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2011

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  1. Volume Calculation of a Subset of Non-surgical Examinations and Procedures in the Norwegian Hospital Service

    Volume Calculation of a Subset of Non-surgical Examinations and Procedures in the Norwegian Hospital Service

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    Vi har identifisert koder og utført beregning av volum for utførte undersøkelser og prosedyrer innen spesialisthelsetjenesten på oppdrag fra Helsedirektoratet.
    Report
  2. Women's and partners' experiences of pregnancy-, birth- and postnatal care. Results from a pilot study

    Women's and partners' experiences of pregnancy-, birth- and postnatal care. Results from a pilot study

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    The purpose of the pilot study was to test two questionnaires, one focusing on women's experiences, the other addressing partners' experiences, as well as testing methods of data collection.
    Report
  3. The 2011 Commonwealth Fund survey among sicker adults: Results from a comparative survey in 11 countries

    The 2011 Commonwealth Fund survey among sicker adults: Results from a comparative survey in 11 countries

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    This is the 3rd time Norway participate in Commonwealth Fund’s International Health Policy survey. Here we present the Norwegian results and compare them to the other countries or group of countries.
    Report
  4. Which aspects of treatment are perceived as crucial for the patients?

    Which aspects of treatment are perceived as crucial for the patients?

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    We present the results from qualitative interviews with patients receiving inpatient substance dependence treatment.
    Report
  5. Everyday descriptions of Norwegian hospitals. Results following a national survey of nurses in 2009

    Everyday descriptions of Norwegian hospitals. Results following a national survey of nurses in 2009

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    Personnel is the most important input factor in the hospitals, and forecasts suggest that there will be a challenge to balance supply and demand in the years to come.
    Report
  6. Users’ experiences with coordinated health services – a review of relevant measurement instruments

    Users’ experiences with coordinated health services – a review of relevant measurement instruments

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    The purpose of this literature search has been to find relevant and validated instruments about coordinated health services.
    Report
  7. Development of a method to measure experiences of pregnancy-, birth- and postnatal care

    Development of a method to measure experiences of pregnancy-, birth- and postnatal care

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    PasOpp report
  8. Motivational interviewing for hiv-related behaviors among men who have sex with men

    Motivational interviewing for hiv-related behaviors among men who have sex with men

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    The main objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of motivational interviewing on HIV-related behaviors among men who have sex with men.
    Systematic review
  9. Mercury exposure among dental personnel

    Mercury exposure among dental personnel

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    The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services has conducted a systematic review on available research on mercury exposure and adverse health outcomes in dental health care workers.
    Systematic review
  10. Drugs for smoking cessation

    Drugs for smoking cessation

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    We have summarized results from three high quality systematic reviews and 26 randomized controlled trials.
    Systematic review
  11. A search for litterature about the effectiveness of early physiotherapy after hip arthroplasty

    A search for litterature about the effectiveness of early physiotherapy after hip arthroplasty

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    Report
  12. Efficiency of dietary counseling for patients with cancer

    Efficiency of dietary counseling for patients with cancer

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    A systematic search on the efficiency of dietary counseling to prevent and treat malnutrition among patients with cancer.
    Report
  13. Biologics for early rheumatoid arthritis: Review of health economic studies

    Biologics for early rheumatoid arthritis: Review of health economic studies

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    The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services has reviewed the literature on the cost-effectiveness of biologic treatment for early RA.
    Systematic review
  14. Target areas for the Norwegian campaign for patient safety

    Target areas for the Norwegian campaign for patient safety

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    A secretariat for the campaign is established and has identified a list of possible target areas for the campaign.
    Report
  15. Triagesystems for emergency medical services – pre-hospital and at hospital admission

    Triagesystems for emergency medical services – pre-hospital and at hospital admission

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    The emergency medical services (EMS) cover initiatives and services established to provide essential medical assistance in situations of acute illness.
    Systematic review
  16. Thromboprophylactic treatment with rivaroxaban or dabigatran compared with enoxaparin or dalteparin in patients undergoing elective hip- or knee replacement surgery

    Thromboprophylactic treatment with rivaroxaban or dabigatran compared with enoxaparin or dalteparin in patients undergoing elective hip- or knee replacement surgery

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    This project, commissioned by Helse Bergen HF Ortopedisk klinikk, examined thromboprophylaxis with rivaroxaban or dabigatran compared with low-molecular weight heparins.
    Health technology assessment
  17. Complementary and alternative medicine for patients with cancer

    Complementary and alternative medicine for patients with cancer

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    In Norway more than a third of all patients with cancer use some form of complementary or alternative therapy (CAM).
    Systematic review
  18. Infection preventive interventions in primary total hip replacements

    Infection preventive interventions in primary total hip replacements

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    We have evaluated the level of evidence related to infection control measures in total hip replacement (arthroplasty) based on relevant systematic reviews and evidence-based guidelines.
    Health technology assessment
  19. Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of alendronate for the prevention of fractures in postmenopausal women in Norway

    Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of alendronate for the prevention of fractures in postmenopausal women in Norway

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    This HTA replaces Report 05-2010, ISBN 978-82-8121-331-9, which was withdrawn because of errors in the estimation of treatment effect.
    Health technology assessment
  20. Interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia

    Interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia

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    The report summarises the available research on interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia living in the community.
    Systematic review
  21. Report from a national medical record review using the Global Trigger Tool

    Report from a national medical record review using the Global Trigger Tool

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    This report describes how medical record review with Global Trigger Tool has been conducted nationally under the auspices of the national patient safety campaign.
    Report
  22. Motivational interviewing for substance abuse

    Motivational interviewing for substance abuse

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    Structured summary
  23. Quality Collaboratives as a Tool in Quality Improvement – A Summary of Research and Experiences

    Quality Collaboratives as a Tool in Quality Improvement – A Summary of Research and Experiences

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    Participation in quality collaboratives is one of the tools that are used to improve quality in the health care services. The purpose of such collaboratives is to increase competence in different area
    Systematic review
  24. Cancer risk with folic acid supplements

    Cancer risk with folic acid supplements

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    The present systematic review explores whether there is an increased cancer risk associated with folic acid supplements given orally.
    Systematic review
  25. Communication modes for children with cochlear implant

    Communication modes for children with cochlear implant

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    The objective of this systematic review was to summarize recent studies comparing the effect of using spoken language and sign language, spoken language with sign support or spoken language alone.
    Systematic review