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3D ultrasound reconstruction algorithms from analog and digital data
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A cross-sectional prospective study of seclusion, restraint and involuntary medication in acute psychiatric wards: patient, staff and ward characteristics
(Journal article, 2010)Background Previous research on mental health care has shown considerable differences in use of seclusion, restraint and involuntary medication among different wards and geographical areas. This study investigates to what ... -
A formative evaluation of an eHealth service for patients with COPD
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A multimodal image guiding system for Navigated Ultrasound Bronchoscopy (EBUS): A human feasibility study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the endoscopic method of choice for confirming lung cancer metastasis to mediastinal lymph nodes. Precision is crucial for correct ... -
A strategic document as a tool for implementing change. Lessons from the merger creating the South-East Health region in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)In 2007, the Norwegian Parliament decided to merge the two largest health regions in the country: the South and East Health Regions became the South-East Health Region (SEHR). In its resolution, the Parliament formulated ... -
A user-centred design process of new cold-protective clothing for offshore petroleum workers operating in the Barents Sea
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Petroleum operations in the Barents Sea require personal protective clothing (PPC) to ensure the safety and performance of the workers. This paper describes the accomplishment of a user-centred design process of new PPC ... -
Access to assistive technology in two Southern African countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Millions of people in Southern Africa are deprived of basic human rights such as the right to education and work because of the large and growing unmet demand for assistive technologies (AT). Evidence is needed ... -
Access to health care for persons with disabilities in rural South Africa
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Global research suggests that persons with disabilities face barriers when accessing health care services. Yet, information regarding the nature of these barriers, especially in low-income and middle-income ... -
Accident Frequency Evaluation to Support Dynamic RiskStudies
(Journal article, 2016)The safety enhancement of Oil&Gas offshore operations asks for improvements in the currently applied tools for risk estimation and evaluation. The present contribution is addressed at the development of a method for the ... -
Accuracy of electromagnetic tracking with a prototype field generator in an interventional OR setting
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Purpose: The authors have studied the accuracy and robustness of a prototype electromagnetic window field generator (WFG) in an interventional radiology suite with a robotic C-arm. The overall purpose is the development ... -
Alcohol use in South Sudan in relation to social factors, mental distress and traumatic events
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background Alcohol use is a major public health problem with vast implications for poor, war-torn countries. The objective of this study was to describe prevalence of alcohol use and risky drinking across socio-demographic ... -
An Estimator for Traffic Breakdown Probability Based on Classification of Transitional Breakdown Events
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)In this paper we propose a new estimator for calculating the probability of traffic breakdown as a function of traffic demand. Traffic breakdown is a well-studied phenomena within previous literature and is of great ... -
Analyzing electrical installation labor productivity through work sampling
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose The construction industry is a labor-intensive industry, hence, the presence of labor with high productivity at each stage of the project plays a significant role in achieving project success. The purpose of this ... -
Analyzing electrical installation labor productivity through work sampling
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose The construction industry is a labor-intensive industry, hence, the presence of labor with high productivity at each stage of the project plays a significant role in achieving project success. The purpose of this ... -
Anthropomorphic liver phantom with flow for multimodal image-guided liver therapy research and training
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose The objective of this study was to develop a multimodal, permanent liver phantom displaying functional vasculature and common pathologies, for teaching, training and equipment development in laparoscopic ultrasound ... -
Automatic intraoperative estimation of blood flow direction during neurosurgical interventions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Purpose In neurosurgery, reliable information about blood vessel anatomy and flow direction is important to identify, characterize, and avoid damage to the vasculature. Due to ultrasound Doppler angle dependencies and the ... -
Barriers to path creation: the case of offshore wind power in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Although economic geography has made considerable progress in explaining the emergence of new industrial development paths, a number of issues have yet to be sufficiently explored. The purpose of the article is to contribute ... -
Best Value Approach (BVA) - Enhancing Value Creation in Construction Projects
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Research has revealed an inadequate understanding of the owners’ and users’ strategic objectives and a lack of methodology for translating these objectives into functional buildings. Fulfilment of owners’ and ... -
Better Use of Delivery Spaces in Oslo
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)The lack of space in urban areas is an important barrier to efficient freight deliveries. Available space in urban city centres has to be shared between different activities and actors, including public transport operators, ... -
Between ideals and reality in home-based rehabilitation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Setting and objective The growing elderly population and the rising number of people with chronic diseases indicate an increasing need for rehabilitation. Norwegian municipalities are required by law to offer rehabilitation. ...