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2014

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  1. Effect of municipality co-ordination for cancer patients

    Effect of municipality co-ordination for cancer patients

    Last update

    The aim of this overview of systematic reviews answers to whether the co-ordinating interventions contribute to better quality of life for cancer patients.
    Systematic review
  2. The physical environment for people with dementia

    The physical environment for people with dementia

    Last update

    Update of a report from 2009 to review the available evidence on the physical environment for people with dementia.
    Systematic review
  3. Effects of interventions for prevention of sick leave and disability for health personnel

    Effects of interventions for prevention of sick leave and disability for health personnel

    Last update

    The objective was to synthesise research into the effectiveness of interventions designed to prevent sick leave and disability retirement for employees in the health- and caring services.
    Systematic review
  4. Psychological interventions for children and youth with serious somatic illness in primary care

    Psychological interventions for children and youth with serious somatic illness in primary care

    Last update

    This overview presents findings of high quality, which summarizes the results on the efficacy of psychological interventions provided in primary care for children with severe somatic illness.
    Systematic review
  5. Effect of interventions to facilitate social integration of immigrants and their families

    Effect of interventions to facilitate social integration of immigrants and their families

    Last update

    We conducted this literature search to refine the question for a systematic review.
    Mapping review
  6. Validation of journal information for referral and discharge at scheduled hospital treatment

    Validation of journal information for referral and discharge at scheduled hospital treatment

    Last update

    The right to prioritized treatment is based on the Law of patient rights and precept for the priorities in the health services.
    Structured summary
  7. Immediate health consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)

    Immediate health consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)

    Last update

    In this systematic review we addressed harm occurring during the cutting or alteration modification process and the short-term period.
    Systematic review
  8. Determination of fetal rhesus D status from maternal plasma of rhesus negative women

    Determination of fetal rhesus D status from maternal plasma of rhesus negative women

    Last update

    It is likely that NIPT gives a very accurate RhD typing of the fetus. The documentation is of high quality.
    Health technology assessment
  9. Psychometric assessment of the Norwegian version of the California Verbal Learning Test II (CVLT-II)

    Psychometric assessment of the Norwegian version of the California Verbal Learning Test II (CVLT-II)

    Last update

    The commission for this report was to find research on the Norwegian version of the California Verbal Learning Test II (CVLT-II) utilized in Norwegian populations.
    Report
  10. Welfare technology to support independent living for older adults and adults with disabilities

    Welfare technology to support independent living for older adults and adults with disabilities

    Last update

    To identify and map existing empirical research on welfare technology to support independent living.
    Mapping review
  11. Interventions to prevent and manage violent incidents between youth and youth workers

    Interventions to prevent and manage violent incidents between youth and youth workers

    Last update

    A systematic literature search to identify and map the existing literature before beginning the review, we conducted a systematic literature search.
    Mapping review
  12. Inpatients’ experience with specialist mental health care. Results from a large scale survey in 2014

    Inpatients’ experience with specialist mental health care. Results from a large scale survey in 2014

    Last update

    PasOpp report
  13. Norwegian Prescription Database 2009–2013 (Legemiddelstatistikk 2014:2)

    Norwegian Prescription Database 2009–2013 (Legemiddelstatistikk 2014:2)

    Last update

    The report contains drug consumption statistics, key figures and tables of the number of individuals who have received prescription medicines from a pharmacy in Norway between 2009 and 2013.
    Statistics
    Forside reseptregisteret 2009-2013
  14. Effects of using social media in health awareness campaigns to promote healthy lifestyle habits

    Effects of using social media in health awareness campaigns to promote healthy lifestyle habits

    Last update

    This systematic review investigates whether the use of social media can have an impact on healthy behavours. We included seven studies.
    Systematic review
  15. Long term effects of bariatric surgery

    Long term effects of bariatric surgery

    Last update

    We have summarized research of long-term effects after bariatric surgery compared with non-surgical treatment in persons with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m 2.
    Health technology assessment
  16. Gynecological consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)

    Gynecological consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)

    Last update

    This systematic review aimed to summarize empirical quantitative research describing the gynecological consequences of FGM/C on girls and women.
    Systematic review
  17. The effect of psychosocial interventions for preventing and treating depression and anxiety among at-risk children and adolescents

    The effect of psychosocial interventions for preventing and treating depression and anxiety among at-risk children and adolescents

    Last update

    The available evidence suggests that treatment interventions, such as cognitive behavioural probably benefit children and adolescents with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder and the severity of
    Systematic review
  18. Effect of physical activity and other care interventions for people with dementia

    Effect of physical activity and other care interventions for people with dementia

    Last update

    We have critically appraised Cochrane-reviews and graded the available evidence about the efficacy of physical activity and other care interventions for people with dementia.
    Systematic review
  19. Effects of and experiences with interventions aimed at improving public trust in the police

    Effects of and experiences with interventions aimed at improving public trust in the police

    Last update

    This systematic review has summarised research on police interventions aimed at improving relations between police and the public.
    Systematic review
  20. Effects of more than three months organized follow-up on physical activity and diet for people with increased risk of lifestyle related disease

    Effects of more than three months organized follow-up on physical activity and diet for people with increased risk of lifestyle related disease

    Last update

    This systematic review will answer questions about effects of organized follow-up to promote change of physical activity and diet.
    Systematic review
  21. Information of research gaps from NOKC systematic reviews and HTA-reports in 2013

    Information of research gaps from NOKC systematic reviews and HTA-reports in 2013

    Last update

    A yearly report of the knowledge gaps that we identify during our work with the systematic reviews and health technology assessments (HTA) that we conduct.
    Mapping review
  22. Health risks of Scandinavian snus consumption - English summary (pdf)

    Health risks of Scandinavian snus consumption - English summary (pdf)

    Last update

    The health risks of Scandinavian snus consumption were evaluated in 2005. Since then, the use of snus in Norway has increased substantially, particularly among young people.
    Report
    Snus rapport - English summary.jpg
  23. End-of-life care - how to find the appropriate level and intensity of medical treatment of seriously ill and dying patients

    End-of-life care - how to find the appropriate level and intensity of medical treatment of seriously ill and dying patients

    Last update

    The knowledge base in this report is systematic reviews, i.e. summaries of primary research where each review has a clearly defined research question.
    Systematic review
  24. Cost-effectiveness of a HPV-vaccination catch-up program for females aged 26 years or younger in a Norwegian setting

    Cost-effectiveness of a HPV-vaccination catch-up program for females aged 26 years or younger in a Norwegian setting

    Last update

    In this report, we estimated the cost-effectiveness of the quadrivalent vaccine for the target population.
    Health technology assessment
  25. Rehabilitation of women in prison

    Rehabilitation of women in prison

    Last update

    A literature search to identify studies on the effect of and experiences with rehabilitation interventions for incarcerated women.
    Mapping review