Systematic reviews

Training- and information interventions for children and youth to prevent and uncover violence, abuse and offence

We were commissioned to map out both quantitative and qualitative evidence on interventions for children and youth to prevent and uncover violence, abuse and offence against children and youth.

The effectiveness of screening all pregnant women versus pregnant women with risk factors for gestational diabetes

We were asked to summarize available research about the effect of screening all pregnant women for gestational diabetes compared with screening only women with risk factors for gestational diabetes.

Effectiveness of treatment for pancreatic cyst

Centre for Shared Decision Making “Samvalgssenteret” asked the Norwegian Institute of Public Health to find and summarize key findings from systematic reviews about the comparative effectiveness of a

How effective are primary prevention interventions to prevent tobacco use for children and youth? An overview of systematic reviews

We conducted an overview of reviews to examine the effects of primary tobacco prevention interventions – delivered in small social environments – for children and youth.

Patent foramen ovale closure, antiplatelet therapy or anticoagulation therapy alone for management of cryptogenic stroke

This report evaluates catheter-based PFO closure as an alternative treatment to antiplatelet therapy or anticoagulation for patients with a PFO having suffered a stroke.

Physical and physiological effects of bed rest

The commission was to identify research literature about physical and physiological effects of bed rest in older adults.

Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM)

Advice and guidelines for concurrent health- and work related interventions

What exists of advice and guidelines about concurrent health and work related interventions for adults with mental health problems and/or musculoskeletal diseases, who that are on sick leave, receive

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for osteonecrosis

We have summarized research on the clinical effect and safety HBOT as a treatment for osteonecrosis. We have also examined the cost-effectiveness and budget consequences of HBOT.