2023
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- Parental follow-up in family welfare services after child removal
Parental follow-up in family welfare services after child removal
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The purpose of this scoping review was to map and present the research on the effects of- and experiences with parental follow-up after child removal within services that correspond to the Norwegian Family Welfare Services.Mapping review
- Development in general practitioners’ workload and situation over time
Development in general practitioners’ workload and situation over time
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NIPH was commissioned to deliver a knowledge base on various matters related to the general practitioner (GP) scheme, i.e. changes in GPs' situation and workload outside normal working hours over time.Report
- Interim Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Northern Hemisphere 2023/2024
Interim Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Northern Hemisphere 2023/2024
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The preceding 2021-2022-influenza season developed unusually late. The influenza outbreak peaked around week 15, was of low-to medium magnitude, and influenza A(H3N2) viruses predominated.Report
- Brace compression for treatment of pectus carinatum
Brace compression for treatment of pectus carinatum
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has conducted a rapid health technology assessment about brace compression for treatment of pectus carinatum, often referred to as “bird chest”.Health technology assessment
- What contributes to stable placements when children are placed in foster homes or institutions?
What contributes to stable placements when children are placed in foster homes or institutions?
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The aim of this review was to describe available research on child/youth factors that influence stability in placements in foster care and institutional care.Mapping review
- Norwegians' shopping of chocolate, candy and non-alcoholic beverages abroad
Norwegians' shopping of chocolate, candy and non-alcoholic beverages abroad
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The aim of this survey was to estimate Norwegians' shopping of sweets/chocolate and of sugary and sugar-free soft drinks/mineral water, and energy drinks abroad on day trips or over the Internet.Note
- Strategy proposal for further implementation of machine learning in the Cluster of Reviews and Health Technology Assessments
Strategy proposal for further implementation of machine learning in the Cluster of Reviews and Health Technology Assessments
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We have since 2020 implemented machine learning (ML) in the production of evidence syntheses and health technology assessments. This was due to a need and desire to streamline such research processes.Report
- Aims, findings, and suggested target areas for automation of information retrieval
Aims, findings, and suggested target areas for automation of information retrieval
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This paper may be relevant to anyone who works with information retrieval for systematic reviews, and possibly also to developers of digital tools for automating literature searches.Note
- Treatment for localized prostate cancer: a rapid review for patient decision aid (update)
Treatment for localized prostate cancer: a rapid review for patient decision aid (update)
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In this rapid review, the purpose was to update the knowledge base for the joint selection tool for the treatment of prostate cancer without spread.Systematic review
- Healthcare needs among refugees from Ukraine arriving in Norway during 2022
Healthcare needs among refugees from Ukraine arriving in Norway during 2022
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This study has measured self-reported health and healthcare needs among adult refugees from Ukraine arriving in Norway during 2022. Further, we have assessed received information about, and access to, health services in Norway.Report
- Ambulance response time and patients’ outcome
Ambulance response time and patients’ outcome
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In this report we present results from our analysis of the effect of ambulance response time on probability of survival after life-threating emergencies out of hospital.Report
- Continuity in relationship between doctor and patient
Continuity in relationship between doctor and patient
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This report aims to examine whether changes regarding the scheme have impacted the public's access to primary healthcare services over time. The report highlights the progression of continuity between doctor and patient from 2006 to 2021.Report
- Triclosan coated sutures for prevention of surgical site infection
Triclosan coated sutures for prevention of surgical site infection
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We have summarized the efficacy and safety and assessed the health economic consequences of the use of triclosan-coated sutures compared to standard sutures for the prevention of surgical site infections.Health technology assessment
- Treatments for relapsing and/or refractory multiple myeloma
Treatments for relapsing and/or refractory multiple myeloma
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) was commissioned by the RHA forum to perform a full health technology assessment on the pharmacological treatment of multiple myeloma.Health technology assessment
- Transcutaneous non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (gammaCore) for the treatment of cluster headache
Transcutaneous non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (gammaCore) for the treatment of cluster headache
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The aim of this single technology assessment is to assess effect, safety and health economics based on the submitted documentation from electroCore, the manufacturer of gammaCore.Health technology assessment
- Consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and youth’s life and mental health
Consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and youth’s life and mental health
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In this rapid review, we have summarized studies on the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for children and adolescents’ lives and mental health.Systematic review
- Research on the significance of universal design in the physical environment for persons with mental or cognitive disability
Research on the significance of universal design in the physical environment for persons with mental or cognitive disability
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Vi fikk i oppdrag av Bufdir å utføre et systematisk litteratursøk med sortering om betydningen av universell utforming i det fysiske miljøet i offentlige bygninger for personer med psykisk eller kognitiv funksjonsnedsettelse.Mapping review
- Portable ECG equipment for the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in the specialist health care
Portable ECG equipment for the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in the specialist health care
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On behalf of the commissioner in the national system “Nye metoder” we have performed a scoping review of portable ECG equipment that is CE-marked for use in the specialist healthcare service.Health technology assessment
- Surgery for degenerative rotator cuff tears
Surgery for degenerative rotator cuff tears
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We conducted a health technology assessment of rotator cuff repair compared with non-surgical treatment for degenerative full-thickness rotator cuff tears.Health technology assessment
- Individual placement and support for people with moderate to severe mental illnesses or substance abuse disorder
Individual placement and support for people with moderate to severe mental illnesses or substance abuse disorder
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The purpose of this review was to investigate the effects of IPS compared to other interventions, on the outcomes: obtaining regular employment, time in employment, income and quality of life for people with moderate to severe mental disorders or with drug addiction.Systematic review
- 177Lu-PSMA-617 for the treatment of metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
177Lu-PSMA-617 for the treatment of metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
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In this health technology assessment, we included three randomised controlled trials that compared the effect of 177Lu-PSMA-617, either alone or in combination with standard of care therapy (SoC), to docetaxel, cabazitaxel, or SoC alone.Health technology assessment
- Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report 2022-2023
Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report 2022-2023
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The 2022-23 season started early, crossing the outbreak threshold of 10 % positives in week 48 (sentinel)/week 49 (comprehensive) and had a sharp first peak in weeks 51-52/2022 with 46 % positives in the sentinel and 25 % positives in the comprehensive surveillance.Report
- Evaluation of OpenAlex
Evaluation of OpenAlex
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We assessed whether replacing traditional databases with OpenAlex could save time and resources.Note
- Tuberculosis in Norway 2022 – with treatment results for 2021: annual report
Tuberculosis in Norway 2022 – with treatment results for 2021: annual report
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This report summarises Norwegian epidemiological data on tuberculosis for 2022 as well as contact tracing and treatment results for patients notified in 2021 (English summary).Report
- Barn og unge som utøver alvorlige handlinger mot andre
Barn og unge som utøver alvorlige handlinger mot andre
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The purpose of this rapid review was to map research on the effects of and experiences with interventions for children and young people who commit serious acts against others.Mapping review