Blar i Artikler fra Kunnskapssenteret på forfatter "Fretheim, Atle"
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Conducting a meta-ethnography of qualitative literature: lessons learnt.
Atkins, Salla; Lewin, Simon; Smith, Helen; Engel, Mark; Fretheim, Atle; Volmink, Jimmy (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2008)BACKGROUND: Qualitative synthesis has become more commonplace in recent years. Meta-ethnography is one of several methods for synthesising qualitative research and is being used increasingly within health care research. ... -
The effect of alternative graphical displays used to present the benefits of antibiotics for sore throat on decisions about whether to seek treatment: a randomized trial.
Carling, Cheryl L L; Kristoffersen, Doris Tove; Flottorp, Signe; Fretheim, Atle; Oxman, Andrew David; Schünemann, Holger J; Akl, Elie A; Herrin, Jeph; MacKenzie, Thomas D; Montori, Victor M (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-08-25)BACKGROUND: We conducted an Internet-based randomized trial comparing four graphical displays of the benefits of antibiotics for people with sore throat who must decide whether to go to the doctor to seek treatment. Our ... -
The effect of how outcomes are framed on decisions about whether to take antihypertensive medication: a randomized trial.
Carling, Cheryl L L; Kristoffersen, Doris Tove; Oxman, Andrew David; Flottorp, Signe Agnes; Fretheim, Atle; Schünemann, Holger J; Akl, Elie A; Herrin, Jeph; MacKenzie, Thomas D; Montori, Victor M (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-03-01)BACKGROUND: We conducted an Internet-based randomized trial comparing three valence framing presentations of the benefits of antihypertensive medication in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) for people with newly ... -
The effects of mandatory prescribing of thiazides for newly treated, uncomplicated hypertension: interrupted time-series analysis.
Fretheim, Atle; Håvelsrud, Kari; MacLennan, Graeme; Kristoffersen, Doris Tove; Oxman, Andrew David (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007-07)BACKGROUND: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the effects of a new reimbursement rule for antihypertensive medication that made thiazides mandatory first-line drugs for newly treated, uncomplicated hypertension. The ... -
Factors influencing the utilization of research findings by health policy-makers in a developing country: the selection of Mali's essential medicines.
Albert, Michael A; Fretheim, Atle; Maïga, Diadié (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007-03-05)BACKGROUND: Research findings are increasingly being recognized as an important input in the formation of health policy. There is concern that research findings are not being utilized by health policy-makers to the extent ... -
Improving the use of research evidence in guideline development: 10. Integrating values and consumer involvement.
Schünemann, Holger J; Fretheim, Atle; Oxman, Andrew David (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006-12-05)BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO), like many other organisations around the world, has recognised the need to use more rigorous processes to ensure that health care recommendations are informed by the best ... -
Improving the use of research evidence in guideline development: 12. Incorporating considerations of equity.
Oxman, Andrew David; Schünemann, Holger J; Fretheim, Atle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006-12-05)BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO), like many other organisations around the world, has recognised the need to use more rigorous processes to ensure that health care recommendations are informed by the best ... -
Improving the use of research evidence in guideline development: 13. Applicability, transferability and adaptation.
Schünemann, Holger J; Fretheim, Atle; Oxman, Andrew David (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006-12-08)BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO), like many other organisations around the world, has recognised the need to use more rigorous processes to ensure that health care recommendations are informed by the best ... -
Improving the use of research evidence in guideline development: 14. Reporting guidelines.
Oxman, Andrew David; Schünemann, Holger J; Fretheim, Atle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006-12-08)BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO), like many other organisations around the world, has recognised the need to use more rigorous processes to ensure that health care recommendations are informed by the best ... -
Improving the use of research evidence in guideline development: 15. Disseminating and implementing guidelines.
Fretheim, Atle; Schünemann, Holger J; Oxman, Andrew David (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006-12-08)BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO), like many other organisations around the world, has recognised the need to use more rigorous processes to ensure that health care recommendations are informed by the best ... -
Improving the use of research evidence in guideline development: 16. Evaluation.
Oxman, Andrew David; Schünemann, Holger J; Fretheim, Atle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006): BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO), like many other organisations around the world, has recognised the need to use more rigorous processes to ensure that health care recommendations are informed by the best ... -
Improving the use of research evidence in guideline development: 8. Synthesis and presentation of evidence.
Oxman, Andrew David; Schünemann, Holger J; Fretheim, Atle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006-12-05)BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO), like many other organisations around the world, has recognised the need to use more rigorous processes to ensure that health care recommendations are informed by the best ... -
Improving the use of research evidence in guideline development: 9. Grading evidence and recommendations.
Schünemann, Holger J; Fretheim, Atle; Oxman, Andrew David (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006-12-05)BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO), like many other organisations around the world, has recognised the need to use more rigorous processes to ensure that health care recommendations are informed by the best ... -
Patient adherence to tuberculosis treatment: a systematic review of qualitative research.
Munro, Salla A; Lewin, Simon A; Smith, Helen J; Engel, Mark E; Fretheim, Atle; Volmink, Jimmy (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007-07-24)BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the global burden of disease and has received considerable attention in recent years, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where it is closely associated ... -
Rational Prescribing in Primary care (RaPP): process evaluation of an intervention to improve prescribing of antihypertensive and cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Fretheim, Atle; Håvelsrud, Kari; Oxman, Andrew David (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006)BACKGROUND: A randomised trial of a multifaceted intervention for improving adherence to clinical practice guidelines for the pharmacological management of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia increased prescribing of ... -
SUPPORT Tools for evidence-informed health Policymaking (STP) 17: Dealing with insufficient research evidence.
Oxman, Andrew David; Lavis, John N; Fretheim, Atle; Lewin, Simon (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-12-16)ABSTRACT : This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers.In this article, we address the issue of ... -
SUPPORT Tools for evidence-informed health Policymaking (STP) 2: Improving how your organisation supports the use of research evidence to inform policymaking.
Oxman, Andrew David; Vandvik, Per Olav; Lavis, John N; Fretheim, Atle; Lewin, Simon (Journal article, 2009-12-16)ABSTRACT : This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers. In this article, we address ways of ... -
SUPPORT Tools for evidence-informed health Policymaking (STP) 8: Deciding how much confidence to place in a systematic review.
Lewin, Simon; Oxman, Andrew David; Lavis, John N; Fretheim, Atle (Journal article, 2009-12-16)ABSTRACT : This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers.The reliability of systematic reviews of ... -
SUPPORT Tools for Evidence-informed policymaking in health 18: Planning monitoring and evaluation of policies.
Fretheim, Atle; Oxman, Andrew David; Lavis, John N; Lewin, Simon (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-12-16)ABSTRACT : This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers.The term monitoring is commonly used to ... -
SUPPORT Tools for Evidence-informed policymaking in health 6: Using research evidence to address how an option will be implemented.
Fretheim, Atle; Munabi-Babigumira, Susan; Oxman, Andrew David; Lavis, John N; Lewin, Simon (Journal article, 2009)ABSTRACT : This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers.After a policy decision has been made, ...