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• Moltubak, Anette Dalmo; Skålholt, Asgeir & Hogstad, Ingrid Johnsen (2026). Developing Professional Status: Child Welfare Workers, Social Workers and Social Educators in Norwegian Schools. Professions and Professionalism. 16(2). doi: 10.7577/pp.6499. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  The purpose of this paper is providing an overview of how the position of health and social work professions in Norwegian schools has developed from 1997-2023. The analyses are based on administrative data on education and labour market outcomes made available from Statistics Norway. While the number and proportion of health and social workers in schools have increased, recognition of their competence – as expressed through occupation, salary and employment percentage – varies. Changes in occupational roles are interpreted as professional development through Abbott’s concept of jurisdiction. The title milieu therapist has increased the most, which we interpret as a school social work role developing for social workers, child welfare workers and social educators. Meanwile, employment as assistants has remained consistent, which highlights school social work as a fragile jurisdiction. Their employment may also be connected to individual rights to special education, possibly explaining a stronger position for social educators.  

• Eilertsen, Grethe; Hansen, Anette; Tønnessen, Siri & Storm, Marianne (2026). HEIME – Flere gode dager hjemme for eldre og deres pårørende. Tidsskrift for omsorgsforskning. ISSN 2387-5976. 12(1), p. 10–10. doi: 10.18261/tfo.12.1.9. Full text in Research Archive
• Bachmann, Liv; Grønvik, Cecilie Katrine Utheim; Ødegård, Atle & Mundal, Ingunn Pernille (2026). Development and psychometric testing of the Mechanical Restraint Questionnaire (MR-Q): a pilot study. BMC Psychiatry. doi: 10.1186/s12888-026-08691-w. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Abstract Background The use of mechanical restraints (MR) in acute mental health care can cause unexpected effects on patients, such as physical injury and mental trauma, thus MR requires continuous clinical assessment and decision-making before, during, and after mechanical restraint episodes. Despite the importance of these processes, few validated instruments are available to assess health care professionals’ perceptions of restraint-related assessments during the implementation of mechanical restraints. Therefore, this pilot study aimed to develop the Mechanical Restraint Questionnaire (MR-Q) and examine its psychometric properties. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted. The MR-Q, a self-report questionnaire designed to assess nurses’and ward staff members’perceptions of assessments related to the use of mechanical restraint, consisted of 61 items. Item development was informed by individual interviews, a clinical guideline, and a literature review. Of the 61 items, 26 addressed the practice environment and 35 addressed the caring process. Data were collected from 69 nurses and word staff working in acute mental health wards in Norway. Parallel analysis (PA), visual inspection of the scree plot and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) were performed to examine the questionnaire’s underlying factor structure. The psychometric properties of the MR-Q were further assessed through face validity, content validity, construct validity, and reliability testing of the identified subscales. Results The PA suggested a possible six-factor solution, whereas the EFA extracted two dimensions with three factors in each dimension, respectively six factors. Three factors covered the practice environment, and three factors covered the caring process. The factors accounted for 69.3% of the total variance in the practice environment and 52.0% of the total variance in the caring process. Conclusion The findings indicate evidence of an acceptable factor structure and acceptable to high internal consistency of the MR-Q as a measure of the perceptions of MR assessment. Some improvements and further investigation of the reliability and validity in a larger and heterogenous sample are needed.

• Dale, Karl Yngvar & Ødegård, Atle (2026). Anchoring practice in flux: Experiences among professionals in Norwegian specialized ambulatory mental health care teams. Current Psychology. ISSN 1046-1310. 45(18). doi: 10.1007/s12144-026-10096-7. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This study investigates how mental health professionals working in Norwegian specialized ambulatory teams navigate complex ethical, relational, and organizational demands within fragmented care environments. Using an exploratory qualitative design, we conducted semi-structured focus group interviews with practitioners across 11 teams, including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), acute, follow-up, and rehabilitation services. Reflexive thematic analysis yielded four interrelated themes: Anchoring Amid Chaos, Bearing Ethical Strain, Reinventing in Motion, and Sustaining Care Through Strong Relationships. These themes illustrate how professionals navigate fragmented systems by exercising moral judgment, building relational connections, improvising in real time, and coordinating informally across organizational divides. Theoretically framed by Zigon’s concept of moral breakdown, Rogers’ person-centered theory, Schön’s reflective practitioner model, Luhmann’s systems theory, and the PINCOM model of interprofessional collaboration, the study positions these practitioners as reflective mediators who uphold continuity and therapeutic integrity amid institutional fragmentation. While grounded in a specific regional context, the findings provide experience-near insights into the micro-practices that sustain recovery-oriented care within decentralized and unpredictable systems. The study highlights the need to support the anchoring role of frontline professionals by fostering ethical reflection, strengthening relational infrastructure, and enabling responsive collaboration across fragmented systems. These findings underscore the importance of recognizing the adaptive anchoring work among practitioners and offer concrete directions for training, evaluation, and policy in community-based mental health care.

• Lund, Marianne; Norbye, Anja Margrete Davis; Furberg, Anne-Sofie; Johansson, Jonas; Wilsgaard, Tom & Winther, Anne [Show all 8 contributors for this article] (2026). Associations between BMI trajectories and young adult bone: a 10-yr follow-up from the Norwegian Fit Futures cohort. JBMR Plus. 10(10). doi: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziag143. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  BMI is a well-established determinant of bone health; however, most evidence is derived from cross-sectional or short- term studies, providing limited insight into how long-term BMI development influences skeletal maturation. We aimed to investigate the associations between long-term BMI trajectories and skeletal development from adolescence into young adulthood. Data were derived from 1114 participants in the population-based Fit Futures study with repeated measurements (2010-2011 [FF1], 2012-2013[FF2], and 2021-2022[FF3]). Group-based trajectory modeling identified 3 BMI trajectories: low-stable, moderate-increasing, and high-stable. Sex-stratified linear mixed-effects models estimated adjusted mean DXA- derived areal BMD (aBMD) and BMC at the total body (TB), TH, and FN. Participants in the moderate-increasing and high- stable trajectories consistently exhibited higher aBMD and BMC than those in the low-stable trajectory across all skeletal sites throughout follow-up. For TB aBMD, compared with the low-stable trajectory, the moderate-increasing trajectory was associated with β =.06 g/cm2 (95% CI: 0.05-0.08) in females and β =.08 g/cm2 (95% CI: 0.06-0.10)in males, whereas the corresponding estimates for the high-stable trajectory were β =.10 g/cm2 (95% CI: 0.07-0.17) and β =.10 g/cm2 (95% CI: 0.06- 0.15), respectively (all p<.001). Despite continued increases in BMI, the moderate-increasing trajectory was not associated with proportionally greater skeletal accrual than the high-stable trajectory, and statistically significant trajectory-by-time interactions were limited to TB outcomes. BMI trajectories established during adolescence were associated with persistent differences in attained skeletal levels rather than differential skeletal accrual into young adulthood. These findings underscore the importance of adolescence as a critical period for the attainment of peak bone mass.

• Gneist, Juliane; Julnes, Signe Gunn & Mundal, Ingunn Pernille (2026). Avansert klinisk allmennsykepleier i sykehjem : en kvalitativ studie om erfaringer med palliativ omsorg til pasienter med multisykdom. Nordisk tidsskrift for helseforskning. ISSN 1504-3614. 22(1), p. 1–18. doi: 10.7557/14.7949. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Bakgrunn: Antallet pasienter med multisykdom i palliativ fase har økt i kommunehelsetjenesten. Palliative forløp kan være i måneder og år, og krever kontinuerlig oppfølging, systematisk kartlegging og spesialisert kompetanse. Studien undersøker erfaringer hos avanserte kliniske allmennsykepleiere (AKS) i palliativ omsorg i sykehjem. Metode: Kvalitativ design med semistrukturerte intervjuer av åtte AKS. Malterud’s firetrinns analysemodell for tekstkondensering ble benyttet. Resultat: AKS styrker palliativ omsorg for multisyke pasienter gjennom systematisk kartlegging, personsentrert kommunikasjon og klinisk legemiddelhåndtering, øker kvalitet og trygghet, reduserer sykehusinnleggelser, men påvirkes av organisatoriske barrierer og uklare roller. Konklusjon: AKS-kompetanse styrker helhetlig palliativ omsorg for multisyke pasienter gjennom kartlegging, kommunikasjon og legemiddelhåndtering. Effektiv bruk krever rolleavklaring og organisatorisk støtte, mens manglende systemtilrettelegging begrenser potensialet. Implementering bør fremme tverrfaglig samarbeid og systematisk praksis.

• Hadler-Olsen, Elin Synnøve; Mulic, Aida Gacic; Furberg, Anne-Sofie & Petrenya, Natalia (2026). Enamel Caries in Young Adults and Progression From Adolescence: Fit Futures, a Longitudinal Cohort Study. International Dental Journal. ISSN 0020-6539. 76(5). doi: 10.1016/j.identj.2026.109739. Full text in Research Archive
• Kristiansen, Susanne; Eriksen, Siren; Treviño, Cathrine Selnes; Välimäki, Tarja; Atladóttir, Helga & Gudmundsdottir, Gudlaug [Show all 10 contributors for this article] (2026). Patients’ experiences of living with the risk of Alzheimer’s disease – a multicentre qualitative study. Geriatric Nursing. ISSN 0197-4572. 73. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.104209. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Aims and objectives To explore the experiences of receiving and living with a diagnosis of prodromal Alzheimer’s disease. Background Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive dementia disorder, with pathology potentially developing years before clinical symptoms. Evidence concerning patients’ perspectives on living with a prodromal Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis remains scarce. Design and methods A qualitative, descriptive design was employed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 participants diagnosed with prodromal Alzheimer’s disease in memory clinics in Denmark, Norway and Iceland. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings Four main themes emerged: 1) what led to the assessment, 2) receiving the diagnosis of prodromal Alzheimer’s disease, 3) everyday life after the diagnosis and 4) planning for the future. The participants experienced diverse trajectories to diagnosis, with some being alerted by others to symptoms and some recognising the symptoms themselves. The diagnostic process was often perceived as intimidating, and person-centred care was valued. After the diagnosis, the participants focused on managing daily life, experienced changes in relationships and harboured mixed emotions about the future. Conclusion Receiving a prodromal Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis impacts patients’ perceptions of their abilities, relationships and future. There is a need for interventions targeting both patients and their families to maintain a close bond between them and support hope. Clear communication about the distinction between prodromal Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s dementia is crucial.

• Winther, Siri Bjørgen; Izadi, Mani; Husby, Vigdis Kvitland Schnell; Husby, Otto Schnell; Brobakken, Mathias Forsberg & Øhrn, Frank-David [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2026). Preoperative physiotherapy and one-year patient-reported outcomes after primary total knee arthroplasty: a registry-based cohort study of 1,688 patients. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. ISSN 1650-1977. 58. doi: 10.2340/jrm.v58.44853. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Objective: Preoperative physiotherapy in patients receiving primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) aims to relieve pain, delay surgery, and improve postoperative recovery. This study investigates the change in PROMs and pain after primary TKA between patients who received preoperative physiotherapy (P) and those who did not (NP). Design: Registry-based cohort study with data from an institutional registry. Patients: 1,688 patients followed a standardized fast-track clinical pathway between August 2017 and January 2024 and were grouped in P or NP. Methods: Primary outcome was KOOS-PS at 2 months and 1 year postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included pain, the Forgotten Joint Score, and EQ-5d-5L. Two anchor questions related to self-perceived knee function and willingness to have the surgery again at 12 months’ follow-up were also evaluated. Results: The model estimate demonstrated no significant between-group difference in KOOS-PS at 2 months (1.12 points; p = 0.079) or 1-year follow-up (1.25 points; p = 0.097). Visual inspection of descriptive plots showed that NP patients had higher KOOS-PS, less pain, and better joint score and quality of life at all time points. At 12 months’ follow-up, both groups had similar responses to the anchor questions. Conclusion: After adjustment for baseline differences, no between-group differences in postoperative self-reported physical function were observed; consistently lower scores in the physiotherapy group may reflect systematic preoperative differences between groups.

• Wang, Bo; Mundal, Ingunn Pernille; Fortuna, Karen L.; Grønvik, Cecilie Katrine Utheim; Eines, Trude Fløystad & Storm, Marianne (2026). What matters in digital health technology adoption for mental healthcare? - A multistakeholder qualitative study. Digital Health. 12, p. 1–17. doi: 10.1177/20552076261469387. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Objective Digital health technologies hold great promises for supporting people with mental health challenges and promoting their well-being. However, various challenges persist in the adoption of technologies as care modalities in mental healthcare. The study aims to explore what matters in adopting technology in mental healthcare from a multistakeholders’ perspective. Methods We conducted a qualitative interview study with 26 mental health stakeholders recruited from government authorities, regional health authorities/hospitals, municipalities, universities/research institutions, health industries/entrepreneurs/clusters, and user organizations. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted via Microsoft Teams between August and October 2024. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed into text, and analyzed using abductive thematic analysis. Results Four main themes emerged from the analysis. Stakeholders identified flexible, personal adaptive technology supported by peer support and co-creation, coupled with continuous and tailored human follow-ups, as core values for people receiving mental healthcare. For successful adoption, stakeholders informed that such technology must be evidence-informed and demonstrate clear and scalable service delivery benefits in mental healthcare, while requiring visionary leadership and dedicated staff resources for organizational adoption. They further highlighted that nationwide access depends on compatible digital health systems and on clear policies and guidelines that support scaling for the benefit both service users and staff. Conclusion Stakeholders considered technology adoption in mental healthcare as jointly shaped by human-centered values and broader contextual factors. They interpreted that effective strategies need to foster human connection while enabling broader access and knowledge transfer to ensure safe and scalable technology use.

• Lindqvist, Susanne; Vasset, Frøydis Perny; Almås, Synnøve Hofseth; Wilsher, Stephanie Howard; Willumsen, Anna Elisabeth & Iversen, Hans Petter [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2026). A framework to guide the integration of interprofessional education in the classroom and practice setting - underpinned by findings from a sequential mixed methods study. Journal of Interprofessional Care. ISSN 1356-1820. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2026.2698731. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Health and social care systems face increasing demands for interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IPECP) to meet complex patient needs. In response, global leaders advocate for interprofessional education (IPE) to prepare professionals for effective IPECP. An initial study conducted by the authors revealed skepticism among university educators about IPE approaches and their ability to translate into workplace practice. This prompted a follow-up study aimed at developing an evidence‑based framework to support educators in overcoming barriers to integrating meaningful IPE into curricula that bridge the theory-practice gap. A sequential mixed‑methods design, theoretically underpinned by social-innovation-informed experiential learning, enabled cumulative validity across three research strands, each published separately. Drawing on insights from both the initial and follow-up study, incorporating data from more than 220 participants, this article presents the emergent 4P Framework, which identifies four core considerations for effective IPE integration: Priority, Professional value, Professional commitment, and Person-centredness. The development of the framework is described and situated within the existing evidence base. To support practical application, the 4P Framework is mapped to an established transitions model, providing educators and leaders with a structured and theoretically aligned tool to guide IPE implementation and highlighting empirically informed areas for future research.

• Pilskog, Veronica Kvalen; C., Besley, John & Brevik, Thea Beate (2026). Preferences for training on mandatory reporting of intimate partner violence among healthcare professionals: a Norwegian cross-sectional study. Frontiers in Public Health. 14. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1884227. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background: Training healthcare professionals to recognize and respond to intimate partner violence (IPV) is an important component of health system responses to violence. However, little research has explored how healthcare professionals prefer such training to be delivered.Objectives: This study explored healthcare professionals’ preferences for training modalities on mandatory reporting of IPV and the associations between participant characteristics and preferred training modalities. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between May and September 2025 (N = 266) among healthcare professionals working in Norway. The questionnaire assessed demographic and professional characteristics, previous training on mandatory reporting of IPV, perceived competence, and preferences for training delivery formats. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participant characteristics and teaching preferences. Logistic regression analyses explore associations between participant characteristics and preferred training modalities. Results: In-person meetings, courses, and workshops were the most frequently preferred training formats (62%), followed by e-learning (54%) and digital meetings and webinars (44%). Greater perceived time constraints were associated with a stronger preference for digital training formats. Less experienced professionals were more likely to prefer video-based and e-learning formats. Physicians and healthcare workers were less likely to prefer in-person training. Conclusion: Healthcare professionals’ preferences for training modalities on mandatory reporting of IPV vary across professional and contextual factors. Flexible and multimodal training strategies may increase participation and engagement in such training.

• Akselberg, Arlén; Schei, Oda Dyrnes & Hauvik, Stine (2026). Nurses’ experiences with assessing pain in patients with dementia in nursing homes: a qualitative study. BMC Nursing. doi: 10.1186/s12912-026-05110-z. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Abstract Background Approximately 80% of long-term care residents in Norwegian nursing homes have dementia. Patients with dementia represent a vulnerable group that tends to underreport pain, mainly due to difficulty expressing pain. Nurses are responsible for assessing pain in patients with dementia when signs of discomfort are evident through behavioural changes. Knowledge of the diagnosis and the patient is essential for proper detection and assessment. We aimed to explore nurses’ experiences in assessing pain in patients with dementia in nursing homes. Methods Data were collected through eight individual interviews with nurses at two Norwegian nursing homes in May 2024. To analyse the data, a qualitative design using thematic analysis was conducted following Braun and Clarke’s six steps. Results Three main themes were identified through analysis: (1) pain assessment is similar to detective work; (2) pain assessment of patients with dementia requires collaboration; and (3) nurses’ desire to improve the quality of pain assessment for patients with dementia. Conclusion Pain assessment in people with dementia was described by nurses as a complex process requiring the interpretation of behavioural changes, knowledge of the individual patient, and the integration of information from multiple sources. The findings highlight the importance of clinical reasoning, collaboration, and continuity in supporting pain assessment when self-reports are limited.

• Liepelt, Silje; Sundal, Hildegunn & Kirchhoff, Ralf (2026). Exploring a root cause analysis team's experience with involving patients and next of kin after a sentinel event. Frontiers in Health Services. 6. doi: 10.3389/frhs.2026.1825372. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background There is a growing recognition among healthcare providers and policymakers of the importance of involving patients and their next of kin in root cause analysis (RCA) to improve patient safety and healthcare quality. However, such involvement is intricate and challenging. This study explored how the involvement of patients and next of kin influenced the RCA team's understanding of a fatal sentinel event in maternity care. Method The study was a qualitative exploratory single-case study combining document analysis with interviews with six RCA team members. The selected case came from a Norwegian hospital responding to a sentinel event involving the unexpected death of a child during childbirth. The study addressed the following research questions: What were the team's experiences of involving patients and next of kin in the RCA process? Data collection included twelve interviews with six RCA team members, which were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results Four main themes were identified. These concerned: (1) uncertainty regarding whether bereaved parents should be involved in the RCA process; (2) challenges associated with conducting interviews with the parents; (3) incorporation of patient and next-of-kin perspectives into the RCA report; and (4) the RCA team's learning process following involvement of the parents. Conclusion The findings suggest that involving patients and next of kin in RCA processes may contribute perspectives that strengthen organisational learning and understanding of sentinel events. Future research should explore how RCA frameworks can be systematically adapted to accommodate the involvement of bereaved relatives across different healthcare contexts.

• Vestvik, Heine Tønnesen & Larsen, Bjørn Kjetil (2026). Young people’s experiences of coherent and flexible support in youth flexible ACT in Norway. The British Journal of Social Work. ISSN 0045-3102. doi: 10.1093/bjsw/bcag111. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Young people facing mental health difficulties and co-occurring challenges often receive support across multiple services, where coordination and continuity can be difficult to realize. Youth Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (Youth Flexible ACT) is a multidisciplinary, team-based model designed to provide coordinated, outreach-oriented, and flexible follow-up over time. This qualitative study explored how young people in Norway described what made the Youth Flexible ACT follow-up feel coherent and workable. Nine young people aged sixteen to twenty-two years were recruited through three Youth Flexible ACT teams and interviewed using a semi-structured guide. Data were analysed using Systematic Text Condensation. Participants described support as most helpful when it felt connected, predictable, and relationally safe. Prepared meetings, transparent communication, shared planning, and clear next steps strengthened coherence. Flexibility supported manageability when paired with reliability, but became a vulnerability when availability was unclear or changes were abrupt. The findings show that, in social work and related youth services, coordination becomes meaningful through everyday micro-situations where support is made predictable, understandable, and relationally safe.

• Dale, Karl Yngvar; Sæbjørnsen, Siv Elin Nord & Ødegård, Atle (2026). From Stigma to Recognition in Dual Diagnosis Care: A Multilevel Conceptual Framework. Community mental health journal. ISSN 0010-3853. doi: 10.1007/s10597-026-01688-5. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  People experiencing co-occurring mental health problems and substance use disorders face some of the most fundamental challenges in contemporary mental health and addiction services. Despite longstanding policy commitments to integrated care, dual diagnosis care remains characterized by persistent fragmentation. Existing multilevel perspectives have advanced understanding of how stigma contributes to exclusion across healthcare systems, yet provide less guidance for explaining how continuity of care is established and sustained across interconnected institutional, organizational, and relational contexts. Drawing on a conceptual synthesis of empirical and theoretical literature, this article develops a multilevel framework integrating recognition theory, stigma theory, and ecological systems theory. The framework conceptualizes dual diagnosis care as shaped by interacting stigma- and recognition-related processes operating across macro (institutional), meso (organizational), and micro (relational) levels. Fragmentation and continuity are understood as emergent outcomes of the degree of alignment or misalignment between these processes across levels of care. Recognition is conceptualized not merely as a feature of interpersonal encounters, but as a coordinating principle through which institutional commitments, organizational arrangements, and relational practices may become aligned to support continuity, participation, legitimacy, collaboration, and trust. By extending existing multilevel perspectives beyond explanations of exclusion alone, the framework provides an analytical lens for understanding why fragmentation may persist despite policy commitments to integrated care and how continuity may emerge when recognition-supporting conditions are aligned across systems of care.

• Bakken, Hege; Østby, May; Aasgård, Ingrid Krohn; Bromstad, Thrine Marie Nøst & Langøy, Emmy Elizabeth (2026). Unntakstilstand over tid? Dispensasjoner fra utdanningskravet ved tvangstiltak overfor personer med utviklingshemming. In Alteren, Johanne; Hvattum, Lars Magnus; Oskars, Trond Roger; Straume, Solveig & Teryokhin, Sergei (Ed.), Tid. Fjordantologien 2026. Scandinavian University Press (SCUP). ISSN 9788294167364. p. 97–116. doi: 10.18261/9788294167371-26-05. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Denne studien undersøker Statsforvalterens behandling av søknader om dispensasjon fra utdanningskravet ved gjennomføring av tvangstiltak overfor personer med utviklingshemming. Dispensasjon kan innvilges i særlige tilfeller, men majoriteten innvilges. Studien bygger på intervjuer med sju saksbehandlere ved tre statsforvalterembeter. Studien gir innsikt i behov for tydeligere avgrensning av særlige tilfeller. Det stilles spørsmål ved om dagens praksis kan utfordre rettssikkerhet.

• Frisvoll, Inger Cecilie; Aarseth, Turid & Kirchhoff, Ralf (2026). Hvordan bestemmes tidspunkt for overføring av pasienter fra spesialist- til kommunehelsetjenesten? Observasjoner fra medisinske sengeposter. In Alteren, Johanne; Hvattum, Lars Magnus; Oskars, Trond Roger; Straume, Solveig & Teryokhin, Sergei (Ed.), Tid. Fjordantologien 2026. Scandinavian University Press (SCUP). ISSN 9788294167364. p. 71–95. doi: 10.18261/9788294167371-26-04. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Studien undersøker utskrivningsvurderinger i spesialisthelsetjenesten gjennom observasjoner på to medisinske sengeposter. Arbeidet er informert av institusjonelle logikker som teoretisk rammeverk, og løfter frem hvordan forståelsen av tid varierer logikkene imellom. Logikkene beskrives «nedenfra» ved å se hvordan leger og sykepleiere gjennom samtaler og handlinger vurderer hva som er riktig tidspunkt for å overlate pasienten til kommunal oppfølging.

• Alteren, Johanne; Hvattum, Lars Magnus; Oskars, Trond Roger; Straume, Solveig & Teryokhin, Sergei (2026). Tidens mangfold. In Alteren, Johanne; Hvattum, Lars Magnus; Oskars, Trond Roger; Straume, Solveig & Teryokhin, Sergei (Ed.), Tid. Fjordantologien 2026. Scandinavian University Press (SCUP). ISSN 9788294167364. p. 13–19. doi: 10.18261/9788294167371-26-01. Full text in Research Archive
• Eriksen, Siren; Rokstad, Anne Marie Mork; Telenius, Elisabeth Wiken & Krohne, Kariann (2026). Ensuring a good death: Priorities and concerns of healthcare personnel across healthcare settings. Palliative & Supportive Care. ISSN 1478-9515. 24. doi: 10.1017/s1478951526102843. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Objectives The primary objective of healthcare personnel involved in end-of-life care is to ensure a good and dignified death. However, end-of-life care is delivered across various healthcare settings. This qualitative study aimed to identify the priorities and concerns related to end-of-life care shared by healthcare personnel working in hospitals, nursing homes, and municipal home care. Methods Twenty-two healthcare personnel from across Norway participated in virtual focus group interviews. Participants represented 3 distinct healthcare settings and had diverse professional backgrounds. Each interview was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Qualitative content analysis was conducted and informed by theory on professional competence. Results The analysis demonstrated that ensuring a good death was a shared focus among participants. Across settings, they expressed aligned priorities and concerns regarding end-of-life care. They likened their role to that of a pilot boat skipper, guiding the end-of-life process with a clear focus on: 1) offering support and information, 2) providing symptom relief, and 3) ensuring a presence at the bedside. Each of these themes highlights a key priority in end-of-life care across healthcare settings, along with its associated concerns. Significance of results This study demonstrates that healthcare personnel across hospitals, nursing homes, and municipal home care share core priorities of what constitutes a good and dignified death. The findings challenge setting-specific assumptions in end-of-life care and support an emphasis on shared core competencies in education and practice. Overall, the study contributes to a more unified understanding of end-of-life care by highlighting foundational care values that transcend organizational boundaries and professional backgrounds, thereby supporting policies that promote continuity and coherence across care environments.

• Bollemeijer, Juliette; Page, Christian Magnus; Klein, Isabel; Danielsen, Kjersti; Furberg, Anne-Sofie & Jenssen, Marita [Show all 13 contributors for this article] (2026). Chronic Pain and Pain Tolerance in Psoriasis: A Cross-sectional Study of Three Population-based Cohorts in the Netherlands and Norway. Acta Dermato-Venereologica. ISSN 0001-5555. 106. doi: 10.2340/actadv.v106.adv-2026-0510. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Pain is increasingly recognized as an important butunder-addressed symptom in psoriasis. Although oftenattributed to psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or skin-relatedpain, individuals with psoriasis or PsA also reportpain in other musculoskeletal structures, including axialand buttock pain (1, 2). Quantitative sensory testing(QST) uses standardized experimental stimuli to assesspain thresholds and tolerance, and small studies inpsoriasis or PsA have reported reduced pressure painthresholds (3, 4). However, large population-basedstudies assessing chronic pain and QST measures inpsoriasis, both with and without PsA, are lacking,despite the substantial impact of pain in psoriasis onhealth-related quality of life (5). Using data from threelarge population-based cohorts in the Netherlands andNorway, we therefore examined whether individualswith psoriasis differ from controls in chronic pain,number of pain sites, pain intensity and pain toleranceassessed by 2 QST measures: the cold pressor test(CPT) and cuff pressure algometry (PAlg). We alsoevaluated the influence of PsA, psoriasis activity andseverity on these associations.

• Kristiansen, Susanne Tilke Thon; Leer-Salvesen, Kjartan; Dahl, Silje Louise & Vatnar, Solveig Karin Bø (2026). Det er ikke alltid det føles bra, men det kan føles riktig: avvergeplikten ved partnervold i krisesenterarbeid. Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning. ISSN 0809-2052. 29(2), p. 1–15. doi: 10.18261/tfv.29.2.3. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Gjennom intervjuer med ti ansatte ved krisesentre undersøkte vi deres erfaringer med avvergeplikten ved partnervold. Funnene viste at utfordringer kan oppstå når voldsutsatte ikke ønsker at volden meldes til politiet, samtidig som ansatte ved krisesentre opplevde avvergeplikten som en integrert del av sitt profesjonelle ansvar. Plikten kom i mindre grad enn forventet i konflikt med taushetsplikten og krisesentrenes prinsipper. Den ble vurdert som viktig for å bevisstgjøre voldsutsatte om alvoret, styrke risikovurdering og håndtering samt understreke samfunnets ansvar i forebygging av partnervold. Avvergeplikten fremsto som sentral for krisesenterarbeidet både på individ- og samfunnsnivå, men samtidig ble det identifisert utfordringer i samarbeidet med politiet.

• Alteren, Johanne (2026). Læring av omsorg gjennom følelser. In Herholdt-Lomholdt, Sine Maria; Lockertsen, Jan-Thore & Magnussen, Inger-Lise (Ed.), Med omsorg som sykepleiens ankerfeste. I utdannelse, praksis og ledelse. Fagbokforlaget. ISSN 9788245057881. p. 105–120. doi: 10.55669/oa830406. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Artikkelen handler om hvordan følelser inngår i studenters læring av omsorg i sykepleier–pasientrelasjonen. Med utgangspunkt i én illustrerende fortelling om en student som for første gang bistår en eldre pasient med morgenstell, viser analysen at følelser er en integrert del av omsorgen: de åpner for tilgang til pasienten, informerer klinisk skjønn og former utviklingen av profesjonell omsorgskompetanse. Studien er fenomenologisk-hermeneutisk forankret og bygger teoretisk på relasjonelle, praksisorienterte omsorgs- og etikktradisjoner som fremhever følelser som sentrale for klinisk dømmekraft og faglig utvikling.

• Larsen, Bjørn Kjetil; Vestvik, Heine Tønnesen & Hean, Sarah Catherine Patricia Duff (2026). Fragile hope in a fragmented system: participants’ experiences of the Norwegian Drug Court. Justice, Opportunities, and Rehabilitation. ISSN 2997-965X. 65(5), p. 339–358. doi: 10.1080/2997965x.2026.2678794. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This article examines how participants in the Norwegian Drug Court (ND) describe their everyday experiences of support, control, and motivation. Drawing on qualitative interviews with 15 men enrolled in the program, the study explores how participants contrasted ND with other parts of the welfare and justice systems. While correctional staff were described as supportive, respectful, and sometimes protective advocates, welfare institutions such as the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration (NAV) and health services were often experienced as stigmatizing and exclusionary. Through the lens of complexity theory, the findings suggest that motivation and hope did not arise from formal structures but from micro-level relational encounters that created temporary stability in otherwise fragmented systems. Yet these supports were fragile, contingent on individual professionals, and easily disrupted. The analysis argues that ND embodies a paradox: it offers care and continuity where other systems fail, but it does so within a framework of conditionality and control. Even in a strong Norwegian welfare state, rehabilitation remains dependent on the discretionary efforts of frontline workers, pointing to systemic vulnerabilities in how justice and welfare institutions respond to people with complex needs.

• Thapa, Raj Kumar; Bliksvær, Trond; Eines, Trude Fløystad; Fabritius, Merete Kvamme; Grønvik, Cecilie Katrine Utheim & Holm, Solrun [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2026). Responsible digital transformation in rural primary healthcare services: critical factors from a Norwegian case study. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care. ISSN 0281-3432. 44(1). doi: 10.1080/02813432.2026.2673135. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Objective To explore the critical factors that shape the potential for co-creating and implementing a virtual department for home-based healthcare in a rural municipality. Methods A qualitative case study was conducted in a rural municipality in Northern Norway. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and co-creation workshops involving healthcare leaders, frontline staff, service users and relatives, and representative from the pensioners’ federation. Thematic analysis was applied to identify organisational, contextual, and cultural factors influencing digital transformation. Results While the co-creation of virtual department for home-based healthcare showed potential for piloting, readiness for full implementation was limited. Six critical factors were identified: structural readiness, digital competence, technology in practice, cultural change, autonomy and care, and motivation and dedication. These factors highlight the importance of organisational culture, workforce capacity, and stakeholder engagement in shaping readiness for responsible digital transformation. Conclusion Digital transformation holds potential for addressing healthcare challenges in rural municipalities, but success depends on more than technological efficacy. Effective coordination between bottom-up and top-down approaches is required to ensure responsible and sustainable transformation of primary healthcare services.

• Roaldset, John Olav; Laake, Anniken Lucia Willumsen; Gustavsen, Carina Chudiakow; Grenabo, Sara Teresia; Bjørkly, Stål Kapstø & Lockertsen, Øyvind (2026). Comparison of Two Short Screening Tools to Help Assess Violence Risk in Youth Aged 12–18 Acutely Admitted to Child Welfare: The V-RISK-Y and the V-RISK-YP. Child and Youth Care Forum. ISSN 1053-1890. doi: 10.1007/s10566-026-09952-1. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background Due to the lack of short violence risk assessment instruments for youth, the Violence Risk Assessment Checklist for Youth Aged 12–18 (V-RISK-Y) was developed and tested in four acute adolescent psychiatric departments and four acute child welfare institutions in a multicenter project in Norway. Results for V-RISK-Y were good for adolescent psychiatry but insufficient for child welfare. Objective The aims were to develop the Violence Risk Assessment Checklist – Youth Protection, Aged 12–18 (V-RISK-YP) for child welfare institutions, to explore the feasibility of V-RISK-YP, and to compare predictive properties of V-RISK-YP and V-RISK-Y in child welfare. Methods The target group was all youths acutely placed in four child welfare institutions during a one-year period. All placements were decided by the local municipality child welfare team. Final study population consisted of 162 youths. Data for child welfare from the V-RISK-Y multicenter project was re-analysed resulting in the V-RISK-YP. V-RISK-YP and V-RISK-Y scores at admission were compared with registered violent episodes during institutional stay. The design was a prospective observational study in a naturalistic setting. Results Main findings were significantly better predictive results for V-RISK-YP compared to V-RISK-Y, and that V-RISK-YP significantly added predictive validity to the control variables in the study. Conclusions The results indicate that V-RISK-YP can be a useful violence risk screening instrument and fill a shortage of this type of instruments in child welfare institutions, but more studies are needed in other settings or cultures with higher power to confirm validity and usability.

• Eriksen, Siren; Michelet, Mona; Amundsen, Klaus; Askestad, Hege; Bredholt, Thea & Edøy, Torunn [Show all 11 contributors for this article] (2026). Norske hukommelsesteams organisering, rammefaktorer og ivaretagelse av oppgaver i dag og i fremtiden: en kvalitativ, deskriptiv studie. Tidsskrift for omsorgsforskning. ISSN 2387-5976. 12(1), p. 1–17. doi: 10.18261/tfo.12.1.3. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Bakgrunn: Nærmere 90 % av norske kommuner har et hukommelsesteam eller en ressursperson for demens, men det er lite kunnskap om innholdet i tjenestene og hvordan teamene ivaretar sine oppgaver. Metode: Hensikten med studien var å undersøke og beskrive ansatte i hukommelsesteams erfaringer med organisering, rammefaktorer og ivaretagelse av oppgaver. Vi gjennomførte fire fokusgruppeintervjuer med 18 ansatte i hukommelsesteam fra ulike deler av landet. Intervjuene ble analysert i tråd med prinsipper for innholdsanalyse. Hovedresultater: Deltagerne beskrev ingen sammenheng mellom kommunestørrelse og hukommelsesteamets størrelse. De opplevde et stort sprik mellom behov og ressurser. Hukommelsesteamene trakk frem at samarbeidet med fastlegen er svært viktig, men samarbeidet er sårbart, og mange kommuner mangler arenaer og systematikk for samarbeid. Mangel på kommunale planer og prioriteringer gjør at det er opp til teamene selv å prioritere de knappe ressursene de har. Konklusjon: Resultatene fra studien indikerer et behov for at kommunene gir hukommelsesteamene en tydelig posisjon i organiseringen av tilbudet til personer med demens og deres familier. Det synes å være behov for økte ressurser, tydeligere retning for prioritering og kvalitet, samt tilrettelegging av arenaer for samarbeid internt i kommunene, spesielt med fastleger.

• Tøien, Tiril; Berg, Ole Kristian; Brobakken, Mathias Forsberg & Wang, Eivind (2026). Neural plasticity is a two-way street: Counteracting age-related neural deterioration with strength training. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. ISSN 0167-4943. 149(October). doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2026.106292. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Changes in the nervous system with age are largely responsible for decreased force generating capacity (FGC), i.e., maximal strength and rate of force development. Emphasizing studies applying near-maximal/maximal contractions and stimulation intensity and training intensity as strong evidence, and training intensity above 60% maximal strength, this review uncovered that efferent neural drive, comprising motor unit recruitment and firing frequency, consistently appeared to be a main contributing factor for the decline and subsequent improvement in FGC with age. However, identifying single steps along the efferent neural drive pathway is challenging. Structural changes in the brain and corticospinal excitability alterations may be partly responsible for the reduced FGC, although these are seldom investigated in relation to FGC. Further, methodological constraints associated with measurements of corticospinal excitability challenge firm conclusions. Conduction velocity in the corticospinal tract is slower with age and intracortical inhibition increases, the latter may be improved following strength training. Peripheral factors – loss of spinal α-motoneurons, reduced spinal α-motoneuron excitability, and reduced conduction velocity – also contribute, albeit without considerable improvements following strength training. Despite methodological constraints associated with corticospinal measurements, we conclude that the efferent neural drive enhancement observed following strength training is likely a result of central nervous system adaptations, as peripheral adaptations appear to be negligible. It therefore seems essential to apply training that specifically targets efferent neural drive enhancement with older age. Heavy loads are imperative for efferent neural drive improvements and should be recommended to maintain or improve efferent neural drive and maximal FGC in older adults.

• Sundal, Hildegunn (2026). Nursing Students’ Lived Experiences of Caring for Paediatric Patients in a General Paediatric Medical Ward: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study. Klinisk Sygepleje. ISSN 0902-2767. 40(3), p. 1–12. doi: 10.18261/ks.40.3.3. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Although the study of paediatric nursing is a requirement for a bachelor’s degree in nursing in the EU, new nurses in a paediatric ward have described limited training in paediatric nursing, thus highlighting the importance of hands-on learning in professional education. This study explored nursing students’ lived experiences of caring for paediatric patients in a general paediatric medical ward. A qualitative design with a hermeneutic phenomenological approach was used. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted with eight female Norwegian nursing students, and a thematic analysis inspired by Max van Manen’s method was performed. Three essential themes emerged: from uncertainty to understanding care, complexity in care involving close collaboration and communication, and a collaborative community contributing to competence in care. Nursing students’ paediatric practice prepared them to provide care to paediatric patients in a general paediatric medical ward. These findings support the implementation of clinical practice in paediatric wards in nursing education.

• Giebel, Clarissa; Chattat, Rabih; Holmerova, Iva; Hopper, Louise; Macijauskiene, Jurate & Readman, Megan Rose [Show all 15 contributors for this article] (2026). Comparing health and social care systems for dementia across Europe: an INTERDEM policy paper. Aging & Mental Health. ISSN 1360-7863. 30(8), p. 1915–1929. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2026.2648700. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  ABSTRACT Objectives: People with dementia experience multiple barriers to accessing timely diagnosis and care, primarily due to issues on a care system level. The aim of this Policy Paper was to compare health and social care systems for dementia and unpaid carers across 14 European countries. Method: Each country was represented by a clinical or non-clinical dementia care researcher who provided country-specific data on its health and social care system, sense-checked by health and social care practitioners. National policies were searched to inform the country overview of its health and social care system. Results: Except for Norway, health and social care are managed separately. Barring Germany, electronic and paper-based health data are routinely collected. Scotland is the only country that collects social care data that can be linked to healthcare data. Access to health care is free at point of access, whilst social care usage is means tested in Poland, Germany, Ireland and the UK, creating a substantial financial barrier for many people with dementia and carers. Three out of 14 countries do not have a national dementia strategy. Conclusion: Health and social care systems are oftentimes disjointed across Europe, lacking adequately linked data infrastructure. Research needs to explore the interpersonal connectivity between care systems, patients and professionals.

• Kyte, Lars; Eide, Geir Egil; Berg, Ole Kristian; Stensrud, Helge; Meyer, Mona Elisabeth & Miland, Åshild Odden [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2026). Utvikling av nasjonal eksamen i anatomi, fysiologi og biokjemi ved sykepleierutdanningen og betydningen oppgavetyper har for eksamensresultatene. Uniped - Tidsskrift for universitets- og høgskolepedagogikk. ISSN 1500-4538. 49(1), p. 15–30. doi: 10.18261/uniped.49.1.3. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Kunnskapsdepartementet ga i 2014 Nasjonalt organ for kvalitet i utdanningen (NOKUT) i oppgave å utvikle nasjonale eksamener i enkelte profesjonsfag i høyere utdanning, og eksamen i anatomi, fysiologi og biokjemi ved sykepleierutdanningen var en av eksamenene som ble valgt ut. Fra desember 2016 har alle landets sykepleierutdanninger deltatt. Eksamenen er obligatorisk og gjennomføres som skriftlig skoleeksamen. Ulike oppgavetyper er blitt benyttet, og fordelingen av skriveoppgaver og flervalgsoppgaver har variert. Sentrale utfordringer ved utvikling av nasjonal eksamen var ulikt pensum og ulikt antall studiepoeng ved studiestedene i disse emnene. Det ble derfor utviklet en felles beskrivelse av læringsutbytte og faginnhold som definerer kunnskapskravene til eksamen. Hensikten med denne artikkelen er å beskrive hovedtrekk i utvikling av nasjonal eksamen i anatomi, fysiologi og biokjemi og undersøke om ulike oppgavetyper og fordelingen av disse har påvirket eksamensresultatene. For å studere virkningen av ulike oppgavetyper er det foretatt statistiske analyser av resultatene ved eksamener i perioden 2016–2023, med unntak av 2020, da eksamen ble sensurert lokalt. Totalt 30 139 eksamensbesvarelser inngikk i analysen. Resultatene viste at studentene skåret dårligere på skriveoppgaver enn på flervalgsoppgaver, men at dette i mindre grad gjaldt studenter med høye poengsummer. Resultatene tyder også på at svakere studenter i større grad profitterer på flervalgsoppgaver. Studentene gjorde det også noe overraskende dårligere på skriveoppgaver i perioden 2021–2023 enn i perioden 2016–2019. I artikkelen drøfter vi også konsekvenser av prosjektet med nasjonal eksamen.

• Pettersen, Torkild; Fuskevåg, Ole Martin; Figenschau, Yngve Anton; Evensen, Elin Kristin; Furberg, Anne-Sofie & Winther, Anne [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2026). 11-oxygenated androgens in healthy young adults: Does use of hormonal contraceptives matter? The Fit Futures Study. Journal of Endocrinological Investigation. ISSN 0391-4097. 49(5), p. 1059–1070. doi: 10.1007/s40618-025-02793-0. Full text in Research Archive
• Jensen, Vilde Sund; Ødegård, Atle; Hoemsnes, Helene & Larsen, Bjørn Kjetil (2026). Enhancing interprofessional collaboration in social welfare services for youth with complex needs: A scoping review. The British Journal of Social Work. ISSN 0045-3102. doi: 10.1093/bjsw/bcag011. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Abstract Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is widely promoted to improve support for youth with complex and multiple needs, yet fragmented and poorly coordinated services persist. This scoping review seeks to explore how IPC has been conceptualised in social welfare services, describe factors that shape collaborative processes, and identify areas where further research is needed. Informed by complexity theory, IPC is conceptualised as a dynamic, adaptive process arising from non-linear interactions among professionals, youths, and families. A comprehensive search of five databases yielded 785 records; twenty-four studies met the inclusion criteria. Data were charted and thematically analysed, generating five themes: (1) General Characteristics, (2) The Construct of Interprofessional Collaboration, (3) Barriers and Drivers of Interprofessional Collaboration, (4) User Participation, and (5) Outcome. Findings indicate that the literature foregrounds drivers and barriers primarily from professional perspectives while offering limited clarity on IPC’s core definitions and intended outcomes. IPC is frequently treated as a ‘black box’, marked by heterogeneous terminology and uneven empirical grounding. Future research should move beyond descriptive accounts and develop approaches that foreground youth perspectives while capturing the evolving, relational dynamics of IPC.

• Vasset, Frøydis Perny & Sundal, Hildegunn (2026). Paediatric nursing in bachelor's degree programmes. Social Sciences & Humanities Open (SSHO). 13(June). doi: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2026.102742. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the emphasis on paediatric nursing in Norwegian nursing education. Method In this study, a mixed-method explanatory sequential design was employed. Mixed-method research involves the collection of both quantitative and qualitative data. Design theory emphasizes that a significant amount of published research in the social and human sciences incorporates mixed methods. This study employed a mixed method explanatory sequential design with 18 survey respondents and text analysis. Findings highlight the impact of cohort size and specialist teachers, but are limited by sample size and institutional variability. Results The study findings indicate that the size of the nursing student cohort has an impact on paediatric nursing practices. Compared with larger cohorts, smaller student cohorts demonstrated more positive outcomes. Furthermore, the research revealed that specialist teachers in paediatric nursing played a significant role in the quality of education provided. The incorporation of simulated case scenarios, particularly those involving interprofessional collaboration, proved to be beneficial in teaching paediatric nursing to nursing students. Conclusion Due to the lack of emphasis on paediatric nursing within nursing faculties and inadequate internship opportunities for students, the importance of this area of nursing has been overlooked in nursing education. Nursing students have limited and varied exposure to the care of sick children during their training. There is a need for increased attention to paediatric nursing in nursing education.

• Michelet, Mona; Eriksen, Siren; Krohne, Kariann; Bredholt, Thea C.; Engedal, Knut & Askestad, Hege [Show all 8 contributors for this article] (2026). Case management by Norwegian municipal dementia resource teams - fulfilling the role. Aging & Mental Health. ISSN 1360-7863. 30(8), p. 1902–1914. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2026.2647188. Full text in Research Archive

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• Alteren, Johanne; Hvattum, Lars Magnus; Oskars, Trond Roger; Straume, Solveig & Teryokhin, Sergei (2026). Tid. Fjordantologien 2026. Scandinavian University Press (SCUP). ISBN 9788294167364. 446 p. doi: 10.18261/9788294167371-26. Full text in Research Archive

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• Hean, Sarah Catherine Patricia Duff; Sæbjørnsen, Siv Elin Nord; Ndlovu, Sibonokuhle; Molapisi, Gaone & Sjåfjell, Linda (2026). Editorial - The Inclusion and Welfare of Children and Young People with Disabilities. Journal of Comparative Social Work. 21, p. 1–11. doi: https:/journals.uis.no/index.php/JCSW/issue/view/73. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Special issue on The Inclusion and Welfare of Children and Young People with Disabilities

• Sættem, Ragnhild (2026). Helsepersonell har ansvar også når systemet setter grenser. doi: https:/sykepleien.no/meninger/2026/10/helsepersonell-har-ansvar-ogsa-nar-systemet-setter-grenser. Full text in Research Archive
• Stephansen, Synnøve Kalvø & Alteren, Johanne (2026). Legemiddelbruk og deling av medisiner : gode råd til alle som tar tabletter. [Radio]. NRK. doi: https:/radio.nrk.no/serie/distriktsprogram-moere-og-romsdal-radio/DKMR01017126. Full text in Research Archive
• Hogstad, Ingrid Johnsen & Hungnes, Tonje (2026). UTSIA: Ungdom utanfor skulefellesskapet – innsikt i ein alternativ opplæringsarena. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Presentasjon for kommuneledelse i Haram kommune av foreløpige resultat fra forskningsprosjektet UTSIA.

• Hogstad, Ingrid Johnsen; Sylte, Gunnhild Håndlykken & Watn, Mari (2026). Hva skjer når vi dør? [Stand på forskningstorg]. Full text in Research Archive
• Jensen, Vilde Sund; Larsen, Bjørn Kjetil; Ødegård, Atle & Trana, Kristin (2026). Interprofessional Collaboration in Youth Flexible ACT. Full text in Research Archive
• Sættem, Ragnhild (2026). Varme­stua i Molde – et varmt felles­skap i Spolert­bakken. doi: https:/www.rbnett.no/meninger/n/4B6wBG/varmestua-i-molde-et-varmt-fellesskap-i-spolertbakken. Full text in Research Archive
• Moltubak, Anette Dalmo (2026). The position of health- and social workers in Norwegian compulsory education. Full text in Research Archive
• Hogstad, Ingrid Johnsen; Botslangen, Anne Madeleine & Hungnes, Tonje (2026). Alternative learning arrangements (ALA) and possibilities for participation for students with school absenteeism. Full text in Research Archive
• Melbye, Elisabeth Lind; Wegener, Charlotte & Storm, Marianne (2026). Social innovation in municipal health and care services: Co-creating and implementing Interprofessional Health Needs Assessment for Older Adults Living at Home. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This PhD project is part of the Norwegian Research Council-funded initiative Implementing and Evaluating the Impact of Interprofessional Health Needs Assessment for Older Adults Living at Home (IMPACT-IHNA). The overall project aims to develop, implement, and evaluate a systematic Interprofessional Health Needs Assessment (IHNA) in two municipalities in Western Norway, responding to the growing need for early identification and coordinated follow-up of health needs among home-living older adults. The PhD focuses on social innovation and implementation processes across the micro (clinical practice), meso (organizational), and macro (policy) levels. It will investigate the codesign of INHA in terms of how IHNA is developed and adopted in municipal health and care services, what barriers and facilitators influence implementation, and how interprofessional collaboration and decision-making are transformed through this social innovation. A qualitative multi-method design will be used, combining co-designing IHNA, shadowing of IHNA sessions and municipal meetings and focus group interviews involving professionals, leaders, and policymakers. Data will be analyzed using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006), providing insights into professional practices, organizational learning, and contextual factors shaping implementation. By examining implementation in depth, the aim it to contribute with new knowledge about health service delivery for older adults, enhance the sustainability and equality of municipal care, and provide transferable knowledge relevant for scaling IHNA nationally.

• Strømmen, Magnus (2026). Munnhelse og fedmebehandling. Full text in Research Archive
• Strømmen, Magnus (2026). Studiesykepleierrollen og det frie, informerte samtykke. Full text in Research Archive
• Langøy, Emmy Elizabeth; Bakken, Hege; Østby, May; Aasgård, Ingrid Krohn & Bromstad, Thrine Marie Nøst (2026). Har unntaket blitt regelen? doi: https:/www.tk.no/har-unntaket-blitt-regelen/o/80-51-19204. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Når samfunnet bruker tvang overfor mennesker med utviklingshemming, stiller loven strenge krav til både kompetanse og kontroll. Men i de fleste tilfellene får de kommunale tjenestene likevel dispensasjon fra utdanningskravet i helse- og omsorgstjenesteloven.

• Langøy, Emmy Elizabeth; Bakken, Hege; Østby, May; Aasgård, Ingrid Krohn & Bromstad, Thrine Marie Nøst (2026). Har unntaket blitt regelen? doi: https:/www.rbnett.no/meninger/o/6qaV3Q/har-unntaket-blitt-regelen. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Når samfunnet bruker tvang overfor mennesker med utviklingshemming, stiller loven strenge krav til både kompetanse og kontroll. Men i de fleste tilfellene får de kommunale tjenestene likevel dispensasjon fra utdanningskravet i helse- og omsorgstjenesteloven. Hvor lenge kan en unntaksbestemmelse brukes før den i praksis blir hovedregelen?

• Kvernes, Barbro Karoline & Eines, Trude Fløystad (2026). Sykepleiere trenger kompetanse i helselogistikk. Sykepleien Forskning. ISSN 1890-2936. 110. doi: 10.4220/sykepleiens.2026.109544. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Sykepleiere koordinerer pasientforløp og sørger for at viktig informasjon kommer frem. God koordinering gir tryggere og bedre oppfølging av pasientene.

• Iversen, Hans Petter (2026). Røkke rir igjen: Eldrebølge, velferd og institusjonalisering. doi: https:/panorama.himolde.no/2026/09/21/rokke-rir-igjen-eldrebolge-velferd-og-institusjonalisering/. Full text in Research Archive
• Hogstad, Ingrid Johnsen (2026). Barnehagebarn og kriser og sorg. Full text in Research Archive
• Letnes, Marit; Semundseth, Merete Reirå; Langtinn, Kristin; Sæbjørnsen, Siv Elin Nord & Botslangen, Anne Madeleine (2026). Fra prat til handling: Kursing i seksuelt grenseoverskridende atferd bør være obligatorisk. [Journal]. vernepleier.no. doi: https:/vernepleier.no/2026/09/fra-prat-til-handling-kursing-i-seksuelt-grenseoverskridende-atferd-bor-vaere-obligatorisk/. Full text in Research Archive
• Hogstad, Ingrid Johnsen (2026). Dialogic Production, Performativity, or First-person perspective? Endeavors in Unpacking the Research Interview. Full text in Research Archive
• Brekke, Liv Janne Raknes & Molnes, Sven Inge (2026). Casebasert rollespill i utviklingen av framtidens helsesykepleiere. Læring om læring. ISSN 2535-4108. doi: https:/www.ntnu.no/ojs/index.php/lol/article/view/6736. Full text in Research Archive
• Brobakken, Mathias Forsberg; Sherman, Ronan Aron; Berg, Ole Kristian; Izadi, Mani; Tøien, Tiril Hoksnes & Unhjem, Runar Jakobsen [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2026). Neuromuscular benefits persist into very old age in strength-trained octogenarian master athletes: A 10-year follow-up study. Book of abstracts 31st annual congress of the European College of Sport Science. Full text in Research Archive
• Hagen, Rigmor Sjaastad; Herskedal, Kjell Marius & Mowinckel, Julie Krekvik (2026). Løpedilla på høgskolen – og én av disse vant. [Journal]. Romsdals Budstikke Pluss. Full text in Research Archive
• Hagen, Rigmor Sjaastad; Herskedal, Kjell Marius & Mowinckel, Julie Krekvik (2026). Løpedilla på høgskolen – og én av disse vant. [Journal]. Adresseavisen Pluss. Full text in Research Archive
• Hovde, Bjørg Irene & Rokstad, Anne Marie Mork (2026). Sender ut spørsmål om hjernen din. [Journal]. Romsdals Budstikke Pluss. Full text in Research Archive
• Strømmen, Magnus (2026). Vil kartlegge usynlig sykepleiergruppe. [Internet]. Tidsskriftet Sykepleien. doi: https:/sykepleien.no/2026/08/vil-kartlegge-usynlig-sykepleiergruppe. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Ingen vet hvor mange studiesykepleiere vi har her i landet. Heller ikke hvilken utdanning, erfaring eller hvilke oppgaver de har. Det vil Magnus Strømmen gjøre noe med.

• Strømmen, Magnus (2026). Patient Warning: Bariatric Surgery Can Get Them Drunk Faster. [Internet]. Medscape.com. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  ‘The same amount of alcohol may produce at least twice the effect,’ experts say. Patients need early education on the situation.

• Kvernes, Barbro Karoline & Edøy, Torunn (2026). Når aktiv læring blir mer enn aktivitet - utvikling av samstemt læringsdesign i sykepleierutdanningen. Læring om læring. ISSN 2535-4108. 14, p. 1–10. doi: https:/www.ntnu.no/ojs/index.php/lol/article/view/6716. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Studentaktive undervisningsformer har fått en sentral plass i høyere utdanning, men studentaktivitet fører ikke nødvendigvis i seg selv til læring. For at aktiv læring skal ha pedagogisk verdi, må læringsaktivitetene inngå i et helhetlig læringsdesign med tydelig sammenheng mellom hva studentene skal lære, hvordan de arbeider med fagstoffet, og hvordan læringen følges opp og vurderes. Hensikten med denne fagartikkelen er å vise hvordan prinsippene for samstemt læringsdesign (constructive alignment) kan brukes til å utvikle et helhetlig læringsforløp om sosial ulikhet i helse i sykepleierutdanningen. Artikkelen beskriver et pedagogisk utviklingsarbeid basert på pedagogisk teori, tidligere forskning og systematiske didaktiske refleksjoner. Læringsdesignet tar utgangspunkt i emnets læringsutbytter og kombinerer prinsippene for samstemt læringsdesign med elementer fra flipped classroom. Det består av tre sammenhengende faser: forberedelse før undervisning, casebasert og dialogorientert læring i undervisningen samt refleksjon og medstudentrespons etter undervisningen. Formative vurderingsaktiviteter er integrert gjennom hele læringsforløpet. Artikkelen argumenterer for at den pedagogiske verdien av aktiv læring kan styrkes når læringsutbytter, læringsaktiviteter og formativ vurdering inngår i en tydelig sammenheng. Et slikt læringsdesign kan legge til rette for utvikling av både faglig kunnskap og generiske ferdigheter som samarbeid, kritisk refleksjon og problemløsning. Læringsdesignet er foreløpig ikke empirisk utprøvd, og det er derfor behov for systematisk utprøving og evaluering for å undersøke hvordan det fungerer i undervisningspraksis.

• Stephansen, Synnøve Kalvø & Lorentzen, Isabelle Lindseth (2026). Ville du latt en sykepleier stille diagnose på deg eller må det en lege til? [Radio]. radio.nrk.no/. doi: https:/radio.nrk.no/serie/distriktsprogram-moere-og-romsdal-radio/DKMR01014826?utm_source=nrkradio&utm_medium=delelenke-android&utm_content=prf%3ADKMR01014826#t=1h52m31s. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Lorentzen snakker om sin PhD om avansert klinisk allmennsykepleie

• Storm, Marianne; Skjærpe, Jorunn Nærland; Larsen, Bente Hamre; Gottschlich, Katharina Natalie; Isberg, Heidi Synnøve & Kajander, Martine [Show all 10 contributors for this article] (2026). Interprofessional Health Needs Assessment (IHNA) for Older Adults Living at Home (Impact-INHA). doi: https:/clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07686172?tab=study. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Interprofessional Health Needs Assessment (IHNA) in older adults living at home. Specifically, the trial will assess the effects of IHNA on health-related quality of life, social care-related quality of life, survival, and health service utilization. The primary objective is to determine the effect of IHNA on participants' health-related quality of life at 12 months. Secondary objectives are to assess its effects on social care-related quality of life, survival (time to death), health service utilization, and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) at 6 and 12 months.

• Skjærpe, Jorunn Nærland; Gottschlich, Katharina Natalie; Husebø, Anne Marie Lunde; Kajander, Martine; Larsen, Bente Hamre & Melbye, Elisabeth Lind [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2026). Effects of structured health needs assessment on health-related quality of life and healthcare utilization in home‑living older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. doi: https:/www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420261392708. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  As the population of older adults continues to grow, there is increasing interest in interventions that support aging in place, maintain health-related quality of life, and ensure efficient utilization of healthcare resources. Increased longevity is a positive development, but many older adults live with chronic conditions, functional impairments, and frailty, reducing quality of life and placing substantial demands on healthcare systems and caregivers. Health needs assessment is a structured approach to identifying health and care needs, prioritizing, and tailoring interventions. In home care settings, such assessments may support more appropriate service provision and efficient use of healthcare resources. However, approaches to health needs assessment vary in structure, health domains assessed, and follow-up intervention, which may contribute to variation in assessment practices and service allocation. Consequently, the impact on health-related quality of life and healthcare utilization might be uncertain. This systematic review will synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effects of structured health needs assessment, delivered either as a standalone intervention or as part of assessment-led care, on health-related quality of life and healthcare utilization among older adults living at home. The results may inform clinical practice, service design, and future intervention development.

• Midtsæter, Sara & Kjøll, Renate Rønning (2026). Skal forske på framtidens kvinnefotball – MFK er case. [Journal]. Romsdals Budstikke Pluss. doi: https:/www.rbnett.no/nyheter/n/GxOGdq/skal-forske-paa-framtidens-kvinnefotball-mfk-er-case. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Renate Rønning Kjøll (26) fra Molde skal undersøke hvordan MFK og AaFK bygger kvinnefotball, og hva som skal til for å lykkes.

• Strømmen, Magnus (2026). Alkoholopptaket dobles etter fedmekirurgi – forsker mener kartleggingen ikke er god nok. [Journal]. www.dagensmedisin.no. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  To nye norske studier viser at pasienter tar opp omtrent dobbelt så mye alkohol etter fedmeoperasjon. Magnus Strømmen mener spørreskjemaene dermed måler feil størrelse – og at de mest utsatte pasientene er dem klinikerne leter minst etter.

• Iversen, Hans Petter (2026). Bob Dylan (85) – hva er det med han? doi: https:/panorama.himolde.no/2026/06/19/bob-dylan-85-hva-er-det-med-han/. Full text in Research Archive
• Strømmen, Magnus (2026). Kveldsnytt - NRK TV. [TV]. NRK. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Kveldens siste nyheter

• Strømmen, Magnus (2026). Fedmeoperasjon gir økt risiko for alkoholproblemer. [Internet]. Gemini.no. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Alkoholopptaket i kroppen stiger kraftig etter en fedmeoperasjon. Det gir en økt risiko for alkoholproblemer.

• Strømmen, Magnus (2026). Fedme­operasjonar aukar risiko for alkohol­problem, viser ny studium frå Noreg – NRK Trøndelag. [Internet]. NRK.no. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Etter ein sånn operasjon blir ein fortare full, meir full og rusen varer lenger.

• Hogstad, Ingrid Johnsen; Jørgensen, Tone; Tunestveit, Merete; Tysnes, Ingunn Barmen & Reime, Monika Alvestad (2026). Children in Foster Care experiencing parental loss: Challenges in recruitment. doi: https:/forsa-nassw.via.dk/. Full text in Research Archive
• Storm, Marianne & Larsen, Bente Hamre (2026). Når eldre søker hjemmetjenester, kan viktige behov bli oversett. Forskning.no. ISSN 1891-635X. doi: https:/www.forskning.no/aldring-helsetjenester-partner/nar-eldre-soker-hjemmetjenester-kan-viktige-behov-bli-oversett/2662759. Full text in Research Archive
• Storm, Marianne (2026). HelseKart: Implementering og Evaluering av Tverrfaglig kartlegging av helsebehov hos Hjemmeboende Eldre. Full text in Research Archive
• Storm, Marianne (2026). HelseKart: Et forskningsprosjekt hvor vi tverrfaglig kartlegger hjemmeboende eldre sin helse. Full text in Research Archive
• Vatnar, Solveig Karin Bø; Vølstad, Astrid & Kristiansen, Susanne Tilke Thon (2026). Partnervoldsutsattes og -utøveres erfaringer, kunnskap og holdninger til avvergeplikten. doi: https:/www.hivolda.no/sluttkonferanse-forskningsprosjektet-avvergeplikt-mote-med-partnervold. Full text in Research Archive
• Vatnar, Solveig Karin Bø; Dahl, Silje Louise; Linge, Anita Dyb & Nordby, Christine (2026). Profesjonsutøveres erfaringer, kunnskap og holdninger til avvergeplikten. doi: https:/www.hivolda.no/sluttkonferanse-forskningsprosjektet-avvergeplikt-mote-med-partnervold. Full text in Research Archive
• Leer-Salvesen, Kjartan; Brevik, Thea Beate & Pilskog, Veronica Kvalen (2026). Fra kunnskap til handling: Studier om kunnskapsformidling om avvergeplikten til helsepersonell. doi: https:/www.hivolda.no/sluttkonferanse-forskningsprosjektet-avvergeplikt-mote-med-partnervold. Full text in Research Archive
• Brevik, Thea Beate & Pilskog, Veronica Kvalen (2026). Fra kunnskap til handling: Studier om kunnskapsformidling om avvergeplikten til helsepersonell. Full text in Research Archive
• Westad, Kristina; Five, Laila & Brevik, Thea Beate (2026). Når hjernen står i alarmberedskap | HiMoldes uavhengige avis. [Journal]. Panorama. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Hvorfor er det så mange som i dag sliter med diffuse helseplager som ikke lar seg forklare av prøver og bilder? Og finnes det en vei ut av det som ofte blir omtalt som kroniske lidelser?

• Five, Laila & Brevik, Thea Beate (2026). Hjernens hemmelige språk - Bjørnsonfestivalen. Teateret vårt. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Hvorfor rammes så mange i dag av utmattelse, smerter, uro og søvnproblemer – og hva kan vi gjøre for å snu utviklingen? I sin nye bok «Hjernens hemmelige språk» skriver Laila Five om hvordan hjernen og nervesystemet kan kjøre seg fast i en vedvarende alarmtilstand, og hun forklarer hva hun mener vi selv kan gjøre for å regulere nervesystemet, påvirke tankemøster og gjenvinne balansen. Laila Five er allmennlegespesialist og er under utdanning til psykiater. Hun har en særlig faglig interesse for feltet stressmedisin og behandling av uforklarlige medisinske tilstander. Samtaleleder er Thea Brevik fra Høgskolen i Molde .

• Hansen, Mette Tindvik; Østby, May & Grepperud, Linda (2026). Retningslinjer for tilretteleggere – når personer med utviklingshemming skal være informanter. doi: https:/virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/76069/submission/42. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Personer med utviklingshemming har ifølge CRPD artikkel 19 og 21 rett til å få sine meninger hørt og få tilrettelegging for full deltakelse i samfunnet. Men personer med utviklingshemning og samtidig kommunikasjons utfordringer kan oppleve barrierer i å få løftet sin stemme. Ofte er de avhengige av tilrettelegging i form av kommunikasjon (ASK) hjelpemidler og tolker, her tilretteleggere, for å kunne utøve sin rett til å bidra med sine erfaringer og ønsker. I et pågående forskningsprosjekt hvor en ønsket å høre erfaringer fra informanter med utviklingshemning og samtidig kommunikasjons utfordringer, ble tilretteleggerne erfart som en mulig barriere for informantens synspunkter. Problemstilling ble følgende: Hvordan tilrettelegge slik at stemmen til informanter med utviklingshemning og kommunikasjons utfordringer blir hørt. I intervju av personer med utviklingshemming som hadde med tilretteleggere, ble det opplevd at tilretteleggerne i noen tilfeller kunne ta over for og svare for informantene. Som intervensjon ble det utviklet ‘retningslinjer for tilretteleggere’ som bistår informanter i forskningsprosjekt. Disse ble utviklet i samarbeid mellom forfatterne. En tilrettelegger skal fungere som tolk for informanten. Retningslinjene ble derfor utviklet i tråd med ‘Tolkenes profesjonsetiske retningslinjer’ (TPR). Mange personer med utviklingshemning og samtidig kommunikasjons utfordringer kan ha flere tilleggs utfordringer i forhold til persepsjon og konsentrasjon. Dette medfører at de som skal fungere som tilretteleggere må ha god kunnskap både om brukeren og kunne bistå med ulike former for ASK hjelpemidler. Retningslinjen tilstreber å ivareta denne komplekse kompetansen. I et formøte før dialogkonferansen hvor funn fra intervjuene skulle gjennomgås, ble tilretteleggerne presentert for retningslinjen og forventninger til funksjon og rolle. Erfaringer fra intervjuet, formøtet med tilretteleggerne og dialogkonferansen utgjør datagrunnlaget for presentasjonen.

• Larsen, Bjørn Kjetil; Sæbjørnsen, Siv Elin Nord & Ødegård, Atle (2026). Support within Sanction: Street-Level Practices in the Norwegian Drug Court Program (ND). doi: https:/www.cubb.aau.dk/6th-street-level-bureaucracy-conference-e156039. Full text in Research Archive
• Molnes, Sven Inge & Brekke, Liv Janne Raknes (2026). Trygg i rollen, tydelig i budskapet: Utvikling av sykepleierens undervisningskompetanse | Læring om læring. Læring om læring. ISSN 2535-4108. 14. Full text in Research Archive
• Storm, Marianne (2026). HelseKart: Et forskningsprosjekt hvor vi samskaper, implementerer og undersøker effekter av tverrfaglig kartlegging av hjemmeboende eldre sin helse i kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenester. Full text in Research Archive
• Waagbø, Arild Johan; Berget, Gerd; Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward; Fadnes, Marcus; Bøyum-Folkeseth, Odd Anders & Mirmotahari, Omid [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2026). Det må gi større verdi å være på campus enn å sitte hjemme. [Internet]. Panorama. doi: https:/panorama.himolde.no/2026/05/19/det-ma-gi-storre-verdi-a-vaere-pa-campus-enn-a-sitte-hjemme/. Full text in Research Archive
• Iversen, Hans Petter (2026). Dødens politikk – og gazafiseringen av verden. doi: https:/panorama.himolde.no/2026/05/28/dodens-politikk-og-gazafiseringen-av-verden/. Full text in Research Archive
• Lorentzen, Isabelle Lindseth (2026). Avansert klinisk allmennsykepleie i kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenester. Full text in Research Archive
• Vatnar, Solveig Karin Bø (2026). Avvergeplikt i møte med partnervold. Full text in Research Archive
• Kjølås, Bibbi & Alteren, Johanne (2026). Aukra og Høgskolen i Molde i nytt forskningsprosjekt. [Radio]. NRK Radio. doi: https:/radio.nrk.no/serie/distriktsprogram-moere-og-romsdal-radio/sesong/202605/DKMR01008326. Full text in Research Archive
• Storm, Marianne (2026). HelseKart: Tverrfaglig kartlegging av helsebehov hos hjemmeboende eldre for å styrke bærekraften i de kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenestene. Full text in Research Archive
• Storm, Marianne; Wang, Bo; Mundal, Ingunn Pernille; Eines, Trude Fløystad; Grønvik, Cecilie Katrine Utheim & Skjærpe, Jorunn Nærland (2026). Digital tjenesteutvikling i psykisk helse- og rusfeltet – hva må til for å lykkes? Erfaringer fra Digital likePerson (DigiPer) for psykisk uhelse prosjektet. Full text in Research Archive
• Rokstad, Anne Marie Mork; Tretteteig, Signe; Engedal, Knut & Strandenæs, Margit Gausdal (2026). MAKS® in Norway: Intercultural Adaptation of MAKS® to the Norwegian Care Context – Empirical Findings from a Qualitative, Focus Group-Based Cross-Sectional Study on Facilitating and Inhibiting Factors for Implementation in Day care designed for people with dementia. Full text in Research Archive
• Danielsen, Anders Skyrud; Johansen, Amalie; Sare, Miriam; Lim, Cherry; Bjørnholt, Jørgen & Furberg, Anne-Sofie [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2026). The microbial winners and losers in all Norwegian blood cultures over two decades, 2005–2024. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background Bacteraemia incidence and microbial epidemiology are evolving globally, and is likely influenced by demographic changes [1,2]. The Norwegian Surveillance System for Antimicrobial Resistance (NORM) provides an opportunity to assess long-term trends in bacteraemia and their drivers, as all findings in blood cultures from all microbiological laboratories nationally are reported to the system [3]. This study aimed to describe temporal changes in bacteraemia incidence and microbial composition in Norway from 2005 to 2024, contextualising trends with population-level indicators. Methods We analysed national data on deduplicated blood culture isolates from 2005 to 2024, using reports from NORM. Isolates were classified into 21 species categories. Blood culture positivity rates were estimated at seven hospitals, adjusting for catchment populations. Contextual indicators were retrieved from national registries. Temporal trends in incidence (per 100,000 population) were modelled using negative binomial regression, adjusted for population age structure (≥70 years). Calendar year was included as a restricted cubic spline to capture non-linear trends. Results We analysed a total of 319,149 blood culture isolates from 2005 to 2024, with a yearly increase from 10,964 in 2005 to 22,679 in 2024, corresponding to 238 to 409 per 100,000 population (71.7% increase). Blood culture positivity remained stable at approximately 6%. Escherichia coli increased by 64%, Klebsiella spp. by 146%, and Staphylococcus aureus by 70%. Streptococcus pneumoniae declined by 49%, from 22 to 11 per 100,000. Most species showed increased incidence, with Gram-negative organisms rising more than Gram-positives. Streptococcus dysgalactiae and the "other" Gram-positive and Gram-negative categories also increased substantially. The population aged ≥70 years grew by 37.7%, while hospital bed-days declined by 37.3%. Conclusion This study shows a steady rise in bacteraemia incidence in Norway over the two decades. The stability of blood culture positivity rates suggests that the observed trends may reflect a real increase in infection burden. The decline in S. pneumoniae may reflect the impact of childhood pneumococcal vaccination. The relative increase in Gram-negative organisms and some emerging species indicate an increasing diversity, possibly due to changes in the patient case-mix, with importance for treatment regimens.

• Silseth, Ingvild & Brevik, Thea Beate (2026). Fra nedtur til flere fornøyde studenter: – Vi hev oss rundt. [Journal]. Romsdals Budstikke Pluss. Full text in Research Archive
• Iversen, Hans Petter (2026). Funksjonshindredes rettigheter – hvor går velferdsstaten? doi: https:/panorama.himolde.no/2026/04/10/funksjonshindredes-rettigheter-hvor-gar-velferdsstaten/. Full text in Research Archive
• Eide, Lasse; Havnen, Kjetil & Hogstad, Ingrid Johnsen (2026). Ferdig med hviskeleken – noen må fortelle barnet hva som skjedde. doi: https:/www.ambulanseforum.no/debatt/ferdig-med-hviskeleken-noen-ma-fortelle-barnet-hva-som-skjedde/240220. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  En gutt i underetasjen hørte ambulansepersonellet si at de skulle «skyte» faren hans. De mente defibrillatoren. Han trodde de tok livet av ham. Tre fagpersoner ved Høgskolen i Molde mener det er på tide å slutte med hviskeleken – og sette oppfølging av barn som pårørende i akuttsituasjoner i system.

• Nordby, Christine (2026). Mandatory reporting of intimate partner violence : professionals’ attitudes and compliance. Høgskolen i Molde - Vitenskapelig høgskole i logistikk. ISSN 9788279624080. Full text in Research Archive
• Sunde, Olivia Sissil; Ytrehus, Siri; Alteren, Johanne & Kleiven, Ole Tormod (2026). Familieomsorg og omsorg for familien. Familieomsorgsgivarar og profesjonelle sine erfaringar med samarbeid om omsorga til heimebuande eldre med psykiske lidingar. Høgskolen i Molde. ISSN 9788279624066. Full text in Research Archive

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