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  1. National electronic incident reporting systems in hospitals: Which systems exist, what is their effect, and how are they evaluated?

    National electronic incident reporting systems in hospitals: Which systems exist, what is their effect, and how are they evaluated?

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    Search for studies of the effect of electronic incident reporting systems in hospitals, and for literature describing how other countries evaluate their incident reporting systems.
    Mapping review
  2. Magnetic resonance imaging of whiplash injury

    Magnetic resonance imaging of whiplash injury

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    A rapid review to assess the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting instability and ligament damage in patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD).
    Mapping review
  3. Treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome CFS/ME

    Treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome CFS/ME

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    A rapid review of the current evidence related to effect of treatment, rehabilitation and care for perapidople with chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Mapping review
  4. Non-pharmacological interventions in psychiatric care – a systematic reference list

    Non-pharmacological interventions in psychiatric care – a systematic reference list

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    The purpose was to find research on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for people with severe mental disorders seeking a non-pharmacological treatment option.
    Mapping review
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  5. 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
  6. Psychological, social and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): a systematic review of quantitative studies

    Psychological, social and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): a systematic review of quantitative studies

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    The review would answer the question: What are the psychological, social and sexual consequences of FGM/C?
    Systematic review
  7. Haemovigilance in Norway 2008. TROLL. Norwegian Blood Transfusion Service

    Haemovigilance in Norway 2008. TROLL. Norwegian Blood Transfusion Service

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    The fifth annual haemovigilance report from Norway.
    Report
  8. 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
  9. What is the effect of maintenance treatment with antipsychotica for people with schizophrenia?

    What is the effect of maintenance treatment with antipsychotica for people with schizophrenia?

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    Systematic review
  10. Long term institutional or residential treatment of patients with substance abuse compared to short-term outpatient treatment

    Long term institutional or residential treatment of patients with substance abuse compared to short-term outpatient treatment

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    The report reviews research about the effects of long-term institutional treatment of patients with substance abuse compared with short-term outpatient treatment.
    Systematic review
  11. Health economic analysis of bevacizumab+paclitaxel versus paclitaxel alone as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer

    Health economic analysis of bevacizumab+paclitaxel versus paclitaxel alone as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer

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    The report is an assessment of the cost per progression-free year gained associated with the use of bevacizumab in combination with paclitaxel versus paclitaxel alone.
    Structured summary
  12. Effects of psychotherapy for adults with depression

    Effects of psychotherapy for adults with depression

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    What are the effects of psychotherapy on depression symptomatology and quality of life indicators for adults with depression?
    Systematic review
  13. Efficacy and safety of first-generation and second- generation anti psychotic drugs for schizophrenia in adults. An overview of systematic reviews

    Efficacy and safety of first-generation and second- generation anti psychotic drugs for schizophrenia in adults. An overview of systematic reviews

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    The report reviews the documentation for antipsychotic drugs in order to evaluate differences in efficacy and safety between the various drugs used for schizophrenia in adults.
    Systematic review
  14. Effect of certification and accreditation of hospitals

    Effect of certification and accreditation of hospitals

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    This review is an update of an earlier review where we aim to present available documentation of about the effect of certification and accreditation of hospitals.
    Systematic review
  15. 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
  16. Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Adverse outcomes of transfusion

    Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Adverse outcomes of transfusion

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    One patient was infected with hepatitis C virus by transfusion. This is the first case of hepatitis C transmission in Norway since the haemovigilance system was launched in 2004.
    Report
  17. Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Recommendations

    Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Recommendations

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    The purpose of this report is to form the knowledgebasis for the continuous improvement of the transfusion services.
    Report
  18. An overview of research on the effects of results-based financing

    An overview of research on the effects of results-based financing

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    Systematic review
  19. 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
  20. The effects of sexual therapy interventions for sexual problems

    The effects of sexual therapy interventions for sexual problems

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    In this report, commissioned by the Directorate of Health in 2006, we aim to answer questions on which effect sexual therapeutic interventions have on people with different sexual problems.
    Systematic review
  21. List size and quality of care among GPs within the The Regular General Practitioner Scheme

    List size and quality of care among GPs within the The Regular General Practitioner Scheme

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    Systematic review
  22. Interventions for Tobacco Control in Low- and Middle-income countries: Evidence from Randomised and Quasi-randomised Studies

    Interventions for Tobacco Control in Low- and Middle-income countries: Evidence from Randomised and Quasi-randomised Studies

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    We systematically reviewed the literature to identify randomized and quasi-randomised studies of interventions for tobacco control implemented in low and middle-income countries (LMIC).
    Systematic review
  23. Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of new oral anticoagulants compared to warfarin for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

    Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of new oral anticoagulants compared to warfarin for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

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    Warfarin has been used as the only oral anticoagulant for over 50 years in patients with atrial fibrillation.
    Health technology assessment
  24. Effect of single room vs contact isolation containment rooms

    Effect of single room vs contact isolation containment rooms

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    The Norwegian Knowledge Centre was asked by the Health Directorate to review available research about the effect of single rooms vs. contact isolation containment rooms.
    Systematic review
  25. Workplace-based interventions for employees’ mental health

    Workplace-based interventions for employees’ mental health

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    The report reviews the research about the effects of workplace-based interventions for employees’ mental Health.
    Systematic review