Search Results - "Askim, T."

Vascular risk factor control and adherence to secondary preventive medication after ischaemic stroke by Gynnild, M. N., Aakerøy, R., Spigset, O., Askim, T., Beyer, M. K., Ihle‐Hansen, H., Munthe‐Kaas, R., Knapskog, A. B., Lydersen, S., Næss, H., Røsstad, T.G., Seljeseth, Y. M., Thingstad, P., Saltvedt, I., Ellekjær, H.

“…Background Studies regarding adequacy of secondary stroke prevention are limited. We report medication adherence, risk factor control and factors influencing…”
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Changes in physical activity and related functional and disability levels in the first six months after stroke: a longitudinal follow-up study by Askim, Torunn, Bernhardt, Julie, Churilov, Leonid, Fredriksen, Kristine Rabben, Indredavik, Bent

“…To investigate how physical activity changes over the first 6 months after stroke, and how activity is related to function. A longitudinal study with an…”
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Short- and long-term outcome of constraint-induced movement therapy after stroke: a randomized controlled feasibility trial by Dahl, AE, Askim, T., Stock, R., Langørgen, E., Lydersen, S., Indredavik, B.

“…Objective: Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is a method to improve motor function in the upper extremity following stroke. The aim of this trial was…”
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P-482: The Norwegian Cognitive Impairment After Stroke study (Nor-COAST) by Saltvedt, I, Askim, T, Indredavik, B, Engstad, T, Næss, H, Ihle-Hansen, H, Fure, B, Beyer, M

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The Scandinavian Stroke Scale is equally as good as The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale in identifying 3-month outcome by Askim, Torunn, Bernhardt, Julie, Churilov, Leonid, Indredavik, Bent

“…The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is the first choice among stroke scales. The Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS) is an alternative scale…”
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Sedentary behaviour and the immune system: Investigating traditional and novel biomarkers in a stroke population by Alme, K.N., Askim, T., Mollnes, T.E., Naik, M., Næss, H., Saltvedt, I., Ueland, P.M., Ulvik, A., Knapskog, A.-B.

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Evaluation of a Body-Worn Sensor System to Measure Physical Activity in Older People With Impaired Function by Taraldsen, Kristin, Askim, Torunn, Sletvold, Olav, Einarsen, Elin Kristin, Bjåstad, Karianne Grüner, Indredavik, Bent, Helbostad, Jorunn Laegdheim

“…There is limited information on reliable and valid measures of physical activity in older people with impaired function. This study was conducted to compare…”
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Development of grip strength during the first year after stroke by Stock, Roland, Thrane, Gyrd, Askim, Torunn, Anke, Audny, Mork, Paul Jarle

“…To assess recovery of grip strength during the first year post-stroke. Exploratory study on a subsample of patients participating in the Norwegian…”
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Relationship between pre-stroke physical activity and symptoms of post-stroke anxiety and depression: An observational study by Bovim, Martina Reiten, Indredavik, Bent, Hokstad, Anne, Cumming, Toby, Bernhardt, Julie, Askim, Torunn

“…To explore mechanisms affecting mental health in patients with stroke. The aims were to investigate the association between pre-stroke physical activity and…”
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The Risk of Selection Bias in a Clinical Multi-Center Cohort Study. Results from the Norwegian Cognitive Impairment After Stroke (Nor-COAST) Study by Kuvås, Karen Rosmo, Saltvedt, Ingvild, Aam, Stina, Thingstad, Pernille, Ellekjær, Hanne, Askim, Torunn

“…The Norwegian Cognitive Impairment After Stroke (Nor-COAST) study aimed to estimate the prevalence and incidence of neurocognitive disorder in an unselected…”
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Arm use in patients with subacute stroke monitored by accelerometry: association with motor impairment and influence on self-dependence by Thrane, Gyrd, Emaus, Nina, Askim, Torunn, Anke, Audny

“…To assess the effect of arm motor impairment on actual arm use in the early post-stroke period and explore its association with self-care dependency…”
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Grip strength after stroke: Rate of force development and sustained maximal grip strength by Stock, R., Askim, T., Thrane, G., Anke, A., Mork, P.J.

“…After stroke, hemiparesis often leads to reduced muscle strength and reduced ability to rapidly generate and sustain muscle force. The aim of this study was to…”
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A physical activity intervention to prevent cognitive decline after stroke: Secondary results from the Life After Stroke study, an 18-month randomized controlled trial by Ihle-Hansen, Hege, Langhammer, Birgitta, Lydersen, Stian, Gunnes, Mari, Indredavik, Bent, Askim, Torunn

“…To examine the effects of individualized regular coaching and exercise on post-stroke cognitive and emotional function. The Life After STroke (LAST) study…”
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Upright activity within the first week after stroke is associated with better functional outcome and health-related quality of life: A Norwegian multi-site study by Hokstad, Anne, Indredavik, Bent, Bernhardt, Julie, Langhammer, Birgitta, Gunnes, Mari, Lundemo, Christine, Bovim, Martina Reiten, Askim, Torunn

“…To assess the amount of early upright activity of patients managed in Norwegian stroke units and its association with functional outcome and health-related…”
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New-onset pain in the early phase and three months following stroke - data from a multicenter study by Bovim, Martina Reiten, Indredavik, Bent, Hokstad, Anne, Lydersen, Stian, Askim, Torunn

“…The reported prevalence of pain after stroke varies considerably, depending on how pain is measured, time after stroke, and characteristics of the selected…”
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Norwegian constraint-induced therapy multisite trial: adherence to treatment protocol applied early after stroke by Stock, Roland, Thrane, Gyrd, Askim, Torunn, Karlsen, Gunn, Langørgen, Eli, Erichsen, Anne, Gjone, Ragna, Anke, Audny

“…To investigate to what degree patients adhered to a modified constraint-induced movement therapy protocol, and to explore factors associated with the results…”
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Evaluation of an extended stroke unit service with early supported discharge for patients living in a rural community. A randomized controlled trial by Askim, T, Rohweder, G, Lydersen, S, Indredavik, B

“…Objective: To evaluate the effect of an extended stroke unit service (extended service), with early supported discharge and co-ordination of further…”
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Short-term repeatability of body sway during quiet standing in people with hemiparesis and in frail older adults by Helbostad, Jorunn L, Askim, Torunn, Moe-Nilssen, Rolf

“…Helbostad JL, Askim T, Moe-Nilssen R. Short-term repeatability of body sway during quiet standing in people with hemiparesis and in frail older adults. Arch…”
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Physical Activity Early after Stroke and Its Association to Functional Outcome 3 Months Later by Askim, Torunn, PT, PhD, Bernhardt, Julie, PT, PhD, Salvesen, Øyvind, PhD, Indredavik, Bent, MD, PhD

“…Background Early rehabilitation that includes early mobilization and increased amount of motor activity is hypothesized to be one of the most important factors…”
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