Projects

Buprenorphine versus methadone for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)

We will systematically summarise research on short- and long-term effects for mother, foetus and child of buprenorphine- versus methadone-based maintenance treatment during pregnancy.

Systematic mapping review of research on long-term effects and adverse effects of treatment with antidepressants.

Vestre Viken Hospital Trust has commissioned a systematic mapping review of research on long-term effects and adverse effects of treatment with antidepressants.

Effect and experiences of part-time work in the healthcare services

The protocol describes two scoping reviews that will map the published evidence regarding part-time work (including effects and experiences) in the healthcare and community care services.

Correlations between different parenting practices and well-being in children: a systematic mapping review’

The Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs wants an overview of research that has looked at correlations between different ways of doing parenting and well-being in children.

Evidence-base for shared decision making tools.

The NIPH collaborates with the "Samvalgssenter" by publishing reports about the documentation on the effectiveness of treatment for their national shared-decision making tools.

Briefly summarised

Owners, practitioners and users of the Norwegian health care services seek answers to a variety of research questions.

Education for labor market opportunities

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Accuracy of open-ended questions in teachers’ structured conversations with children to uncover abuse, neglect or psychosocial problems

On the accuracy of open-ended questions in structured conversations between children and daycare and school employees.

Health personnel's communication of children’s weight status: What is effective and what are the childrens and parents’ experiences and preferences? A mixed methods systematic review

We were commissioned to conduct a mixed methods systematic review of empirical research about communication of children’s underweight, overweight or obese status to children and their parents.

Health Technology Assessment of medicines used for multiple sclerosis

The present Health Technology Assessment (HTA) have added two new medicines for the indication and removed a group of medicines (interferons) due to low priority use.

Tapering for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)

Norwegian Institute of Public Health has been commissioned by the Norwegian Directorate of Health to carry out a systematic review of effects of methadone or buprenorphine tapering during pregnancy.

Treatments for exposure to and perpetration of violence and sexual abuse - project plan

We shall, on behalf of the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, map overviews of the effects of treatment for suspects and practitioners of violence and sexual assault.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for osteonecrosis - project plan

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has been commissioned to assess the effects, safety and cost-effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for osteonecrosis.

Effect of preventive use of support stockings for elderly with venous insufficiency and swollen legs: a systematic overview

We will summarize randomized controlled studies that investigate the effect of preventive use of support stockings for elderly with venous insufficiency and / or tendency to swelling of the legs.

Prehospital CT in acute stroke or head injury

We will compare the effectiveness and safety of prehospital CT and subsequent treatment with current practice of diagnosis and treatment carried out after arrival in the hospital

Preventive interventions for persons with mental illnesses

We were asked to conduct a systematic review on the effect of preventive interventions targeting lifestyle habits for persons with mental illnesses.

Methodological issues in economic evaluations

The aim of this project is to contribute with updated knowledge on relevant methodological developments within the field of economic evaluations and the use of alternative methods in applied studies.

Educational meetings and workshops: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes

Clinical procedures (project description)

The Knowledge Centre coordinates the National Network for clinical procedures.

Effect of mass media communication about health promoting behaviours to immigrants