Abstract Self-reported health (SRH) is widely used as an epidemiological instrument given the changes in public since its introduction 1980s. We examined association between SRH and mortality how this affected by time measurements a prospective cohort study using repeated physical examinations of 11652 men 12684 women Tromsø, Norway. Cox proportional hazard regression to estimate ratios (HRs) death for SRH, controlling pathology, biometrics, smoking, sex age. predicted independently other,...

The aim of this study is to examine family members' experiences end-of-life decision-making processes in Norwegian intensive care units (ICUs) ascertain the degree which they felt included process and whether received necessary information. Were asked about patient's preferences, how did view their role as members process?

In this article, we report findings from a qualitative study that explored how the relatives of intensive care unit patients experienced nurses’ role and relationship with them in end-of-life decision-making processes. all, 27 21 deceased were interviewed about their experiences challenging ethical issue. The reveal despite bedside care, compassion comfort, nurses perceived as vague evasive communication, missed long-term perspective dialogue. Few participated meetings doctors relatives....

The use of coercion in mental health care is not self-evident and requires moral justification. A joint understanding difficult to achieve, because patients professionals often evaluate differently. present study aims discuss patients' 'moral' evaluation coercion. We believe that such a focus can form the basis for better more differentiated how we This qualitative based on participant observation interviews with patients. In order specifically coercion, looked within narratives examine...

Utilizing a cohort study design combining survey approach with repeated physical examinations, we examined the independent effects of BMI on mortality and self-reported health (SRH) whether these change as people grow older.The Tromsø Study consists six surveys conducted in municipality Tromsø, Norway, large representative samples general population. In total, 31,985 subjects participated at least one four administered between 1986 2008. Outcomes interest were SRH all-cause...

The use of coercion on people with mental health problems is a serious intervention, and reduction in its declared goal healthcare. Yet, many countries have introduced expanded powers recent years, including outpatient commitment (OC). However, the evidence effectiveness OC inconclusive, little known about how patients experience schemes. objective this qualitative study was to explore (i) patients' experiences OC, (ii) routines care services affect everyday living. data were collected...

Objectives It is known that self-reported health (SRH) declines with increasing age and comorbidity increases age. We wished to examine how transfers its effect SRH through comorbid disease mental illness whether these processes remained stable from 1994 until 2008. The hypothesis ageing and/or the increased age-related burden of pathology explains declining SRH. Setting Tromsø Study (TS) a cohort study using survey approach repeated physical examinations. was conducted in municipality...

Patients with extensive hospitalization experience present challenges for mental healthcare by disrupting continuity of care across service systems. This study explores how services address the needs these patients, focusing on gaps between and community services. By examining underlying reasons their reliance hospitals, offers insights into lived experiences this marginalized group. The aims to provide knowledge that can enhance treatment patients severe disorders. Using a narrative...

Abstract Background Therapeutic relationships are vital for patients with complex and long-term psychosocial needs, yet such often face fragmented unstable within mental healthcare. These more than others moved between treatment settings caregiving teams. Statutory obligations strain the frequent hospitalizations adding to burden This study explores how these perceive navigate therapeutic relationships, highlighting both positive negative experiences across various settings. Methods is a...

Among several long-term effects, people treated for cancer may experience an altered appearance. Our study aims to identify how visible body changes following surgical treatment affect the life and identity of primary bone sarcoma survivors 3-10 years after diagnosis. A qualitative, phenomenological, hermeneutic design was applied.Sarcoma (n = 18) who were previously at Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University participated in study. In-depth semi-structured interviews conducted analyzed...

Patient autonomy is recognised within mental healthcare, although the capacity to participate in one’s own treatment planning often reduced during a psychotic crisis. The patient may not be sufficiently competent give consent or express preferences at time decisions are made. Nine participants were interviewed shortly after We discussed participation and recovery process with particular emphasis on interactions professionals understanding treatment. need for drugs healthcare but emphasised...

The objective of this study was to develop a method classifying comorbid conditions that accounts for both the severity and joint effects diseases. Tromsø Study is cohort with longitudinal design utilizing survey approach physical examinations in municipality from 1974 2008, where total 40051 subjects participated. We used 4 as reference population Norwegian Institute Public Health (FHI) panel validation population. Ordinal regression assess effect disease on Self-Reported (SRH). model...

Abstract Background The prevailing Western ideal of ageing in place, with the option to stay at home as one ages, has led development physical activity guidelines for people advanced age increase their quality life and promote functional abilities. This study investigates effect self-reported health on mortality examines how levels age-specific affect trajectories an cohort. Methods sample cohort population-based Tromsø Study consists 24,309 participants aged 25–97 years baseline. involved a...

Infants' symptoms of mental struggle are often diffuse and undifferentiated, health services do not identify many infants at risk poor development. However, primary care is advantageous for early identification, given there frequent consultations during the infant's first two years. Health policy encourages using evidence-based screening but use varies in care. The Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) an assessment tool targeting social withdrawal 2-24 months age.

Community treatment orders (CTOs) are being increasingly used in Western countries. The scheme implies that mental health patients can live outside a hospital, but still be subject to coercive care ensure compliance with their treatment. There is limited knowledge of how the practised.To gain decision makers weigh and evaluate various considerations when making decisions on CTOs.Qualitative in-depth interviews responsible for CTOs Norway.Decision viewed as useful control, continuity...

Abstract This article's point of departure is recent claims that breast cancer survivorship displaying positivity and self‐growth represents the gold standard for all forms in English‐speaking Western cultures. An interview study Norwegian women regarding gynaecological followed by hysterectomy used to explore whether this process taking place beyond setting. Results show women's experiences having display manner are not as notable found countries, neither their experience social othering....

In this article, we report the findings from a qualitative study that explored how relatives of terminally ill, alert and competent intensive care patients perceived their involvement in end-of-life decision-making process. Eleven family members six deceased were interviewed. Our reveal narrate about strong intertwinement with patient. They experienced patients’ personal individuality as fragile achievement. Therefore, they viewed presence crucial primary role to support protect patient,...

Abstract Aims We aimed to explore how using visual methods might improve or complicate the dynamics of health dialogue between public nurses ( PHN s) and school pupils. This was done from perspective s, specifically examining they understood their role practice as a application in this practice. Background The is method used by s nursing Norway. In practice, there can be communicative barriers pupils s. Investigating understand professional lead ways addressing these barriers, which affect...

An ideal in mental health care is user participation. This implies inclusion and facilitation by clinicians to enable users participate decisions about themselves the design of suitable treatment. However, much work consists handovers other meetings where patients are not present. It therefore interesting study how patient perspective handled such whether it forms a basis for We conducted fieldwork three different inpatient wards Norwegian District Psychiatric Centres. used an interactional...

ABSTRACT This study was initiated to examine how experiences with mental illness are perceived by health‐care workers, and insight affects assessment of their perspective involvement. Lack gives rise problems concerning communication: if we expect what the person says does not have any meaning, then can establish a relationship based on understanding? in‐depth interviews 11 workers. Participants were recruited from variety institutions professional backgrounds. The following topics discussed...

Visual technologies are central to youth culture and often the preferred communication means of adolescents. Although these tools can be beneficial in fostering relations, adolescents' use visual social media also raises ethical concerns.We explored how school public health nurses identify resolve challenges involved dialogues with adolescents.This is a qualitative study utilizing data from focus group discussions.We conducted discussions using two semi-structured discussion guides seven...

Aim Humour is seen as a health‐promoting coping strategy when dealing with life stress. The aim to elucidate how adult cancer survivors experience and evaluate the significance of humour in daily life, from diagnosis through their entire illness trajectory, gain broader understanding part stress‐coping processes during life‐threatening illness. Method A socio‐narrative approach was chosen study humorous stories use everyday contexts. Fourteen participants aged 23–83 variety experiences...

This study aims to explore how patients with metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) experience the adverse effects of treatment, as expressed by individuals themselves.A qualitative, phenomenological and hermeneutic design was applied. Twenty GIST participated in study. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted then analysed means an inductive thematic analysis.The majority participants reported experiencing a changed life after being diagnosed commencing systemic medical...

This article aims to contribute the understanding of shared decision making as an important aspect user involvement in mental health care from perspectives service users. A thematic analysis interviews with 25 individual users three different community centers Norway identified understandings making. Shared was essential four contexts: 1) during admission, 2) individualized treatment, 3) treatment contexts, and 4) user-professional relationships. We consider be intertwined perspective.

In this article, we explore relations between health, being, belonging and place through an interpretive thematic analysis of autobiographic text photographs about the everyday lives 10 women men living with medically unexplained long-term fatigue in Norway. While interpreting their place-related illness experiences, ask: How do they experience being world, where a sense belonging/not belonging, why places become belonging? The participants describe experiences (a) socially detached...