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Eriksen KS, Husebø SIE, Kørner H, Lode K. Long-term Recovery After Colorectal Cancer Surgery Among the Old: A Qualitative Study. Cancer Nurs 2023:00002820-990000000-00138. [PMID: 37088898 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer worldwide, disproportionally affecting older people. With modern treatment, older people are surviving cancer treatment and recovery. However, only a limited number of studies on the older person's experience of recovery exist. Knowledge of the experience of recovery among people 80 years or older is essential to optimize recovery and follow-up care. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of persons 80 years or older during recovery up to 2 years after curative colorectal cancer surgery. METHODS This exploratory inductive qualitative study was conducted through 18 individual in-depth interviews between July 2020 and June 2021. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. RESULTS The main theme identified was Recovery among the old is a complex process. It indicated that older people operated on for colorectal cancer may have intricate health challenges that affect recovery in addition to their cancer and treatment. The main theme is built upon the subthemes Individual factors affect colorectal cancer recovery and External support systems facilitate and impede colorectal recovery. CONCLUSION Important resources for recovery among old patients included their own coping ability and support from social networks and healthcare services. The identified barriers to recovery included other health problems and issues with healthcare services delivery. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE It is essential for healthcare personnel in contact with older patients to be aware of factors that influence their recovery to identify and preserve the older person's resources and implement health-promoting initiatives to optimize recovery when needed.
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- Kristina Sundt Eriksen
- Author Affiliations: Department of Research (Ms Eriksen and Dr Lode) and Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery (Ms Eriksen, and Drs Husebø and Kørner), Stavanger University Hospital; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger (Ms Eriksen, and Drs Husebø and Lode); and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen (Dr Kørner), Norway
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Søndergaard MEJ, Lode K, Husebø SE, Dalen I, Kjosavik SR. Men's perception of information and psychological distress in the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer: a comparative mixed methods study. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:266. [PMID: 36180907 PMCID: PMC9526317 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01047-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies indicate that men experience frustration and uncertainty when confronted with an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) test and during further diagnostics for prostate cancer. The novel Stockholm3 test is an algorithm-based test that combines plasma protein biomarkers, genetic markers and clinical variables in predicting the risk of PCa. The test was introduced in a western part of Norway as a new tool for detecting prostate cancer. This study aimed to explore and compare men's perception of information and possible experience of distress between a PSA group and a Stockholm3 group during the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer. METHODS This study is a part of the trailing research evaluating the impact of the change from PSA to Stockholm3. It is a multicenter study using a comparative mixed method design. Data were collected in a PSA group (n = 130) and a Stockholm3 group (n = 120) between 2017 and 2019. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires and qualitative data were collected using semi-structured interviews (n = 20). The quantitative and qualitative data were analysed and compared separately and then merged in a side-by-side discussion. The study adheres to the GRAMMS guidelines for reporting mixed-methods research. RESULTS Compared with the PSA group, men in the Stockholm3 group reported that the information from the general practitioners was better. Similarly, men in the Stockholm3 group were more likely to indicate that they had received sufficient information regarding how examinations would be conducted. No differences were found between the groups regarding waiting time and distress. Three themes emerged from the qualitative analysis of the two groups: "Information affects the experience of comprehension", "Stepping into the world of the healthcare system", and "Periodically feelings of distress". CONCLUSION The Stockholm3 test may facilitate the provision of information to patients. However, some patients in both groups experienced distress and would benefit from more information and additional support from healthcare professionals. Routines that ensure sufficient information from the interdisciplinary healthcare team should be of priority during the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer in order to provide patients with predictability and to avoid unnecessary distress.
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- Maja Elisabeth Juul Søndergaard
- Department of Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Postboks 8100, 4068, Stavanger, Norway. .,Research Group of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Stavanger University Hospital, Postboks 8100, 4068, Stavanger, Norway. .,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Kjell Arholms Hus, postboks 8600, 4036, Stavanger, Norway.
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- Research Group of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Stavanger University Hospital, Postboks 8100, 4068, Stavanger, Norway.,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Kjell Arholms Hus, postboks 8600, 4036, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Postboks 8100, 4068, Stavanger, Norway.,Research Group of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Stavanger University Hospital, Postboks 8100, 4068, Stavanger, Norway.,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Kjell Arholms Hus, postboks 8600, 4036, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Research, Section of Biostatistics, Stavanger University Hospital, Postboks 8100, 4068, Stavanger, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Kjell Arholms Hus, postboks 8600, 4036, Stavanger, Norway.,The General Practice and Care Coordination Research Group, Stavanger University Hospital, Postboks 8100, 4068, Stavanger, Norway
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Eriksen KS, Lode K, Husebø SIE, Kørner H. Exploring variables affecting sense of coherence and social support in recovery after colorectal cancer surgery among the oldest old. Geriatr Nurs 2022; 47:81-86. [PMID: 35878524 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the associations between sense of coherence, perceived social support, and demographic and clinical characteristics among survivors ≥80 years treated for curable colorectal cancer. METHODS This exploratory, cross-sectional survey investigates 56 individuals surgically treated for stage I-III colorectal cancer between one and five years prior. Statistical analysis permitted exploration of associations between sense of coherence, perceived social support, and demographic- and clinical variables. RESULTS Lower sense of coherence was associated with higher age, limitations in physical function, and the need for homecare nursing. Lower perceived social support was associated with re-admission, higher age at time of surgery, and male gender. No correlations were found between sense of coherence and perceived social support. CONCLUSION The results are important for healthcare professionals to consider when dealing with older people who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer, especially in the discharge process to facilitate optimal follow-up care and recovery.
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- Kristina Sundt Eriksen
- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway; Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.
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- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; Department of Caring and Ethics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; Department of Quality and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Søiland H, Janssen EAM, Helland T, Eliassen FM, Hagland M, Nordgård O, Lunde S, Lende TH, Sagen JV, Tjensvoll K, Gilje B, Jonsdottir K, Gudlaugsson E, Lode K, Hagen KB, Gripsrud BH, Lind R, Heie A, Aas T, Austdal M, Egeland NG, Bernklev T, Lash TL, Skartveit L, Kroksveen AC, Oltedal S, Kvaløy JT, Lien EA, Sleire L, Mellgren G. Liquid biopsies and patient-reported outcome measures for integrative monitoring of patients with early-stage breast cancer: a study protocol for the longitudinal observational Prospective Breast Cancer Biobanking (PBCB) study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e054404. [PMID: 35487718 PMCID: PMC9058781 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Breast cancer is still the most common malignancy among women worldwide. The Prospective Breast Cancer Biobank (PBCB) collects blood and urine from patients with breast cancer every 6 or 12 months for 11 years from 2011 to 2030 at two university hospitals in Western Norway. The project aims to identify new biomarkers that enable detection of systemic recurrences at the molecular level. As blood represents the biological interface between the primary tumour, the microenvironment and distant metastases, liquid biopsies represent the ideal medium to monitor the patient's cancer biology for identification of patients at high risk of relapse and for early detection systemic relapse.Including patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) allows for a vast number of possibilities to compare PROM data with biological information, enabling the study of fatigue and Quality of Life in patients with breast cancer. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A total of 1455 patients with early-stage breast cancer are enrolled in the PBCB study, which has a one-armed prospective observational design. Participants consent to contribute liquid biopsies (i.e., peripheral blood and urine samples) every 6 or 12 months for 11 years. The liquid biopsies are the basis for detection of circulating tumour cells, circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA), exosomal micro-RNA (miRNA), miRNA in Tumour Educated Platelet and metabolomic profiles. In addition, participants respond to 10 PROM questionnaires collected annually. Moreover, a control group comprising 200 women without cancer aged 25-70 years will provide the same data. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The general research biobank PBCB was approved by the Ministry of Health and Care Services in 2007, by the Regional Ethics Committee (REK) in 2010 (#2010/1957). The PROM (#2011/2161) and the biomarker study PerMoBreCan (#2015/2010) were approved by REK in 2011 and 2015 respectively. Results will be published in international peer reviewed journals. Deidentified data will be accessible on request. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04488614.
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- Håvard Søiland
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Pathology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Chemistry, Bioscience, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Oncology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Pathology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Caring and Ethics, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Caring and Ethics, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Pathology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Central Hospital in Vestfold, Tønsberg, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Epidemiology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Mathematics and Physics, Department of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Juul Søndergaard ME, Lode K, Kjosavik SR, Husebø SE. Men's perception of information and descriptions of emotional strain in the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer-a qualitative individual interview study. Scand J Prim Health Care 2021; 39:476-485. [PMID: 34806534 PMCID: PMC8725825 DOI: 10.1080/02813432.2021.2004734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore men`s perception of information and their possible emotional strain in the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer. DESIGN, SETTING, PATIENTS A qualitative explorative research design was employed. Data were collected from June to November 2017. The study was set at a urological outpatient clinic at a university hospital in Norway. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten men who had been examined for prostate cancer. Interviews were analyzed using Systematic Text Condensation (STC). RESULTS The analysis revealed three themes. The theme 'Different needs and perceptions of information' illustrated that information should be personalized. Despite different information needs, insufficient information about prostate cancer may prevent some men from being involved in decisions. The theme, 'A discovery of not being alone', indicated that a sense of affinity occurs when men realize the commonality of prostate cancer. Some men benefited from other men's experiences and knowledge about prostate cancer. The last theme 'Worries about cancer and mortality' showed that the emotional strain was affected by men's knowledge of cancer and the received information. Men expressed conflicting feelings toward prostate cancer that could be difficult to express. CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate that men in the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer are not a homogeneous group, but need personalized information. Some men may benefit from other men's experiences and support. Men's emotional strain can affect their communication about prostate cancer, which should be acknowledged. Procedures that identify patients' information needs early on should be an integrated part of the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer.KEY POINTSKnowledge about men's information needs and possible emotional strain in the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer are limited.Men with suspected prostate cancer have different preferences and information needs; however, insufficient information prevents men from participating in decisions.Men experience a sense of affinity with other men affected by prostate cancer, and some men benefit from exchanging experiences.Men consider prostate cancer as a less aggressive type of cancer but may experience emotional strain.
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- Maja Elisabeth Juul Søndergaard
- Department of Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Research Group of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- The General Practice and Care Coordination Research Group, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- CONTACT Maja Elisabeth Juul Søndergaard Department of Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Postboks 8100, Stavanger, 4068, Norway
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- Research Group of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- The General Practice and Care Coordination Research Group, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- The General Practice and Care Coordination Research Group, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Research Group of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- The General Practice and Care Coordination Research Group, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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Sleveland A, Lende TH, Søiland H, Lode K, Braut GS. The balance between professional autonomy and organizational obligations in resilient management of specialized health care: A Norwegian document study. Int J Risk Saf Med 2021; 33:335-355. [PMID: 34569979 DOI: 10.3233/jrs-210003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adverse events in hospitals may jeopardize the safety of patients. Failure in professional autonomy, organizational learning or in the contact between these two factors may explain the occurrence of injurious incidents in hospitals. OBJECTIVE To study reasons for failure in contact between professional autonomy and organizational learning in resilient management of specialized health care through document analysis. METHODS A total of 20 reports from the Norwegian Board of Health Supervision were evaluated by a retrospective in-depth document analysis. In the analysis of adverse events, we applied the Braut model to identify function or failure of 1. Professional autonomy, 2. Organizational learning and 3. Contact between professional autonomy and organizational learning. RESULTS Multivariable regression analysis showed that 'Failure in organizational learning' was the only explanatory variable for 'Failure in contact between doctors and nurses' autonomy and organizational learning'. 'Failure in organizational learning' had the strongest effect on 'Failure in contact between doctors and nurse's autonomy and organizational learning' (B = 1.69; 95% CI = 0.45 to 2.92). 'Failure in professional autonomy' showed no significant effect on this contact. CONCLUSIONS 'Failure in organizational learning' is associated with 'Failure in contact between professional autonomy and organizational learning'. 'Failure in professional autonomy' did not influence this contact.
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- Anette Sleveland
- Department of Media and Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Breast Cancer Research Group, Department of Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Breast Cancer Research Group, Department of Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.,The Nursing and Health Care Research Group, Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.,Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- The Nursing and Health Care Research Group, Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.,Department of Caring and Ethics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- The Nursing and Health Care Research Group, Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.,Department of Social Science, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Sogndal, Norway
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Rørtveit K, Saetre Hansen B, Joa I, Lode K, Severinsson E. Qualitative evaluation in nursing interventions-A review of the literature. Nurs Open 2020; 7:1285-1298. [PMID: 32802349 PMCID: PMC7424442 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aim To identify and synthesize qualitative evaluation methods used in nursing interventions. Design A systematic qualitative review with a content analysis. Four databases were used: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase and CINAHL using pre-defined terms. The included papers were published from 2014-2018. Methods We followed the guidelines of Dixon-Woods et al., Sandelowski and Barroso, the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme qualitative checklist and The Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research Approach. Results Of 103 papers, 15 were eligible for inclusion. The main theme Challenging complexity by evaluating qualitatively described processes and characteristics of qualitative evaluation. Two analytic themes emerged: Evaluating the implementation process and Evaluating improvements brought about by the programme. Conclusion Different qualitative evaluation methods in nursing are a way of documenting knowledge that is difficult to illuminate in natural settings and make an important contribution when determining the pros and cons of an intervention.
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- Kristine Rørtveit
- Department of Research, Nursing and Healthcare Research GroupStavanger University HospitalStavangerNorway
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- Department of Research, Nursing and Healthcare Research GroupStavanger University HospitalStavangerNorway
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- Department of Research, Nursing and Healthcare Research GroupStavanger University HospitalStavangerNorway
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- Department of Research, Nursing and Healthcare Research GroupStavanger University HospitalStavangerNorway
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- Department of Research, Nursing and Healthcare Research GroupStavanger University HospitalStavangerNorway
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Elgaard Sørensen E, Hoffmann Kusk K, Athlin AM, Lode K, Rustøen T, Salmela S, Hølge-Hazelton B. The role of PhD-prepared, hospital-based nurses: an inter-Nordic study. J Res Nurs 2019; 24:470-485. [PMID: 34394564 DOI: 10.1177/1744987119877213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Little is known about PhD-prepared nurses employed at Nordic university hospitals, how they are organised, what their practices look like or what career pathway they have chosen. Aims The purpose was to investigate and compare the prevalence of PhD-prepared nurses employed at university hospitals in the Nordic countries, to investigate what functions they fulfil and what research activities they undertake and to document how they describe their ideal work life. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study. An electronic questionnaire was sent to 245 PhD-prepared nurses working at a university hospital in one of six Nordic countries and 166 responses were achieved (response rate 67%). Descriptive analyses were performed using SPSS Statistics. Results The study found notable differences among PhD-prepared nurses employed at university hospitals with respect to work function; organisational structure; satisfaction about time split between research and practice; and the mean scores of time spend on research, clinical practice and teaching, supervision and administration. Conclusions In order to succeed with capacity building among the nursing workforce, collaboration and networking with other researchers and close contact to clinical practice is important. The role of the hospital-based, PhD-prepared nurse needs to be better described and defined to ensure that evidence-based care is provided.
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- Erik Elgaard Sørensen
- Professor and Head of the Clinical Nursing Research Unit, Aalborg University Hospital and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark
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- Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Care and Internal Medicine, Uppsala University Hospital, and Uppsala University, Sweden; University of Adelaide, Australia
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- Director of Health Care Sciences at Stavanger University Hospital and Assistant Professor at University of Stavanger, Norway
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- Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, and Professor, Department of Nursing Science, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Norway
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- Director of Nursing Development, Vaasa Central Hospital, Finland
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- Professor in Clinical Nursing, University Hospital Zealand, and Institute for Regional Research, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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Helland T, Hagen KB, Haugstøyl ME, Kvaløy JT, Lunde S, Lode K, Lind RA, Gripsrud BH, Jonsdottir K, Gjerde J, Bifulco E, Hustad S, Jonassen J, Aas T, Lende TH, Lien EA, Janssen EAM, Søiland H, Mellgren G. Drug monitoring of tamoxifen metabolites predicts vaginal dryness and verifies a low discontinuation rate from the Norwegian Prescription Database. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2019; 177:185-195. [PMID: 31144152 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-019-05294-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Tamoxifen is an important targeted endocrine therapy in breast cancer. However, side effects and early discontinuation of tamoxifen remains a barrier for obtaining the improved outcome benefits of long-term tamoxifen treatment. Biomarkers predictive of tamoxifen side effects remain unidentified. The objective of this prospective population-based study was to investigate the value of tamoxifen metabolite concentrations as biomarkers for side effects. A second objective was to assess the validity of discontinuation rates obtained through pharmacy records with the use of tamoxifen drug monitoring. METHODS Longitudinal serum samples, patient-reported outcome measures and pharmacy records from 220 breast cancer patients were obtained over a 6-year period. Serum concentrations of tamoxifen metabolites were measured by LC-MS/MS. Associations between metabolite concentrations and side effects were analyzed by logistic regression and cross table analyses. To determine the validity of pharmacy records we compared longitudinal tamoxifen concentrations to discontinuation rates obtained through the Norwegian Prescription database (NorPD). Multivariable Cox regression models were performed to identify predictors of discontinuation. RESULTS At the 2nd year of follow-up, a significant association between vaginal dryness and high concentrations of tamoxifen, Z-4'-OHtam and tam-NoX was identified. NorPD showed a tamoxifen-discontinuation rate of 17.9% at 5 years and drug monitoring demonstrated similar rates. Nausea, vaginal dryness and chemotherapy-naive status were significant risk factors for tamoxifen discontinuation. CONCLUSIONS This real-world data study suggests that measurements of tamoxifen metabolite concentrations may be predictive of vaginal dryness in breast cancer patients and verifies NorPD as a reliable source of adherence data.
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- Thomas Helland
- Hormone Laboratory, Haukeland University Hospital, 5020, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Hormone Laboratory, Haukeland University Hospital, 5020, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Caring and Ethics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Hormone Laboratory, Haukeland University Hospital, 5020, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Core Facility for Metabolomics, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Core Facility for Metabolomics, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Hormone Laboratory, Haukeland University Hospital, 5020, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Pathology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Hormone Laboratory, Haukeland University Hospital, 5020, Bergen, Norway.
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
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Helland T, Haugstøyl ME, Hagen KB, Kvaløy JT, Lunde S, Lode K, Lind RA, Gripsrud BH, Bifulco E, Gebreslase NS, Jonassen J, Hustad SS, Aas T, Lende TH, Lien EA, Janssen EA, Mellgren G, Søiland H. Abstract P4-14-08: Serum concentrations of tamoxifen and Z-endoxifen may predict sexual dysfunction in the 2nd year of adjuvant endocrine treatment. Cancer Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs18-p4-14-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and rationale: Side effects of adjuvant treatment with tamoxifen (tam) may impair Quality of Life (QoL) and have been suggested as an independent variable for discontinuation of tam1. There are large inter-patient variabilities in prevalence and severance of side effects among tam users. Therefore, there is a need for biological markers that can predict side effects. A potential biological predictor is the serum concentrations of tam and/or its metabolites. In this prospective observational study we have analyzed serum concentrations of tam and 9 metabolites over 3 years. Patients Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) were obtained to elucidate possible associations between side effects, adherence and tam metabolism.
Methods: Breast cancer patients using adjuvant tam (20mg/d) were recruited through the Prospective Breast Cancer Biobank project between 2011 and 2016. Inclusion criteria were ER positive status, ≥ 6 months tam use, tumor size of ≥0.1 cm and being able to read and write Norwegian. Concentration levels of tam and metabolites in serum were analyzed by LC-MS/MS2 and adherence data were collected through the Norwegian prescription database. PROM-data comprised of validated questioners reporting side effects of endocrine treatment and QoL. Statistical analyses comprised non-parametric tests, logistic regression, chi square tests and the Benjamin-Hochberg procedure to correct for multiple testing.
Results: Associations between metabolite concentrations and side effects were run as a cross sectional analysis (N=149) and separate analysis of each year of follow-up with 85, 77 and 65 patients at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year respectively. We found that 78 % of patients reported side effects, 66 % reported mood swings, 21 % reported severe hot flushes and 71 % reported decreased libido. When analyzing years separately, we found that on the 2nd year patients experiencing vaginal dryness had significantly higher levels of tamoxifen (P=0.032, after correction for multiple testing and adjustment for clinical relevant variables) compared to patients not experiencing vaginal dryness. Also, on year 2 the patients in the lower quartile of Z-endoxifen (≤17.9 nM) had significantly lower libido (p=0.015) compared to patients with Z-endoxifen levels >17.9 nM after adjustment for clinical relevant variables and correction for multiple testing. Analyses regarding adherence are not complete and more results will be presented in the poster.
Discussion: Our data indicates that high serum concentrations of tam and low concentrations of Z-endoxifen are associated with vaginal dryness and sexual dysfunction. Patients reporting “very low libido” had the highest levels of tam, suggesting that slow metabolic conversion and accumulation of tam may contribute to sexual dysfunction. Our results were only significant in the second year of follow-up, possibly because patients wait to resume sexual activity after diagnosis, chemo and surgery. After receiving advice (i.e. lubricants), the symptoms are often reduced in the subsequent follow-up (3rd year). In conclusion, our results indicate that monitoring tam serum concentrations may be used to predict side effects.
1 Owusu C. et al. JCO. 2008
2 Helland T. et al. BCR. 2017
Citation Format: Helland T, Haugstøyl ME, Hagen KB, Kvaløy JT, Lunde S, Lode K, Lind RA, Gripsrud BH, Bifulco E, Gebreslase NS, Jonassen J, Hustad SS, Aas T, Lende TH, Lien EA, Janssen EA, Mellgren G, Søiland H. Serum concentrations of tamoxifen and Z-endoxifen may predict sexual dysfunction in the 2nd year of adjuvant endocrine treatment [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2018 Dec 4-8; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2019;79(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P4-14-08.
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- T Helland
- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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BACKGROUND The role of biomarkers to predict clinical outcome in multiple sclerosis (MS) is still debated. OBJECTIVE To test whether cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) light-chain neurofilament (NfL) levels in newly diagnosed patients with MS could predict clinical outcome over a 10-year period. METHODS Patients with newly diagnosed MS underwent standardized clinical assessments at baseline and 5 and 10 years of follow-up. Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) progression between assessments was defined as an increase in one point or more if <6 and 0.5 or more if ≥6. CSF obtained at baseline was analyzed for levels of NfL using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technology. RESULTS A total of 44 patients were included. In all, 35 patients (80%) had relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Patients who progressed in EDSS showed a trend for higher median baseline CSF-NfL levels than patients who did not progress after 5 years (947 ng/L vs 246 ng/L, p = 0.05), and although not statistically significant, after 10 years (708 ng/L vs 265 ng/L, p = 0.28). Patients who converted from RRMS to secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) at 5 years had a statistical significant higher median CSF level of NfL (2122 ng/L vs 246 ng/L, p = 0.01). CONCLUSION CSF levels of NfL at the time of diagnosis seems to be an early predictive biomarker of long-term clinical outcome and conversion from RRMS to SPMS.
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- Alok Bhan
- Neuroscience Research Group, Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Neuroscience Research Group, Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Section of Biostatistics, Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Neuroscience Research Group, Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Neuroscience Research Group, Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Solbrække KN, Søiland H, Lode K, Gripsrud BH. Our genes, our selves: hereditary breast cancer and biological citizenship in Norway. Med Health Care Philos 2017; 20:89-103. [PMID: 27709396 DOI: 10.1007/s11019-016-9737-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In this paper we explore the rise of 'the breast cancer gene' as a field of medical, cultural and personal knowledge. We address its significance in the Norwegian public health care system in relation to so-called biological citizenship in this particular national context. One of our main findings is that, despite its claims as a measure for health and disease prevention, gaining access to medical knowledge of BRCA 1/2 breast cancer gene mutations can also produce severe instability in the individuals and families affected. That is, although gene testing provides modern subjects with an opportunity to foresee their biological destiny and thereby become patients in waiting, it undoubtedly also comes with difficult existential dilemmas and choices, with implications that resonate beyond the individual and into different family and love relations. By elaborating on this finding we address the question of whether the empowerment slogan, which continues to be advocated through various health, BRCA and breast cancer discourses, reinforces a naïve or an idealized notion of the actively responsible patient: resourceful enough to seek out medical expertise and gain sufficient knowledge, on which to base informed decisions, thereby reducing the future risk of developing disease. In contrast to this ideal, our Norwegian informants tell a different story, in which there is no apparent heroic mastery of genetic fates, but rather a pragmatic attitude to dealing with a dire situation over which they have little control, despite having complied with medical advice through national guidelines and follow-up procedures for BRCA 1/2 carriers. In conclusion we claim that the sense of safety that gene testing and its associated medical solutions allegedly promise to provide proved illusory. Although BRCA-testing offers the potential for protection from adverse DNA-heritage, administered through possibilities for self-monitoring and self-management of the body, the feeling of 'being in good health' has hardly been reinforced by the emergence of gene technology.
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- Kari Nyheim Solbrække
- Department of Health Sciences, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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Grytten N, Skår AB, Aarseth JH, Assmus J, Farbu E, Lode K, Nyland HI, Smedal T, Myhr KM. The influence of coping styles on long-term employment in multiple sclerosis: A prospective study. Mult Scler 2016; 23:1008-1017. [PMID: 27600114 DOI: 10.1177/1352458516667240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim was to investigate predictive values of coping styles, clinical and demographic factors on time to unemployment in patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) during 1998-2002 in Norway. METHOD All patients ( N = 108) diagnosed with MS 1998-2002 in Hordaland and Rogaland counties, Western Norway, were invited to participate in the long-term follow-up study in 2002. Baseline recordings included disability scoring (Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)), fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)), depression (Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)), and questionnaire assessing coping (the Dispositional Coping Styles Scale (COPE)). Logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with unemployed at baseline, and Cox regression analysis to identify factors at baseline associated with time to unemployment during follow-up. RESULTS In all, 41 (44%) were employed at baseline. After 13 years follow-up in 2015, mean disease duration of 22 years, 16 (17%) were still employed. Median time from baseline to unemployment was 6 years (±5). Older age at diagnosis, female gender, and depression were associated with patients being unemployed at baseline. Female gender, long disease duration, and denial as avoidant coping strategy at baseline predicted shorter time to unemployment. CONCLUSION Avoidant coping style, female gender, and longer disease duration were associated with shorter time to unemployment. These factors should be considered when advising patients on MS and future employment.
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- Nina Grytten
- KG Jebsen MS Research Centre, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway/Norwegian Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre, Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Norwegian Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre, Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Norwegian Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre, Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway/Neuroscience Research Group, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway/Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Norwegian Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre, Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway/Department of Physiotherapy, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- KG Jebsen MS Research Centre, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway/Norwegian Multiple Sclerosis Registry and Biobank, Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Hiorth YH, Larsen JP, Lode K, Tysnes OB, Godfrey A, Lord S, Rochester L, Pedersen KF. Impact of Falls on Physical Activity in People with Parkinson’s Disease. JPD 2016; 6:175-82. [DOI: 10.3233/jpd-150640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Ylva Hivand Hiorth
- The Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- The Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University Institute for Ageing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University Institute for Ageing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University Institute for Ageing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- The Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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Hagen KB, Aas T, Lode K, Gjerde J, Lien E, Kvaløy JT, Lash TL, Søiland H, Lind R. Illness uncertainty in breast cancer patients: Validation of the 5-item short form of the Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2015; 19:113-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2014.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Revised: 10/11/2014] [Accepted: 10/24/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Gripsrud BH, Søiland H, Lode K. Ekspressiv skriving som egenterapeutisk verktøy ett år etter brystkreftdiagnosen - resultater fra en norsk pilotstudie. NorTidHelse 2015. [DOI: 10.7557/14.3322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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<p>Expressive writing as a self-help tool one year after the breast cancer diagnosis – results from a Norwegian pilot study</p><p>The article presents findings from a pilot study on expressive writing, a therapeutic method undescribed in a Norwegian scientific context. Objective: 1. Gain qualitative data on breast cancer women’s experiences with expressive writing. 2. Evaluate the intervention’s feasibility, based on participants’ experiences of the instruction, procedure, and circumstances for writing. Method & design: The study has an exploratory descriptive design. Data collection was achieved through in-depth interviews, followed by experiential thematic analysis of transcripts. Results: Two women enrolled, participating in writing/interviews. Analysis revealed three themes: "The experience of the writing process", "Writing as working through and work to clear the mind", "Strength and vulnerability in relation to others". Conclusion: Findings reveal that expressive writing was experienced as achievable for two breast cancer women, one year after diagnosis. Writing provided an opportunity to work through, and sort out, feelings and thoughts connected to participants’ lives and illness experiences. The instruction was evaluated as easy to understand and inspiring. The women became absorbed in electronic writing in their own homes. They both recommended expressive writing for other women with breast cancer, especially in the period after initial diagnosis.</p>
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Lode K, Sørensen EE, Salmela S, Holm AL, Severinsson E. Clinical Nurses’ Research Capacity Building in Practice—A Systematic Review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.4236/ojn.2015.57070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Jacobsen C, Hagemeier J, Myhr KM, Nyland H, Lode K, Bergsland N, Ramasamy DP, Dalaker TO, Larsen JP, Farbu E, Zivadinov R. Brain atrophy and disability progression in multiple sclerosis patients: a 10-year follow-up study. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2014; 85:1109-15. [PMID: 24554101 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2013-306906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To identify MRI biomarkers associated with long-term disability progression in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), and to define the rate of evolution of global, tissue-specific and regional atrophy in patients with MS over long-term. METHODS MRI of the brain and clinical neurological assessment was performed in 81 patients at time of first visit and after 5 and 10 years of follow-up. MRI was acquired on 1.5 T scanners. T1-lesion and T2-lesion volumes (LVs) were calculated. Global and tissue-specific atrophy changes were longitudinally assessed, using a direct measurement approach, by calculating percentage volume changes between different time points. Regional tissue volumes for the subcortical deep grey matter (SDGM) structures were also obtained. Disability progression was defined as an increase in Expanded Disability Status Scale of ≥ 1.0 compared to baseline at 5-year and 10-year follow-up. RESULTS Over 5 years, patients with disability progression showed significantly increased loss of whole brain (-3.8% vs -2.0%, p<0.001), cortical (-3.4% vs -1.8%, p=0.009) and putamen volume changes (-10.6% vs -3.8%, p=0.003) compared to patients with no disability progression. No significant change in white matter (WM) volume was observed when comparing progressing and non-progressing patients. Over 10 years, there was a trend for greater decrease in whole brain volume (-5.5% vs -3.7%, p=0.015) in the progressing patients. No significant changes in LV measures were detected between the patients with and without disability progression. CONCLUSION This long-term study shows that whole brain, cortical and putamen atrophy occurs throughout the 10-year follow-up of this MS cohort and is more pronounced in the group that showed disability progression at 5, but not at 10 years of follow-up. Overall, GM atrophy showed better association with disease progression than WM atrophy over 5-year and 10-year follow-up.
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- Cecilie Jacobsen
- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway Department of Neurology, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, USA Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- KG Jebsen Centre for MS-Research, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway Department of Neurology, Norwegian Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- KG Jebsen Centre for MS-Research, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway Department of Neurology, Norwegian Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway Department of Radiology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, USA MR Imaging Clinical Translational Research Center, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, USA
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Hiorth YH, Larsen JP, Lode K, Pedersen KF. Natural history of falls in a population-based cohort of patients with Parkinson's disease: an 8-year prospective study. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2014; 20:1059-64. [PMID: 25048614 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2014.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Revised: 06/26/2014] [Accepted: 06/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prospective long-term studies of falls in Parkinson's disease (PD) are scarce. OBJECTIVE To examine the development of falls over 8 years in a population-based cohort of ambulatory patients with PD, and to investigate predictors of future falls in non-fallers at baseline. METHODS All patients were examined at baseline and after 4 and 8 years, including the UPDRS, MMSE, Montgomery and Aaberg Depression Rating Scale, Functional Comorbidity Index, and a clinical dementia interview. Logistic regression models were applied to investigate baseline risk factors for future falls. A total of 211 patients were included at baseline, whereas 121 and 64 were re-examined at 4 and 8 years, respectively. RESULTS The prevalence of falls increased from 41% (87 of 211) at baseline to 72% (46 of 64) after 8 years of prospective follow-up (disease duration 16.2 ± 4.8 years). Forty-seven non-falling patients at baseline completed all study visits, of these 68% (n = 32) changed fall status during follow-up. Predictive variables for current falling after 4 years were rare or occasional freezing of gait (OR 6.6, 95% CI 1.2-36.9), higher levodopa equivalent doses and more severe speech and axial impairment (both OR 1.3, 95% CI 1.0-1.7) in non-fallers at baseline. Higher baseline age was the only risk factor for current falling after 8 years. CONCLUSIONS Nearly ¾ of the PD cohort reported falling after 8 years of follow-up. Disease-specific gait and axial impairments were the major risk factors for future falls in non-fallers at baseline. This has implications for patient education and management.
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- Ylva Hivand Hiorth
- The Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, PO Box 8100, N-4068 Stavanger, Norway.
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- The Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, PO Box 8100, N-4068 Stavanger, Norway
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- The Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, PO Box 8100, N-4068 Stavanger, Norway
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- The Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, PO Box 8100, N-4068 Stavanger, Norway; Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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Klevan G, Jacobsen CO, Aarseth JH, Myhr KM, Nyland H, Glad S, Lode K, Figved N, Larsen JP, Farbu E. Health related quality of life in patients recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Acta Neurol Scand 2014; 129:21-6. [PMID: 23772958 DOI: 10.1111/ane.12142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2013] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe a representative population of patients recently diagnosed with MS in terms of both motor and non-motor disability. In particular we wanted to examine the HRQoL in this population to get a better understanding of what impact various clinical features have on the patients' experience of distress in the early phase of the disease. METHODS Ninety three patients diagnosed with MS in Hordaland and Rogaland county in 1998-2000 and 96 healthy controls were examined through questionnaires on HRQoL (SF-36), depression (Beck's depression inventory), fatigue (fatigue severity scale) and apathy (Starkstein's apathy scale). The patients also underwent neurological examination including the expanded disability status scale and the Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite, as well as the symbol digit memory test and the selective reminder test. RESULTS Patients with MS reported a lower HRQoL than the controls with a mean physical health summary score of 57.3 compared to 84.5 (P < 0.001), and a mental health summary score of 66.4 vs 79.2 (P < 0.001). The controls scored significantly higher on all SF-36 sub scores except for bodily pain. The incidence of fatigue was 71% in patients compared to 27% in controls (P < 0.001), whereas 46% of patients vs 18% of controls reported depression (P < 0.001). The mean score for apathy was significantly higher among patients. CONCLUSIONS Patients with recently diagnosed MS reported significantly lower on both physical and mental aspects of HRQoL compared with controls. Depression, fatigue and apathy were more common and more severe in MS. We found no correlation between cognitive decline and HRQoL scores.
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- G. Klevan
- Department of Neurology; Stavanger University Hospital; Stavanger Norway
- Norwegian Centre of Movement Disorders; Stavanger University Hospital; Stavanger Norway
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- Department of Neurology; Stavanger University Hospital; Stavanger Norway
- Norwegian Centre of Movement Disorders; Stavanger University Hospital; Stavanger Norway
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- Department of Neurology Norwegian; Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
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- Department of Neurology Norwegian; Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine; KG Jebsen MS-research Centre; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
- Clinical Institute 1; University of Bergen; Bergen Norway
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- Department of Neurology Norwegian; Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine; KG Jebsen MS-research Centre; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
- Clinical Institute 1; University of Bergen; Bergen Norway
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- Department of Neurology Norwegian; Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre; Haukeland University Hospital; Bergen Norway
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- Norwegian Centre of Movement Disorders; Stavanger University Hospital; Stavanger Norway
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- Department of Geriatric Psychiatry; Stavanger University Hospital; Stavanger Norway
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- Norwegian Centre of Movement Disorders; Stavanger University Hospital; Stavanger Norway
- Clinical Institute 1; University of Bergen; Bergen Norway
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- Department of Neurology; Stavanger University Hospital; Stavanger Norway
- Norwegian Centre of Movement Disorders; Stavanger University Hospital; Stavanger Norway
- Clinical Institute 1; University of Bergen; Bergen Norway
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Akerjordet K, Lode K, Severinsson E. Clinical nurses' attitudes towards research, management and organisational resources in a university hospital: part 1. J Nurs Manag 2013; 20:814-23. [PMID: 22967299 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2012.01477.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to determine clinical nurses' interest in and motivation for research. An additional aim was to identify management and organisational resources in order to improve nurses' research capacity in practice. BACKGROUND Clinical nurses find conducting research challenging, which accords with observations of the continuing research-practice gap. METHODS This descriptive cross-sectional survey sampled 364 clinical nurses from a university hospital on the west coast of Norway. RESULTS The response rate was 61%. An increasingly positive attitude towards research emerged (40%), despite the fact that few were engaged in research-based activities. Clinical nurses emphasised that lack of designated time (60%), interest (31%) and knowledge (31%) constituted important research barriers, as did lack of research supervision and support (25%). Research supervision was one of the most significant needs to enhance clinical nurses' research skills, management and organisation of research activities (30%). CONCLUSION Conscious efforts strategically built on clinical and academic collaborative networks are required to promote and sustain clinical nurses' research capacity. IMPLICATION FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT The findings of this survey should be useful in the building of clinical nurses' research capacity.
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- Kristin Akerjordet
- Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Health Studies, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.
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AIM To examine clinical nurses' research capacity and investigate related factors (i.e. the different phases of the research process). BACKGROUND Research capacity includes research-related activities, being informed and applying research. METHODS A descriptive-correlational design was used and data were collected by means of a structured questionnaire (59-items). A total of 364 registered nurses from a University Hospital participated. The response rate was 61%. A majority reported that their research capacity was acceptable or weak (77.7%), while 7.6% who were involved in research rated it good or excellent; 19.6% evaluated their level of research competence as fairly good and 4.1% wanted to increase their research involvement. RESULTS The result demonstrated high statistical correlation, indicating that nurses are aware of the areas involved in research-related activities. Areas of perceived low competence were associated with reliability, sensitivity and specificity, control of confounding variables, sources of funding and computerised statistical packages. Areas of capacity reported were access to literature, data collection, such as interviews and field notes, as well as research ethics. CONCLUSION Enhanced research supervision is central for improving registered nurses' research capacity. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT The findings from this survey should be useful for professional development.
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- Kristin Akerjordet
- Department of Health Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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Hiorth YH, Lode K, Larsen JP. Frequencies of falls and associated features at different stages of Parkinson's disease. Eur J Neurol 2012; 20:160-6. [PMID: 22816560 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2012.03821.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2012] [Accepted: 06/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE To examine the frequencies and clinical characteristics of fallers and non-fallers at different stages of Parkinson's disease (PD). METHODS The sample consisted of 232 patients in an unselected cross-sectional cohort of patients with PD, 207 newly diagnosed and drug naive patients and 175 controls. The examinations included the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Hoehn and Yahr, Schwab and England, and Mini-Mental State Examination. According to item 13 of the UPDRS, the participants were classified as fallers, rare-fallers and non-fallers. RESULTS In the cross-sectional study cohort, 19% of the patients were classified as fallers and 25% as rare-fallers. Higher scores on activity of daily living (UPDRS ADL score) and motor complications (UPDRS complication of therapy score) were significantly and independently associated with falling. In the cohort of newly diagnosed patients with PD 2% were classified as fallers and 15% as rare-fallers. In the age- and sex-matched control group, none were fallers, and only 2% were rare-fallers. Patients with tremor-dominated PD subtype in both study populations did not fall. CONCLUSIONS Falls are a markedly increasing problem in patients with PD as the disease progresses. Healthcare workers should ask patients about falling, and specially focus on patients with motor complications or postural instability and gait disability-dominated subtype of parkinsonism.
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- Y H Hiorth
- Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.
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Aarstad AKH, Lode K, Larsen JP, Bru E, Aarstad HJ. Choice of psychological coping in laryngectomized, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients versus multiple sclerosis patients. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2011; 268:907-15. [PMID: 21085978 PMCID: PMC3087083 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-010-1417-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2010] [Accepted: 10/25/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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To be treated for cancer must be a frightening experience. Yet quality of life (QoL) of successfully treated cancer patients seems to be relatively similar in comparison with QoL of a general population, with psychological coping partly responsible for this finding. When measuring choice of coping, the nature of coping score levels constituting appropriate scores, and whether score levels rely on the context of the disease has not been settled. We have studied the COPE coping responses as related to disease in successfully treated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patient groups (general and laryngectomized), as well as compared to multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The COPE response patterns have also been compared to the Beck depression inventory (BDI) scores. Age and gender of patients were not directly associated with choice of coping. Within the problem-focused coping indexes, the coping index "active coping" was reported to be most utilized among HNSCC patients, whereas "coping by suppression" and "coping by social support" were most utilized among MS patients. Emotional-focused coping was most prevalent among HNSCC patients and lowest among the MS patients. Level of avoidance coping was similar between the groups. The coping of the general HNSCC patients differed most from the MS patients. An association was shown between increased coping efforts and lowered mood. In particular, avoidance coping was associated with lowered mood. These associations were stronger among the MS patients than HNSCC patients. Drinking to cope was most prevalent among the laryngectomized group, and was correlated with BDI scores in all groups. Furthermore, adequate coping seems to be to limit avoidance coping and promote coping by acceptance. The response pattern of the COPE inventory seems to be valid among HNSCC and MS patients.
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- A K H Aarstad
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021 Bergen, Norway.
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OBJECTIVES To examine how coping styles among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) change over time and how patients' coping styles after 5 years are associated with disability pension. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seventy-six MS patients and 94 healthy controls were included in this study. The patients were examined at baseline and 5 years later. This included a neurological examination and information on disability pension and a questionnaire assessing coping (the COPE scale). Controls were registered at baseline only. RESULTS Compared to healthy controls, MS patients were more passive in coping with disease related distress. This was even more pronounced 5 years later. Disability pensioned patients employed more social support, venting of emotions and behavioural disengagement at follow-up. CONCLUSION This study shows that patients with MS employ coping styles that may be inadequate and this is not improved by adaption over time. Although patients also use strategies to enhance their lives, these findings suggest that there may be a potential for improving the lives of patients with MS through interventions that may enhance adequate coping with the disease.
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- K Lode
- The Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.
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Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease with unclear etiology, unpredictable clinical course, and no cure. Patients’ ability to cope with MS moderates the adaptation to the disease. Objectives To compare coping in patients recently diagnosed with MS and healthy controls and to study the association between depressive symptoms and patients' coping styles. Methods A sample of 86 recently diagnosed patients with definite or probable MS and 93 healthy population controls completed questionnaires assessing coping styles and depressive symptoms. Results Compared with healthy controls, patients with MS used significantly less the problem focused strategies including planning, restraint coping, and seeking social support for instrumental reasons, and they used less the emotion-focused strategies seeking social support for emotional reasons, focusing on and venting of emotions, and positive reinterpretation and growth. The mean Beck Depressive symptoms Inventory scores were 10.8 and 4.7 in patients and controls, respectively. In stress situations connected to MS, depressive symptoms in these patients were related to the problem-focused strategies of restraint coping and planning, the emotion-focused strategy of focusing on and venting of emotions, and the avoidance strategies of behavioral- and mental disengagements, and denial.
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- K Lode
- The Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Centre of Behavioral Research, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- The Norwegian Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre, Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Department of Clinical Medicine, Section of Neurology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- The Norwegian Multiple Sclerosis Competence Centre, Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Department of Clinical Medicine, Section of Neurology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- The Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; Department of Clinical Medicine, Section of Neurology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Background Patients with multiple sclerose (MS) live with their disease for many years. The cause of the disease is unknown and there are no curative therapies. Patients' adaption to chronic disease is dependent on the effectiveness of coping behaviour. Objectives To explore the correlation between the quality of perceived disease information and to estimate the correspondance between the quality of perceived disease information and later coping styles applied by MS-patients in stress situations related to their disease. Methods Of a total of 108 patients recently diagnosed with MS, 93 agreed to participate in the study and 86 of these completed two different questionnaires, one assessing quality of the perceived information and the other asessing coping styles (the COPE scale). Results 43.2% of the patients were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the information by the time of diagnosis. MS-related coping styles were influenced by general coping styles and the most frequently employed strategies were `positive reinterpretation and growth', `planning' and `restraint coping' while `denial' was the most infrequently employed strategy. Patients who were satisfied with the information employed avoidance coping to a lesser extent and more actively both plan and seek information about the situation. Conclusion Optimizing the information process in the early phase of the disease may induce coping styles that produce a better adaption to living with MS. Multiple Sclerosis 2007; 13: 792-799. http:// msj.sagepub.com
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- K Lode
- The Norwegian Centre for Movement Disorders, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.
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Christiansen J, Kristiansen E, Hauge S, Lode K. [Project nursing plan: joint documentation system for nursing personnel]. Sykepl Fag 1992; 80:36-9. [PMID: 1419401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Lode K. Quality assurance. Norwegian standards. Nurs Stand 1991; 5:12. [PMID: 1901214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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I live in Stavangar, a town on the southwest coast of Norway, facing Britain and mostly known as the oil capital of Norway. We have a hospital of 690 beds, recently built, where I have worked for most of the time since graduating in1980. I worked as a ward sister for about five years and have recently taken up the post of assisant head nurse within the same orthopaedic unit.
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- Kirsten Lode
- In the Orthopaedic Unit. Ortopedisk Kirurgisk Avdelijng, Stavangar, Norway
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Lode K. [Open, resource-oriented care plans]. Fag Tidsskr Sykepleien 1990; 78:9-11. [PMID: 2271330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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