Browsing Brage INN by Author "Tverdal, Aage"
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A comparison of self-reported data on disability pension status with data from a nationwide administrative register
Hartz, Ingeborg; Tverdal, Aage; Skurtveit, Svetlana (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)bjectives: Validation studies of self-reported disability pension status have been scarce. The objective of this study was to estimate the sensitivity and specificity, as well as positive and negative predictive values of ... -
Disability pension as predictor of later use of benzodiazepines among benzodiazepine users
Hartz, Ingeborg; Tverdal, Aage; Skille, Eivind Å.; Skurtveit, Svetlana (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)The proportion of Norwegians on disability pensions has doubled since the 1980s. The Norwegian Government wants action to stimulate the working capacity in those disability pensioners who have the potential to work. ... -
Disability pension is associated with the use of benzodiazepines 20 years later: A prospective study
Hartz, Ingeborg; Lundesgaard, Eldar; Tverdal, Aage; Skurtveit, Svetlana (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)Aim: The Norwegian government states that actions are needed to stimulate working capacity in disability pension (DP) recipients with such a potential. Identification of factors that may impair rehabilitation efforts, such ... -
Social inequalities in use of potentially addictive drugs in Norway - use among disability pensioners
Hartz, Ingeborg; Tverdal, Aage; Skurtveit, Svetlana (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)Objectives: The Norwegian Government urges that actions are needed to stimulate the working capacity in disability pensioners (DPs) with such a potential. Information on factors that may impair rehabilitation efforts, ...