Blar i forfatter "Johnsen, Roar"
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Attitudes towards sickness absence and sickness presenteeism in health and care sectors in Norway and Denmark: a qualitative study.
Krane, Line; Larsen, Eva Ladekjær; Vinther Nielsen, Claus; Stapelfeldt, Christina Malmose; Johnsen, Roar; Risør, Mette Bech (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014-08-27) -
Effect of Inpatient Multicomponent Occupational Rehabilitation Versus Less Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation on Sickness Absence in Persons with Musculoskeletal- or Mental Health Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Aasdahl, Lene; Pape, Kristine; Vasseljen, Ottar; Johnsen, Roar; Gismervik, Sigmund Østgård; Halsteinli, Vidar; Fleten, Nils; Nielsen, Claus Vinther; Fimland, Marius Steiro (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-11)Purpose: To assess effects of an inpatient multi-component occupational rehabilitation program compared to less comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation on sickness absence in persons with musculoskeletal- or mental health disorders. <br>Methods: Randomized clinical trial with parallel groups. Participants were individuals 18–60 years old on sick-leave for 2–12 months with a sick-leave diagnosis ... -
Inpatient multimodal occupational rehabilitation reduces sickness absence among individuals with musculoskeletal and common mental health disorders: a randomized clinical trial.
Gismervik, Sigmund Østgård; Aasdahl, Lene; Vasseljen, Ottar; Fors, Egil Andreas; Rise, Marit By; Johnsen, Roar; Hara, Karen Walseth; Jacobsen, Henrik Børsting; Pape, Kristine; Fleten, Nils; Jensen, Chris; Fimland, Marius Steiro (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives - This study aimed to investigate whether inpatient multimodal occupational rehabilitation (I-MORE) reduces sickness absence (SA) more than outpatient acceptance and commitment therapy (O-ACT) among individuals with musculoskeletal and mental health disorders.<p> <p>Methods - Individuals on sick leave (2-12 months) due to musculoskeletal or common mental health disorders were randomized ... -
Length of sick leave – Why not ask the sick-listed? Sick-listed individuals predict their length of sick leave more accurately than professionals
Fleten, Nils; Johnsen, Roar; Førde, Olav Helge (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2004-10-12)Background: The knowledge of factors accurately predicting the long lasting sick leaves is sparse, but information on medical condition is believed to be necessary to identify persons at risk. Based on the current practice, with identifying sick-listed individuals at risk of long-lasting sick leaves, the objectives of this study were to inquire the diagnostic accuracy of length of sick leaves ... -
The One-stop trial : does electronic referral and booking by the general practitioner (GPs) to outpatient day case surgery reduce waiting time and costs? A randomized controlled trial protocol
Augestad, Knut Magne; Revhaug, Arthur; Vonen, Barthold; Johnsen, Roar; Lindsetmo, Rolv-Ole (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2008-08-11)Background: Waiting time and costs from referral to day case outpatient surgery are at an unacceptably high level. The waiting time in Norway averages 240 days for common surgical conditions. Furthermore, in North Norway the population is scattered throughout a large geographic area, making the cost of travel to a specialist examination before surgery considerable. Electronic standardised referrals ... -
Prosjekt egenmelding Kristiansand kommune : evaluering av kontrollert intervensjonsforsøk i stor skala, med utvidet rett til egenmelding i kombinasjon med økt og formalisert samhandling mellom arbeidstaker og arbeidsplassen ved sykefravær
Fleten, Nils; Johnsen, Roar (Working paper; Arbeidsnotat, 2005) -
Rehabilitation time before disability pension
Støver, Morten; Pape, Kristine; Johnsen, Roar; Fleten, Nils; Sund, Erik; Claussen, Bjørgulf; Ose, Solveig Osborg; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)The decision to grant a disability pension is usually the end of a long process of medical examinations, treatment and rehabilitation attempts. This study investigates to what extent the time spent on rehabilitation time prior to disability pension is associated with characteristics of the individual or the local employment and welfare office, measured as municipality variance. A study of 2,533 40 ... -
Reliability of sickness certificates in detecting potential sick leave reduction by modifying working conditions. A clinical epidemiology study
Fleten, Nils; Johnsen, Roar; Østrem, Bente Skipenes (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2004-03-25)Background: Medical sickness certificates are generally the main source for information when scrutinizing the need for aimed intervention strategies to avoid or reduce the individual and community side effects of sick leave. This study explored the value of medical sickness certificates related to daily work in Norwegian National Insurance Offices to identify sick-listed persons, where modified ... -
Should the surgeon or the general practitioner (GP) follow up patients after surgery for colon cancer? A randomized controlled trial protocol focusing on quality of life, cost-effectiveness and serious clinical events
Vonen, Barthold; Augestad, Knut Magne; Aspevik, Ranveig; Norum, Jan; Nestvold, Torunn; Lindsetmo, Rolv-Ole; Ringberg, Unni; Johnsen, Roar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2008-06-25)Background: All patients who undergo surgery for colon cancer are followed up according to the guidelines of the Norwegian Gastrointestinal Cancer Group (NGICG). These guidelines state that the aims of follow-up after surgery are to perform quality assessment, provide support and improve survival. In Norway, most of these patients are followed up in a hospital setting. We describe a multi-centre ... -
Sickness absence patterns and trends in the health care sector: 5-year monitoring of female municipal employees in the health and care sectors in Norway and Denmark
Krane, Line; Johnsen, Roar; Fleten, Nils; Nielsen, Claus Vinther; Stapelfeldt, Christina Malmose; Jensen, Chris; Braaten, Tonje (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014) -
'Søkelys på samfunnsmedisinen' : evaluering av kommunal samfunnsmedisinsk legetjeneste, offentlig legearbeid og de forebyggende oppgaver i fastlegeordningen
Pettersen, Betty; Johnsen, Roar (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2005)Universitetet i Tromsø ved Institutt for Samfunnsmedisin har gjennom tre spørreskjemabaserte tverrsnittsundersøkelser studert kommunal samfunnsmedisinsk legetjeneste i forhold til arbeidsinnhold og arbeidsforhold før og etter Fastlegereformen, og hvilke faktorer som har påvirket utviklingen. Prosjektet inkluderer også intervjuer før og etter introduksjonen av reformen av kommunale administratorer, ... -
Unemployment and disability pension-an 18-year follow-up study of a 40-year-old population in a Norwegian county
Støver, Morten; Pape, Kristine; Johnsen, Roar; Fleten, Nils; Sund, Erik Reidar; Claussen, Bjørgulf; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)This study explored the association of unemployment and an increased risk of receiving disability pension, and the possibility that this risk is attributed to municipality-specific characteristics. A cohort of 7,985 40-42 year olds was followed for 18 years in national registers, identifying new episodes of unemployment and cases of disability pension. The association between an unemployment period ... -
Work environment and disability pension – an 18-year follow-up study in a Norwegian working population
Støver, Morten; Pape, Kristine; Johnsen, Roar; Fleten, Nils; Sund, Erik Reidar; Ose, Solveig Osborg; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013-05-17)<i>Aims</i>: To investigate the associations between work environment indicators and health- related work disability. <i>Methods</i>: A health survey of 5,749 working 40–42-year-old Norwegians from Nordland County were linked to a national register for disability pension during a follow-up of over 18 years. The risk for disability pension following various self-reported physical and psychosocial ...