2016
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- Effect of different ways of organising municipal rehabilitation services for people with neurological conditions
Effect of different ways of organising municipal rehabilitation services for people with neurological conditions
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A systematic review of the effect of different ways of organising rehabilitation services in municipalities for people with neurological conditions.Systematic review
- Research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Literature search
Research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Literature search
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Systematic literature search of systematic reviews and ongoing primary studies on the treatment and follow-up of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Mapping review
- Intermittent pneumatic compression to prevent venous thromboembolism in hospitalised patients
Intermittent pneumatic compression to prevent venous thromboembolism in hospitalised patients
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We were commissioned to prepare a systematic scoping review on the use of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients admitted to hospital.Mapping review
- Health technology assessment of four drugs for patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
Health technology assessment of four drugs for patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
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In this HTA we have compared the relative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of four drugs used for patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer.Health technology assessment - Risk Assessment and Regulations of Nanomaterials in Norway and Russia
Risk Assessment and Regulations of Nanomaterials in Norway and Russia
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The increasing use of nanotechnology in consumer products, for industrial purposes and in medicine has led to technological advances that can provide great financial gains.Report - Use of biological samples in rehabilitation of persons receiving opioid maintenance treatment:
Use of biological samples in rehabilitation of persons receiving opioid maintenance treatment:
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This systematic review summarises the effects of using biological samples in the rehabilitation of persons that receives opioid maintenance treatment.Systematic review - Effectiveness of interventions to reduce homelessness. A systematic review
Effectiveness of interventions to reduce homelessness. A systematic review
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On the effectiveness of housing programs and case management to improve housing stability and reduce homelessness among people who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.Systematic review
- The effectiveness of physical exercise for people with cancer
The effectiveness of physical exercise for people with cancer
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We have summarised the results from five systematic reviews, on the effects of exercise for cancer patients during and after cancer treatment, including a total of 119 randomised clinical trials.Systematic review - Screening for colorectal cancer: effect on health outcomes
Screening for colorectal cancer: effect on health outcomes
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The Norwegian Directorate for Health commissioned a summary of the current evidence base regarding health effects of this type of screening.Mapping review - Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food 2016
Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food 2016
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The 17th round of the interlaboratory comparison study on the determination of PCDDs/PCDFs, PCBs and brominated flame retardants in three food items.Report
- Drug Consumption in Norway 2011-2015
Drug Consumption in Norway 2011-2015
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Drug Consumption in Norway 2011-2015 includes all sales of prescription and over-the-counter medicines from wholesalers to pharmacies, hospitals/nursing homes and grocery stores.Report
- Methods for collecting, systematising, and evaluating information in child welfare investigations
Methods for collecting, systematising, and evaluating information in child welfare investigations
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A systematic reference list.Mapping review - Systematic reviews on preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Systematic reviews on preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infection may affect a large number of persons.Systematic review
- Psychoeducation for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychoeducation for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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We were commissioned by “Bestillerforum RHF” to undertake a rapid review of research on Psychoeducation for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Health technology assessment
- Norwegian Prescription Database 2011-2015
Norwegian Prescription Database 2011-2015
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The report contains a comprehensive table with information about the number of people who have been dispensed prescription drugs from pharmacies in Norway over the last five years.Report
- Language skills and country knowledge as requirements for citizenship
Language skills and country knowledge as requirements for citizenship
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A systematic reference list.Mapping review
- Commonwealth Fund’s population survey in 11 countries: Norwegian results in 2016 and changes over time
Commonwealth Fund’s population survey in 11 countries: Norwegian results in 2016 and changes over time
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The Commonwealth Fund’s annual international survey of health systems in 2016 shows that it is easier to get health care out of hours in Norway than in the other countries.Report - Socioeconomic effects of free choice of location of treatment. Systematic reference list
Socioeconomic effects of free choice of location of treatment. Systematic reference list
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The Norwegian Directorate of Health commissioned a systematic reference list of relevant research on socioeconomic effects of free choice of location of treatment.Mapping review - Research on etiology and treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, CFS ME
Research on etiology and treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, CFS ME
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The Norwegian Research Council asked us to conduct a systematic search to identify reviews on the aetiology of and effects of treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS/ME.Mapping review - Lifestyle habit interventions in specialist healthcare: systematic reference list
Lifestyle habit interventions in specialist healthcare: systematic reference list
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The Norwegian Nurses Organisation commissioned documentation for the effect of lifestyle interventions in specialist healthcare.Mapping review - Primary and secondary prevention interventions for cognitive decline and dementia
Primary and secondary prevention interventions for cognitive decline and dementia
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The world’s population is steadily growing older and the number of people with dementia is increasing. It is therefore of importance to identify effective strategies to prevent or delay its onset.Systematic review - Early counselling about healthy lifestyles for pregnant women
Early counselling about healthy lifestyles for pregnant women
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This systematic review examines the effect of one extra counselling session to women about healthy lifestyles within the first trimester.Systematic review - Use of Liverpool Care Pathway at the end of life
Use of Liverpool Care Pathway at the end of life
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Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) has been promoted as a holistic approach for the care of dying patients and their families at the end of life.Mapping review
- Effect of thrombolytic treatment 3 to 4,5 hours after onset of stroke
Effect of thrombolytic treatment 3 to 4,5 hours after onset of stroke
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We were commissioned to update the evidence on effect of intravenous thrombolytic treatment administered 3 to 4.5 hours after stroke.Systematic review - Non-invasive prenatal test for identification of trisomy 21, 18 and 13
Non-invasive prenatal test for identification of trisomy 21, 18 and 13
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We summarise research of diagnostic test accuracy of NIPT. In addition, we analyse health economic implications and highlight ethical consequences related to the national introduction of NIPT.Health technology assessment