A study was undertaken to test the psychometric properties of Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and explore relationship between fatigue sociodemographic variables in general population.A national representative sample 1893 respondents randomly selected from a pool 4,000 Norwegians aged 19-81 years. mailed questionnaire that included FSS used measure severity.The showed satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha 0.88). The prevalence high (FSS score > = 5) 23.1% total sample. More women...

Population-based studies suggest that prevalence of chronic pain is increasing. The purpose this study was to determine the in a sample drawn from general Norwegian population. In addition, characteristics pain, as well differences demographic and health-related variables between persons with without were evaluated.A total 4000 citizens, randomly National Register, by Statistics Norway mailed questionnaire.The response rate 48.5%. majority female (51%), married (59%), working for pay (69%)...

To describe age differences in chronic pain and to evaluate for demographic health-related variables among younger (18-39 years), middle-aged (40-59 older adults (60-81 years) who reported pain.A total of 4000 Norwegian citizens were mailed a questionnaire that measured pain, quality life, mood, variables.Of the sample (n = 1912), 19.2% group, 27.5% 31.2% group (ie, >3 months duration). A 58.9% participants having disease, with most common being musculoskeletal problems, disorder,...

Cutpoints (CPs) for mild, moderate and severe pain are established used primarily in cancer pain. In this study, we wanted to determine the optimal CPs moderate, joint replacement surgery candidates with osteoarthritis (OA) of hip or knee, validate different CPs.Patients (n = 353) completed Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), WOMAC Arthritis Index, SF-36 health status measure. Optimal categorizing average three severity levels were derived using multivariate analysis variance, CP sets as independent...

Although hope is an important resource for cancer patients, few studies include it as independent or dependent variable in quality-of-life research.The purposes of this study, a community-based sample were to evaluate the relationships between demographic and clinical characteristics, health status, hope, psychological distress, life satisfaction whether mediated relationship distress satisfaction.Participants (n = 194) completed questionnaire, single item self-assessed health, Herth Hope...

The purpose of this study is to describe the prevalence, intensity and distress five symptoms in intensive care unit (ICU) patients investigate possible predictive factors associated with symptom intensity.This a prospective cohort ICU patients. A questionnaire (i.e., Patient Symptom Survey) was used pain, thirst, anxiousness, tiredness, shortness breath over seven days. Associations between were assessed using general estimating equation (GEE) model.Out 603 eligible patients, 353 (Sample 2)...

Evidence which suggests that university and college students are more vulnerable to psychological distress than the general population has generated increasing public concern. This study presents psychometric data on Norwegian undergraduate students' (N = 1750). Psychological was assessed by applying 12‐item version of General Health Questionnaire. Twenty‐one percent reported symptoms indicating clinically significant distress. Demographic variables such as gender, marital status, being born...

Cardiac surgery is a common intervention that involves several pain-sensitive structures, and intense postoperative pain predictor of persistent pain.To describe characteristics (i.e. intensity, location, interference, relief) analgesic intake preoperatively across days 1 to 4 after cardiac surgery, explore associations between demographic clinical characteristics.Four hundred sixteen patients (24% women) undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting and/or valve were enrolled in...

To determine the self-reported prevalence rates for cancer, non-cancer, and both cancer non-cancer pain to if there were differences in demographic, clinical, characteristics among three groups.Patients screened outpatient oncology clinics presence of and/or analgesic use. Patients who reported completed study questionnaires.A total 1790 patients available screening 1549 (86.5%) questionnaire. Out them, 332 (21.4%) or used analgesics. Of 217 questionnaires, 53% had only (pain due treatment),...

Few studies have investigated subjective sensory skin symptoms in patients with psoriasis. The aim of this study was to investigate prevalence and characteristics psoriasis-related pain discomfort, evaluate differences demographic/clinical among or without symptoms. A total 139 recruited for exploratory, descriptive, cross-sectional study. Data were obtained through interviews questionnaires. While 42.6% reported pain, 36.7% discomfort. Mean average symptom intensity score (0-10 numeric...

Relevant discharge information about the use of analgesic medication and other strategies may help patients to manage their pain more effectively prevent postoperative persistent pain.To examine patients' characteristics, intake impact an educational management booklet intervention on control after cardiac surgery. Concerns prior surgery will also be described.From March 2012 September 2013, 416 participants (23% women) were consecutively enrolled in a randomized controlled trial. The group...

Background and purpose - Functional limitations after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are common. In this longitudinal study, we wanted to identify subgroups of patients with distinct trajectories pain-related interference walking during the first year TKA determine which demographic, clinical, symptom-related, psychological characteristics were associated being part subgroup. Patients methods scheduled for primary osteoarthritis (n = 202) completed questionnaires that evaluated perception...

Norwegian hospitals have operated within capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic. We present patient and management characteristics, outcomes for entire cohort of adult (>18 years) patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) from 10 March 19 June 2020.Data were collected The pandemic registry (NIPaR). Demographics, co-morbidities, characteristics are described. ICU length stay (LOS) was analysed with linear regression, associations between risk factors mortality quantified using Cox...