Ingvild Vistad

• Western, Benedikte; Ivarsson, Andreas; Vistad, Ingvild; Demmelmaier, Ingrid; Aaronson, Neil K. & Radcliffe, Gillian [Show all 47 contributors for this article] (2024). Dropout from exercise trials among cancer survivors—An individual patient data meta-analysis from the POLARIS study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. ISSN 0905-7188. 34(2). doi: 10.1111/sms.14575.
• Paulsen, Anita; Vistad, Ingvild & Fegran, Liv (2023). Gynecological cancer survivors' experiences with sexual health communication in nurse-led follow-up consultations. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. p. 1–10. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14749.
• Vilming, Bente ; Dahl, Jørgen Fallås; Bentzen, Anne Gry; Ingebrigtsen, Vibeke Anett; Nilsen, Elisabeth Berge & Vistad, Ingvild [Show all 12 contributors for this article] (2023). Real-world data on niraparib maintenance treatment in patients with non-gBRCA mutated platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. ISSN 1048-891X. 33(12), p. 1898–1905. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2023-004484. Full text in Research Archive
• Meltzer-Gunnes, Christin Julia; Lie, Kathrine; Jonassen, Christine M; Rangberg, Anbjørg; Furlund, Camilla Bø & Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2023). Time trends in human papillomavirus prevalence and genotype distribution in vulvar carcinoma in Norway. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 103(1), p. 153–164. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14702.
• van Leeuwen, Marieke; Kieffer, Jacobien M.; Young, Teresa E.; Annunziata, Maria Antonietta; Arndt, Volker & Arraras, Juan Ignacio [Show all 49 contributors for this article] (2023). Phase III study of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life cancer survivorship core questionnaire. Journal of cancer survivorship. ISSN 1932-2259. 17(4), p. 1111–1130. doi: 10.1007/s11764-021-01160-1.
• Paulsen, Anita; Vistad, Ingvild & Fegran, Liv (2023). Nurse–patient sexual health communication in gynaecological cancer follow-up: A qualitative study from nurses' perspectives. Journal of Advanced Nursing. ISSN 0309-2402. doi: 10.1111/jan.15755.
• Western, Benedikte; Demmelmaier, Ingrid; Vistad, Ingvild; Hansen, Bjørge Hermann; Stenling, Andreas & Henriksen, Hege [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2023). How many days of continuous physical activity monitoring reliably represent time in different intensities in cancer survivors. PLOS ONE. ISSN 1932-6203. 18(4). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284881. Full text in Research Archive
• Jeppesen, M.M.; Bergholdt, S.H.; Bentzen, Anne Gry; de Rooij, Rooij; Skorstad, Mette & Ezendam, N.P.M. [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2023). Cancer worry is associated with increased use of supportive health care—results from the multinational InCHARGE study. Journal of cancer survivorship. ISSN 1932-2259. doi: 10.1007/s11764-023-01337-w.
• Skorstad, Mette; Vistad, Ingvild; Fegran, Liv; Berntsen, Sveinung & Johannessen, Berit (2022). Nurse-led consultations reinforced with eHealth technology: a qualitative study of the experiences of patients with gynecological cancer. BMC Nursing. ISSN 1472-6955. 21. doi: 10.1186/s12912-022-01104-9. Full text in Research Archive
• Madland, Karen; Bjørge, Line; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Dørum, Anne & Vistad, Ingvild (2022). Symptomatic or asymptomatic recurrence of ovarian cancer: does it influence survival? International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. ISSN 1048-891X. 32(8), p. 1025–1031. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2022-003361.
• Greimel, Elfriede; Nagele, Eva; Lanceley, Anne; Oberguggenberger, Anne; Nordin, Andy & Kuljanic, K. [Show all 21 contributors for this article] (2021). Psychometric validation of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer–Quality of Life Questionnaire Sexual Health (EORTC QLQ-SH22). European Journal of Cancer. ISSN 0959-8049. 154, p. 235–245. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2021.06.003.
• Vistad, Ingvild; Skorstad, Mette; Demmelmaier, Ingrid; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Lindemann, Kristina Yvonne Kathe & Wisløff, Torbjørn [Show all 8 contributors for this article] (2021). Lifestyle and Empowerment Techniques in Survivorship of Gynaecologic Oncology (LETSGO study): A study protocol for a multicentre longitudinal interventional study using mobile health technology and biobanking. BMJ Open. ISSN 2044-6055. 11(7). doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050930. Full text in Research Archive
• Utne, Inger; Løyland, Borghild; Grov, Ellen Karine; Rasmussen, Hege Lund; Torstveit, Ann Helen & Paul, Steven M. [Show all 11 contributors for this article] (2021). Age-related differences in self-report and objective measures of cognitive function in older patients prior to chemotherapy. Nursing Open. ISSN 2054-1058. doi: 10.1002/nop2.1141. Full text in Research Archive
• Oommen, Hanna; Tveit, Tor Oddbjørn; Eskedal, Leif Torvald; Myr, Rachel; Swanson, David Michael & Vistad, Ingvild (2021). The association between intrapartum opioid fentanyl and early breastfeeding: A prospective observational study. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 100(12), p. 2294–2302. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14268. Full text in Research Archive
• Forsse, David Erik; Barbero, Mark Lewis B Barbero; Werner, Henrica Maria Johanna; Woie, Kathrine; Nordskar, Nina Jebens & Nilsen, Elisabeth Berge [Show all 14 contributors for this article] (2021). Longitudinal effects of adjuvant chemotherapy and lymph node staging on patient-reported outcomes in endometrial cancer survivors: a prospective cohort study. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. ISSN 0002-9378. 226(1), p. 90.e1–90.e20. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.08.011. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background Most patients with endometrial cancer with localized disease are effectively treated and survive for a long time. The primary treatment is hysterectomy, to which surgical staging procedures may be added to assess the need for adjuvant therapy. Longitudinal data on patient-reported outcomes comparing different levels of primary treatment are lacking, especially when adjuvant radiotherapy is omitted. Objective We assessed the impact of lymphadenectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy on patient-reported symptoms, function, and quality of life. We hypothesized that these treatment modalities would substantially affect patient-reported outcomes at follow-up. Study Design We prospectively included patients with endometrial cancer enrolled in the ongoing MoMaTEC2 study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02543710). Patients were asked to complete the patient-reported outcome questionnaires European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire C30 and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire EN24 preoperatively and at 1 and 2 years of follow-up. Functional domains and symptoms were analyzed for the whole cohort and by treatment received. To assess the effect of the individual treatment modifications, we used mixed regression models. Results Baseline data were available for 448 patients. Of these patients, 339 and 219 had reached 1-year follow-up and 2-year follow-up, respectively. Treatment included hysterectomy (plus bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy) alone (n=177), hysterectomy and lymph node staging without adjuvant therapy (n=133), or adjuvant chemotherapy irrespective of staging procedure (n=138). Overall, patients reported improved global health status and quality of life (+9 units; P<.001), increased emotional and social functioning, and increased sexual interest and activity (P<.001 for all) from baseline to year 1, and these outcomes remained stable at year 2. Means of functional scales and quality of life were similar to age- and sex-weighted reference cohorts. Mean tingling and numbness and lymphedema increased after treatment. The group who received adjuvant chemotherapy had a larger mean reduction in physical functioning (−6 vs +2; P=.002) at year 1, more neuropathy (+30 vs +5; P<.001; year 1) at years 1 and 2, and more lymphedema at year 1 (+11 vs +2; P=.007) than the group treated with hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy only. In patients not receiving adjuvant chemotherapy, patient-reported outcomes were similar regardless of lymph node staging procedures. Adjuvant chemotherapy independently increased fatigue, lymphedema, and neuropathy in mixed regression models. Conclusion Patients with endometrial cancer receiving adjuvant chemotherapy reported significantly reduced functioning and more symptoms up to 2 years after treatment. For patients treated by surgery alone, surgical staging did not seem to affect the quality of life or symptoms to a measurable degree at follow-up. Therefore, subjecting patients to lymph node removal to tailor adjuvant therapy seems justified from the patient’s viewpoint; however, efforts should increase to find alternatives to traditional chemotherapy.

• Torstveit, Ann Helen; Løyland, Borghild; Grov, Ellen Karine; Guren, Marianne; Paul, Steven M. & Ritchie, Christine [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2021). Distinctions Between Self-Report and Performance-Based Measures of Physical Function in Older Patients Prior to Chemotherapy. Cancer Nursing. ISSN 0162-220X. 44(6), p. E735–E744. doi: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000964. Show summary

  ABSTRACT Background: The maintenance of physical function (PF) is an extremely important outcome for older adults. Objective: The aims of this study were to, identify differences in subjective and objective measures of PF between younger older adults (YOA, 60-69 years of age) and older adults (OA, ≥70 years of age); compare the PF scores with age-matched samples from the general population; and evaluate for associations between subjective and objective measures of PF. Methods: Patients (n=139) were assessed using subjective (i.e., European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (QLQ-C30)) and objective (i.e., Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)) measures prior to chemotherapy (CTX). Data were analyzed using parametric and nonparametric tests. Results: No differences were found between the two age groups in any of the subjective or objective measures of PF. Compared to the age-matched general population; both YOA and OA had significantly lower scores in both measures of PF. Large effect sizes were found for differences in QLQ-C30 role function, SPPB balance, and SPPB total scores between the YOA group and the age-matched general population samples. Correlations between the subjective and objective measures were low. Conclusions: Older patients with cancer have lower PF than their age matched general population prior to CTX. Longitudinal studies are warranted to evaluate for changes in PF during and following CTX. Implications for Practice: Nurses need to perform routine assessments of PF in older oncology patients prior to CTX. Our findings suggest that SPPB gait speed may be a useful screening measure for PF in older patients.

• Skorstad, Mette; de Rooij, Belle H.; Jeppesen, Mette Moustgaard; Bergholdt, Stinne Holm; Ezendam, Nicole Paulina Maria & Bohlin, Tonje [Show all 10 contributors for this article] (2021). Self-management and adherence to recommended follow-up after gynaecological cancer: results from the international InCHARGE study. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. ISSN 1048-891X. 31(8), p. 1106–1115. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2020-002377. Show summary

  Objective: To assess the relationship between self-management skills and adherence to follow-up guidelines among gynecological cancer survivors in the Netherlands, Norway, and Denmark, and to assess the relationship between adherence to follow-up programs and use of additional healthcare services. Methods: For this international, multicenter, cross-sectional study, we recruited gynecological cancer survivors 1-5 years after completion of treatment. Information on follow-up visits, use of healthcare resources, self-management (measured by the Health Education Impact Questionnaire), clinical characteristics, and demographics were obtained by validated questionnaires. Participants were categorized as adherent if they attended the number of follow-up visits recommended by national guidelines, non-adherent if they had fewer visits than recommended, or over-users if they had more visits than recommended. Results: Of 4455 invited survivors, 2428 (55%) returned the questionnaires, and 911 survivors were included in the analyses. Survivors with high self-management most frequently adhered to recommended follow-up. Non-adherent survivors showed lower self-management in the health-directed activity domain (OR 1.54, 95% CI 1.03 to 2.32) than adherent survivors. No other associations between self-management and follow-up adherence were revealed. Non-adherent survivors tended to have endometrial cancer, surgical treatment only, be older, and be Danish residents. Over-users reported more follow-up visits and also used additional healthcare services more frequently than adherent survivors. Conclusion: Low self-management appears to reduce the likelihood of adherence to national guidelines for gynecological cancer follow-up. Focusing on patient education for survivors at risk of low self-management to ensure adherence to recommended follow-up may improve personalization of follow-up.

• Vistad, Ingvild; Lindemann, Kristina; Bentzen, Anne Gry; Dahl, Alv A; Steen, Rita & Kiserud, Cecilie E. (2020). Preferences for follow up in long-term survivors after cervical cancer. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 69(9), p. 1253–1259. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13855. Full text in Research Archive
• Dahl, Alv A; Bentzen, Anne Gry; Fosså, Sophie Dorothea; Hess, Siri Lothe; Steen, Rita & Vistad, Ingvild [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2020). Sexual inactivity during the last 4 weeks in long-term cervical cancer survivors: Prevalence and associated factors. Journal of Sexual Medicine. ISSN 1743-6095. 17(7), p. 1359–1369. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.03.010. Full text in Research Archive
• Andenæs, Randi; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Misvær, Nina; Ribu, Lis; Vistad, Ingvild & Helseth, Sølvi (2020). Associations between menopausal hormone therapy and sleep disturbance in women during the menopausal transition and post-menopause: data from the Norwegian prescription database and the HUNT study. BMC Women's Health. ISSN 1472-6874. 20(1), p. 1–9. doi: 10.1186/s12905-020-00916-8.
• O'Brien, Eileen C.; Segurado, Ricardo; Geraghty, Aisling A.; Alberdi, Goiuri; Rogozinska, Ewelina & Astrup, Arne [Show all 50 contributors for this article] (2019). Impact of maternal education on response to lifestyle interventions to reduce gestational weight gain: individual participant data meta-analysis. BMJ Open. ISSN 2044-6055. 9:e025620(8), p. 1–12. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025620. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Objectives: To identify if maternal educational attainment is a prognostic factor for gestational weight gain (GWG), and to determine the differential effects of lifestyle interventions (diet based, physical activity based or mixed approach) on GWG, stratified by educational attainment. Design: Individual participant data meta-analysis using the previously established International Weight Management in Pregnancy (i-WIP) Collaborative Group database (https://iwipgroup.wixsite.com/collaboration). Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis of Individual Participant Data Statement guidelines were followed. Data sources: Major electronic databases, from inception to February 2017. Eligibility criteria: Randomised controlled trials on diet and physical activity-based interventions in pregnancy. Maternal educational attainment was required for inclusion and was categorised as higher education (≥tertiary) or lower education (≤secondary). Risk of bias: Cochrane risk of bias tool was used. Data synthesis: Principle measures of effect were OR and regression coefficient. Results: Of the 36 randomised controlled trials in the i-WIP database, 21 trials and 5183 pregnant women were included. Women with lower educational attainment had an increased risk of excessive (OR 1.182; 95% CI 1.008 to 1.385, p =0.039) and inadequate weight gain (OR 1.284; 95% CI 1.045 to 1.577, p =0.017). Among women with lower education, diet basedinterventions reduced risk of excessive weight gain (OR 0.515; 95% CI 0.339 to 0.785, p = 0.002) and inadequate weight gain (OR 0.504; 95% CI 0.288 to 0.884, p=0.017), and reduced kg/week gain (B −0.055; 95% CI −0.098 to −0.012, p=0.012). Mixed interventions reduced risk of excessive weight gain for women with lower education (OR 0.735; 95% CI 0.561 to 0.963, p=0.026). Among women with high education, diet based interventions reduced risk of excessive weight gain (OR 0.609; 95% CI 0.437 to 0.849, p=0.003), and mixed interventions reduced kg/week gain (B −0.053; 95% CI −0.069 to −0.037,p<0.001). Physical activity based interventions did not impact GWG when stratified by education. Conclusions: Pregnant women with lower education are at an increased risk of excessive and inadequate GWG. Diet based interventions seem the most appropriate choice for these women, and additional support through mixed interventions may also be beneficial.

• Fidjeland, Heidi Lidal; Vistad, Ingvild; Gjelstad, Svein & Brekke, Mette (2019). Exploring why patients with cancer consult general practitioners: A 1-year data extraction. British Journal of General Practice Open. ISSN 2398-3795. 3(4), p. 1–9. doi: 10.3399/BJGPOPEN19X101663. Full text in Research Archive
• Rohde, Gudrun E.; Söderhamn, Ulrika & Vistad, Ingvild (2019). Reflections on communication of disease prognosis and life expectancy by patients with colorectal cancer undergoing palliative care: a qualitative study. BMJ Open. ISSN 2044-6055. 9(3). doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023463. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Objectives Patients with colorectal cancer undergoing palliative treatment receive extensive treatment-related information throughout their disease trajectory. We aimed to explore the experiences of patients with incurable colorectal cancer while in palliative care and their reflections on the information provided by physicians and nurses. Our main focus was the patients’ thoughts about how information about disease status and life expectancy was communicated, from the first time that they were informed about the incurable nature of their disease through to postsurgery palliative treatment. Settings Patients with colorectal cancer receiving palliative chemotherapy. Research design We used a qualitative approach, and the data were analysed by qualitative content analysis. Participants 20 patients (34–75 years of age) were included in the study; 12 received first-line chemotherapy and 8 received second-line chemotherapy. Eleven patients were treated by oncologists, and nine were treated by junior physicians. Results Data-driven empirical analysis identified three themes: (1) inadequate information during the initial phase of the disease trajectory; (2) hope and information further into the disease trajectory and (3) personal, professional and organisational factors that influenced information and communication throughout the disease trajectory. Conclusion The participants’ experience of being told for the first time that they had an incurable disease was perceived as inadequate, while postsurgery palliative chemotherapy, physicians and nurses offered hope. The participants preferred customised information about their treatment and likely future prospects and physicians and nurses who took a holistic and compassionate approach focusing on their lifeworld. To be a sensitive, holistic and compassionate physician or nurse requires knowledge and confidence. To achieve this requires training and guidance at universities and in hospitals.

• van Leeuwen, Marieke; Husson, Olga; Alberti, Paola; Arraras, Juan Ignacio; Chinot, Olivier L. & Costantini, Anna [Show all 30 contributors for this article] (2018). Understanding the quality of life (QOL) issues in survivors of cancer: Towards the development of an EORTC QOL cancer survivorship questionnaire. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. ISSN 1477-7525. 16:114, p. 1–15. doi: 10.1186/s12955-018-0920-0.
• Hillesund, Elisabet Rudjord; Bere, Elling Tufte; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde & Torstveit, Monica Klungland [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2018). Pre-pregnancy and early pregnancy dietary behavior in relation to maternal and newborn health in the Norwegian Fit for Delivery study - a post hoc observational analysis. Food & Nutrition Research (FNR). ISSN 1654-6628. 62. doi: 10.29219/fnr.v62.1273. Full text in Research Archive
• Fidjeland, Heidi Lidal; Brekke, Mette; Stokstad, Trine & Vistad, Ingvild (2018). Gynecological cancer patients' attitudes toward follow-up care after cancer treatment: Do preferences reflect patients' experience? A cross-sectional questionnaire study. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 97(11), p. 1325–1331. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13396. Full text in Research Archive
• Vistad, Ingvild; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Astrup, Guro Lindviksmoen; Rustøen, Tone & Liavaag, Astrid Helene (2018). Symptom Experience and Self-rated Physical Functioning in Patients with Ovarian Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy: A Longitudinal Study. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. ISSN 1048-891X. 28(6), p. 1167–1175. doi: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000001287.
• Sanda, Birgitte; Vistad, Ingvild; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde & Torstveit, Monica Klungland (2018). What is the effect of physical activity on duration and mode of delivery? Secondary analysis from the Norwegian Fit for Delivery trial. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 97(7), p. 861–871. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13351. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Introduction: The beneficial effects of physical activity during pregnancy for the mother and offspring have been reported by several studies but there are conflicting results concerning the possible effect of physical activity on the course of labor and risk of cesarean delivery. This study presents secondary analyses from the Norwegian Fit for Delivery randomized controlled trial, aiming at studying the effect of a lifestyle intervention including group exercise classes, as well as the possible influence of physical activity level in late pregnancy, on labor outcomes. Material and methods: Healthy nulliparous women with singleton pregnancy were randomized to an intervention group, n = 303 (dietary counseling and twice‐weekly exercise classes) or a control group, n = 303 (standard care). The participants were analyzed both by randomization and as a cohort comparing women with lowest (quartile 1, 0 metabolic equivalent of task‐hours moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity/week) (n = 140) vs. highest (quartile 4, ≥16 metabolic equivalent of task‐hours moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity/week) (n = 131) physical activity level in late pregnancy, assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Result: The intervention group had a longer first stage of labor compared with the control group (293 ± 202 min vs. 257 ± 181 min, p = 0.030). No differences between the randomization groups were seen for time spent in second stage of labor, prolonged labor or mode of delivery. In the total sample, women with the highest physical activity level had lower odds ratio (OR) of acute cesarean delivery (OR 0.33, 95% CI 0.11–0.97, p = 0.044) than did those with the lowest physical activity‐level. Conclusion: A significantly longer first stage of labor was observed in the intervention group than in the control group. A high physical activity level in late pregnancy was associated with lower odds of acute cesarean delivery compared with a low physical activity level.

• Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Vistad, Ingvild; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde & Torstveit, Monica Klungland (2018). How does a lifestyle intervention during pregnancy influence perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity? The Norwegian fit for delivery study, a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. ISSN 1471-2393. 18(127). doi: 10.1186/s12884-018-1771-8. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background: To develop effective health promotional and preventive prenatal programs, it is important to understand perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity during pregnancy, including exercise and sport participation. The aims of the present study was 1) to assess the effect of prenatal lifestyle intervention on the perceived barrier to leisure-time physical activity during pregnancy and the first year after delivery and 2) identify the most important perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity at multiple time points during and after pregnancy. Methods: This secondary analysis was part of the Norwegian Fit for Delivery study, a combined lifestyle intervention evaluated in a blinded, randomized controlled trial. Healthy, nulliparous women with singleton pregnancy of ≤20 gestational weeks, age ≥ 18 years and body mass index ≥19 kg/m2 were recruited via healthcare clinics in southern Norway, including urban and rural settings. Participants were randomized to either twice-weekly supervised exercise sessions and nutritional counselling (n = 303) or standard prenatal care (n = 303). The principal analysis was based on the participants who completed the standardized questionnaire assessing their perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity at inclusion (gestational week 16, n = 589) and following intervention (gestational week 36, n = 509), as well as six months (n = 470) and 12 months (n = 424) postpartum. Results: Following intervention (gestation week 35.4 ± 1.0), a significant between-group difference in perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity was found with respect to time constraints: “... I do not have the time” (intervention: 22 vs. control: 38, p = 0.030), mother-child safety concerns: “... afraid to harm the baby” (intervention: 8 vs. control: 25, p = 0.002) and self-efficacy: “... I do not believe/think that I can do it” (intervention: 3 vs. control: 10, p = 0.050). No positive effect was seen at postpartum follow-up. Intrapersonal factors (lack of time, energy and interest) were the most frequently perceived barriers, and consistent over time among all participants. Conclusion: The intervention had effect on intrapersonal perceived barriers in pregnancy, but not in the postpartum period. Perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity were similar from early pregnancy to 12 months postpartum.

• Hillesund, Elisabet Rudjord; Seland, Siv; Bere, Elling; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Torstveit, Monica Klungland & Lohne-Seiler, Hilde [Show all 8 contributors for this article] (2018). Preeclampsia and gestational weight gain in the Norwegian Fit for Delivery trial. BMC Research Notes. ISSN 1756-0500. 11(282). doi: 10.1186/s13104-018-3396-4. Full text in Research Archive
• Froeding, Ligita Paskeviciute; Greimel, Elfriede; Lanceley, Anne; Oberguggenberger, Anne; Schmalz, Claudia & Radisic, Vesna Bjelic [Show all 12 contributors for this article] (2018). Assessing Patient-reported Quality of Life Outcomes in Vulva Cancer Patients: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. ISSN 1048-891X. 28(4), p. 808–817. doi: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000001211.
• Sanda, Birgitte; Vistad, Ingvild; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde & Torstveit, Monica Klungland (2017). Effect of a prenatal lifestyle intervention on physical activity level in late pregnancy and the first year postpartum. PLOS ONE. ISSN 1932-6203. 12(11). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188102. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background: Despite documented health benefits for mother and baby, physical activity (PA)-level tends to decline in pregnancy. Overweight/obese and physically inactive women are two selected groups at increased risk of pregnancy complications. Thus, efficient strategies to maintain or increase PA-level in pregnancy and the postpartum period, especially among these women, are warranted. This secondary analysis examined the effect of a prenatal lifestyle-intervention on PA-level in late pregnancy and the first year postpartum, with subanalysis on initially physically active versus inactive and normal-weight versus overweight/obese women. Method: The Norwegian Fit for Delivery (NFFD) randomized controlled trial included healthy primiparous women with singleton pregnancies and body mass index (BMI) ≥19 kg/m2 assigned to an intervention group, n = 303 (twice weekly group-exercises and dietary counseling) or a control group, n = 303 (standard prenatal care). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire short-form was used to assess PA-levels at inclusion (mean gestational week (GW) 16), GW 36, and six and 12 months postpartum. Results: At GW 36, a positive intervention-effect with a significant between-group difference in total PA-level compared to time of inclusion was found for the total group (530 MET-min/week, p = 0.001) and the subgroups of normal-weight (533 MET-min/week, p = 0.003) and initially active women (717 MET-min/week, p<0.001). Intervention-effect was dependent on exercise-adherence among overweight/obese and inactive women. Compared to time of inclusion, the intervention groups maintained total PA-level at GW 36, while total PA-level decreased in the control groups. The PA-levels increased postpartum, but with no significant differences between the randomization groups. Conclusion: The NFFD prenatal combined lifestyle intervention had a significant effect on TPA-level in late pregnancy among women entering pregnancy normal-weight or physically active, thereby preventing the downward trend typically seen during pregnancy. Intervention-effect among overweight/obese and physically inactive women was, however, dependent on exercise-adherence. Long-term intervention-effect was not observed in the postpartum period.

• Rogozińska, Ewelina; Marlin, Nadine; Jackson, Louise; Rayanagoudar, Girish; Ruifrok, Anneloes E. & Dodds, Julie [Show all 57 contributors for this article] (2017). Effects of antenatal diet and physical activity on maternal and fetal outcomes: Individual patient data meta-analysis and health economic evaluation. Health Technology Assessment. ISSN 1366-5278. 21:41, p. 1–194. doi: 10.3310/hta21410. Full text in Research Archive
• Rossen, Janne; Lucovnik, Miha; Eggebø, Torbjørn Moe; Tul, Natasa; Murphy, Martina & Vistad, Ingvild [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2017). A method to assess obstetric outcomes using the 10-Group Classification System: A quantitative descriptive study. BMJ Open. ISSN 2044-6055. 7(7). doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016192. Full text in Research Archive
• Sanda, Birgitte; Vistad, Ingvild; Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Berntsen, Sveinung; Sagedal, Linda Reme & Lohne-Seiler, Hilde [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2017). Reliability and concurrent validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form among pregnant women. BMC sports science, medicine and rehabilitation. ISSN 2052-1847. 9:7, p. 1–10. doi: 10.1186/s13102-017-0070-4. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background: The International Physical Activity Questionnaire short-form (IPAQ-SF) is frequently used to assess physical activity (PA) level in the general adult population including pregnant women. However, the reliability and validity of the questionnaire in pregnancy is unknown. Therefore, the aims of the present study were to investigate test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of IPAQ-SF among pregnant women, and whether PA is reported differently among those who fulfill (active) vs. do not fulfill (inactive) recommendations of ≥150 min of weekly moderate intensity PA in pregnancy. Method: Test-retest reliability was examined by answering IPAQ-SF twice, two weeks apart (n = 88). To assess validity, IPAQ-SF was compared to the physical activity monitor SenseWear Armband® (SWA) (n = 64). The participants wore SWA for 8 consecutive days before answering IPAQ-SF. PA level was reported as time spent in moderate-, vigorous- and moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA (MPA, VPA and MVPA) corresponding to the cut-off points 3–6, >6 and >3 Metabolic Equivalents (METs), respectively. Results: Test-retest intraclass-correlation of MPA, VPA and MVPA ranged from 0.81-0.84 (95% Confidence Intervals: 0.69,0.90). Comparing time spent performing PA at various intensities; the mean differences and limits of agreement (±1.96 Standard Deviation) from Bland-Altman plots were−84 ± 402 min/week for MPA,−85 ± 452 min/week for MVPA and 26 ± 78 min/week for VPA, illustrating that the total group under-reported MPA by 72% and MVPA by 52%, while VPA was over-reported by 1400%. For the inactive group corresponding numbers were 44 ± 327 min/week for MPA, 52 ± 355 min/week for MVPA and 16 ± 33 min/week for VPA, illustrating that the inactive group over-reported MPA by 13% and MVPA by 49%, while VPA was not detected by SWA, but participants reported 16 min of VPA/week. In contrast, corresponding numbers for the active group were−197 ± 326 min/week for MPA,−205 ± 396 min/week for MVPA and 35 ± 85 min/week for VPA, illustrating that the active group under-reported MPA by 81% and MVPA by 60%, while they over-reported VPA by 975%. Conclusion: IPAQ-SF had good test-retest reliability, but low to fair concurrent validity for MPA, VPA and MVPA compared to an objective criterion measure among pregnant women. Further, women fulfilling PA guidelines in pregnancy under-reported, while inactive women over-reported PA level.

• Meltzer-Gunnes, Christin Julia; Småstuen, Milada C; Kristensen, Gunnar S Balle; Tropé, Claes Gøran; Lie, Agnes Kathrine & Vistad, Ingvild (2017). Vulvar carcinoma in Norway: A 50-year perspective on trends in incidence, treatment and survival. Gynecologic Oncology. ISSN 0090-8258. 145(3), p. 543–548. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.03.008.
• Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Bere, Elling; Torstveit, Monica Klungland & Lohne-Seiler, Hilde [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2017). The effect of a prenatal lifestyle intervention on glucose metabolism: Results of the Norwegian Fit for Delivery randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. ISSN 1471-2393. 17:167, p. 1–12. doi: 10.1186/s12884-017-1340-6. Full text in Research Archive
• Skreden, Marianne; Bere, Elling; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild & Øverby, Nina Cecilie (2017). Changes in fruit and vegetable consumption habits from pre-pregnancy to early pregnancy among Norwegian women. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. ISSN 1471-2393. 17(1). doi: 10.1186/s12884-017-1291-y. Full text in Research Archive
• Vistad, Ingvild; Bjørge, Line; Popova, Olesya; Fiane, Bent; Sachse, Kurt & Tjugum, Jostein [Show all 13 contributors for this article] (2017). A national, prospective observational study of first recurrence after primary treatment for gynecological cancer in Norway. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 96(10), p. 1162–1169. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13199.
• Astrup, Guro Lindviksmoen; Hofsø, Kristin; Bjordal, Kristin; Guren, Marianne; Vistad, Ingvild & Cooper, Bruce [Show all 8 contributors for this article] (2017). Patient factors and quality of life outcomes differ among four subgroups of oncology patients based on symptom occurrence. Acta Oncologica. ISSN 0284-186X. 56(3), p. 462–470. doi: 10.1080/0284186X.2016.1273546.
• Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Sanda, Birgitte; Vistad, Ingvild; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde & Torstveit, Monica Klungland (2017). Evaluation of implementing a community-based exercise intervention during pregnancy. Midwifery. ISSN 0266-6138. 46, p. 45–51. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2017.01.010. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Objective: To evaluate the implementation of a community-based exercise intervention (the Norwegian Fit for Delivery study) during pregnancy. Design: Descriptive, explorative. Setting: Healthcare clinics in southern Norway, including urban and rural settings. Participants: Healthy, nulliparous women with singleton pregnancy of ≤20 gestational weeks, age ≥18 years and body mass index ≥19 kg/m2. Methods: Women were randomized to either twice-weekly supervised exercise sessions combined with nutritional counselling (n=303) or standard prenatal care (n=303). The exercise program was based on ACOG guidelines, with the same low-impact workout for all participants, including 60 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiovascular and strength training, performed in a group of maximum 25 women. The aim of the present secondary analysis was to report on the intervention group's experience with participating in an exercise program in the 2nd and 3rd trimester, including satisfaction, adherence, adverse effects, as well as motives and barriers for attending the classes. Results: Of 303 women randomized to exercise, 274 (92.6%) attended at least one class and 187 (68.2%) completed a questionnaire after completion of the trial assessing their experience with the group sessions. For 71.7%, self-reported exercise dosage was ≥75% of the twice-weekly exercise program and more than seven out of 10 reported to be satisfied or very satisfied with the exercise sessions. A total of 95.1% answered that they would recommend this type of exercise for pregnant friends. Reported motives and health benefits included better aerobic capacity, increased energy levels and exercise enjoyment. No harmful effects of the exercise intervention were noted in the mother or the fetus. Key conclusions and implications for practice: Results demonstrated that regular group exercise was feasible, safe, and well tolerated in pregnancy, which may encourage incorporating this program into a routine health care setting.

• Sagedal, Linda Reme; Sanda, Birgitte; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Bere, Elling; Torstveit, Monica Klungland & Seiler, Hilde Lohne [Show all 10 contributors for this article] (2017). The effect of prenatal lifestyle intervention on weight retention 12 months postpartum: results of the Norwegian Fit for Delivery randomised controlled trial. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. ISSN 1470-0328. 124(1), p. 111–121. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13863.
• Sagedal, Linda Reme; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Bere, Elling; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Seiler, Hilde Lohne & Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2017). Lifestyle intervention to limit gestational weight gain: the Norwegian Fit for Delivery randomised controlled trial. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. ISSN 1470-0328. 124(1), p. 97–109. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13862.
• Cameron, Marte; Kersten, Christian; Vistad, Ingvild; van Helvoirt, Rene; Weyde, Kjetil & Undseth, Christine [Show all 10 contributors for this article] (2016). Palliative pelvic radiotherapy for symptomatic rectal cancer–a prospective multicenter study. Acta Oncologica. ISSN 0284-186X. 55(12), p. 1400–1407. doi: 10.1080/0284186X.2016.1191666.
• Hillesund, Elisabet Rudjord; Bere, Elling; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild & Øverby, Nina Cecilie (2016). Effect of a diet intervention during pregnancy on dietary behavior in the randomized controlled Norwegian Fit for Delivery study. Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease. ISSN 2040-1744. 7(5), p. 538–547. doi: 10.1017/S2040174416000258.
• Szczesny, Witold; Vistad, Ingvild; Kærn, Janne; Nakling, Ole Jakob; Tropé, Claes Gøran & Paulsen, Torbjørn (2016). Impact of hospital type and treatment on long-term survival among patients with FIGO Stage IIIC epithelial ovarian cancer: Follow-up through two recurrences and three treatment lines in search for predictors for survival. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. ISSN 0392-2936. 37(3), p. 305–311. doi: 10.12892/ejgo3007.2016.
• Rohde, Gudrun-Elin; Kersten, Christian; Vistad, Ingvild & Mesel, Terje (2016). Spiritual well-being in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer receiving noncurative chemoterapy. Cancer Nursing. ISSN 0162-220X. 00. doi: 10.1097/NCC.0000000000000385.
• Skreden, Marianne; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild; Torstveit, Monica Klungland & Seiler, Hilde Lohne [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2016). Change in active transportation and weight gain in pregnancy. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. ISSN 1479-5868. 13(10). doi: 10.1186/s12966-016-0332-7. Full text in Research Archive
• Fidjeland, Heidi Lidal; Brekke, Mette & Vistad, Ingvild (2015). General practitioners’ attitudes toward follow-up after cancer treatment: A cross-sectional questionnaire study. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care. ISSN 0281-3432. 33(4), p. 223–232. doi: 10.3109/02813432.2015.1118836. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Objective An increasing number of cancer patients place a significant workload on hospital outpatient clinics, and health authorities are considering alternative follow-up regimens. It has been suggested that follow-up of cancer patients could be provided by GPs. This study aimed to explore GPs’ experiences with the provision of follow-up care for cancer patients, and their views on assuming greater responsibility in the future. Design Electronic questionnaire study. Subjects GPs in seven regions in Norway. Results A total of 317 GPs responded. Many GPs reported experience in providing follow-up care to cancer patients, during the years following initial diagnosis primarily in collaboration with hospital specialists. More than half of the GPs were satisfied with their collaboration. Most GPs preferred to be involved at an early stage in follow-up care and, generally, GPs felt confident in their skills to provide this type of service. Fewer than 10% were willing to assume responsibility for additional cancer patients, citing potentially increased workload as the main reason. Conclusions GPs acknowledged the importance of providing follow-up care to cancer patients, and the majority felt confident in their own ability to provide such care. However, they were hesitant to assume greater responsibility primarily due to fears of increased workload.

• Cameron, Marte; Kersten, Christian; Vistad, Ingvild; van Helvoirt, Rene; Weyde, Kjetil & Undseth, Christine [Show all 10 contributors for this article] (2015). Palliative pelvic radiotherapy for symptomatic incurable prostate cancer - A prospective multicenter study. Radiotherapy and Oncology. ISSN 0167-8140. 115(3), p. 314–320. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2015.05.021. Full text in Research Archive
• Vistad, Ingvild; Klungsøyr, Kari; Albrechtsen, Susanne & Skjeldestad, Finn Egil (2015). Neonatal outcome of singleton term breech deliveries in Norway from 1991 to 2011. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 94(9), p. 997–1004. doi: 10.1111/aogs.12684.
• Skreden, Marianne; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild; Torstveit, Monica Klungland & Seiler, Hilde Lohne [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2015). Changes in mode of transportation to work or school from pre-pregnancy to early pregnancy in the Norwegian Fit for Delivery study. Preventive Medicine Reports. ISSN 2211-3355. 2, p. 429–435. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2015.05.002. Full text in Research Archive
• Skreden, Marianne; Bere, Elling; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild & Øverby, Nina Cecilie (2015). Changes in beverage consumption from pre-pregnancy to early pregnancy in the Norwegian Fit for Delivery study. Public Health Nutrition (PHN). ISSN 1368-9800. 18(7), p. 1187–1196. doi: 10.1017/S136898001400189X. Full text in Research Archive
• Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Hillesund, Elisabet Rudjord; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild & Bere, Elling (2015). The Fit for Delivery study: rationale for the recommendations and test-retest reliability of a dietary score measuring adherence to 10 specific recommendations for prevention of excessive weight gain during pregnancy. Maternal & Child Nutrition. ISSN 1740-8695. 11(1), p. 20–32. doi: 10.1111/mcn.12026.
• Cameron, Marte Grønlie; Kersten, Christian; Guren, Marianne; Fosså, Sophie Dorothea & Vistad, Ingvild (2014). Palliative pelvic radiotherapy of symptomatic incurable prostate cancer - A systematic review. Radiotherapy and Oncology. ISSN 0167-8140. 110(1), p. 55–60. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2013.08.008.
• Cameron, Marte; Kersten, Christian; Vistad, Ingvild; Fosså, Sophie Dorothea & Guren, Marianne (2014). Palliative pelvic radiotherapy of symptomatic incurable rectal cancer - a systematic review. Acta Oncologica. ISSN 0284-186X. 53(2), p. 164–173. doi: 10.3109/0284186X.2013.837582.
• Paulsen, Torbjørn; Szczesny, Witold; Kærn, Janne; Vistad, Ingvild & Tropé, Claes Gøran (2013). Improved 8-year survival for patients with stage IIIC ovarian cancer operated on at teaching hospitals: Population-based study in Norway 2002. Clinical ovarian & other gynecologic cancer. ISSN 2212-9553. 5(2), p. 60–66. doi: 10.1016/j.cogc.2012.12.002.
• Vistad, Ingvild; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Hustad, Berit Lunden & Henriksen, Tore (2013). Vaginal breech delivery: results of a prospective registration study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. ISSN 1471-2393. 13. doi: 10.1186/1471-2393-13-153.
• Sagedal, Linda Reme; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Seiler, Hilde Lohne; Bere, Elling; Torstveit, Monica Klungland & Henriksen, Tore [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2013). Study protocol: fit for delivery - can a lifestyle intervention in pregnancy result in measurable health benefits for mothers and newborns? A randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health. ISSN 1471-2458. 13. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-132. Show summary

  Background The global obesity epidemic has led to increased attention on pregnancy, a period when women are at risk of gaining excessive weight. Excessive gestational weight gain is associated with numerous complications, for both mother and child. Though the problem is widespread, few studies have examined the effect of a lifestyle intervention in pregnancy designed to limit maternal weight gain. The Fit for Delivery study will explore the effectiveness of nutritional counseling coupled with exercise classes compared with standard prenatal care. The aims of the study are to examine the effect of the intervention on maternal weight gain, newborn birth weight, glucose regulation, complications of pregnancy and delivery, and maternal weight retention up to 12 months postpartum. Methods/design Fit for Delivery is a randomized controlled trial that will include 600 women expecting their first child. To be eligible, women must be 18 years of age or older, of less than 20 weeks gestational age, with a singleton pregnancy, and have a Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 19 kg/m2. The women will be randomly allocated to either an intervention group or a control group. The control group will receive standard prenatal care. The intervention group will, in addition, receive nutritional counseling by phone, access to twice-weekly exercise sessions, and information on healthy eating and physical activity provided in pamphlets, evening meetings and an interactive website. Both groups will be monitored by weighing (including bioimpedance measurements of percent body fat), blood tests, self-report questionnaires and hospital record review. Discussion Weight gained in pregnancy affects the health of both the mother and her unborn child, and simple models for efficient intervention are in high demand. The Fit for Delivery intervention provides concrete advice on limiting energy intake and practical training in increasing physical activity. This lifestyle intervention is simple, reproducible, and inexpensive. The design of the study reflects the realities of clinical practice, where patients are free to choose whether or not they respond to health initiatives. If we find measurable health benefits associated with the intervention, it may be an easily adopted supplement to routine prenatal care, in the prevention of obesity.

• Vistad, Ingvild; Småstuen, Milada C & Salvesen, Helga Birgitte (2012). Follow-up of gynecological cancer patients after treatment - the views of European experts in gynecologic oncology. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 91(11), p. 1286–1292. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01523.x.
• Hoyer-Sørensen, Espen Christian; Vistad, Ingvild & Ballard, Karen (2012). Is single-port laparoscopy for benign adnexal disease less painful than conventional laparoscopy? A single-center randomized controlled trial. Fertility and Sterility. ISSN 0015-0282. 98(4), p. 973–979. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.06.016.
• Cameron, Marte G; Kersten, Christian; van Helvoirt, Rene; Rohde, Gudrun Elin; Fosså, Sophie D & Vistad, Ingvild (2011). Patient reported outcomes of symptoms and quality of life among cancer patients treated with palliative pelvic radiation: a pilot study. BMC Research Notes. ISSN 1756-0500. 4(252), p. 1–6. doi: 10.1186/1756-0500-4-252.
• Vistad, Ingvild; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Kristensen, Gunnar S Balle & Fosså, Sophie Dorothea (2011). A study of chronic pelvic pain after radiotherapy in survivors of locally advanced cervical cancer. Journal of cancer survivorship. ISSN 1932-2259. 5(2), p. 208–216. doi: 10.1007/s11764-011-0172-z.
• Vistad, Ingvild; Moy, Birgit; Salvesen, Helga Birgitte & Liavaag, Astrid Helene (2011). Follow-up routines in gynecological cancer - time for a change? Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 90(7), p. 707–718. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01123.x.

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• Western, Benedikte; Ivarsson, Andreas; Demmelmaier, Ingrid; Vistad, Ingvild; Berntsen, Sveinung & Buffart, Laurien M. (2023). SUGGESTED TARGETS FOR IMPROVING EXERCISE INTERVENTION COMPLETION IN CANCER PATIENTS – AN INDIVIDUAL PATIENT DATA META-ANALYSIS FROM THE POLARIS STUDY.
• Vistad, Ingvild & Bjørge, Line (2023). Advanced endometrial cancer: New medical treatment options on the horizon. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 102(2), p. 128–129. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14499.
• Berntsen, Sveinung; Demmelmaier, Ingrid & Vistad, Ingvild (2022). Sufficiently active based on what?
• Gissum, Karen Rosnes; Drageset, Sigrunn; Thomsen, Liv Cecilie Vestrheim; Vistad, Ingvild; Strand, Roger & Bjørge, Line (2022). Quality of Life of Patients with Ovarian Cancer: Biological Perspective Versus Patient Perspective.
• Vistad, Ingvild (2019). Electronic patient-reported outcomes to monitor symptoms after gynecological cancer treatment. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 98(11), p. 1365–1366. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13734.
• Fidjeland, Heidi Lidal; Gjelstad, Svein; Vistad, Ingvild & Brekke, Mette (2019). Do cancer patients consult their general practitioners, and why? .
• Hillesund, Elisabet Rudjord; Valand, Ida Ulrikke; Bere, Elling Tufte; Vistad, Ingvild; Sagedal, Linda Reme & Øverby, Nina Cecilie (2019). Meals eaten with family in relation to dietary quality in 12-month-olds. A sub-study in the Norwegian Fit for Delivery study.
• Gissum, Karen Rosnes; Drageset, Sigrunn; Vistad, Ingvild; Hoel, Jeanette & Bjørge, Line (2019). What you should know about tumor reductive surgery in advanced ovarian cancer – Clinical recommendations from a patient perspective.
• Hillesund, Elisabet Rudjord; Bere, Elling; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild & Øverby, Nina Cecilie (2017). Associations between dietary behavior and preterm birth in the Norwegian Fit for Delivery study – interaction with offspring gender.
• Sanda, Birgitte; Vistad, Ingvild; Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Berntsen, Sveinung; Sagedal, Linda Reme & Lohne-Seiler, Hilde [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2016). Validity and reliability of physical activity questionnaire in pregnancy; does physical activity level matter?
• Fidjeland, Heidi Lidal; Brekke, Mette & Vistad, Ingvild (2016). Gynecological cancer survivors’ views on follow-up after cancer treatment.
• Fidjeland, Heidi Lidal; Vistad, Ingvild & Brekke, Mette (2016). Gynecological cancer survivors`views on follow-up after cancer treatment.
• Hillesund, Elisabet Rudjord; Bere, Elling; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild & Øverby, Nina Cecilie (2016). Dietary behavior in early pregnancy and subsequent risk of preeclampsia - an observationa study performed within the Norwegian Fit for Delivery study.
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• Sanda, Birgitte; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde; Hakestad, Lene AH. & Torstveit, Monica Klungland (2015). A lifestyle intervention including an exercise program helps women increase physical activity level in pregnancy.
• Fidjeland, Heidi Lidal; Brekke, Mette & Vistad, Ingvild (2015). Gynecological cancer patients’ views on follow-up after cancer treatment.
• Skreden, Marianne; Bere, Elling; Vistad, Ingvild; Sagedal, Linda Reme & Øverby, Nina Cecilie (2015). Changes in vegetables, fruits and berries consumption habits from pre-pregnancy to early pregnancy among Norwegian women.
• Hillesund, Elisabet Rudjord; Bere, Elling; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild & Øverby, Nina Cecilie (2015). Adherence to ten dietary principles and risk of preterm delivery - a study performed in the Norwegian Fit for Delivery study.
• Fidjeland, Heidi Lidal; Vistad, Ingvild & Brekke, Mette (2014). General practitioners’ experiences with and attitudes to cancer follow-up. .
• Sagedal, Linda Reme; Henriksen, Tore; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Seiler, Hilde Lohne & Bere, Elling [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2014). The problem of non-participation: Who declined to participate in "Fit for Delivery", a randomised, controlled trial of a lifestyle intervention in pregnancy?
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• Skreden, Marianne; Bere, Elling; Vistad, Ingvild; Sagedal, Linda Reme & Øverby, Nina Cecilie (2014). Changes in beverage consumption habits from pre-pregnancy through pregnancy.
• Hillesund, Elisabet Rudjord; Bere, Elling; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild & Øverby, Nina Cecilie (2014). Compliance with the dietary recommendations in the Norwegian Fit for Delivery Study.
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• Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Vale, Anne Hilde; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde; Sagedal, Linda Reme & Vistad, Ingvild (2013). Hvem ønsker ikke bli med og hvorfor? Ikke-deltakere versus deltakere i «fit for fødsel» studien.
• Fidjeland, Heidi Lidal; Vistad, Ingvild & Brekke, Mette (2013). Fastlegers erfaring med og holdninger til oppfølging av kreftpasienter med vekt på samhandling.
• Hoyer-Sørensen, C.; Ballard, Karen & Vistad, Ingvild (2012). Is single port laparoscopy for benign adnexal disease less painful than conventional laparoscopy?: A single centre Randomised Controlled Trial. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 91, p. 91–92.
• Vistad, Ingvild (2012). Follow-up after cancer treatment, how does it influence quality of life? Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 91, p. 47–48.
• Vistad, Ingvild; Hustad, Berit Lunden & Cvancarova, Milada (2012). Vaginal breech delivery during the last ten years. A prospective registration study. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 91, p. 142–143.
• Szczesny, Witold; Paulsen, Torbjørn; Vistad, Ingvild; Nakling, Jakob; Sandvik, Leiv & Tropé, Claes Gøran (2012). The impact of first- and second line treatment on survival and recurrence free survival of patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer treated at Teaching Hospitals versus Non-Teaching Hospitals in Norway. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. 91, p. 131–132.
• Hillesund, Elisabet Rudjord; Bere, Elling; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild & Øverby, Nina Cecilie (2012). Test-retest reliability of a questionnaire measuring adherence to ten specific dietary recommendations for prevention of excess weight gain during pregnancy – the Norwegian Fit for Delivery (FFD) Nutrition Score.
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• Rohde, Gudrun Elin; Cameron, Marte G; van Heilvort, Rene; Kersten, Christian & Vistad, Ingvild (2011). Spiritual Aspect of Quality of Life in Cancer Patients Treated with Palliative Pelvic Radiation: A Pilot Study.
• Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Sagedal, Linda Reme; Vistad, Ingvild; Lohne-Seiler, Hilde & Bere, Elling (2010). Project Fit for Delivery - 10 specific dietary recommendations for pregnant women, to prevent excessive weight gain.
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