability to drive a car, and how good the tests are.

Autologous hematopoietic stemcell transplantation for Multiple Sclerosis

The assessment summarize and evaluate research of efficacy, safety, economic evaluations and ethical considerations related to autologous stem cell transplantation for multiple sclerosis.

First aid training may improve first aid skills

Evidence from five systematic reviews about first aid training for lay people shows that first aid training may have a positive effect on first aid skills.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and suicide

A literature search to find potentially relevant systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials about the effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) on suicide and suicide prevention.

Interventions for sharing of electronic patient records

Systematic search of studies evaluating the effect of interventions for sharing of electronic patient records.

The effect of interventions for at-risk families with children 0-6 years

This report is an overview of systematic reviews that have examined the effects of interventions for at-risk families with children aged 0-6 years.