Our publications

Publications 2021

Seljelid B, Varsi C, Solberg Nes L, Øystese KA, Børøsund E (2021)
A Digital Patient-Provider Communication Intervention (InvolveMe): Qualitative Study on the Implementation Preparation Based on Identified Facilitators and Barriers
J Med Internet Res, 23 (4), e22399
DOI 10.2196/22399, PubMed 33830063

Paulsen MM, Varsi C, Andersen LF (2021)
Process evaluation of the implementation of a decision support system to prevent and treat disease-related malnutrition in a hospital setting
BMC Health Serv Res, 21 (1), 281
DOI 10.1186/s12913-021-06236-3, PubMed 33766017

Varsi C, Ledel Solem IK, Eide H, Børøsund E, Kristjansdottir OB, Heldal K, Waxenberg LB, Weiss KE, Schreurs KMG, Morrison EJ, Stubhaug A, Solberg Nes L (2021)
Health care providers' experiences of pain management and attitudes towards digitally supported self-management interventions for chronic pain: a qualitative study
BMC Health Serv Res, 21 (1), 275
DOI 10.1186/s12913-021-06278-7, PubMed 33766028

Varsi C, Stenehjem AE, Børøsund E, Solberg Nes L (2021)
Video as an alternative to in-person consultations in outpatient renal transplant recipient follow-up: a qualitative study
BMC Nephrol, 22 (1), 105
DOI 10.1186/s12882-021-02284-3, PubMed 33752608

Albers B, Metz A, Burke K, Buhrmann L, Bartley L, Driessen P, Varsi C (2021)
Implementation Support Skills: Findings From a Systematic Integrative Review
Res. Soc. Work. Pract., 31 (2), 1049731520967419-170

Publications 2020

Asbjørnsen RA, Wentzel J, Smedsrød ML, Hjelmesæth J, Clark MM, Solberg Nes L, Van Gemert-Pijnen JEWC (2020)
Identifying Persuasive Design Principles and Behavior Change Techniques Supporting End User Values and Needs in eHealth Interventions for Long-Term Weight Loss Maintenance: Qualitative Study
J Med Internet Res, 22 (11), e22598
DOI 10.2196/22598, PubMed 33252347

Bostrøm K, Børøsund E, Varsi C, Eide H, Flakk Nordang E, Schreurs KM, Waxenberg LB, Weiss KE, Morrison EJ, Cvancarova Småstuen M, Stubhaug A, Solberg Nes L (2020)
Digital Self-Management in Support of Patients Living With Chronic Pain: Feasibility Pilot Study
JMIR Form Res, 4 (10), e23893
DOI 10.2196/23893, PubMed 33094734

Børøsund E, Varsi C, Clark MM, Ehlers SL, Andrykowski MA, Sleveland HRS, Bergland A, Nes LS (2020)
Pilot testing an app-based stress management intervention for cancer survivors
Transl Behav Med, 10 (3), 770-780
DOI 10.1093/tbm/ibz062, PubMed 31330023

Jessen S, Mirkovic J, Nes LS (2020)
MyStrengths, a Strengths-Focused Mobile Health Tool: Participatory Design and Development
JMIR Form Res, 4 (7), e18049
DOI 10.2196/18049, PubMed 32706651

Strand M, Eng LS, Gammon D (2020)
Combining online and offline peer support groups in community mental health care settings: a qualitative study of service users' experiences
Int J Ment Health Syst, 14, 39
DOI 10.1186/s13033-020-00370-x, PubMed 32514303

Børøsund E, Ehlers SL, Varsi C, Clark MM, Andrykowski MA, Cvancarova M, Solberg Nes L (2020)
Results from a randomized controlled trial testing StressProffen; an application-based stress-management intervention for cancer survivors
Cancer Med, 9 (11), 3775-3785
DOI 10.1002/cam4.3000, PubMed 32243717

Paulsen MM, Paur I, Gjestland J, Henriksen C, Varsi C, Tangvik RJ, Andersen LF (2020)
Effects of using the MyFood decision support system on hospitalized patients' nutritional status and treatment: A randomized controlled trial
Clin Nutr, 39 (12), 3607-3617
DOI 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.03.012, PubMed 32241711

Kristjansdottir OB, Børøsund E, Westeng M, Ruland C, Stenberg U, Zangi HA, Stange K, Mirkovic J (2020)
Mobile App to Help People With Chronic Illness Reflect on Their Strengths: Formative Evaluation and Usability Testing
JMIR Form Res, 4 (3), e16831
DOI 10.2196/16831, PubMed 32130126

Seljelid B, Varsi C, Solberg Nes L, Stenehjem AE, Bollerslev J, Børøsund E (2020)
Content and system development of a digital patient-provider communication tool to support shared decision making in chronic health care: InvolveMe
BMC Med Inform Decis Mak, 20 (1), 46
DOI 10.1186/s12911-020-1065-8, PubMed 32131808

Radlick RL, Mirkovic J, Przedpelska S, Halvorsen Brendmo E, Gammon D (2020)
Experiences and Needs of Multicultural Youth and Their Mentors, and Implications for Digital Mentoring Platforms: Qualitative Exploratory Study
JMIR Form Res, 4 (2), e15500
DOI 10.2196/15500, PubMed 32014847

Ledel Solem IK, Varsi C, Eide H, Kristjansdottir OB, Børøsund E, Schreurs KMG, Waxenberg LB, Weiss KE, Morrison EJ, Haaland-Øverby M, Bevan K, Zangi HA, Stubhaug A, Solberg Nes L (2020)
A User-Centered Approach to an Evidence-Based Electronic Health Pain Management Intervention for People With Chronic Pain: Design and Development of EPIO
J Med Internet Res, 22 (1), e15889
DOI 10.2196/15889, PubMed 31961331

Tonga JB, Eilertsen DE, Solem IKL, Arnevik EA, Korsnes MS, Ulstein ID (2020)
Effect of Self-Efficacy on Quality of Life in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia: The Mediating Roles of Depression and Anxiety
Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen, 35, 1533317519885264
DOI 10.1177/1533317519885264, PubMed 31916847

Publications 2019

Solberg Nes L (2019)
Digital Health in Cardiology: Time for Action
Cardiology, 145 (2), 106-109
DOI 10.1159/000504797, PubMed 31825946

Varsi C, Solberg Nes L, Kristjansdottir OB, Kelders SM, Stenberg U, Zangi HA, Børøsund E, Weiss KE, Stubhaug A, Asbjørnsen RA, Westeng M, Ødegaard M, Eide H (2019)
Implementation Strategies to Enhance the Implementation of eHealth Programs for Patients With Chronic Illnesses: Realist Systematic Review
J Med Internet Res, 21 (9), e14255
DOI 10.2196/14255, PubMed 31573934

Tatara N, Hammer HL, Mirkovic J, Kjøllesdal MKR, Andreassen HK (2019)
Associations Between Immigration-Related User Factors and eHealth Activities for Self-Care: Case of First-Generation Immigrants From Pakistan in the Oslo Area, Norway
JMIR Public Health Surveill, 5 (3), e11998
DOI 10.2196/11998, PubMed 31420957

Asbjørnsen RA, Smedsrød ML, Solberg Nes L, Wentzel J, Varsi C, Hjelmesæth J, van Gemert-Pijnen JE (2019)
Persuasive System Design Principles and Behavior Change Techniques to Stimulate Motivation and Adherence in Electronic Health Interventions to Support Weight Loss Maintenance: Scoping Review
J Med Internet Res, 21 (6), e14265
DOI 10.2196/14265, PubMed 31228174

Gudenkauf LM, Clark MM, Novotny PJ, Piderman KM, Ehlers SL, Patten CA, Nes LS, Ruddy KJ, Sloan JA, Yang P (2019)
Spirituality and Emotional Distress Among Lung Cancer Survivors
Clin Lung Cancer, 20 (6), e661-e666
DOI 10.1016/j.cllc.2019.06.015, PubMed 31378618

Paulsen MM, Varsi C, Paur I, Tangvik RJ, Andersen LF (2019)
Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing a Decision Support System to Prevent and Treat Disease-Related Malnutrition in a Hospital Setting: Qualitative Study
JMIR Form Res, 3 (2), e11890
DOI 10.2196/11890, PubMed 31094333

Ledel Solem IK, Varsi C, Eide H, Kristjansdottir OB, Mirkovic J, Børøsund E, Haaland-Øverby M, Heldal K, Schreurs KM, Waxenberg LB, Weiss KE, Morrison EJ, Solberg Nes L (2019)
Patients' Needs and Requirements for eHealth Pain Management Interventions: Qualitative Study
J Med Internet Res, 21 (4), e13205
DOI 10.2196/13205, PubMed 30877780

Strand EB, Mengshoel AM, Sandvik L, Helland IB, Abraham S, Nes LS (2019)
Pain is associated with reduced quality of life and functional status in patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Scand J Pain, 19 (1), 61-72
DOI 10.1515/sjpain-2018-0095, PubMed 30325738

Publications 2018

Jessen S, Mirkovic J, Ruland CM (2018)
Creating Gameful Design in mHealth: A Participatory Co-Design Approach
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 6 (12), e11579
DOI 10.2196/11579, PubMed 30552080

Børøsund E, Mirkovic J, Clark MM, Ehlers SL, Andrykowski MA, Bergland A, Westeng M, Solberg Nes L (2018)
A Stress Management App Intervention for Cancer Survivors: Design, Development, and Usability Testing
JMIR Form Res, 2 (2), e19
DOI 10.2196/formative.9954, PubMed 30684438

Tatara N, Hammer HL, Andreassen HK, Mirkovic J, Kjøllesdal MKR (2018)
Correction: The Association Between Commonly Investigated User Factors and Various Types of eHealth Use for Self-Care of Type 2 Diabetes: Case of First-Generation Immigrants From Pakistan in the Oslo Area, Norway
JMIR Public Health Surveill, 4 (3), e11888
DOI 10.2196/11888, PubMed 30168798

Høyem A, Gammon D, Berntsen GR, Steinsbekk A (2018)
Policies Make Coherent Care Pathways a Personal Responsibility for Clinicians: A Discourse Analysis of Policy Documents about Coordinators in Hospitals
Int J Integr Care, 18 (3), 5
DOI 10.5334/ijic.3617, PubMed 30093843

Berntsen G, Høyem A, Lettrem I, Ruland C, Rumpsfeld M, Gammon D (2018)
A person-centered integrated care quality framework, based on a qualitative study of patients' evaluation of care in light of chronic care ideals
BMC Health Serv Res, 18 (1), 479
DOI 10.1186/s12913-018-3246-z, PubMed 29925357

Hoyem A, Gammon D, Berntsen G, Steinsbekk A (2018)
Keeping one step ahead: A qualitative study among Norwegian health-care providers in hospitals involved in care coordination for patients with complex needs
Int. J. Care Coord., 21 (1-2), 15-25

Tsimicalis A, Rennick J, Stinson J, May SL, Louli J, Choquette A, Treherne S, Berube S, Yoon S, Ruland C (2018)
Usability Testing of an Interactive Communication Tool to Help Children Express Their Cancer Symptoms
J Pediatr Oncol Nurs, 35 (5), 320-331
DOI 10.1177/1043454218777728, PubMed 29848164

Oksholm T, Rustoen T, Ekstedt M (2018)
Transfer Between Hospitals Is a Risk Situation for Patients After Lung Cancer Surgery
Cancer Nurs, 41 (3), E49-E55
DOI 10.1097/NCC.0000000000000497, PubMed 28426541

Johansen S, Cvancarova M, Ruland C (2018)
The Effect of Cancer Patients' and Their Family Caregivers' Physical and Emotional Symptoms on Caregiver Burden
Cancer Nurs, 41 (2), 91-99
DOI 10.1097/NCC.0000000000000493, PubMed 28426539

Kristjansdottir OB, Stenberg U, Mirkovic J, Krogseth T, Ljoså TM, Stange KC, Ruland CM (2018)
Personal strengths reported by people with chronic illness: A qualitative study
Health Expect, 21 (4), 787-795
DOI 10.1111/hex.12674, PubMed 29478260

Jessen S, Westeng M, Mirkovic J (2018)
Game Experience Preferences of People with Chronic Illnesses
NORDICHI'18: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 10TH NORDIC CONFERENCE ON HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION, 898-903

Publications 2017

Strand M, Gammon D, Eng LS, Ruland C (2017)
Exploring Working Relationships in Mental Health Care via an E-Recovery Portal: Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Service Users and Health Providers
JMIR Ment Health, 4 (4), e54
DOI 10.2196/mental.8491, PubMed 29138127

Tatara N, Hammer HL, Andreassen HK, Mirkovic J, Kjøllesdal MKR (2017)
The Association Between Commonly Investigated User Factors and Various Types of eHealth Use for Self-Care of Type 2 Diabetes: Case of First-Generation Immigrants From Pakistan in the Oslo Area, Norway
JMIR Public Health Surveill, 3 (4), e68
DOI 10.2196/publichealth.7009, PubMed 28982646

Gammon D, Strand M, Eng LS, Børøsund E, Varsi C, Ruland C (2017)
Shifting Practices Toward Recovery-Oriented Care Through an E-Recovery Portal in Community Mental Health Care: A Mixed-Methods Exploratory Study
J Med Internet Res, 19 (5), e145
DOI 10.2196/jmir.7524, PubMed 28465277

Strand M, Gammon D, Ruland CM (2017)
Transitions from biomedical to recovery-oriented practices in mental health: a scoping review to explore the role of Internet-based interventions
BMC Health Serv Res, 17 (1), 257
DOI 10.1186/s12913-017-2176-5, PubMed 28388907

Jessen S, Mirkovic J, Ruland C (2017)
User and Stakeholder Requirements of eHealth Support Tool Viewed In a Self-Determination Theory Lens
COMP MED SY, 682-683

Lee E, Gammon D, Kayser L, Rosvold Berntsen GK (2017)
Empowering Patients with Longterm Conditions by Supporting Development of e-Personal Goals
STUD HEALTH TECHNOL, 244, 103

Lee E, Gammon D (2017)
Identifying Personal Goals of Patients With Long Term Condition: A Service Design Thinking Approach
Stud Health Technol Inform, 244, 93-97
DOI 10.3233/978-1-61499-824-2-93, PubMed 29039396

Publications 2016

Nes LS, Ehlers SL, Whipple MO, Vincent A (2016)
Self-Regulatory Fatigue: A Missing Link in Understanding Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic MultiSymptom Illnesses
Pain Pract, 17 (4), 460-469
DOI 10.1111/papr.12480, PubMed 27589266

Mirkovic J, Kristjansdottir OB, Stenberg U, Krogseth T, Stange KC, Ruland CM (2016)
Patient Insights Into the Design of Technology to Support a Strengths-Based Approach to Health Care
JMIR Res Protoc, 5 (3), e175
DOI 10.2196/resprot.5906, PubMed 27558951

Stenberg U, Haaland-Øverby M, Fredriksen K, Westermann KF, Kvisvik T (2016)
A scoping review of the literature on benefits and challenges of participating in patient education programs aimed at promoting self-management for people living with chronic illness
Patient Educ Couns, 99 (11), 1759-1771
DOI 10.1016/j.pec.2016.07.027, PubMed 27461944

Tsimicalis A, Le May S, Stinson J, Rennick J, Vachon MF, Louli J, Bérubé S, Treherne S, Yoon S, Nordby Bøe T, Ruland C (2016)
Linguistic Validation of an Interactive Communication Tool to Help French-Speaking Children Express Their Cancer Symptoms
J Pediatr Oncol Nurs, 34 (2), 98-105
DOI 10.1177/1043454216646532, PubMed 27226380

Arvidsson S, Gilljam BM, Nygren J, Ruland CM, Nordby-Bøe T, Svedberg P (2016)
Redesign and Validation of Sisom, an Interactive Assessment and Communication Tool for Children With Cancer
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 4 (2), e76
DOI 10.2196/mhealth.5715, PubMed 27343004

Christensen VL, Holm AM, Kongerud J, Bentsen SB, Paul SM, Miaskowski C, Rustøen T (2016)
Occurrence, Characteristics, and Predictors of Pain in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Pain Manag Nurs, 17 (2), 107-18
DOI 10.1016/j.pmn.2016.01.002, PubMed 27095390

Loprinzi Brauer CE, Clark MM, Solberg Nes L, Miller LK (2016)
Peer Mentorship Programs for Breast Cancer Patients
J Pain Symptom Manage, 51 (5), e5-7
DOI 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.03.001, PubMed 27033161

Sygna K, Johansen S, Ruland CM (2016)
Erratum to: 'Recruitment challenges in clinical research including cancer patients and their caregivers. A randomized controlled trial study and lessons learned'
Trials, 17 (1), 133
DOI 10.1186/s13063-016-1276-6, PubMed 26965306

Publications 2015

Berntsen GK, Gammon D, Steinsbekk A, Salamonsen A, Foss N, Ruland C, Fønnebø V (2015)
How do we deal with multiple goals for care within an individual patient trajectory? A document content analysis of health service research papers on goals for care
BMJ Open, 5 (12), e009403
DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009403, PubMed 26656243

Varsi C, Ekstedt M, Gammon D, Ruland CM (2015)
Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to Identify Barriers and Facilitators for the Implementation of an Internet-Based Patient-Provider Communication Service in Five Settings: A Qualitative Study
J Med Internet Res, 17 (11), e262
DOI 10.2196/jmir.5091, PubMed 26582138

Sygna K, Johansen S, Ruland CM (2015)
Recruitment challenges in clinical research including cancer patients and their caregivers. A randomized controlled trial study and lessons learned
Trials, 16, 428
DOI 10.1186/s13063-015-0948-y, PubMed 26407547

Oksholm T, Miaskowski C, Solberg S, Lie I, Cooper B, Paul SM, Kongerud JS, Rustoen T (2015)
Changes in Symptom Occurrence and Severity Before and After Lung Cancer Surgery
Cancer Nurs, 38 (5), 351-7
DOI 10.1097/NCC.0000000000000198, PubMed 25254409

Piderman KM, Sytsma TT, Frost MH, Novotny PJ, Rausch Osian SM, Solberg Nes L, Patten CA, Sloan JA, Rummans TA, Bronars CA, Yang P, Clark MM (2015)
Improving Spiritual Well-Being in Patients with Lung Cancers
J Pastoral Care Counsel, 69 (3), 156-62
DOI 10.1177/1542305015602711, PubMed 26463853

Winger A, Kvarstein G, Wyller VB, Ekstedt M, Sulheim D, Fagermoen E, Småstuen MC, Helseth S (2015)
Health related quality of life in adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome: a cross-sectional study
Health Qual Life Outcomes, 13, 96
DOI 10.1186/s12955-015-0288-3, PubMed 26138694

Varsi C, Ekstedt M, Gammon D, Børøsund E, Ruland CM (2015)
Middle Managers' Experiences and Role in Implementing an Interactive Tailored Patient Assessment eHealth Intervention in Clinical Practice
Comput Inform Nurs, 33 (6), 249-57
DOI 10.1097/CIN.0000000000000158, PubMed 25988851

Baggott C, Baird J, Hinds P, Ruland CM, Miaskowski C (2015)
Evaluation of Sisom: A computer-based animated tool to elicit symptoms and psychosocial concerns from children with cancer
Eur J Oncol Nurs, 19 (4), 359-69
DOI 10.1016/j.ejon.2015.01.006, PubMed 25691300

Gammon D, Berntsen GK, Koricho AT, Sygna K, Ruland C (2015)
The chronic care model and technological research and innovation: a scoping review at the crossroads
J Med Internet Res, 17 (2), e25
DOI 10.2196/jmir.3547, PubMed 25677200

Publications 2014

Børøsund E, Cvancarova M, Moore SM, Ekstedt M, Ruland CM (2014)
Comparing effects in regular practice of e-communication and Web-based self-management support among breast cancer patients: preliminary results from a randomized controlled trial
J Med Internet Res, 16 (12), e295
DOI 10.2196/jmir.3348, PubMed 25525672

Tsimicalis A, Stone PW, Bakken S, Yoon S, Sands S, Porter R, Ruland C (2014)
Usability testing of a computerized communication tool in a diverse urban pediatric population
Cancer Nurs, 37 (6), E25-34
DOI 10.1097/NCC.0000000000000115, PubMed 24457227

Ekstedt M, Stenberg U, Olsson M, Ruland CM (2014)
Health care professionals' perspectives of the experiences of family caregivers during in-patient cancer care
J Fam Nurs, 20 (4), 462-86
DOI 10.1177/1074840714556179, PubMed 25385131

Mirkovic J, Kaufman DR, Ruland CM (2014)
Supporting cancer patients in illness management: usability evaluation of a mobile app
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 2 (3), e33
DOI 10.2196/mhealth.3359, PubMed 25119490

Ruland CM, Bakken S, Marin Hde F, Chang P (2014)
Special issue of IJMI on the art and science of ICT implementation
Int J Med Inform, 83 (7), 471-2
DOI 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2014.03.004, PubMed 24800625

Wibe T, Ekstedt M, Hellesø R (2014)
Information practices of health care professionals related to patient discharge from hospital
Inform Health Soc Care, 40 (3), 198-209
DOI 10.3109/17538157.2013.879150, PubMed 24475936

Stenberg U, Ekstedt M, Olsson M, Ruland CM (2014)
Living close to a person with cancer: a review of the international literature and implications for social work practice
J Gerontol Soc Work, 57 (6-7), 531-55
DOI 10.1080/01634372.2014.881450, PubMed 24611782

Stenberg U, Cvancarova M, Ekstedt M, Olsson M, Ruland C (2014)
Family caregivers of cancer patients: perceived burden and symptoms during the early phases of cancer treatment
Soc Work Health Care, 53 (3), 289-309
DOI 10.1080/00981389.2013.873518, PubMed 24628120

Ekstedt M, Børøsund E, Svenningsen IK, Ruland CM (2014)
Reducing errors through a web-based self-management support system
Stud Health Technol Inform, 201, 328-34
DOI 10.3233/978-1-61499-415-2-328, PubMed 24943563

Publications 2013

Winger A, Ekstedt M, Wyller VB, Helseth S (2013)
'Sometimes it feels as if the world goes on without me': adolescents' experiences of living with chronic fatigue syndrome
J Clin Nurs, 23 (17-18), 2649-57
DOI 10.1111/jocn.12522, PubMed 24354631

Varsi C, Gammon D, Wibe T, Ruland CM (2013)
Patients' reported reasons for non-use of an internet-based patient-provider communication service: qualitative interview study
J Med Internet Res, 15 (11), e246
DOI 10.2196/jmir.2683, PubMed 24220233

Børøsund E, Ruland CM, Moore S, Ekstedt M (2013)
Nurses' experiences of using an interactive tailored patient assessment tool one year past implementation
Int J Med Inform, 83 (7), e23-34
DOI 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2013.10.010, PubMed 24268722

Oksholm T, Miaskowski C, Kongerud JS, Cooper B, Paul SM, Laerum L, Rustoen T (2013)
Does age influence the symptom experience of lung cancer patients prior to surgery?
Lung Cancer, 82 (1), 156-61
DOI 10.1016/j.lungcan.2013.06.016, PubMed 23916857

Finset A, Heyn L, Ruland C (2013)
Patterns in clinicians' responses to patient emotion in cancer care
Patient Educ Couns, 93 (1), 80-5
DOI 10.1016/j.pec.2013.04.023, PubMed 23850184

Ruland CM, Maffei RM, Børøsund E, Krahn A, Andersen T, Grimsbø GH (2013)
Evaluation of different features of an eHealth application for personalized illness management support: cancer patients' use and appraisal of usefulness
Int J Med Inform, 82 (7), 593-603
DOI 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2013.02.007, PubMed 23507561

Heyn L, Finset A, Ruland CM (2013)
Talking about feelings and worries in cancer consultations: the effects of an interactive tailored symptom assessment on source, explicitness, and timing of emotional cues and concerns
Cancer Nurs, 36 (2), E20-30
DOI 10.1097/NCC.0b013e318254af66, PubMed 23416693

Børøsund E, Cvancarova M, Ekstedt M, Moore SM, Ruland CM (2013)
How user characteristics affect use patterns in web-based illness management support for patients with breast and prostate cancer
J Med Internet Res, 15 (3), e34
DOI 10.2196/jmir.2285, PubMed 23454601

Ruland CM, Andersen T, Jeneson A, Moore S, Grimsbø GH, Børøsund E, Ellison MC (2013)
Effects of an internet support system to assist cancer patients in reducing symptom distress: a randomized controlled trial
Cancer Nurs, 36 (1), 6-17
DOI 10.1097/NCC.0b013e31824d90d4, PubMed 22495503

Nes LS, Ehlers SL, Whipple MO, Vincent A (2013)
Self-regulatory fatigue in chronic multisymptom illnesses: scale development, fatigue, and self-control
J Pain Res, 6, 181-8
DOI 10.2147/JPR.S40014, PubMed 23526193

Wibe T, Ekstedt M, Hellesø R, Øyri K, Slaughter L (2013)
Clinical documentation as a source of information for patients - possibilities and limitations
Stud Health Technol Inform, 192, 793-7
DOI 10.3233/978-1-61499-289-9-793, PubMed 23920666

Publications 2012

Allen SV, Solberg Nes L, Marnach ML, Polga K, Jenkins SM, Files JA, Croghan IT, Ghosh K, Pruthi S (2012)
Patient understanding of the revised USPSTF screening mammogram guidelines: need for development of patient decision aids
BMC Womens Health, 12, 36
DOI 10.1186/1472-6874-12-36, PubMed 23051022

Hofsø K, Rustøen T, Cooper BA, Bjordal K, Miaskowski C (2012)
Changes over time in occurrence, severity, and distress of common symptoms during and after radiation therapy for breast cancer
J Pain Symptom Manage, 45 (6), 980-1006
DOI 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2012.06.003, PubMed 23026547

Rotegård AK, Fagermoen MS, Ruland CM (2012)
Health assets in nursing documentation of cancer care
NI 2012 (2012), 2012, 351
PubMed 24199119

Wibe T, Ekstedt M, Hellesø R, Varsi C, Ruland C (2012)
"You are not at all bothersome" - nurses' online communication with testicular cancer patients
NI 2012 (2012), 2012, 453
PubMed 24199140

Mirkovic J, Bryhni H, Ruland CM (2012)
A framework for the development of ubiquitous patient support systems
The 6th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare (Pervasive Helath), 6, 1-1
PublikaID 134

Hofsø K, Miaskowski C, Bjordal K, Cooper BA, Rustøen T (2012)
Previous chemotherapy influences the symptom experience and quality of life of women with breast cancer prior to radiation therapy
Cancer Nurs, 35 (3), 167-77
DOI 10.1097/NCC.0b013e31821f5eb5, PubMed 21760482

Lie I, Bunch EH, Smeby NA, Arnesen H, Hamilton G (2012)
Patients' experiences with symptoms and needs in the early rehabilitation phase after coronary artery bypass grafting
Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs, 11 (1), 14-24
DOI 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2010.09.004, PubMed 21030311

Lohne V, Miaskowski C, Rustøen T (2012)
The relationship between hope and caregiver strain in family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer
Cancer Nurs, 35 (2), 99-105
DOI 10.1097/NCC.0b013e31821e9a02, PubMed 21760483

Grimsbø GH, Ruland CM, Finset A (2012)
Cancer patients' expressions of emotional cues and concerns and oncology nurses' responses, in an online patient-nurse communication service
Patient Educ Couns, 88 (1), 36-43
DOI 10.1016/j.pec.2012.01.007, PubMed 22326865

Rotegård AK, Fagermoen MS, Ruland CM (2012)
Cancer patients' experiences of their personal strengths through illness and recovery
Cancer Nurs, 35 (1), E8-E17
DOI 10.1097/NCC.0b013e3182116497, PubMed 21558850

Grimes CE, Nes LS, Waldman A, Segerstrom SC (2012)
Output order reflects the cognitive accessibility of goals
J Soc Psychol, 152 (1), 5-16
DOI 10.1080/00224545.2010.538761, PubMed 22308758

Grimsbø GH, Engelsrud GH, Ruland CM, Finset A (2012)
Cancer patients' experiences of using an Interactive Health Communication Application (IHCA)
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being, 7
DOI 10.3402/qhw.v7i0.15511, PubMed 22582085

Stenberg U, Ruland CM, Olsson M, Ekstedt M (2012)
To live close to a person with cancer--experiences of family caregivers
Soc Work Health Care, 51 (10), 909-26
DOI 10.1080/00981389.2012.714847, PubMed 23151286

Wibe T, Hellesø R, Varsi C, Ruland C, Ekstedt M (2012)
How does an online patient-nurse communication service meet the information needs of men with recently diagnosed testicular cancer?
ISRN Nurs, 2012, 260975
DOI 10.5402/2012/260975, PubMed 23251816

Publications 2011

Høghaug G, Fagermoen MS, Lerdal A (2011)
The visitor's regard of their need for support, comfort, information proximity and assurance in the intensive care unit
Intensive Crit Care Nurs, 28 (5), 263-8
DOI 10.1016/j.iccn.2011.11.009, PubMed 22209554

Fredheim OM, Kvarstein G, Undall E, Stubhaug A, Rustøen T, Borchgrevink PC (2011)
[Postoperative pain in patients admitted to Norwegian hospitals]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 131 (18), 1763-7
DOI 10.4045/tidsskr.10.1129, PubMed 21946593

Heyn L, Finset A, Eide H, Ruland CM (2011)
Effects of an interactive tailored patient assessment on patient-clinician communication in cancer care
Psychooncology, 22 (1), 89-96
DOI 10.1002/pon.2064, PubMed 21919122

Vatne TM, Ruland CM, Ørnes K, Finset A (2011)
Children's expressions of negative emotions and adults' responses during routine cardiac consultations
J Pediatr Psychol, 37 (2), 232-40
DOI 10.1093/jpepsy/jsr074, PubMed 21908544

Eide H, Sibbern T, Egeland T, Finset A, Johannessen T, Miaskowski C, Rustøen T (2011)
Fibromyalgia patients' communication of cues and concerns: interaction analysis of pain clinic consultations
Clin J Pain, 27 (7), 602-10
DOI 10.1097/AJP.0b013e3182102872, PubMed 21430524

Mirkovic J, Bryhni H, Ruland CM (2011)
Secure Solution for Mobile Access to Patient’s Health Care Record
2011 IEEE 13th International Conference on e-Health Networking, Applications and Services (Healthcom 2011), 0, 296 - 303
PublikaID 132

Heyn L, Ruland CM, Finset A (2011)
Effects of an interactive tailored patient assessment tool on eliciting and responding to cancer patients' cues and concerns in clinical consultations with physicians and nurses
Patient Educ Couns, 86 (2), 158-65
DOI 10.1016/j.pec.2011.04.024, PubMed 21592719

Bentsen SB, Rustøen T, Miaskowski C (2011)
Prevalence and characteristics of pain in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compared to the Norwegian general population
J Pain, 12 (5), 539-45
DOI 10.1016/j.jpain.2010.10.014, PubMed 21549316

Wibe T, Hellesø R, Slaughter L, Ekstedt M (2011)
Lay people's experiences with reading their medical record
Soc Sci Med, 72 (9), 1570-3
DOI 10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.03.006, PubMed 21497971

Løyland B, Miaskowski C, Dahl E, Paul SM, Rustøen T (2011)
Psychological distress and quality of life in long-term social assistance recipients compared to the Norwegian population
Scand J Public Health, 39 (3), 303-11
DOI 10.1177/1403494811401475, PubMed 21406477

Grimsbø GH, Finset A, Ruland CM (2011)
Left hanging in the air: experiences of living with cancer as expressed through E-mail communications with oncology nurses
Cancer Nurs, 34 (2), 107-16
DOI 10.1097/NCC.0b013e3181eff008, PubMed 20921887

Schjolberg TK, Dodd M, Henriksen N, Rustoen T (2011)
Factors affecting hope in a sample of fatigued breast cancer outpatients
Palliat Support Care, 9 (1), 63-72
DOI 10.1017/S1478951510000556, PubMed 21352619

Mirkovic J, Bryhni H, Ruland CM (2011)
Designing User Friendly Mobile Application to Assist Cancer Patients in Illness Management
In The Third International Conference on eHealth, Telemedicine, and Social Medicine (eTELEMED 2011), 0, 64-71
PublikaID 131

Mirkovic J, Bryhni H, Ruland CM (2011)
Designing User Friendly Mobile Application to Assist Cancer Patients in Illness Management
PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EHEALTH, TELEMEDICINE, AND SOCIAL MEDICINE (ETELEMED 2011), 64-71

Rotegård AK, Ruland CM, Fagermoen MS (2011)
Nurse perceptions and experiences of patient health assets in oncology care: a qualitative study
Res Theory Nurs Pract, 25 (4), 284-301
DOI 10.1891/1541-6577.25.4.284, PubMed 22329082

Publications 2010

Stenberg U, Ruland CM, Miaskowski C (2010)
Review of the literature on the effects of caring for a patient with cancer
Psychooncology, 19 (10), 1013-25
DOI 10.1002/pon.1670, PubMed 20014159

Rustøen T, Cooper BA, Miaskowski C (2010)
A longitudinal study of the effects of a hope intervention on levels of hope and psychological distress in a community-based sample of oncology patients
Eur J Oncol Nurs, 15 (4), 351-7
DOI 10.1016/j.ejon.2010.09.001, PubMed 20870459

Røine E, Bjørk IT, Oyen O (2010)
Targeting risk factors for impaired wound healing and wound complications after kidney transplantation
Transplant Proc, 42 (7), 2542-6
DOI 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.05.162, PubMed 20832540

Løyland B, Miaskowski C, Wahl AK, Rustøen T (2010)
Prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain among long-term social assistance recipients compared to the general population in Norway
Clin J Pain, 26 (7), 624-30
DOI 10.1097/AJP.0b013e3181e0de43, PubMed 20639732

Vatne TM, Finset A, Ørnes K, Ruland CM (2010)
Application of the verona coding definitions of emotional sequences (VR-CoDES) on a pediatric data set
Patient Educ Couns, 80 (3), 399-404
DOI 10.1016/j.pec.2010.06.026, PubMed 20663629

Løyland B, Miaskowski C, Paul SM, Dahl E, Rustøen T (2010)
The relationship between chronic pain and health-related quality of life in long-term social assistance recipients in Norway
Qual Life Res, 19 (10), 1457-65
DOI 10.1007/s11136-010-9707-4, PubMed 20652418

Rustøen T, Cooper BA, Miaskowski C (2010)
The importance of hope as a mediator of psychological distress and life satisfaction in a community sample of cancer patients
Cancer Nurs, 33 (4), 258-67
DOI 10.1097/NCC.0b013e3181d6fb61, PubMed 20467303

Ruland CM, Holte HH, Røislien J, Heaven C, Hamilton GA, Kristiansen J, Sandbaek H, Kvaløy SO, Hasund L, Ellison MC (2010)
Effects of a computer-supported interactive tailored patient assessment tool on patient care, symptom distress, and patients' need for symptom management support: a randomized clinical trial
J Am Med Inform Assoc, 17 (4), 403-10
DOI 10.1136/jamia.2010.005660, PubMed 20595307

Rustøen T, Salanterä S (2010)
Swedish nurses are prone to chronic shoulder and back pain because of miserable working conditions and poor leadership?
Scand J Pain, 1 (3), 158-159
DOI 10.1016/j.sjpain.2010.05.037, PubMed 29913953

Eide H, Eide T, Rustøen T, Finset A (2010)
Patient validation of cues and concerns identified according to Verona coding definitions of emotional sequences (VR-CoDES): a video- and interview-based approach
Patient Educ Couns, 82 (2), 156-62
DOI 10.1016/j.pec.2010.04.036, PubMed 20570460

Melby L, Hellesø R, Wibe T (2010)
[Electronic discharge reports and information to municipal health services]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 130 (10), 1037-9
DOI 10.4045/tidsskr.09.0130, PubMed 20489806

Rotegaard AK, Ruland CM (2010)
Patient centeredness in terminologies: coverage of health assets concepts in the International Classification of Nursing Practice
J Biomed Inform, 43 (5), 805-11
DOI 10.1016/j.jbi.2010.04.010, PubMed 20451661

Lohne V, Heer HC, Andersen M, Miaskowski C, Kongerud J, Rustøen T (2010)
Qualitative study of pain of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Heart Lung, 39 (3), 226-34
DOI 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2009.08.002, PubMed 20457343

Solhaug M, Bjørk IT, Sandtrø HP (2010)
Staff perception one year after implementation of the the newborn individualized developmental care and assessment program (NIDCAP)
J Pediatr Nurs, 25 (2), 89-97
DOI 10.1016/j.pedn.2009.11.004, PubMed 20185059

Utne I, Miaskowski C, Bjordal K, Paul SM, Rustoen T (2010)
The relationships between mood disturbances and pain, hope, and quality of life in hospitalized cancer patients with pain on regularly scheduled opioid analgesic
J Palliat Med, 13 (3), 311-8
DOI 10.1089/jpm.2009.0294, PubMed 20078225

Torvik K, Kaasa S, Kirkevold Ø, Saltvedt I, Hølen JC, Fayers P, Rustøen T (2010)
Validation of Doloplus-2 among nonverbal nursing home patients--an evaluation of Doloplus-2 in a clinical setting
BMC Geriatr, 10, 9
DOI 10.1186/1471-2318-10-9, PubMed 20170535

Ljosaa TM, Rustoen T, Mörk C, Stubhaug A, Miaskowski C, Paul SM, Wahl AK (2010)
Skin pain and discomfort in psoriasis: an exploratory study of symptom prevalence and characteristics
Acta Derm Venereol, 90 (1), 39-45
DOI 10.2340/00015555-0764, PubMed 20107724

Capjon H, Bjørk IT (2010)
Rehabilitation after multilevel surgery in ambulant spastic children with cerebral palsy: children and parent experiences
Dev Neurorehabil, 13 (3), 182-91
DOI 10.3109/17518421003606151, PubMed 20450468

Capjon H, Bjørk IT (2010)
Ambulant children with spastic cerebral palsy and their parents' perceptions and expectations prior to multilevel surgery
Dev Neurorehabil, 13 (2), 80-7
DOI 10.3109/17518420903373511, PubMed 20222768

Wibe T, Ekstedt M, Hellesø R, Slaughter L (2010)
Why do people want a paper copy of their electronic patient record?
Stud Health Technol Inform, 160 (Pt 1), 676-80
DOI 10.3233/978-1-60750-588-4-676, PubMed 20841772

Publications 2009

Torvik K, Kaasa S, Kirkevold O, Rustøen T (2009)
Pain and quality of life among residents of Norwegian nursing homes
Pain Manag Nurs, 11 (1), 35-44
DOI 10.1016/j.pmn.2009.01.001, PubMed 20207326

Vatne TM, Slaugther L, Ruland CM (2009)
How children with cancer communicate and think about symptoms
J Pediatr Oncol Nurs, 27 (1), 24-32
DOI 10.1177/1043454209349358, PubMed 19833978

Rotegård AK, Moore SM, Fagermoen MS, Ruland CM (2009)
Health assets: a concept analysis
Int J Nurs Stud, 47 (4), 513-25
DOI 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.09.005, PubMed 19819452

Utne I, Miaskowski C, Bjordal K, Paul SM, Jakobsen G, Rustøen T (2009)
Differences in the use of pain coping strategies between oncology inpatients with mild vs. moderate to severe pain
J Pain Symptom Manage, 38 (5), 717-26
DOI 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2009.03.005, PubMed 19775862

Leegaard M, Rustøen T, Fagermoen MS (2009)
Interference of postoperative pain on women's daily life after early discharge from cardiac surgery
Pain Manag Nurs, 11 (2), 99-107
DOI 10.1016/j.pmn.2009.04.001, PubMed 20510840

Bakken S, Ruland CM (2009)
Translating clinical informatics interventions into routine clinical care: how can the RE-AIM framework help?
J Am Med Inform Assoc, 16 (6), 889-97
DOI 10.1197/jamia.M3085, PubMed 19717799

Rohde G, Haugeberg G, Mengshoel AM, Moum T, Wahl AK (2009)
No long-term impact of low-energy distal radius fracture on health-related quality of life and global quality of life: a case-control study
BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 10, 106
DOI 10.1186/1471-2474-10-106, PubMed 19706174

Mirkovic J, Bryhni H, Ruland CM (2009)
Review of projects using mobile devices and mobile applications in healthcare
Scandinavian conference on Health Informatics, 0, 49-54
PublikaID 130

Ekstedt M, Söderström M, Akerstedt T (2009)
Sleep physiology in recovery from burnout
Biol Psychol, 82 (3), 267-73
DOI 10.1016/j.biopsycho.2009.08.006, PubMed 19699775

Wahl AK, Rustøen T, Rokne B, Lerdal A, Knudsen Ø, Miaskowski C, Moum T (2009)
The complexity of the relationship between chronic pain and quality of life: a study of the general Norwegian population
Qual Life Res, 18 (8), 971-80
DOI 10.1007/s11136-009-9515-x, PubMed 19688608

Haupt R, Spinetta JJ, Ban I, Barr RD, Beck JD, Byrne J, Calaminus G, Coenen E, Chesler M, D'Angio GJ, Eiser C, Feldges A, Gibson F, Lackner H, Masera G, Massimo L, Magyarosy E, Otten J, Reaman G, Valsecchi MG, Veerman AJP, Penn A, Thorvildsen A, von den Bos C, Jankovic M et al. (2009)
Long-term survivors of childhood cancer: Cure and care. The Erice Statement
Mon.schr. Kinderheilkd., 157 (4), 346-349

Rustøen T, Gaardsrud T, Leegaard M, Wahl AK (2009)
Nursing pain management--a qualitative interview study of patients with pain, hospitalized for cancer treatment
Pain Manag Nurs, 10 (1), 48-55
DOI 10.1016/j.pmn.2008.09.003, PubMed 19264283

Andersen T, Ruland CM (2009)
Cancer patients' questions and concerns expressed in an online nurse-delivered mail service: preliminary results
Stud Health Technol Inform, 146, 149-53
DOI 10.3233/978-1-60750-024-7-149, PubMed 19592825

Wibe T, Slaughter L (2009)
Patients reading their health records - what emotional factors are involved?
Stud Health Technol Inform, 146, 174-8
DOI 10.3233/978-1-60750-024-7-174, PubMed 19592830

Ruland CM, Borosund E, Varsi C (2009)
User requirements for a practice-integrated nurse-administered online communication service for cancer patients
Stud Health Technol Inform, 146, 221-5
DOI 10.3233/978-1-60750-024-7-221, PubMed 19592838

Varsi C, Ruland CM (2009)
Congruence between nursing problems in nursing care plans and NANDA nursing diagnoses
Stud Health Technol Inform, 146, 778-9
DOI 10.3233/978-1-60750-024-7-778, PubMed 19592976

Nerdrum P, Rustoen T, Ronnestad MH (2009)
Psychological Distress Among Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Students: A Longitudinal and Predictive Study
Scand. J. Educ. Res., 53 (4), PII 913161949-378

Publications 2008

Utne I, Miaskowski C, Bjordal K, Paul SM, Jakobsen G, Rustøen T (2008)
The relationship between hope and pain in a sample of hospitalized oncology patients
Palliat Support Care, 6 (4), 327-34
DOI 10.1017/S1478951508000527, PubMed 19006586

Valeberg BT, Hanestad BR, Klepstad P, Miaskowski C, Moum T, Rustøen T (2008)
Cancer patients' barriers to pain management and psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the Barriers Questionnaire II
Scand J Caring Sci, 23 (3), 518-28
DOI 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2008.00639.x, PubMed 19055592

Rohde G, Haugeberg G, Mengshoel AM, Moum T, Wahl AK (2008)
Is global quality of life reduced before fracture in patients with low-energy wrist or hip fracture? A comparison with matched controls
Health Qual Life Outcomes, 6, 90
DOI 10.1186/1477-7525-6-90, PubMed 18980668

Patel SR, Bakken S, Ruland C (2008)
Recent advances in shared decision making for mental health
Curr Opin Psychiatry, 21 (6), 606-12
DOI 10.1097/YCO.0b013e32830eb6b4, PubMed 18852569

Torvik K, Kaasa S, Kirkevold Ø, Rustøen T (2008)
Pain in patients living in Norwegian nursing homes
Palliat Med, 23 (1), 8-16
DOI 10.1177/0269216308098800, PubMed 18952745

Valeberg BT, Miaskowski C, Hanestad BR, Bjordal K, Moum T, Rustøen T (2008)
Prevalence rates for and predictors of self-reported adherence of oncology outpatients with analgesic medications
Clin J Pain, 24 (7), 627-36
DOI 10.1097/AJP.0b013e31816fe020, PubMed 18716502

Ruland CM, Hamilton GA, Schjødt-Osmo B (2008)
The complexity of symptoms and problems experienced in children with cancer: a review of the literature
J Pain Symptom Manage, 37 (3), 403-18
DOI 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2008.03.009, PubMed 18694633

Bentsen SB, Hanestad BR, Rustøen T, Wahl AK (2008)
Quality of life in chronic low back pain patients treated with instrumented fusion
J Clin Nurs, 17 (15), 2061-9
DOI 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2008.02232.x, PubMed 18705783

Rustøen T, Stubhaug A, Eidsmo I, Westheim A, Paul SM, Miaskowski C (2008)
Pain and quality of life in hospitalized patients with heart failure
J Pain Symptom Manage, 36 (5), 497-504
DOI 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2007.11.014, PubMed 18619766

Torvik K, Hølen J, Kaasa S, Kirkevold O, Holtan A, Kongsgaard U, Rustøen T (2008)
Pain in elderly hospitalized cancer patients with bone metastases in Norway
Int J Palliat Nurs, 14 (5), 238-45
DOI 10.12968/ijpn.2008.14.5.29491, PubMed 18563017

Reime MH, Harris A, Aksnes J, Mikkelsen J (2008)
The most successful method in teaching nursing students infection control - E-learning or lecture?
Nurse Educ Today, 28 (7), 798-806
DOI 10.1016/j.nedt.2008.03.005, PubMed 18442872

Kapstad H, Hanestad BR, Langeland N, Rustøen T, Stavem K (2008)
Cutpoints for mild, moderate and severe pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee ready for joint replacement surgery
BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 9, 55
DOI 10.1186/1471-2474-9-55, PubMed 18426591

Bentsen SB, Rustøen T, Wahl AK, Miaskowski C (2008)
The pain experience and future expectations of chronic low back pain patients following spinal fusion
J Clin Nurs, 17 (7B), 153-9
DOI 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2007.02234.x, PubMed 18578791

Ruland CM, Brynhi H, Andersen R, Bryhni T (2008)
Developing a shared electronic health record for patients and clinicians
Stud Health Technol Inform, 136, 57-62
PubMed 18487708

Publications 2007

Mikkelsen J, Reime MH, Harris AK (2007)
Nursing students' learning of managing cross-infections--scenario-based simulation training versus study groups
Nurse Educ Today, 28 (6), 664-71
DOI 10.1016/j.nedt.2007.11.003, PubMed 18164104

Ruland CM, Starren J, Vatne TM (2007)
Participatory design with children in the development of a support system for patient-centered care in pediatric oncology
J Biomed Inform, 41 (4), 624-35
DOI 10.1016/j.jbi.2007.10.004, PubMed 18082468

Tørstad S, Bjørk IT (2007)
Nurse leaders' views on clinical ladders as a strategy in professional development
J Nurs Manag, 15 (8), 817-24
DOI 10.1111/j.1365-2934.2007.00769.x, PubMed 17944607

Andersen MH, Bruserud F, Mathisen L, Wahl AK, Hanestad BR, Fosse E (2007)
Follow-up interviews of 12 living kidney donors one yr after open donor nephrectomy
Clin Transplant, 21 (6), 702-9
DOI 10.1111/j.1399-0012.2007.00726.x, PubMed 17988262

Mikkelsen J, Holm HA (2007)
Contextual learning to improve health care and patient safety
Educ Health (Abingdon), 20 (3), 124
PubMed 18080963

Norekvål TM, Wahl AK, Fridlund B, Nordrehaug JE, Wentzel-Larsen T, Hanestad BR (2007)
Quality of life in female myocardial infarction survivors: a comparative study with a randomly selected general female population cohort
Health Qual Life Outcomes, 5, 58
DOI 10.1186/1477-7525-5-58, PubMed 17971206

Meyer K, Bjørk IT (2007)
Change of focus: from intensive care towards organ donation
Transpl Int, 21 (2), 133-9
DOI 10.1111/j.1432-2277.2007.00583.x, PubMed 17944801

Keselman A, Slaughter L, Smith CA, Kim H, Divita G, Browne A, Tsai C, Zeng-Treitler Q (2007)
Towards consumer-friendly PHRs: patients' experience with reviewing their health records
AMIA Annu Symp Proc, 399-403
PubMed 18693866

Ruland CM, Jeneson A, Andersen T, Andersen R, Slaughter L, Bente-Schjødt-Osmo, Moore SM (2007)
Designing tailored Internet support to assist cancer patients in illness management
AMIA Annu Symp Proc, 635-9
PubMed 18693913

Ruland CM, Bakken S, Røislien J (2007)
Reliability and validity issues related to interactive tailored patient assessments: a case study
J Med Internet Res, 9 (3), e22
DOI 10.2196/jmir.9.3.e22, PubMed 17942384

Andersen MH, Mathisen L, Veenstra M, Oyen O, Edwin B, Digernes R, Kvarstein G, Tønnessen TI, Wahl AK, Hanestad BR, Fosse E (2007)
Quality of life after randomization to laparoscopic versus open living donor nephrectomy: long-term follow-up
Transplantation, 84 (1), 64-9
DOI 10.1097/01.tp.0000268071.63977.42, PubMed 17627239

Ribu L, Hanestad BR, Moum T, Birkeland K, Rustoen T (2007)
Health-related quality of life among patients with diabetes and foot ulcers: association with demographic and clinical characteristics
J Diabetes Complications, 21 (4), 227-36
DOI 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2007.02.001, PubMed 17616352

Haupt R, Spinetta JJ, Ban I, Barr RD, Beck JD, Byrne J, Calaminus G, Coenen E, Chesler M, D'Angio GJ, Eiser C, Feldges A, Gibson F, Lackner H, Masera G, Massimo L, Magyarosy E, Otten J, Reaman G, Valsecchi MG, Veerman AJ, Penn A, Thorvildsen A, van den Bos C, Jankovic M et al. (2007)
Long term survivors of childhood cancer: cure and care. The Erice statement
Eur J Cancer, 43 (12), 1778-80
DOI 10.1016/j.ejca.2007.04.015, PubMed 17543517

Mathisen L, Andersen MH, Veenstra M, Wahl AK, Hanestad BR, Fosse E (2007)
Quality of life can both influence and be an outcome of general health perceptions after heart surgery
Health Qual Life Outcomes, 5, 27
DOI 10.1186/1477-7525-5-27, PubMed 17524152

Johansen VA, Wahl AK, Eilertsen DE, Weisaeth L (2007)
Prevalence and predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in physically injured victims of non-domestic violence. A longitudinal study
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol, 42 (7), 583-93
DOI 10.1007/s00127-007-0205-0, PubMed 17530151

Johansen VA, Wahl AK, Eilertsen DE, Weisaeth L, Hanestad BR (2007)
The predictive value of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms for quality of life: a longitudinal study of physically injured victims of non-domestic violence
Health Qual Life Outcomes, 5, 26
DOI 10.1186/1477-7525-5-26, PubMed 17517126

Langeland E, Wahl AK, Kristoffersen K, Nortvedt MW, Hanestad BR (2007)
Sense of coherence predicts change in life satisfaction among home-living residents in the community with mental health problems: a 1-year follow-up study
Qual Life Res, 16 (6), 939-46
DOI 10.1007/s11136-007-9199-z, PubMed 17404897

Lie I, Arnesen H, Sandvik L, Hamilton G, Bunch EH (2007)
Effects of a home-based intervention program on anxiety and depression 6 months after coronary artery bypass grafting: a randomized controlled trial
J Psychosom Res, 62 (4), 411-8
DOI 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2006.11.010, PubMed 17383492

Kapstad H, Rustøen T, Hanestad BR, Moum T, Langeland N, Stavem K (2007)
Changes in pain, stiffness and physical function in patients with osteoarthritis waiting for hip or knee joint replacement surgery
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 15 (7), 837-43
DOI 10.1016/j.joca.2007.01.015, PubMed 17344069

Bentsen SB, Wahl AK, Hanestad BR, Strand LI (2007)
Outcomes for patients with chronic low back pain treated using instrumented fusion
Scand J Caring Sci, 21 (1), 71-8
DOI 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2007.00448.x, PubMed 17428217

Bentsen SB, Wahl AK, Strand LI, Hanestad BR (2007)
Relationships between demographic, clinical and pain variables and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain treated with instrumented fusion
Scand J Caring Sci, 21 (1), 134-43
DOI 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2007.00440.x, PubMed 17428225

Langeland E, Wahl AK, Kristoffersen K, Hanestad BR (2007)
Promoting coping: salutogenesis among people with mental health problems
Issues Ment Health Nurs, 28 (3), 275-95
DOI 10.1080/01612840601172627, PubMed 17454280

Langeland E, Wahl AK, Kristoffersen K, Nortvedt MW, Hanestad BR (2007)
Quality of life among Norwegians with chronic mental health problems living in the community versus the general population
Community Ment Health J, 43 (4), 321-39
DOI 10.1007/s10597-006-9076-1, PubMed 17253145

Bjørk IT, Hansen BS, Samdal GB, Tørstad S, Hamilton GA (2007)
Evaluation of clinical ladder participation in Norway
J Nurs Scholarsh, 39 (1), 88-94
DOI 10.1111/j.1547-5069.2007.00149.x, PubMed 17393972

Jeneson A, Andersen T, Ruland C (2007)
Comparing Messages in an Online Communication Forum for Cancer Patients with Patients' Messages to a Clinical Nurse Specialist
STUD HEALTH TECHNOL, 129, 1473-1474

Ruland CM, Slaughter L, Starren J, Vatne TM, Moe EY (2007)
Children's contributions to designing a communication tool for children with cancer
Stud Health Technol Inform, 129 (Pt 2), 977-82
PubMed 17911861

Zeng-Treitler Q, Kim H, Goryachev S, Keselman A, Slaughter L, Smith CA (2007)
Text characteristics of clinical reports and their implications for the readability of personal health records
Stud Health Technol Inform, 129 (Pt 2), 1117-21
PubMed 17911889

Publications 2006

Ribu L, Hanestad BR, Moum T, Birkeland K, Rustoen T (2006)
A comparison of the health-related quality of life in patients with diabetic foot ulcers, with a diabetes group and a nondiabetes group from the general population
Qual Life Res, 16 (2), 179-89
DOI 10.1007/s11136-006-0031-y, PubMed 17091370

Moi AL, Wentzel-Larsen T, Salemark L, Wahl AK, Hanestad BR (2006)
Impaired generic health status but perception of good quality of life in survivors of burn injury
J Trauma, 61 (4), 961-8; discussion 968-9
DOI 10.1097/01.ta.0000195988.57939.9a, PubMed 17033569

Elwyn G, O'Connor A, Stacey D, Volk R, Edwards A, Coulter A, Thomson R, Barratt A, Barry M, Bernstein S, Butow P, Clarke A, Entwistle V, Feldman-Stewart D, Holmes-Rovner M, Llewellyn-Thomas H, Moumjid N, Mulley A, Ruland C, Sepucha K, Sykes A, Whelan T, International Patient Decision Aids Standards (IPDAS) Collaboration (2006)
Developing a quality criteria framework for patient decision aids: online international Delphi consensus process
BMJ, 333 (7565), 417
DOI 10.1136/bmj.38926.629329.AE, PubMed 16908462

Andersen MH, Mathisen L, Oyen O, Edwin B, Digernes R, Kvarstein G, Tønnessen TI, Wahl AK, Hanestad BR, Fosse E (2006)
Postoperative pain and convalescence in living kidney donors-laparoscopic versus open donor nephrectomy: a randomized study
Am J Transplant, 6 (6), 1438-43
DOI 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2006.01301.x, PubMed 16686768

Ribu L, Rustøen T, Birkeland K, Hanestad BR, Paul SM, Miaskowski C (2006)
The prevalence and occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer pain and its impact on health-related quality of life
J Pain, 7 (4), 290-9
DOI 10.1016/j.jpain.2005.12.002, PubMed 16618473

Grov EK, Dahl AA, Fosså SD, Wahl AK, Moum T (2006)
Global quality of life in primary caregivers of patients with cancer in palliative phase staying at home
Support Care Cancer, 14 (9), 943-51
DOI 10.1007/s00520-006-0026-9, PubMed 16523266

Andenaes R, Moum T, Kalfoss MH, Wahl AK (2006)
Changes in health status, psychological distress, and quality of life in COPD patients after hospitalization
Qual Life Res, 15 (2), 249-57
DOI 10.1007/s11136-005-0890-7, PubMed 16468080

Bjørk IT, Samdal GB, Hansen BS, Tørstad S, Hamilton GA (2006)
Job satisfaction in a Norwegian population of nurses: a questionnaire survey
Int J Nurs Stud, 44 (5), 747-57
DOI 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2006.01.002, PubMed 16504197

Wøien H, Bjørk IT (2006)
Nutrition of the critically ill patient and effects of implementing a nutritional support algorithm in ICU
J Clin Nurs, 15 (2), 168-77
DOI 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01262.x, PubMed 16422734

Fagermoen MS, Hamilton G (2006)
Patient information at discharge--a study of a combined approach
Patient Educ Couns, 63 (1-2), 169-76
DOI 10.1016/j.pec.2005.09.016, PubMed 16426797

Andenaes R, Kalfoss MH, Wahl AK (2006)
Coping and psychological distress in hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Heart Lung, 35 (1), 46-57
DOI 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2005.09.009, PubMed 16426935

Ruland CM, Slaughter L, Starren J, Vatne TM (2006)
Children as design partners in the development of a support system for children with cancer
Stud Health Technol Inform, 122, 80-5
PubMed 17102222

Angermo LM, Ruland CM (2006)
Increasing the usability of nursing intervention classification in EHR's
Stud Health Technol Inform, 122, 985-6
PubMed 17102501

Rotegård AK, Slaughter L, Ruland CM (2006)
Mapping nurses' natural language to oncology patients' symptom expressions
Stud Health Technol Inform, 122, 987-8
PubMed 17102502

Ruland CM (2006)
Clinicians' perceived usefulness of a support system for patient-centered cancer care
Stud Health Technol Inform, 124, 624-30
PubMed 17108586

Johansen VA, Wahl AK, Eilertsen DE, Hanestad BR, Weisaeth L (2006)
Acute psychological reactions in assault victims of non-domestic violence: peritraumatic dissociation, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression
Nord J Psychiatry, 60 (6), 452-62
DOI 10.1080/08039480601021886, PubMed 17162453

Ruland C, Røslien J, Bakken S, Kristiansen J (2006)
Comparing tailored computerized symptom assessments to interviews and questionnaires
AMIA Annu Symp Proc, 1081
PubMed 17238700

Slaughter LA, Ruland CM, Vatne TM (2006)
Constructing an effective information architecture for a pediatric cancer symptom assessment tool
AMIA Annu Symp Proc, 1102
PubMed 17238721

Publications 2005

Schou I, Ekeberg Ø, Sandvik L, Hjermstad MJ, Ruland CM (2005)
Multiple predictors of health-related quality of life in early stage breast cancer. Data from a year follow-up study compared with the general population
Qual Life Res, 14 (8), 1813-23
DOI 10.1007/s11136-005-4344-z, PubMed 16155769

Schou I, Ekeberg Ø, Ruland CM (2005)
The mediating role of appraisal and coping in the relationship between optimism-pessimism and quality of life
Psychooncology, 14 (9), 718-27
DOI 10.1002/pon.896, PubMed 15669084

Slaughter LA, Soergel D, Rindflesch TC (2005)
Semantic representation of consumer questions and physician answers
Int J Med Inform, 75 (7), 513-29
DOI 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2005.07.025, PubMed 16125448

Keselman A, Slaughter L, Patel VL (2005)
Toward a framework for understanding lay public's comprehension of disaster and bioterrorism information
J Biomed Inform, 38 (4), 331-44
DOI 10.1016/j.jbi.2005.05.001, PubMed 15978875

Ruland CM (2005)
Shared decision making and nursing informatics research in Norway
Appl Nurs Res, 18 (2), 70-2; discussion 72-3
DOI 10.1016/j.apnr.2005.02.004, PubMed 15991101

Carroll DL, Hamilton GA (2005)
Quality of life in implanted cardioverter defibrillator recipients: the impact of a device shock
Heart Lung, 34 (3), 169-78
DOI 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2004.10.002, PubMed 16015221

Schou I, Ekeberg Ø, Sandvik L, Ruland CM (2005)
Stability in optimism-pessimism in relation to bad news: a study of women with breast cancer
J Pers Assess, 84 (2), 148-54
DOI 10.1207/s15327752jpa8402_04, PubMed 15799889

Wik KE, Lindegaard KF, Brunborg B, Bjørk IT, Ruland C (2005)
[Life following acute subarachnoid haemorrhage]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 125 (2), 152-4
PubMed 15665885

Bolse K, Hamilton G, Flanagan J, Caroll DL, Fridlund B (2005)
Ways of experiencing the life situation among United States patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator: a qualitative study
Prog Cardiovasc Nurs, 20 (1), 4-10
DOI 10.1111/j.0889-7204.2005.03797.x, PubMed 15785164

Slaughter L, Ruland C, Rotegård AK (2005)
Mapping cancer patients' symptoms to UMLS concepts
AMIA Annu Symp Proc, 699-703
PubMed 16779130

Andersen R, Ruland C, Slaughter L, Andersen T, Jacobsen W (2005)
Clustering techniques for organizing cancer-related concepts into meaningful groups for patients
AMIA Annu Symp Proc, 882
PubMed 16779169

Ruland CM, Slaughter L, Kaufmann D, Andersen R (2005)
Challenges in presenting categories of symptoms in a home health care system for cancer patients
AMIA Annu Symp Proc, 1100
PubMed 16779387

Publications 2004

Ruland CM (2004)
A survey about the usefulness of computerized systems to support illness management in clinical practice
Int J Med Inform, 73 (11-12), 797-805
DOI 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2004.08.004, PubMed 15491930

Ruland CM (2004)
Improving patient safety through informatics tools for shared decision making and risk communication
Int J Med Inform, 73 (7-8), 551-7
DOI 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2004.05.003, PubMed 15246034

Schou I, Ekeberg Ø, Ruland CM, Sandvik L, Kåresen R (2004)
Pessimism as a predictor of emotional morbidity one year following breast cancer surgery
Psychooncology, 13 (5), 309-20
DOI 10.1002/pon.747, PubMed 15133772

Hommelstad J, Ruland CM (2004)
Norwegian nurses' perceived barriers and facilitators to research use
AORN J, 79 (3), 621-34
DOI 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)60914-9, PubMed 15074525

Publications 2003

Ruland CM, White T, Stevens M, Fanciullo G, Khilani SM (2003)
Effects of a computerized system to support shared decision making in symptom management of cancer patients: preliminary results
J Am Med Inform Assoc, 10 (6), 573-9
DOI 10.1197/jamia.M1365, PubMed 12925545

Ruland CM, Ravn IH (2003)
Usefulness and effects on costs and staff management of a nursing resource management information system
J Nurs Manag, 11 (3), 208-15
DOI 10.1046/j.1365-2834.2003.00381.x, PubMed 12694368

Fagermoen MS, Hamilton G (2003)
Preparing patients for urological surgery
Int J Nurs Stud, 40 (3), 281-90
DOI 10.1016/s0020-7489(02)00086-x, PubMed 12605950

Erickson JI, Hamilton GA, Jones DE, Ditomassi M (2003)
The value of collaborative governance/staff empowerment
J Nurs Adm, 33 (2), 96-104
DOI 10.1097/00005110-200302000-00006, PubMed 12584462

Moore SM, Dolansky MA, Ruland CM, Pashkow FJ, Blackburn GG (2003)
Predictors of women's exercise maintenance after cardiac rehabilitation
J Cardiopulm Rehabil, 23 (1), 40-9
DOI 10.1097/00008483-200301000-00008, PubMed 12576911

Publications 2002

Bolse K, Flemme I, Ivarsson A, Jinhage BM, Carroll D, Edvardsson N, Hamilton GA, Fridlund B (2002)
Life situation related to the ICD implantation; self-reported uncertainty and satisfaction in Swedish and US samples
Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs, 1 (4), 243-51
DOI 10.1016/s1474-5151(02)00048-8, PubMed 14622654

Bardell T, Hamilton GA, Bergstrome DH, Ali MJ (2002)
Anastomotic quality in CABG: when life depends on millimetres
CMAJ, 167 (7), 783
PubMed 12389845

Ruland CM, Bakken S (2002)
Developing, implementing, and evaluating decision support systems for shared decision making in patient care: a conceptual model and case illustration
J Biomed Inform, 35 (5-6), 313-21
DOI 10.1016/s1532-0464(03)00037-6, PubMed 12968780

Carroll DL, Hamilton GA, Kenney BJ (2002)
Changes in health status, psychological distress, and quality of life in implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients between 6 months and 1 year after implantation
Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs, 1 (3), 213-9
DOI 10.1016/S1474-5151(02)00040-3, PubMed 14622676

Schou I, Ekeberg Ø, Ruland CM, Kåresen R (2002)
Do women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and consulting surgeon assess decision-making equally?
Breast, 11 (5), 434-41
DOI 10.1054/brst.2002.0454, PubMed 14965708

Nicholson DJ, Kowalski SE, Hamilton GA, Meyers MP, Serrette C, Duke PC (2002)
Postoperative pulmonary function in coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients undergoing early tracheal extubation: a comparison between short-term mechanical ventilation and early extubation
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth, 16 (1), 27-31
DOI 10.1053/jcan.2002.29648, PubMed 11854874