2017

Effect of residential segregation on health and quality of life: Systematic literature search with sorting

We were commissioned to identify reviews on the effect of and experiences with residential segregation or neighbourhoods characterized by material or social disadvantage.

Research gaps identified in systematic reviews and health technology assessments published by the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services in 2015

This is an annual report of the knowledge gaps that we have identified during our work with systematic reviews and health technology assessments (HTA).

Effect of general practitioner’s presence at accident site: a systematic review

National expertise service for traumatology asked the Norwegian Institute of Public Health to examine the effect the presence of a general practitioner on accident site.

Disease Burden in Norway 2015

The report presents Norwegian results from the international project «Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2015 (GBD 2015)».

Norwegian Prescription Database 2012–2016

The report includes a comprehensive table with information about the number of individuals who had drugs prescribed and dispensed from pharmacies in Norway during the last five years.

Drug Consumption in Norway 2012-2016

The figures presented in this report include the total sales of drugs authorised for use in Norway.

Tailored information and education for patients with immigrant or minority backgrounds: a systematic reference list

We have conducted a literature search and provided an overview of the literature evaluating effects of tailored information and patient education for patients with immigrant or minority background.

Effectiveness of volunteers as interlocutors in the prevention of mental health problems in youths and young adults: Systematic reference list

Cognitive therapies for smoking cessation: a systematic review

We evaluated the effect of cognitive therapies on smoking cessation. We included 21 randomised controlled trials.

Research on the effects of primary- and secondary prevention interventions on parents’ use of violence in parenting: Systematic literature search with sorting

We were commissioned to identify reviews on the effects of primary- and secondary intervention for parents’ use of violence in parenting.

Supported Employment for people with disabilities: a systematic review

We conducted a systematic review on the effect of SE/IPS on various populations. We included 38 controlled studies, primarily from USA and Europe, where participants were followed-up until 5 years.

Orthodontic treatment in children and adolescents. Systematic literature search

We were asked to conduct a systematic reference list for orthodontic treatment.

Patient volume and quality in vascular surgery: a systematic review

We conducted a systematic review of studies exploring the relationship between patient volume and quality in vascular surgery.

Impact of a high proportion of unskilled personnel on quality of care and patient safety in the healthcare services: a systematic review

We searched for studies that evaluate the effects on quality of care and patient safety of a high proportion of unskilled personnel working with patients and the effects of changes in skill mix.

Assessment of four intensive habilitation programs for children and adolescents with brain damage – a health technology assessment

In this health technology assessment, we assessed the clinical efficacy and safety of intensive programs for children and adolescents with brain damage.

Cognitive therapies targeting change in two or more health behaviours at the same time: a systematic review

We evaluated the effect of cognitive therapies targeting two or more lifestyle habits. The included studies involved different patient groups and sedentary and/or overweight persons.

Agreement between chronological age and bone age based on the Greulich and Pyle atlas for age estimation: a systematic review

This systematic review summarizes the scientific evidence on the agreement between skeletal age from the Greulich and Pyle atlas (hereafter called GP skeletal age) and chronological age.

Demirjian’s development stages on wisdom teeth for estimation of chronological age: a systematic review

This systematic review summarizes the scientific documentation about how chronological age is distributed according to Demirjian’s stages from A to H for wisdom teeth.

The effect of interventions for children who have experienced violence in close relationships: an overview of reviews

We conducted a systematic review evaluating the benefits and harms of interventions for children who have experienced violence in close relationships.

Alternative opioid agonists in the treatment of opioid dependence: a systematic review

In this review, we have looked at treatment with slow release oral morphine and levomethadone. These treatments are compared to the three medications used in Norway.