Publications by authors named "A S Helvik"
Aims: The aim of this study is to explore patterns of the lived experiences of first-generation Turkish immigrants (≥ 60 years) living and ageing in Norway regarding their experiences with healthcare services and ageing.
Design: This study used a qualitative study.
Methods: The sample consisted of 17 individuals aged 60 and above who were of Turkish origin, and immigrated to and living in Norway.
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- The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM) using different diagnostic criteria among a clinical sample of 182 participants, both FM positive and negative.
- Results showed varying diagnoses: 99 under ACR 1990, 108 under ACR 2016, and 110 under AAPT, with all three criteria effectively distinguishing FM cases from non-cases regarding tender point counts and other symptoms.
- Significant differences were found in anxiety and depression symptoms based on the diagnostic criteria used, indicating that while FM symptoms were consistently identified across criteria, psychological symptoms varied.
Background: Hospital at home care services offer a potential solution to the problem of strain on hospital beds while simultaneously enhancing patient outcomes. Nevertheless, implementation of the hospital at home care model is associated with several challenges. One such barrier involves patient enrolment, particularly during the initial stage of service operation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To explore the parents' experience of postoperative care during the first two years after ventilation tube (VT) surgery in a setting where the check-ups were conducted either by otolaryngologists or their regular general practitioner (GP).
Methods: 55 individual interviews of parents at up to three different time points (<1, 6, and 24 months) after their child received VT-surgery, analyzed with reflexive thematic analysis.
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Background: Hospital at home (HaH) is an innovative approach to healthcare delivery that brings specialized services to patients' homes. HaH services are typically available in urban areas where hospitals can easily reach nearby patients. An integrated care model that utilizes the public primary healthcare system may extend HaH services to include patients residing further away from hospitals.
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