Research groups
Research projects
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Ambulance workers’ assessment of self-determination and capacity to consent
The aim of this PhD project is to investigate ambulance workers' knowledge and experiences to assess the right to self-determination and capacity to consent in prehospital meetings with patients with mental health illnesses and/or drug-related issues.
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Safety during ambulance transits – use of force and coercion in the ambulance service
We explore ambulance personnel's experiences with and understanding of what coercion is, how often, in what situations and in what forms coercion is used.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Bergem, Anne Kristine
;
Thorvaldsen, Nina Øye
;
Häikiö, Kristin
; Olsen-Bergem, Heming
(2024).
"Some missions can be quite emotionally painful." Paramedic´s experience exercising coercion during assignments—A qualitative study.
PLOS ONE.
Vol. 19.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0290593
Häikiö, Kristin
;
Bergem, Anne Kristine
;
Holst, Øyvind
;
Thorvaldsen, Nina Øye
(2023).
Ambulance personnel use of coercion and use of safety belts in Norway.
BMC Health Services Research.
Vol. 23.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10332-x
Thorvaldsen, Nina Øye
;
Husum, Tonje Lossius
; Sollid, Stephen J. M.
(2023).
Exploring use of coercion in the Norwegian ambulance service – a qualitative study.
14 p.
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine.
Vol. 31.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-023-01104-x
Thorvaldsen, Nina Øye
;
Bergem, Anne Kristine
;
Holst, Øyvind
;
Häikiö, Kristin
(2022).
Bruk av tvang under ambulansetransport.
Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening.
Vol. 142.
https://doi.org/10.4045/tidsskr.22.0086
Blix, Sigurd; Melau, Jørgen;
Thorvaldsen, Nina Øye
; Lund-Kordahl, Inger
(2021).
Norwegian Emergency Medicine Systems’ Training and Equipment for Penetrating Injuries: A National Survey-Based Study.
4 p.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness.
Vol. 16.
https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2020.440
Thorvaldsen, Nina Øye
; Flingtorp, Lars Didrik; Wisborg, Torben; Jeppesen, Elisabeth
(2019).
Implementation of new guidelines in the
prehospital services: a nationwide survey of
Norway.
8 p.
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine.
Vol. 27:83.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-019-0660-0
