A5057317223- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Hernia repair and management
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Reliability and Agreement in Measurement
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Hematological disorders and diagnostics
Østfold University College
2020-2025
University of Oslo
2025
Østfold Hospital Trust
2015-2024
Trondheim Kommune
2021
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
2013-2021
Objective To evaluate the prevalence and predictors of anal incontinence ( AI ) in late pregnancy 1 year after delivery. Design Prospective population‐based cohort study. Setting Two maternity units N orway 2009–2010. Population Primiparae aged 18 years or over. Methods answered questions on S t. M ark's score about during last 4 weeks pregnancy. One later, same questionnaires were distributed by postal mail. Socio‐economic delivery‐related data obtained from hospital records. Main outcome...
Objective To evaluate the effect of pelvic floor muscle exercises ( PFME ) for postpartum anal incontinence AI ). Design A parallel two‐armed randomised controlled trial stratified on obstetrical sphincter injury with primary repair and hospital affinity. Setting Ano‐rectal specialist out‐patient clinics at two hospitals in Norway. Population One hundred nine women baseline. Methods The intervention group received 6 months individual physiotherapy‐led control written information . Changes...
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is characterised by related to the muscles or joints with a duration of three months more and associated high symptomatic burden in patients primary health care. CMP commonly impaired mental health, which may affect rehabilitation process. The aim this study was compare symptoms anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia care without CMP. secondary assess difference number sites intensity.This cross-sectional conducted Trondheim, Norway. All aged 21-58 from...
Persistent dyspnea, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life (QoL) are common following pulmonary embolism (PE). Rehabilitation is a potential treatment option, but the scientific evidence limited.
Abstract Background Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) affects daily life function and is the most prevalent disorder in primary health care. The objective was to examine demographic factors characteristics associated with reduced health-related quality of (HRQoL) among patients care reporting CMP. Our secondary compare HRQoL without Method This cross-sectional study conducted Trondheim, Norway. Twenty randomly selected GPs, their listed aged 21–58 were invited participate. Self-reported CMP...
Exercise is safe and effective in the short-term following pulmonary embolism. To date, little known about long-term effects. The aim of study was to investigate whether effects exercise-based rehabilitation are maintained 6 months after completion patients with persistent dyspnea embolism when compared usual care. A 2-center, randomized controlled trial 8 weeks Patients were reassessed postintervention later. capacity measured incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT). Dyspnea assessed Shortness...
Abstract Introduction Urinary incontinence is a frequently reported condition among women with pregnancy and delivery as established risk factors. The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect an antenatal exercise program including pelvic floor muscle training on postpartum urinary incontinence, explore factors associated three months postpartum. Material methods This short‐term follow‐up secondary analysis randomized controlled trial conducted at two Norwegian University Hospitals...
Objective To evaluate the association between different types of anal incontinence ( AI ) and Q uality L ife o in late pregnancy. Design Cross‐sectional study. Setting Two maternity units Norway 2009–2010. Population Primiparae aged 18 or over. Methods Participants answered questions about during last 4 weeks pregnancy on S t. M ark's score impact F ecal I ncontinence score. Socioeconomic data were obtained from hospital records. Main outcome measures Self‐reported . Results 1571 primiparae...
Abstract Introduction Uncertainties remain as to whether a cesarean section is protective for the short‐term and long‐term development of anal incontinence. Our aim was explore women who had delivered only vaginally were at greater risk incontinence than nulliparous undergone sections only. Material methods Background information, medical history, data on (defined fecal or flatus weekly more) reported by participating in large population‐based health survey Norway (the Nord‐Trøndelag Health...
Pregnancy- and delivery-related factors affect postpartum anal incontinence. We aimed to explore changes in continence status among primiparas from late pregnancy through the first year postpartum.In this prospective cohort study set two Norwegian hospitals, 862 healthy completed questionnaires about main outcome measure incontinence, including flatus incontinence urgency, at three time points; pregnancy, 6 12 months postpartum. Socioeconomic data were obtained hospital records. Logistic...
To assess the association between levels of vitamin D and urinary incontinence (UI) in pregnancy.A cross-sectional study. Secondary analysis a randomised controlled trial.Two university hospitals Norway.A total 851 healthy, pregnant women >18 years gestational weeks 18-22 with singleton live fetus.Data on UI were collected from questionnaire at inclusion serum 25-hydroxy (25(OH)D) was performed. Univariable multivariable logistic regression analyses applied to study associations exposure...
Abstract Background Recently, a large group of patients with persistent dyspnea, poor physical capacity, and reduced health-related quality life (HRQoL) following pulmonary embolism (PE) has been identified clustered under the name “post syndrome” (PPS). These seem good candidates for rehabilitation. The aim study is to explore whether rehabilitation program can improve HRQoL in PPS patients. Methods A two-center randomized controlled trial (RCT) being performed at Østfold Hospital Akershus...
Persistent dyspnea and reduced exercise capacity is common in pulmonary embolism (PE) survivors. Although improved right ventricular function after rehabilitation has been demonstrated chronic thromboembolic hypertension, it still unknown whether a similar effect also occurs other patients with embolism.The aim of this study was to explore potential effects program on cardiac structure as assessed magnetic resonance (CMR).Twenty-six PE survivors persistent were included. Right left...
Aims The main aim of the present study, was to explore prevalence and predictors anal incontinence (AI) experienced 6 years after first delivery. Methods In this longitudinal prospective cohort participants in a previous study answered questions about AI delivery using postal or digital questionnaires. Prevalence calculated, multivariable logistic regression analyses were applied. Results A total 731 (48%) original who gave birth their child between May 2009 December 2010 responded There...
Objective To explore changes in prevalence of anal incontinence (AI) from late first pregnancy to 6 years postpartum, and evaluate possible risk factors for AI during the 6‐year period. Design Prospective longitudinal cohort study. Setting Two Norwegian health regions. Population or sample Women with deliveries between May 2009 December 2010. Methods Participants reported pregnancy, months, 1 after delivery using postal digital questionnaires. was calculated, mixed effects Poisson regression...
Abstract Introduction and hypothesis Urinary incontinence is common postpartum. Our aims were to assess whether antenatal exercise including pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) has long-term effects on urinary (UI) explore factors associated with UI 7 years Methods A follow-up of a two-centre randomized controlled trial performed at St. Olavs Hospital Stavanger University Hospital, Norway. In the original women 12-week structured protocol PFMT or standard care during pregnancy. Link an...
Cough is a common symptom among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but there are currently no patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) for subjective cough symptoms in Norwegian.The objective was to translate and validated the most widely used PROM cough, Leicester Questionnaire (LCQ) from English Norwegian (NLCQ) using established guidelines.Forward backward translations were performed external translators. All phases discussed an expert workgroup until consensus...
There is limited knowledge regarding physical activity and clinical correlates among people who have suffered a pulmonary embolism (PE).
Abstract Background Little is known regarding treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) in women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim the study was to explore efficacy pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) or cough-suppression techniques (CST) on UI COPD. Methods A three-armed, two-centred, single-blinded, randomised controlled performed. Subjects were (a) PFMT for 16 weeks, (b) 2–3 educational sessions CST, (c) written information only. All participants completed...