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2015

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  1. Drug Consumption in Norway 2010-2014

    Drug Consumption in Norway 2010-2014

    Last update

    The report "Drug Consumption in Norway 2010-2014" includes sales of prescription and over-the-counter medicines in Norway from wholesalers to pharmacies, hospitals/nursing homes and grocery shops.
    Report
    Forside_Legemiddelforbruket i Norge 2010-2014 pdf
  2. Overview of reviews on effect of medical reconciliation

    Overview of reviews on effect of medical reconciliation

    Last update

    In this overview of reviews, we have searched for systematic reviews of effect of medication reconciliation.
    Systematic review
  3. Interventions for sharing of electronic patient records

    Interventions for sharing of electronic patient records

    Last update

    Systematic search of studies evaluating the effect of interventions for sharing of electronic patient records.
    Report
  4. Effect of interventions targeting incarcerated parents and their children

    Effect of interventions targeting incarcerated parents and their children

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    This systematic review indicates a need for more research about the effects of interventions on incarcerated parents and their children.
    Systematic review
  5. Effect of active labor market programs for immigrants

    Effect of active labor market programs for immigrants

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    Wage subsidies and direct employment programmes possibly increase the probability of employment compared to no programme for unemployed immigrants.
    Systematic review
  6. The effect of hydrotherapy for persons with musculoskeletal disorders

    The effect of hydrotherapy for persons with musculoskeletal disorders

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    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
    Systematic review
  7. Effectiveness of fluoride varnish for children under three years

    Effectiveness of fluoride varnish for children under three years

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    Fluoride varnish for children under three years probably reduces caries in milk teeth.
    Systematic review
  8. Documentation to inform guideline for mother and child health centres

    Documentation to inform guideline for mother and child health centres

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    Assessment of available systematic reviews relevant for guidelines for mother and child health centres.
    Report
  9. Effect of motivational interviewing on alcohol, tobacco, physical activity and nutrition

    Effect of motivational interviewing on alcohol, tobacco, physical activity and nutrition

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    Mapping review
  10. Effect of using aminoglycosides for treatment of sepsis

    Effect of using aminoglycosides for treatment of sepsis

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    Systematically review of the evidence on the treatment effects and harms of any antibiotic regimen with an aminoglycoside versus any antibiotic regimen without an aminoglycoside for sepsis in adults.
    Systematic review
  11. Infection control in day-care facilities: Effect of hand hygiene, training and physical interventions

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

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    In this systematic review we have searched for and evaluated results from primary studies on the effect of infectious control interventions in kindergartens.
    Systematic review
  12. Effects of campaigns and other communication initiatives on physical activity with one or more other lifestyle habits targeting the general population

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

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

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

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    Systematic literature search with subsequent sorting of possible relevant publications.
    Report
  14. E-cigarette use is not risk-free

    E-cigarette use is not risk-free

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    E-cigarettes are not without health risks for people who vape or for bystanders. This is one of the conclusions from a new risk assessment report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
    Report
  15. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and suicide

    Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and suicide

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    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.
    Mapping review
  16. Review of systematic reviews on prevention of falls in institutions

    Review of systematic reviews on prevention of falls in institutions

    Last update

    Multifactorial institutions customised to the particular institution will probably reduce rate of falls in hospitals, but not the number of fallers or hip fractures.
    Systematic review
  17. Cancer patient pathways: Baseline measurement based on surveys among the population, patients and general practitioners

    Cancer patient pathways: Baseline measurement based on surveys among the population, patients and general practitioners

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    Report
  18. Psychometric assessment of the Clock Drawing Test

    Psychometric assessment of the Clock Drawing Test

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    The Clock Drawing Test has generally adequate psychometric properties as a screening instrument for mild to moderate cognitive impairment.
    Systematic review
  19. The effect of relationship and marital interventions

    The effect of relationship and marital interventions

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    Commision to identify and sort existing empirical research on the effect of relationship/marital interventions.
    Mapping review
  20. Norwegian Prescription Database 2010-2014

    Norwegian Prescription Database 2010-2014

    Last update

    The report has a chapter about antibiotic use.
    Report
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  21. Effect of parent education on ways to prevent dental caries in pre-school children

    Effect of parent education on ways to prevent dental caries in pre-school children

    Last update

    This report examines the effect of educating and counselling parents with pre-school children on ways to prevent dental caries.
    Systematic review
  22. A health technology assessment of the new drugs for inoperable or metastatic malignant melanoma patients

    A health technology assessment of the new drugs for inoperable or metastatic malignant melanoma patients

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    This health technology assessment compares the relative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of seven new drugs used for the treatment of advanced malignant melanoma patients in the Norwegian setting.
    Health technology assessment
  23. Alternatives of plasma for transfusion to patients

    Alternatives of plasma for transfusion to patients

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    A health technology assessment (HTA), which has compared the various alternatives for generation of plasma for transfusion purposes in terms of clinical effectiveness, safety and costs.
    Health technology assessment
  24. Effects of interventions in residential areas and neighbourhoods to promote social contact, social networks and social support

    Effects of interventions in residential areas and neighbourhoods to promote social contact, social networks and social support

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    It is uncertain whether, and to what extent, interventions in residential areas and neighbourhoods contribute to increased social contact, social networks and social support.
    Systematic review
  25. Effect of interventions for implementing clinical practice guidelines

    Effect of interventions for implementing clinical practice guidelines

    Last update

    Several guideline implementation strategies have an effect on clinical practice. However, their impact varies and the size of the effects are most often small to moderate.
    Systematic review