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Qualitative visualization of the development of stresses through infrared thermography
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)In this work, the IR thermography was used to study the steel specimens (DIN 50125 Standard) undergoing the tensile tests. The tensile tests were performed using GUNT® Hamburg Universal Material Tester. The tensile specimens were clamped, and the test force was applied using a hand-operated hydraulic system. A dial gauge measured the elongation of the specimens. Using the WP 300.20 system for data ... -
Quality aspects of fillet, loin and tail products made from live-stored feed-deprived Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.) at different times post mortem
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-18)During last decade, the amount of live-caught Atlantic cod stored in sea cages has increased. However, the issues of feeding regime during live-storage and time of processing after slaughter are central to provide high quality products. The goal of this study was to investigate how the quality of fresh fillet, loin and tail products can be affected by the length of feed-deprivation and the ... -
Quality aspects of wild caught and enhanced sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis)
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-13)Sea urchin roe is a culinary delicacy worldwide, but with global catches are down due to overfishing and diminishing stocks, interest in aquaculture has increased. Sea urchin aquaculture lacks consistency in the quality of the product, good quality sea urchin roe should be large with an orange or yellow colour, with a distinct sweet-salty taste and have the right firm texture. The main objective ... -
A quality assessment of the Georgian Birth Registry
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-09-17)Aim: Assess the quality of the Georgian Birth Registry (GBR) in the 1st year of implementation. Method: The GBR was implemented 1st of January 2016 in 285 maternity facilities in Georgia. The mode of reporting is case-report-forms (CRFs) which are filled out electronically by doctors or midwives and entered directly into the birth registry. Reporting to the GBR became mandatory by law on the ... -
Quality assurance of tele consultations in a store-and-forward telemedicine network - obtaining patient follow-up data and user feedback
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Quality control following change of drainage technique of chronic subdural hematomas at Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2020-08-30)Objective: Chronic subdural hematoma is one of the most common neurosurgical conditions affecting the elderly. In March 2016 there was a change in drainage technique at the neurosurgical department, UNN, Norway from a continuous irrigation system to an active drain. This was following a multi-center study conducted by Sjåvik, Bartek, et.al showing fewer complications, with the same recurrence rate ... -
Quality control of cervical cytology using a 3-type HPV mRNA test increases screening program sensitivity of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2+ in young Norwegian women-A cohort study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-11-05)Within 2021, Norway intends to complete implementation of HPV DNA-based primary screening for cervical cancer for women 34–69 years, while continue cytology-based screening for women 25–33 years. Over the recent years, the incidence of cervical cancer has increased by 30% among women younger than 40 years. In this subset of women, nearly 30% were diagnosed with a normal smear, as most recent smear, ... -
A quality indicator set for use in rehabilitation team care of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases; development and pilot testing
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-29)<p><i>Background - </i>Systems for monitoring effectiveness and quality of rehabilitation services across health care levels are needed. The purpose of this study was to develop and pilot test a quality indicator set for rehabilitation of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. <p><i>Methods - </i>The set was developed according to the Rand/UCLA Appropriateness Method, which integrates evidence ... -
Quality management practices of intensive whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming: A Study of the Mekong delta, Vietnam
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-02)Continuous warnings on quality and food safety of shrimp products from importers have led to increases in port rejections. This has increased awareness amongst Vietnamese farmers for conducting shrimp farming according to specific certification guidelines. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the situation of quality control and effectiveness of Good Aquaculture Practices (GAP) in Vietnam ... -
Quality of beginner pre-service teachers’ science instruction
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-04-25)Teachers’ instructional quality is important for students’ learning outcomes, but research on beginner middle school pre-service teachers’ (PSTs’) instructional quality and development is limited. In this case study, we investigated the quality of science instruction for beginner PSTs. All the 21 science lessons of six PSTs during the school practicum in their first year in a teacher education ... -
Quality of care for remote orthopaedic consultations using telemedicine: A randomised controlled trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-09-08)Background: Decentralised services using outreach clinics or modern technology are methods to reduce both patient transports and costs to the healthcare system. Telemedicine consultations via videoconference are one such modality. Before new technologies are implemented, it is important to investigate both the quality of care given and the economic impact from the use of this new technology. The aim ... -
Quality of clinical management of cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with severe mental illness in a specialist mental health care setting
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-02-24)Purpose: Cardiometabolic disease in patients with severe mental illness is a major cause of shortened life expectancy. There is sparse evidence of real-world clinical risk prevention practice. We investigated levels of assessments of cardiometabolic risk factors and risk management interventions in patients with severe mental illness in the Norwegian mental health service according to an acknowledged ... -
The quality of denominator data in surgical site infection surveillance versus administrative data in Norway 2005-2010
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-11-30)Background: High quality of surveillance systems for surgical site infections (SSIs) is the key to their usefulness. The Norwegian Surveillance System for Antibiotic Consumption and Healthcare-Associated Infections (NOIS) was introduced by regulation in 2005, and is based largely on automated extraction of data from underlying systems in the hospitals. <p>Methods: This study investigates the ... -
Quality of dental unit water at university dental clinic, private and public clinics in Tromsø. Investigation of bacteria levels in water samples in dental chair water lines
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-04-19)Abstract: Exposure to water with high bacterial counts violates the basic principles of clinical infection control in dental clinics. Therefore, bacterial counts in water that comes from the dental chair unit should always be evaluated. As guideline water that comes from hand pieces/three-way syringes should have less than 200 colony forming units per one mL of water. Aims: The aim of this study ... -
Quality of facility-based maternal and newborn care around the time of childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic: online survey investigating maternal perspectives in 12 countries of the WHO European Region
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-12-24)<p><b>Background</b> Multi-country studies assessing the quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC) during the COVID- 19 pandemic, as defined by WHO Standards, are lacking. <p><b>Methods</b> Women who gave birth in 12 countries of the WHO European Region from March 1, 2020 - March 15, 2021 answered an online questionnaire, including 40 WHO Standard-based Quality Measures. <p><b>Findings</b> ... -
Quality of family planning counseling in Ethiopia: Trends and determinants of information received by female modern contraceptive users, evidence from national survey data, (2014- 2018)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-10)<p><i>Background - </i>Family planning counseling is critical for women to make informed reproductive and sexual health decisions. Despite Ethiopia's success in expanding access to family planning services, information on the quality of family planning counseling is limited. The objectives of this study were to assess whether the quality of counseling from the female client´s perspective has changed ... -
Quality of health care around the time of childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the IMAgiNE EURO study in Norway and trends over time
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-18)Objective: To describe maternal perception of the quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC) in facilities in Norway during the first year of COVID-19 pandemic.<p> <p>Methods: Women who gave birth in a Norwegian facility from March 1, 2020, to October 28, 2021, filled out a structured online questionnaire based on 40 WHO standards-based quality measures. Quantile regression analysis was performed ... -
Quality of life among women with symptomatic, screen-detected, and interval breast cancer, and for women without breast cancer: a retrospective cross-sectional study from Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-26)Purpose - Breast cancers detected at screening need less aggressive treatment compared to breast cancers detected due to symptoms. The evidence on the quality of life associated with screen-detected versus symptomatic breast cancer is sparse. This study aimed to compare quality of life among Norwegian women with symptomatic, screen-detected and interval breast cancer, and women without breast cancer ... -
Quality of life and contact with healthcare systems among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: results from the NORdic PAtient survey of Psoriasis and Psoriatic arthritis (NORPAPP)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-03-13)Psoriasis (skin psoriasis, PsO) is a chronic inflammatory condition. In about one-third of cases, the joints are affected (psoriatic arthritis, PsA). Both conditions, especially PsA, profoundly impact patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). To describe the impact of psoriasis on HRQoL and patients’ contact with the healthcare system in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, the NORdic PAtient survey ... -
Quality of life following renal sympathetic denervation in treatment-resistant hypertensive patients: a two-year follow-up study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-10)Objective. Hypertension is a significant health burden. In the last 10 years, renal sympathetic denervation has been tested as a potential treatment option for a select group of patients with treatmentresistant hypertension. The aim of this study was to broadly assess the quality of life in patients undergoing renal sympathetic denervation with two years’ follow-up. Materials and methods. Patients ...
