Browsing Brage INN by Author "Kvaal, Kari"
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Associations of the serotonin transporter gene polymorphism, 5-HTTLPR, and adverse life events with late life depression in the elderly Lithuanian population
Simonyte, Sandrita; Grabauskyte, Ingrida; MacIjauskiene, Jurate; Lesauskaite, Vita; Lesauskaite, Vaiva; Kvaal, Kari; Stewart, Robert (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Late-life depression (LLD) is a multifactorial disorder, with susceptibility and vulnerability potentially influenced by gene-environment interaction. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the 5-HTTLPR polymorphism ... -
Behavioural disturbances in patients with frontotemporal lobe degeneration focusing on caregiver burden at home and in nursing homes.
Rognstad, May Karin; Nåden, Dagfinn; Ulstein, Ingun; Kvaal, Kari; Langhammer, Birgitta; Sagbakken, Mette (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Aim and objective To explore the challenges faced by family caregivers of people with frontotemporal dementia and other forms of dementia affecting the frontal and temporal lobes causing behavioural disturbances through a ... -
Communication in mental health nursing - Bachelor Students' appraisal of a blended learning training programme - An exploratory study
Furnes, Merete; Kvaal, Kari; Høye, Sevald (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Background It is important that mental health nursing students at Bachelor level obtain effective communication skills. Many students dread the fact that in the mental health field they will encounter patients and relatives ... -
Comparison of anxiety symptoms in spouses of persons suffering from dementia, geriatric in-patients and healthy older persons
Kvaal, Kari; Engedal, Knut; Ulstein, Ingun (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Objective:To describe and compare anxiety symptoms in spouses of persons suffering from dementia, geriatric in-patients and healthy controls, and to study possible risk factors associated with anxiety in these groups of ... -
Dignity in people with frontotemporal dementia and similar disorders - a qualitative study of the perspective of family caregivers
Sagbakken, Mette; Nåden, Dagfinn; Ulstein, Ingun; Kvaal, Kari; Langhammer, Birgitta; Rognstad, May Karin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Background Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) constitutes on average 10–15% of dementia in younger persons (≤65 years old), but can also affect older people. These patients demonstrate a decline in social conduct, and/or language ... -
High prevalence of anxiety symptoms in spouses of demented persons
Ulstein, Ingun; Kvaal, Kari (Conference object, 2012)Comparing to depression only few studies have been focusing at anxiety symptoms among carers of persons suffering from dementia. In this study we have compared anxiety among 76 spouses of patients in a mild to moderate ... -
Loneliness, social provision and health among older men and women with chronic physical diseases – a mixed methods study
Bjørge, Heidi; Baklien, Børge; Opheim, Elin; Kvaal, Kari; Skulberg, Knut Ragnvald (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore loneliness, social provision and perceived health from a gender perspective among older persons with chronic diseases. Methods A mixed-methods approach was chosen to enable ... -
Poor quality in systematic reviews on PTSD and EMDR – an examination of search methodology and reporting
Opheim, Elin; Andersen, Per Normann; Jakobsen, Marianne; Aasen, Bjørn; Kvaal, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Different user groups regard systematic reviews as reliable and valuable sources for answering research questions. For systematic reviews to fulfill their purpose, methodological quality in all stages are of ... -
Poor quality in systematic reviews on PTSD and EMDR: Examination of search methodology and reporting
Opheim, Elin; Andersen, Per Normann; Jakobsen, Marianne; Aasen, Bjørn; Kvaal, Kari (Conference object, 2019-09) -
Supplementary material: Poor quality in systematic reviews on PTSD and EMDR – an examination of search methodology and reporting
Opheim, Elin; Andersen, Per Normann; Jakobsen, Marianne; Aasen, Bjørn; Kvaal, Kari (Others, 2019)List of databases and search strategy -
The effect of psychosocial support on caregivers’ perceived criticism and emotional over-involvement of persons with dementia: An assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial
Bjørge, Heidi; Kvaal, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background Many relatives of close family members suffering from dementia have taken on the caregiver role. While intervention studies have revealed promising results on caregiver burden, distress, and depression, there ... -
A training course on interpersonal relationships using role play in a Master of Mental Health Care programme–The students' experiences
Gjestvang, Bodil; Kvigne, Kari Johanne; Hoel, Erik; Kvaal, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives To study how Master Students of Mental Health Care experienced role play as an educational method that strengthened their relational competence. Design The study was qualitative with an exploratory descriptive ...