Barriers and facilitators for leading nursing homes through the COVID-19 pandemic: A focus group study in Norway.

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing home leaders implemented infection control to protect residents and staff.

Aim: To understand the barriers and facilitators for leading nursing homes through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: We invited 34 nursing homes to participate, and 20 leaders (59%) attended focus group interviews.

Healthy and unhealthy eating after a behaviour change intervention in primary care.

Background: To prevent and reduce non-communicable diseases, the Norwegian Directorate of Health encourages Healthy Life Centres (HLCs) in all municipalities.

Aims: This study investigates whether the behaviour change interventions at HLCs positively affected participants' diet and to evaluate predictors for healthy and unhealthy eating. Our data are part of the Norwegian Healthy Life Centre Study, a 6-month, pragmatic randomised controlled trial (RCT).

How is motivational interviewing (un)related to self-determination theory: An empirical study from different healthcare settings.

To explore how quality aspects and clients' verbal behaviors in Motivational Interviewing sessions correspond with counsellors' support of basic psychological needs described in Self-determination Theory, we conducted a mixed method study with quantitative analyses of transformed qualitative data from counselling sessions. Coding manuals identified if the counselling was consistent with Motivational Interviewing and the support of basic psychological needs. The study supported a conceptual relationship between motivational interviewing (MI) and self-determination theory (SDT), except for autonomy support which was conceptualized differently in the two approaches.

How body concerns, body mass, self-rated health and self-esteem are mutually impacted in early adolescence: a longitudinal cohort study.

Background: Impaired self-rated health (SRH) and self-esteem (SE) in adolescents are associated with increased body mass index (BMI). These associations are often studied using cross-sectional designs; we performed a longitudinal cohort survey to examine them.

Methods: A longitudinal cohort study of 1225 Norwegian high school students, with SRH, SE and BMI as primary outcomes.

How are body mass and body attitude impacted by a behaviour change intervention in primary care? A pragmatic randomised controlled trial.

This study evaluated the effect of behaviour change interventions at Norwegian Healthy Life Centres on change in body mass index (BMI) and body attitude, and explored the predictors for change after 6 months. We randomised 118 participants to either an intervention or a control group. Eligible participants: ⩾18 years and able to take part in group-based interventions.

The Norwegian Healthy Life Centre Study: A pragmatic RCT of physical activity in primary care.

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of behaviour change interventions at Norwegian Healthy Life Centres (HLCs) on participants' moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) six months after baseline. We also explore predictors of change in MVPA, and if level of education and MVPA at baseline modify the effect.

Methods: A randomised controlled trial with inclusion criteria age ⩾ 18 years and ability to participate in group-based physical activity.

Participants at Norwegian Healthy Life Centres: Who are they, why do they attend and how are they motivated? A cross-sectional study.

Aims: We examine the characteristics of participants entering Norwegian Healthy Life Centres, their reasons for attending and whether socio-economic status, motivation, self-efficacy and social support relate to physical activity and sedentary behaviour.

Methods: This cross-sectional study is part of a randomised controlled trial. Inclusion criteria are that participants should be ≥ 18 years old and able to take part in a physical activity group intervention.

Effective behaviour change techniques for physical activity and healthy eating in overweight and obese adults; systematic review and meta-regression analyses.

Purpose: This systematic review aims to explain the heterogeneity in results of interventions to promote physical activity and healthy eating for overweight and obese adults, by exploring the differential effects of behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and other intervention characteristics.

Methods: The inclusion criteria specified RCTs with ≥ 12 weeks' duration, from January 2007 to October 2014, for adults (mean age ≥ 40 years, mean BMI ≥ 30). Primary outcomes were measures of healthy diet or physical activity.

The Norwegian Healthy Life Study: protocol for a pragmatic RCT with longitudinal follow-up on physical activity and diet for adults.

Background: The Norwegian Directorate of Health recommends that Healthy Life Centres (HLCs) be established in primary health care to support behaviour change and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases. The aim of the present study protocol is to present the rationale, design and methods of a combined pragmatic randomized controlled trial (RCT) and longitudinal cohort study of the effects of attending HLCs concerning physical activity, sedentary behaviour and diet and to explore how psychological well-being and motivational factors may mediate short- and long-term effects.

Methods: The present study will combine a 6-month RCT with a longitudinal cohort study (24 months from baseline) conducted at six HLCs from June 2014 to Sept 2017.

Stakeholders' expectations of Healthy Life Centers: A focus group study.

Aims: The aims of this study were to explore stakeholders' expectations of municipal Healthy Life Centers (HLCs) in Norway, and to evaluate whether these expectations were compatible with current guidelines and recommendations.

Methods: A multidisciplinary team of researchers arranged focus group sessions with Healthy Life Centre staff, municipality administration, county administration, general practitioners and representatives of three patient organizations. We audiotaped and transcribed the sessions verbatim.

Estimating the cost of professional developmental activities in health organizations.

Continuing professional development and a lifelong learning perspective are necessary as a consequence of ever-faster processes of development in nursing and medical knowledge, and changes in health care systems and strategies. The necessity to use time for professional development to secure and develop quality in care must be defended. As a consequence, there is a need for knowledge about the cost of professional development activities.

Evaluation of clinical ladder participation in Norway.

Purpose: To evaluate nurses' reasons for joining a clinical ladder program, their experiences during participation, and how they use their new competence in practice.

Design And Methods: Cross-sectional survey design. Sample was 541 nurses who participated in clinical ladder programs at four hospitals in Norway.

Job satisfaction in a Norwegian population of nurses: a questionnaire survey.

Background: Although job satisfaction is a factor that influences retention, turnover and quality of nursing care globally, there are few studies exploring these factors in European countries.

Objectives: To describe job satisfaction among hospital nurses in Norway, to explore the relationship between nurses' job satisfaction and participation in a clinical ladder program and to explore relationships between several variables and intent to stay. A secondary purpose was to investigate the use of a job satisfaction instrument in a different culture than its origin.