Publications by authors named "J N Johannessen"

Background: In high-risk for psychosis (CHR-P) much focus has been on the transition to psychosis. However, the desired outcome remains symptomatic remission and improved functioning as early as possible. This study aims to investigate predictors of sub-groups of remission and functional outcomes.

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Aim: The aim of this paper is to present 25 years of clinical experience with family psychoeducation (FPE) work at Stavanger University Hospital in Norway, highlighting the lessons learned in overcoming implementation barriers in publicly funded specialized mental health care.

Methods: This retrospective analysis reviews the integration and sustainability of FPE work within the hospital's standard treatment protocols for psychosis, tracing its origins from the Early Treatment and Intervention in Psychosis (TIPS) study (1997-2000) to its current application. The paper examines key strategies for successful implementation, including staff training and resource allocation, as emphasized by international research.

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Intramuscular injection of site enhancement oil is a cosmetic procedure used primarily in the bodybuilder environment to enlarge and reshape muscles. It comes with potential lifelong complications in the musculoskeletal system with scars, chronic wounds, pain, deformities of muscles and loss of muscle function. Magnetic resonance imaging is the best tool to diagnose and determine the propagation of the condition in the tissues.

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Background: Despite the large amount of leadership and implementation theories and recommendations, healthcare services continue to struggle with efficiently incorporating new knowledge. The questioning of conventional leadership approaches in healthcare organizations prompted us to investigate how frontline leaders comprehend their own implementation intentions and actions, and how these intentions and actions may impact the implementation of clinical guidelines in mental healthcare in Norway.

Methods: Employing a theory-driven qualitative design, we conducted nine semi-structured interviews with frontline leaders who had recently led implementation of clinical guidelines for the treatment of psychosis in mental health.

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Disturbances of the nail apparatus are common and mainly benign. This review aims to investigate the aetiology of these disturbances, which range from more common benign causes to less common melanomas. Melanonychia may be the most prominent concern and is characterised by brown or black nail plate discoloration.

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