• Factors associated with non-completion of and scores on physical capability tests in health surveys: The North Health in Intellectual Disability Study 

      Olsen, Monica Isabel; Halvorsen, Marianne Berg; Søndenaa, Erik; Strand, Bjørn Heine; Langballe, Ellen Melbye; Årnes, Anders; Michalsen, Henriette; Larsen, Frode Kibsgaard; Gamst, Wenche; Bautz-Holter, Erik; Anke, Audny (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-12)
      Background - This study investigated the completion rates, scores and factors associated with non-completion and low scores on physical capability tests in a health survey administered to adults with intellectual disabilities. <p> <p>Method - Assessment comprised body mass index (BMI), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), the timed up-and-go (TUG) test, the one-legged stance (OLS) test; ...
    • How do multimorbidity and lifestyle factors impact the perceived health of adults with intellectual disabilities? 

      Olsen, Monica Isabel; Halvorsen, Marianne; Søndenaa, Erik; Langballe, Ellen Melbye; Bautz-Holter, Erik; Stensland, Eva; Tessem, Silje Marie; Anke, Audny (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-05-11)
      Background: Adults with intellectual disability (ID) have poorer physical and perceived health than the general population. Knowledge of perceived health predictors is both limited and important for guiding the development of preventive actions. The aims of this study were to investigate (1) the associations between perceived health and demographics, degree of ID, physical health conditions, and ...
    • Livskvalitet hos mennesker med lett utviklingshemming. En kvalitativ studie 

      Olsen, Monica Isabel (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-05-04)
      Sammendrag Livskvalitet hos mennesker med utviklingshemming har vært lite forsket på i Norge, mens det internasjonalt sett har vært økende interesse for å utvikle måleinstrumenter for dette konstruktet. Formålet med denne studien var å undersøke hvordan mennesker med lett utviklingshemming opplever sin livskvalitet og hvordan de formidler sin opplevelse til sine omgivelser. Individuelle semistrukturerte ...
    • Physical Activity With Tailored mHealth Support for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial 

      Michalsen, Henriette; Wangberg, Silje C; Hartvigsen, Gunnar; Jaccheri, Maria Letizia; Muzny, Miroslav; Henriksen, André; Olsen, Monica Isabel; Thrane, Gyrd; Jahnsen, Reidun Birgitta; Pettersen, Gunn; Arntzen, Cathrine; Anke, Audny (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-29)
      <i>Background</i>: Individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have lower levels of physical activity (PA) and greater barriers for participation in fitness activities compared with members of the general population. As increased PA has positive effects on cardiovascular and psychosocial health, it is exceedingly important to identify effective interventions for use in everyday settings. Mobile ...
    • Physical performance, physical and perceived health, and the use of healthcare services in a population of adults with intellectual disability 

      Olsen, Monica Isabel (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2022-06-07)
      <p><i>Bakgrunn:</i> Voksne med utviklingshemming har dårligere fysisk og selvrapportert helse, og mindre tilgang til helsetjenester sammenlignet med generell befolkning. Dette har vært lite undersøkt i Norge. <p><i>Formål:</i> Øke kunnskap om helse og fysisk funksjon hos voksne med utviklingshemming. Undersøke faktorer assosiert med gjennomføring av fysiske funksjonstester, samt fysisk og selvopplevd ...