Blar i forfatter "Svee, Tove Elisabeth"
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Caesarean section rates and activity-based funding in Northern Norway: A model-based study using the World Health Organization's recommendation
Norum, Jan; Svee, Tove Elisabeth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-16)<i>Objective</i>: Caesarean section (CS) rates vary significantly worldwide. ,e World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a maximum CS rate of 15%. Norwegian hospitals are paid per CS (activity-based funding), employing the diagnosis-related group (DRG) system. We aimed to document how financial incentives can be affected by reduced CS rates, according to the WHO’s recommendation. <p> <p> ... -
Induced abortion on demand and birth rate in Sami-speaking municipalities and a control group in Finnmark, Norway
Norum, Jan; Svee, Tove Elisabeth; Heyd, Anca; Nieder, Carsten (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)Objectives. The objective of this study was to analyze the birth and induced abortion on demand (IAD) rate among women in Sami-speaking communities and a control group in Finnmark County, Norway. Methods. The 6 northern municipalities included in the administration area of the Sami language law (study group) were matched with a control group of 9 municipalities. Population data (numbers, sex and ... -
Most Scandinavians Are Born During Summer Time and Less Norwegians Are Born the First Quarter of the Year: A Study Comparing Scandinavian Birth Patterns 2000-2012
Norum, Jan; Heyd, Anca Kriemhilde; Svee, Tove Elisabeth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014) -
Quality of obstetric care in the sparsely populated sub-arctic area of Norway 2009-2011
Norum, Jan; Heyd, Anca Kriemhilde; Hjelseth, Bente; Svee, Tove Elisabeth; Mürer, Fred A; Erlandsen, Randi; Vonen, Barthold (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: It is challenging to obtain high quality obstetric care in a sparsely populated area. In the subarctic region of Norway, significant distances, weather conditions and seasonable darkness have called for a decentralized care model. We aimed to explore the quality of this care. Methods: A retrospective study employing data (2009–11) from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway was initiated. ...