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  1. Longitudinal analyses of functional ageing (LONGFUNC)

    Longitudinal analyses of functional ageing (LONGFUNC)

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    First we will investigate trends in function and health among the old. Secondly, we will investigate modifiable determinants of healthy ageing at older ages.
    Project
  2. HUNT hearing

    HUNT hearing

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    This investigation aims to scrutinize the prevalence, risk factors, and repercussions of hearing loss.
    Project
  3. Hip fractures in Norway: Predictors, incidence and survival. Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)

    Hip fractures in Norway: Predictors, incidence and survival. Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)

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    The aim of the project is to explore the possible causes for the high incidence of hip fractures in Norway.
    Project
  4. Less dementia among occupational groups with cognitively demanding jobs

    Less dementia among occupational groups with cognitively demanding jobs

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    A study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows that people with cognitively demanding jobs during their 30s to 60s have a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia after 70 years of age than people with less cognitively demanding jobs.
    Research findings
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  5. Novel aspects of an old problem. The Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)

    Novel aspects of an old problem. The Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)

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    This project aims to produce new knowledge that is relevant for prevention of fractures.
    Project
  6. Age-Friendly Environments and Psychosocial Well-being among Norwegian Older Adults

    Age-Friendly Environments and Psychosocial Well-being among Norwegian Older Adults

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    Project
  7. What motivates people to look after their brain health?

    What motivates people to look after their brain health?

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    The prospect of experiencing symptoms of cognitive or mental decline is a key motivation to undertake lifestyle changes for better brain health, according to the second public report from the Lifebrain consortium.
    Research findings
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  8. How to promote people’s brain health?

    How to promote people’s brain health?

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    People want clear, evidence-based information about exactly which lifestyle changes can improve their brain health, according to a new report from the Lifebrain consortium in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
    Research findings
    Public report: "How to promote citizens’ brain health? Insights from the Global Brain Health Survey on citizen’s perceptions of brain health interventions", from the Lifebrain consortium.
  9. Ambient sensors to support elderly persons living at home

    Ambient sensors to support elderly persons living at home

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    We conducted a review of systematic reviews to evaluate effects of ambient sensor technology on resource use in municipal health and care services, with a special focus on health economic evaluations.
    Systematic review
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  10. Effectiveness of treatment for knee osteoarthritis

    Effectiveness of treatment for knee osteoarthritis

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    We were asked to find and summarize key findings from systematic reviews about relevant treatment options to ease the symptoms in patients with arthritis in the knee.
    Mapping review
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  11. Physical and physiological effects of bed rest

    Physical and physiological effects of bed rest

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    The commission was to identify research literature about physical and physiological effects of bed rest in older adults.
    Mapping review
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  12. Implications of elevators in high-rise buildings: a systematic mapping review

    Implications of elevators in high-rise buildings: a systematic mapping review

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    We were commissioned to conduct a systematic review of empirical research about the implications of elevators in multi-story buildings.
    Mapping review
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  13. Use of Liverpool Care Pathway at the end of life

    Use of Liverpool Care Pathway at the end of life

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    Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) has been promoted as a holistic approach for the care of dying patients and their families at the end of life.
    Mapping review
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  14. Primary and secondary prevention interventions for cognitive decline and dementia

    Primary and secondary prevention interventions for cognitive decline and dementia

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    The world’s population is steadily growing older and the number of people with dementia is increasing. It is therefore of importance to identify effective strategies to prevent or delay its onset.
    Systematic review
  15. The importance of personnel competence to achieve social participation and activity amongst users of municipal home care

    The importance of personnel competence to achieve social participation and activity amongst users of municipal home care

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    The report is a systematic review of the scientific evidence concerning effects of the use of personnel with special expertise in functional training and activation compared to standard care.
    Systematic review
  16. Influenza vaccination of elderly and people with chronic illness

    Influenza vaccination of elderly and people with chronic illness

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    This review presents the available documentation of the health effects of influenza vaccination to the elderly and people suffering from chronic illness.
    Systematic review
  17. Do staff educational programmes affect end-of-life care in nursing homes?

    Do staff educational programmes affect end-of-life care in nursing homes?

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    The aim of this report is to summarize the evidence of the effects of staff educational programmes in end-of-life care in nursing homes.
    Systematic review
  18. Effectiveness of interventions specifically targeting elderly patients

    Effectiveness of interventions specifically targeting elderly patients

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    Systematic review
  19. 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
  20. Interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia living in the community − systematic literature search

    Interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia living in the community − systematic literature search

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    The Norwegian Directorate of Health asked us to update the report from 2011. We have performed a literature search to find potential new and relevant systematic reviews.
    Mapping review
  21. Intermediate care units and Hospital at home for acute exacerbations of COPD

    Intermediate care units and Hospital at home for acute exacerbations of COPD

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    COPD constitutes a major future challenge for health services, and it is important to promote effective prevention and treatment of the disease.
    Systematic review
  22. Effect of interventions to reduce potentially inappropriate use of medicines in nursing homes: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

    Effect of interventions to reduce potentially inappropriate use of medicines in nursing homes: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

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    Educational outreach or educational interventions given alone or as part of a complex package aimed at health professionals may in some contexts reduce inappropriate drug use.
    Systematic review
  23. Readmission in Norwegian hospitals

    Readmission in Norwegian hospitals

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    Readmission rates are increasingly being used as an indicator of quality of care in other countries.
    Report
  24. Osteoporosis and fractures in Norway - fact sheet

    Osteoporosis and fractures in Norway - fact sheet

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    Each year, approximately 9,000 adult Norwegians fracture a hip and 15,000 fracture a wrist. Many people also experience vertebral fractures.
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