Astrid Torbjørnsen

Scientific publications

Riiser, Kirsti; Richardsen, Kåre Rønn; Haraldstad, Kristin; Helseth, Sølvi; Torbjørnsen, Astrid (2022). “It’s hard to keep a distance when you’re with someone you really care about”—A qualitative study of adolescents’ pandemic-related health literacy and how Covid-19 affects their lives. PLOS ONE . Vol. 17.

Almendingen, Kari; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Nilsen, Bente; Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal; Saltyte Benth, Jurate (2021). Small group student-produced podcasts were favoured as assignment tool for large-scale interprofessional learning: An exploratory study among health, social care, and teacher education program. 10 p. Frontiers in Education . Vol. 6.
http://hdl.handle.net/10852/90010

Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Valeberg, Berit Taraldsen; Sparboe-Nilsen, Bente; Sandbekken, Ida Hellum; Almendingen, Kari; Leegaard, Marit; Ravn, Ingrid Helen; Sæterstrand, Torill Margaret; Løyland, Borghild; Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal; Holmberg Fagerlund, Bettina; Valla, Lisbeth; Misvær, Nina; Riiser, Kirsti; Utne, Inger; Rostad, Hanne Marie; Winger, Anette; Albertini Früh, Elena; Holmen, Heidi; Ribu, Lis; Helseth, Sølvi; Grov, Ellen Karine (2021). What is Known About Students and Sleep: Systematic Review and Evidence Map. 11 p. Sage Open . Vol. 11.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2765610

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Hessevaagbakke, Elisabeth; Grov, Ellen Karine; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin (2021). Enhancing students learning experiences in nursing programmes: An integrated review. 7 p. Nurse Education in Practice . Vol. 52.

Holmen, Heidi; Riiser, Kirsti; Løyland, Borghild; Sandbekken, Ida Hellum; Almendingen, Kari; Andenæs, Randi; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin; Holmberg Fagerlund, Bettina; Albertini Früh, Elena; Helseth, Sølvi; Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal; Leegaard, Marit; Misvær, Nina; Pallesen, Ståle; Rasalingam, Anurajee; Ravn, Ingrid Helen; Ribu, Lis; Rostad, Hanne Marie; Nilsen, Bente; Sæterstrand, Torill Margaret; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Utne, Inger; Valeberg, Berit Taraldsen; Valla, Lisbeth; Winger, Anette; Grov, Ellen Karine (2021). Students’ top 10 priorities of research uncertainties on students’ sleep: a pragmatic James Lind Alliance approach. 9 p. BMJ Open . Vol. 11.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2727145

Riiser, Kirsti; Helseth, Sølvi; Haraldstad, Kristin; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Richardsen, Kåre Rønn (2020). Adolescents’ health literacy, health protective measures, and health-related quality of life during the Covid-19 pandemic. 13 p. PLOS ONE . Vol. 15.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2677955

Yoshida, Yilin; Patil, Sonal J; Brownson, Ross C; Boren, Suzanne A; Kim, Min; Dobson, Rosie; Waki, Kayo; Greenwood, Deborah A; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Ramachandran, Ambady; Masi, Christopher; Fonseca, Vivian A; Simoes, Eduardo J (2020). Using the RE-AIM framework to evaluate internal and external validity of mobile phone-based interventions in diabetes self-management education and support. JAMIA Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association . Vol. 27.

Ribu, Lis; Singstad, Tone; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Holmen, Heidi (2020). The feasibility of telephone health counselling provided by a nurse for people with diabetes. Nordisk sygeplejeforskning . Vol. 10.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Ribu, Lis; Rønnevig, Marit; Grøttland, Astrid; Helseth, Sølvi (2019). Users’ acceptability of a mobile application for persons with type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research . Vol. 19.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Småstuen, Milada C; Jenum, Anne Karen; Årsand, Eirik; Ribu, Lis (2018). The Service User Technology Acceptability Questionnaire: Psychometric Evaluation of the Norwegian Version. JMIR Human Factors . Vol. 5.
http://hdl.handle.net/10037/14403

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Jenum, Anne Karen; Årsand, Eirik; Ribu, Lis (2018). Acceptability of an mHealth app intervention for persons with type 2 diabetes and its associations with initial self-management: Randomized controlled trial. 8 p. Journal of Medical Internet Research . Vol. 6.
https://hdl.handle.net/10037/14978

Lindberg, Inger; Torbjørnsen, Astrid Cathrine Vik; Söderberg, Siv; Ribu, Lis (2017). Telemonitoring and Health Counseling for Self-Management Support of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Diabetes . Vol. 2.

Leegaard, Marit; Utne, Inger; Halvorsrud, Liv; Valeberg, Berit Taraldsen; Torbjørnsen, Astrid Cathrine Vik; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin; Bjørge, Heidi; Grov, Ellen Karine; Løyland, Borghild (2017). A review of self-rated generic quality of life instruments used among older patients receiving home care nursing. Health and Social Care in the community . Vol. 26.

Holmen, Heidi; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Torbjørnsen, Astrid Cathrine Vik; Jenum, Anne Karen; Småstuen, Milada C; Ribu, Lis (2016). Stages of change for physical activity and dietary habits in persons with type 2 diabetes included in a mobile health intervention: the Norwegian study in RENEWING HEALTH. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care . Vol. 4.
http://hdl.handle.net/10852/55171

Holmen, Heidi; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Jenum, Anne Karen; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Årsand, Eirik; Ribu, Lis (2014). A Mobile Health Intervention for Self-Management and Lifestyle Change for Persons With Type 2 Diabetes, Part 2: One-Year Results From the Norwegian Randomized Controlled Trial RENEWING HEALTH. JMIR mhealth and uhealth . Vol. 2(4):e57.
http://mhealth.jmir.org/2014/4/e57/

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Jenum, Anne Karen; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Årsand, Eirik; Holmen, Heidi; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Ribu, Lis (2014). A Low-Intensity Mobile Health Intervention With and Without Health Counseling for Persons With Type 2 Diabetes, Part 1: Baseline and Short-Term Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial in the Norwegian Part of RENEWING HEALTH. JMIR mhealth and uhealth . Vol. 2.
http://hdl.handle.net/10037/6962

Ribu, Lis; Holmen, Heidi; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Grøttland, Astrid; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Elind, Elisabeth; Bergmo, Trine Strand; Årsand, Eirik (2013). Low-Intensity Self-Management Intervention for Persons With Type 2 Diabetes Using a Mobile Phone-Based Diabetes Diary, With and Without Health Counseling and Motivational Interviewing: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Research Protocols . Vol. 2.
http://www.researchprotocols.org/2013/2/e34/

Grossman, Sheila; Mager, Diane; Opheim, Helene Margrethe Storebø; Torbjørnsen, Astrid (2011). A Bi-national Simulation Study to Improve Cultural Awareness in Nursing Students. Clinical Simulation in Nursing .

Grossman, Sheila; Mager, Diane; Opheim, Helene Margrethe Storebø; Torbjørnsen, Astrid (2010). Simulation technology impacts cultural competence of undergraduate students in North America and Norway. Clinical Simulation in Nursing . Vol. 6.
http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezproxy.hio.no/scienc...

Research reports

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Ribu, Lis; Jenum, Anne Karen; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova (2020). Effect of an mHealth intervention for persons with type 2 diabetes and their acceptability of the device: Results from the Norwegian randomised controlled study in RENEWING HeALTH. 208 p.
https://www.duo.uio.no/bitstream/handle/10852/7317...

Grøttland, Astrid; Ribu, Lis; Årsand, Eirik; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Breivik, Elin (2014). RENEWING HEALTH Final Pilot Evaluation Norway. Version 1.2 Deliverable D11.7. 7 p.

Kidholm, Kristian; Stafylas, Panos; Kotzeva, Anna; Duedal Pedersen, Claus; Dafoulas, George; Scharf, Isabella; Jensen, Lise Kvistgaard; Lindberg, Inger; Stærdahl Andersen, Alice; Lange, Marc; Aletras, Vassilis; Fasterholdt, Iben; Stubin, Michael; d'Angelantonio, Marco; Ribu, Lis; Grøttland, Astrid; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Giannaokopoulos, Marius Greuel; Isaksson, Lennart; Orsama, Anna-Leena; Karhula, Tuula; Mancin, Silvia; Scavini, Claudio; Dyrvig, Anne-Kirstine; Wanscher, Christina (2014). Deliverable D1.12 Final Report - Public Version 1.5. REgioNs of Europe WorkINg toGether for HEALTH (Grant Agreement No 250487). 36 p.

Dissemination

Ribu, Lis; Singstad, Tone; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Småstuen Cvancarova, Milada; Holmen, Heidi (2021). The feasability of telephone health counselling provided by a nurse for people with diabetes. Nordisk sygeplejeforskning .

Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Valeberg, Berit Taraldsen; Sparboe-Nilsen, Bente; Sandbekken, Ida Hellum; Almendingen, Kari; Leegaard, Marit; Ravn, Ingrid Helen; Sæterstrand, Torill Margaret; Løyland, Borghild; Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal; Holmberg Fagerlund, Bettina; Valla, Lisbeth; Misvær, Nina; Riiser, Kirsti; Utne, Inger; Rostad, Hanne Marie; Winger, Anette; Albertini Früh, Elena; Ribu, Lis; Holmen, Heidi; Helseth, Sølvi; Grov, Ellen Karine (2021). Evidence mapping; a tool for summarizing research evidence related to students and sleep. The 2021 Nordic Conference in Nursing Research. Nordic Conference in Nursing Research.

Riiser, Kirsti; Richardsen, Kåre Rønn; Haraldstad, Kristin; Helseth, Sølvi; Torbjørnsen, Astrid (2021). “It’s hard to keep a distance when you’re with someone you really care about” — a qualitative study of adolescents’ pandemic-related health literacy and how Covid-19 affects their lives. Barn og unge på Tvers. OsloMet.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid (2021). Den digitale hverdagen til glede og besvær, sofadialog med gjester ved Tone Singstad, Ahus. Fag- og forskningsdagene for sykepleietjenesten 2021 Digital konferanse. Akershus Universitetssykehus på oppdrag fra Helse SørØst.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid (2021). Sykepleieerfaringer med videokonsultasjoner. Fag- og forskningsdagene for sykepleietjenesten i Helse Sør-Øst 2021. Akershus Universitetssykehus på oppdrag fra Helse SørØst.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Hessevaagbakke, Elisabeth; Grov, Ellen Karine; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin (2021). Integrating qualitative and quantitative data to synthesize evidence related to students learning experiences in nursing programs. Nordic Conference in Nursing Research 2021. Dansk Selskab for Sygeplejeforskning,.

Sandbekken, Ida Hellum; Utne, Inger; Grov, Ellen Karine; Almendingen, Kari; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin; Holmberg Fagerlund, Bettina; Albertini Früh, Elena; Holmen, Heidi; Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal; Leegaard, Marit; Misvær, Nina; Sparboe-Nilsen, Bente; Rasalingam, Anurajee; Ravn, Ingrid Helen; Ribu, Lis; Riiser, Kirsti; Rostad, Hanne Marie; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Valeberg, Berit Taraldsen; Valla, Lisbeth; Winger, Anette; Løyland, Borghild (2020). Students and sleep – A story about how to succeed with data collection, a James Lind Alliance user involvement study. Tidskriften Sömn och hälsa. Vol. 2.

Sandbekken, Ida Hellum; Utne, Inger; Grov, Ellen Karine; Almendingen, Kari; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin; Holmberg Fagerlund, Bettina; Albertini Früh, Elena; Holmen, Heidi; Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal; Leegaard, Marit; Misvær, Nina; Sparboe-Nilsen, Bente; Rasalingam, Anurajee; Ravn, Ingrid Helen; Ribu, Lis; Riiser, Kirsti; Rostad, Hanne Marie; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Valeberg, Berit Taraldsen; Valla, Lisbeth; Winger, Anette; Løyland, Borghild (2020). Students and sleep – A story about how to succeed with data collection, a James Lind Alliance user involvement study. Konferens Sömn och hälsa. Nätverket Sömn och Hälsa.

Leegaard, Marit; Utne, Inger; Halvorsrud, Liv; Valeberg, Berit Taraldsen; Torbjørnsen, Astrid Cathrine Vik; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin; Bjørge, Heidi; Grov, Ellen Karine; Løyland, Borghild (2017). Self-rated generic quality of life instruments used among old patients receiving home care nursing. The 2017 European Conference in Nursing and Nursing Research. European Academy of Nursing Science and Swedish nursing soci.

Holmen, Heidi; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Ribu, Lis (2015). Mobile health intervention for self-management and lifestyle change for persons with type 2 diabetes. Results from the Norwegian RCT in the EU-project RENEWING HEALTH. Workshop.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Holmen, Heidi; Jenum, Anne Karen; Småstuen, Milada; Årsand, Eirik; Ribu, Lis (2015). A mobile health intervention for persons with Type 2 Diabetes. Results from the Norwegian Randomized Controlled Trial in RENEWING HEALTH. The 8th Nordic Diabetes PhD and Postdoc Research Conference Solstrand. Høgskolen i Bergen.

Holmen, Heidi; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Ribu, Lis (2015). *Quality of Life – and Pain Research: «Mobile applications for self-management of type 2 diabetes». Research group seminar at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Jenum, Anne Karen; Småstuen, Milada C; Årsand, Eirik; Ribu, Lis (2015). Patients’ acceptability of a digital diabetes diary application. Findings from the Norwegian study in RENEWING HEALTH. World Diabetes Congress. International Diabetes Federation.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Ribu, Lis; Rønnevig, Marit; Grøttland, Astrid; Helseth, Sølvi (2015). Patient reported outcomes (PRO) of acceptability with the use of a diabetes mobile application. ISOQOL. International Society for Quality of Life Research.

Holmen, Heidi; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Ribu, Lis (2015). Patient-reported outcomes and the use of a diabetes diary mobile application to attain lifestyle changes for persons with type 2 diabetes. International Society for Quality of Life Research ISOQOL 22nd annual conference. International Society for Quality of Life Research.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Holmen, Heidi; Jenum, Anne Karen; Årsand, Eirik; Småstuen, Milada C; Ribu, Lis (2015). Mobile Health Intervention for Self-Management and Lifestyle Change for Persons With Type 2 Diabetes. Results From the Norwegian Randomized Controlled Trial in RENEWING HEALTH. Jubileumsseminar for Oslo Diabetes Forskningssenter 25 år. Oslo Diabetes Forskningssenter.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Jenum, Anne Karen; Årsand, Eirik; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Lindberg, Inger; Karhula, Tuula; Ribu, Lis (2014). Quality of life and acceptability of self-management telehealth interventions in three Scandinavian RCT studies in the RENEWING HEALTH study. Stipendiatkonferanse. Diabetesforbundet.

Ribu, Lis; Torbjørnsen, Astrid (2014). Bruk av mobil applikasjon for selvmåling hos pasienter med diabetes type 2 i primærhelsetjenesten. Erfaringer fra en randomisert kontrollert studie i EU-prosjektet RENEWING HEALTH. Diabetesforskningskonferanse. Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport. Diabetesforbundet.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Jenum, Anne Karen; Årsand, Eirik; Småstuen, Milada C; Lindberg, Inger; Tuula, Karhuula; Ribu, Lis (2014). Long-term findings from three Scandinavian RCT studies in the European telemedicine Project RENEWING HEALTH: Self-management telehealth interventions with health counseling. 21th Annual Conference of the International Society for Quality of Life Research. International Society for Quality of Life Research.

Ribu, Lis; Holmen, Heidi; Torbjørnsen, Astrid (2014). Bruk av app-er i diabetesbehandlingen?. BestPractice Diabetes.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Jenum, Anne Karen; Årsand, Eirik; Holmen, Heidi; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Ribu, Lis (2013). Short term findings from the Norwegian (RCT) study in Renewing Health: A low-intensity and low cost mobile health intervention with health counseling. 20th Annual Conference of the International Society for Quality of Life Research. International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQoL).

Holmen, Heidi; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Årsand, Eirik; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Ribu, Lis (2013). Readiness for Diet Change Among Persons with Type 2 Diabetes: the Norwegian Study in Renewing Health. International Society for Quality of Life Research 20th Annual Conference. International Society for Quality of Life Research.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Årsand, Eirik; Holmen, Heidi; Jenum, Anne Karen; Ribu, Lis (2013). Patients’ acceptability with the intervention in the Norwegian study of Renewing Health, the SUTAQ questionnaire. The 6th Diabetes Nursing Research Ph.d and Post doc conference. The DiaBEST Research Group, Diabetes research for BEST pract.

Holmen, Heidi; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Ribu, Lis (2013). Experiences with and the translation of the diabetes empowerment-short form (DES-SF) in the Norwegian study in Renewing Health. The 6th Nordic Diabetes PhD and Post doc Research Conference Solstrand, 23th -24th of April 2013. DiaBest Research Group.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Årsand, Eirik; Holmen, Heidi; Jenum, Anne Karen; Grøttland, Astrid; Ribu, Lis (2012). Patient satisfaction with the intervention in the Norwegian study of Renewing Health. Diabetes Forskningskonferanse. Diabetesforbundet.

Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Holmen, Heidi; Ribu, Lis (2012). Implementation and preliminary results from the Norwegian Study in RENEWING HEALTH – a telehealth intervention for persons with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Nursing Research conference. DiaBEST, Bergen University College.

Ribu, Lis; Årsand, Eirik; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Holmen, Heidi; Grøttland, Astrid (2012). The Norwegian Type 2 Diabetes study in RENEWING HEALTH: Development, implementation and evaluation of an intervention with a mobile diabetes diary - the Few Touch Application - with and without health counseling. International Society for Quality of Life Research - 19th Annual Conference.

Holmen, Heidi; Årsand, Eirik; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Grøttland, Astrid; Ribu, Lis (2012). The Norwegian study in Renewing Health: Stimulating self-management in persons with Type 2 diabetes mellitus through telecare using the Few Touch application (FTA) and health counseling - a randomized controlled trial. Diabetesforskningskonferansen 2012. Diabetesforbundet.

Holmen, Heidi; Årsand, Eirik; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Ribu, Lis (2012). Resultater fra et randomisert kontrollert forsøk med egenbehandling med en elektronisk diabetesdagbok (Few Touch Application) – med og uten helseveiledning. Norsk Sykepleierforbunds Symposium for Faggruppen av Diabetessykepleiere. Norsk Sykepleierforbund.

Ribu, Lis; Torbjørnsen, Astrid; Holmen, Heidi; Årsand, Eirik; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad (2011). The Norwegian study in Renewing Health: Stimulating self-management in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus through telecare with the Few Touch application (FTA) and health counselling - a randomized controlled trial. The International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) 18th Annual Conference.