Blar i SIHF Open Archive på forfatter "Fosnes, Gunvor Steine"

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    • Drugs and Constipation in Elderly in Nursing Homes: What Is the Relation? 

      Fosnes, Gunvor Steine; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      Abstract INTRODUCTION: Constipation is a common adverse drug reaction. OBJECTIVE: Study associations between drugs and constipation in nursing home residents. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. MATERIAL AND ...

    • Effectiveness of laxatives in elderly - a cross sectional study in nursing homes 

      Fosnes, Gunvor Steine; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)
      BACKGROUND: Laxatives are efficient drugs, but the effectiveness has been questioned. In nursing homes, the prevalence of constipation is high and laxatives are commonly used drugs. The aims of the study were to assess ...

    • Vitamin B6 deficiency and diseases in elderly people - a study in nursing homes 

      Kjeldby, Ida Kindsbekken; Fosnes, Gunvor Steine; Ligaarden, Solveig Catharina; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      Abstract BACKGROUND: Vitamin deficiency is a cause of health related problems in elderly people. The aims were to study associations between vitamin B6 (B6) and diseases (primarily functional gastrointestinal disorders) ...