Blar i forfatter "Vonen, Barthold"
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Adverse events in deceased hospitalised cancer patients as a measure of quality and safety in end-of-life cancer care
Haukland, Ellinor Christin; von Plessen, Christian; Nieder, Carsten; Vonen, Barthold (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-01)<i>Background</i> - Anticancer treatment exposes patients to negative consequences such as increased toxicity and decreased quality of life, and there are clear guidelines recommending limiting use of aggressive anticancer treatments for patients near end of life. The aim of this study is to investigate the association between anticancer treatment given during the last 30 days of life and adverse ... -
Adverse events in hospitalised cancer patients: a comparison to a general hospital population
Haukland, Ellinor Christin; von Plessen, Christian; Nieder, Carsten; Vonen, Barthold (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-05)<p><i>Background</i>: Patients with cancer are often treated by many healthcare providers, receive complex and potentially toxic treatments that can increase the risk for iatrogenic harm. The aim of this study is to investigate whether hospitalised cancer patients are at higher risk of adverse events (AEs) compared to a general hospital population.</p> <p><i>Material and methods</i>: A total of ... -
Anal incontinence, urinary incontinence and sexual problems in primiparous women - a comparison between women with episiotomy only and women with episiotomy and obstetric anal sphincter injury
Stedenfeldt, Mona; Pirhonen, Jouko; Blix, Ellen; Wilsgaard, Tom; Vonen, Barthold; Øian, Pål (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014) -
Contribution of adverse events to death of hospitalised patients
Haukland, Ellinor Christin; Mevik, Kjersti; von Plessen, Christian; Nieder, Carsten; Vonen, Barthold (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-02-13)<i>Background</i> - There is no standardised method to investigate death as a patient safety indicator and we need valid and reliable measurements to use adverse events contributing to death as a quality measure.<p> <p><i>Objective</i> - To investigate the contribution of severe adverse events to death in hospitalised patients and clarify methodological differences using the Global Trigger Tool ... -
Cost-effectiveness and quality of life in surgeon versus general practitioner-organised colon cancer surveillance: a randomised controlled trial
Augestad, Knut Magne; Norum, Jan; Dehof, Stefan; Aspevik, Ranveig; Ringberg, Unni; Nestvold, Torunn Kristin; Vonen, Barthold; Skrøvseth, Stein Olav; Lindsetmo, Rolv-Ole (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013-04-04)Objective: To assess whether colon cancer follow-up can be organised by general practitioners (GPs) without a decline in the patient's quality of life (QoL) and increase in cost or time to cancer diagnoses, compared to hospital follow-up. Design: Randomised controlled trial. Setting: Northern Norway Health Authority Trust, 4 trusts, 11 hospitals and 88 local communities. Participants: Patients ... -
Does increasing the size of bi-weekly samples of records influence results when using the Global Trigger Tool? An observational study of retrospective record reviews of two different sample sizes
Mevik, Kjersti; Griffin, Frances A.; Hansen, Tonje Elisabeth; Deilkås, Ellen C Tveter; Vonen, Barthold (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-04-25)<p><i>Objectives - </i>To investigate the impact of increasing sample of records reviewed bi-weekly with the Global Trigger Tool method to identify adverse events in hospitalised patients. <p><i>Design - </i>Retrospective observational study. <p><i>Setting - </i>A Norwegian 524-bed general hospital trust. <p><i>Participants - </i>1920 medical records selected from 1 January to 31 December ... -
Episiotomy characteristics and risks for obstetric anal sphincter injuries: a case-control study
Stedenfeldt, Mona; Pirhonen, Jouko; Blix, Ellen; Wilsgaard, Tom; Vonen, Barthold; Øian, Pål (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)Objectives To investigate the association between the geometrical properties of episiotomy and obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) because episiotomies angled at 40–60° are associated with fewer OASIS than episiotomies with more acute angles. Design Case–control study. Setting University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø and Nordland Hospital, Bodø, Norway. Sample Seventy-four women ... -
Is a modified Global Trigger Tool method using automatic trigger identification valid when measuring adverse events? A comparison of review methods using automatic and manual trigger identification
Mevik, Kjersti; Hansen, Tonje Elisabeth; Deilkås, Ellen C Tveter; Ringdal, Alexander; Vonen, Barthold (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-08)<p><i>Objectives - </i>To evaluate a modified Global Trigger Tool (GTT) method with manual review of automatic triggered records to measure adverse events. <p><i>Design - </i>A cross-sectional study was performed using the original GTT method as gold standard compared to a modified GTT method. <p><i>Setting - </i>Medium size hospital trust in Northern Norway. <p><i>Participants - </i>One thousand ... -
Is inter-rater reliability of Global Trigger Tool results altered when members of the review team are replaced?
Mevik, Kjersti; Griffin, Frances A.; Hansen, Tonje Elisabeth; Deilkås, Ellen C Tveter; Vonen, Barthold (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-09-12)<p><i>Objective - </i>To evaluate the inter-rater reliability of results from Global Trigger Tool (GTT) reviews when one of the three reviewers remains consistent, while one or two reviewers rotate. <p><i>Design - </i>Comparison of results from retrospective record review performed as a cross-sectional study with three review teams each consisting of two non-physicians and one physician; Team I ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ...