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Stein Kaasa

Stein Kaasa

Professor
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine

stein.kaasa@ntnu.no
+4791897001 +4772826329 Kunnskapssenteret, 424.04.001, Øya, Olav Kyrres gate 10
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Stein Kaasa is Professor of Palliative Medicine at the Institute of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim (NTNU). His responsibilities include the development of the core curriculum in palliative medicine and the development of the Nordic specialist postgraduate training curriculum in palliative medicine. Professor Kaasa’s main research interests are: basic research in assessment and classification of symptoms and subjective health; experimental and descriptive clinical studies in palliative medicine and cancer research; pain treatment including translational research on opioids and on cachexia.

Recently, the European Palliaitve Care Research Centre (PRC) was established in Trondheim, Norway; Stein Kaasa is the chair of this research intitative aiming at improving palliative patient care, including end of life care, through research of highest quality in an international setting. He is also chair of the European Association for Palliative Care Research Network (EAPC RN) and the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) task force on cancer pain, and principal investigator of the European Palliative Care Research Collaborative (EPCRC). Stein Kaasa is National Cancer Director at the Norwegian Directorate for Health.

Professor Kaasa has published more than 300 articles and book chapters. He has authored the Nordic Textbook of Palliative Care and is co-author of the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine. Professor Kaasa advises many international journals – either as an advisory board member or as a reviewer (Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Palliative Medicine, Journal of Palliative Medicine, Oncology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Pain, Lancet Oncology).

Links:

  • EAPC Research Network
  • European Palliative Care Research Centre - PRC
  • EPCRC - European Palliaitve Care Research Collaborative
  • Publications (FRIDA)

Publications

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2022

  • Aamdal, Elin; Skovlund, Eva; Jacobsen, Kari Dolven; Straume, Oddbjørn; Kersten, Christian; Herlofsen, Oluf; Karlsen, Jarle; Hussain, Israr; Amundsen, Anita; Dalhaug, Astrid; Nyakas, Marta Sølvi; Hagene, Kirsten Thorin; Holmsen, Kjersti; Aamdal, Steinar; Kaasa, Stein; Guren, Tormod Kyrre; Kyte, Jon A. (2022) Health-related quality of life in patients with advanced melanoma treated with ipilimumab: prognostic implications and changes during treatment. ESMO Open. volum 7 (5).
    Academic article
  • Aass, Nina Kathrine; Kaasa, Stein. (2022) Pasientsentrert behandling – er det mulig?. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 142 (3).
    Academic article
  • Bye, Asta; Bjerkeset, Ellen; Stensheim, Hanne; Loge, Jon Håvard; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Klepstad, Pål; Habberstad, Ragnhild H; Kaasa, Stein; Aass, Nina Kathrine. (2022) Benefits of Study Participation for Patients with Advanced Cancer Receiving Radiotherapy: A Prospective Observational Study. Palliative Medicine Reports (PMR). volum 3 (1).
    Academic article
  • Fallon, M.; Dierberger, K.; Leng, M.; Hall, P.S.; Allende, S.; Sabar, R.; Verastegui, E.; Gordon, D.; Grant, L.; Lee, R.; McWillams, K.; Murray, G.D.; Norris, L.; Reid, C.; Sande, T.A.; Caraceni, Augusto Tomasso Giovanni; Kaasa, Stein; Laird, Barry J. (2022) An international, open-label, randomised trial comparing a two-step approach versus the standard three-step approach of the WHO analgesic ladder in patients with cancer. Annals of Oncology. volum 33 (12).
    Academic article
  • Habberstad, Ragnhild H; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Damås, Jan Kristian; Brunelli, Cinzia; Rossi, Romina; Garcia-Alonso, Elena; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2022) Inflammatory Markers and Radiotherapy Response in Patients With Painful Bone Metastases. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 64 (4).
    Academic article
  • Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Sjue, Karin; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Klepstad, Pål. (2022) Zopiclone versus placebo for short-term treatment of insomnia in patients with advanced cancer-a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled clinical multicenter phase IV trial. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 31.
    Academic article
  • Kreye, G.; Lundeby, Tonje; Latino, N.; Galotti, M.; Kaasa, Stein. (2022) ESMO Designated Centres of Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care (ESMO DCs): education, research and programme development survey. ESMO Open. volum 7 (6).
    Academic article
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Fløtten, Øystein; Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora S. (2022) Trajectory of health-related quality of life during the last year of life in patients with advanced non-small–cell lung cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 30.
    Academic article
  • Kristiansen, Hege; Kaasa, Stein; Sagabråten, Ståle Onsgård. (2022) Reagerer på behandling av døende barn. Dagbladet.
    Feature article
  • Lundeby, Tonje; Finset, Arnstein; Kaasa, Stein; Wester, Torunn Elin; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Dajani, Olav; Wist, Erik; Aass, Nina Kathrine. (2022) A complex communication skills training program for physicians providing advanced cancer care–content development and barriers and solutions for implementation. Journal of Communication in Healthcare.
    Academic article
  • Rootwelt, Rebecca; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Skovlund, Eva; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Helseth, Eirik; Kaasa, Stein; Yri, Olav Erich; Vik-Mo, Einar O.. (2022) Surgery for brain metastases—impact of the extent of resection. Acta Neurochirurgica. volum 164.
    Academic article
  • Shkodra, Morena; Brunelli, Cinzia; Zecca, Ernesto; Infante, Gabriele; Miceli, Rosalba; Caputo, Mariangela; Bracchi, Paola; Lo Dico, Silvia; Kaasa, Stein; Caraceni, Augusto Tomasso Giovanni. (2022) Cancer pain: Results of a prospective study on prognostic indicators of pain intensity including pain syndromes assessment. Palliative Medicine. volum 36 (9).
    Academic article
  • Skåre, Terese Solvoll; Midtbust, May Helen; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Kaasa, Stein; Dreyer, Anne. (2022) Barriers and Facilitators When Implementing Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Measures at a Municipal Cancer Care Unit: A Qualitative Study. Cancer Nursing.
    Academic article
  • Yri, Olav Erich; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Kaasa, Stein. (2022) Helhjernebestråling bør begrenses. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 142 (17).
    Feature article
  • Yri, Olav Erich; Astrup, Guro Lindviksmoen; Karlsson, Astrid Telhaug; Paulsen, Ørnulf; van Helvoirt, Rene; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Taran, M-I; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Birketvedt, Marie; Bjerkeset, Ellen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Kaasa, Stein. (2022) Brain metastases: Real-life treatment patterns, survival and patient-reported outcomes – Results from a population-based, prospective study in 914 patients. Annals of Oncology. volum 33.
    Abstract

2021

  • Aamdal, Elin; Jacobsen, Kari Dolven; Straume, Oddbjørn; Kersten, Christian; Herlofsen, Oluf; Karlsen, Jarle; Hussain, Israr; Amundsen, Anita; Dalhaug, Astrid; Nyakas, Marta Sølvi; Schuster, Cornelia; Hagene, Kirsten Thorin; Holmsen, Kjersti; Russnes, Hege Elisabeth Giercksky; Skovlund, Eva; Kaasa, Stein; Aamdal, Steinar; Kyte, Jon A.; Guren, Tormod Kyrre. (2021) Ipilimumab in a real-world population: A prospective Phase IV trial with long-term follow-up. International Journal of Cancer. volum 150 (1).
    Academic article
  • Astrup, Guro Lindviksmoen; Kaasa, Stein; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Lundeby, Tonje; van Helvoirt, Rene; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Yri, Olav Erich. (2021) Patient-reported outcomes in cancer patients newly diagnosed with brain metastases. Annals of Oncology. volum 32.
    Abstract
  • Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Glette, Mari; Woodhouse, Astrid; Butler, Stephen; Landmark, Tormod; Romundstad, Pål; Dale, Ola; Stiles, Tore C; Bønaa, Kaare H.; Thorsvik, Dagfinn; Thünte, Sabina; Kaasa, Stein. (2021) A Clinical Description of Chronic Pain in a General Population Using ICD-10 and ICD-11 (The HUNT Pain Examination Study). Journal of Pain. volum 23 (2).
    Academic article
  • Brenne, Anne-Tove; Løhre, Erik T; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Thronæs, Morten; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Kongshaug, Nina; Neverdal, Marte Nilssen; Rystad, Kristina Edvardsen; Johansen, Marianne Haug; Braseth, Tone Inga; Kaasa, Stein. (2021) Implementing a Standardized Care Pathway Integrating Oncology, Palliative Care and Community Care in a Rural Region of Mid-Norway. Oncology and Therapy. volum 9 (2).
    Academic article
  • Bugge, Christoffer; Kaasa, Stein; Sæther, Erik Magnus; Melberg, Hans Olav; Kristiansen, Ivar Sønbø. (2021) What are determinants of utilisation of pharmaceutical anticancer treatment during the last year of life in Norway? A retrospective registry study. BMJ Open. volum 11 (9).
    Academic article
  • Cherny, Nathan I; Fallon, Marie; Kaasa, Stein; Portenoy, Russell K.. (2021) Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine, 6th ed. Oxford University Press. 2021. ISBN 9780198821328.
    Textbook
  • Diernberger, Katharina; Shinkins, Bethany; Hall, Peter; Kaasa, Stein; Fallon, Marie T.. (2021) Incompatible: End-of-life care and health economics. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. volum 11 (3).
    Editorial
  • Habberstad, Ragnhild H; Frøseth, Trude Camilla Salvesen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Bjerkeset, Ellen; Abramova, Tatiana Mikhailovna; Garcia-Alonso, Elena; Caputo, Mariangela; Rossi, Romina; Boland, Jason W.; Brunelli, Cinzia; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2021) Clinical Predictors for Analgesic Response to Radiotherapy in Patients with Painful Bone Metastases. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 62 (4).
    Academic article
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Hamfjord, Julian; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Dajani, Olav; Lundeby, Tonje; Wester, Torunn Elin; Kaasa, Stein. (2021) Using process indicators to monitor documentation of patient-centred variables in an integrated oncology and palliative care pathway—results from a cluster randomized trial. Cancers. volum 13 (9).
    Academic article
  • Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Engstrøm, Morten; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Rosland, Jan Henrik; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Albert, Eva; Kaasa, Stein; Fayers, Peter; Klepstad, Pål; Paulsen, Ørnulf. (2021) The short-term impact of methylprednisolone on patient-reported sleep in patients with advanced cancer in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 29 (4).
    Academic article
  • Karlsson, Astrid Telhaug; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Omdahl, Therese; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Skovlund, Eva; Hellebust, Taran Paulsen; Johansen, Safora; Kaasa, Stein; Yri, Olav Erich. (2021) Overall survival after initial radiotherapy for brain metastases; a population based study of 2140 patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Acta Oncologica. volum 60 (8).
    Academic article
  • Korwisi, Beatrice; Hay, Ginea; Attal, Nadine; Aziz, Qasim; Bennett, Michael I.; Benoliel, Rafael; Cohen, Milton; Evers, Stefan; Giamberardino, Maria Adele; Kaasa, Stein; Kosek, Eva; Lavand'homme, Patricia; Nicholas, Michael; Perrot, Serge; Schug, Stephan; Smith, Blair H.; Svensson, Peter; Vlaeyen, Johan W.S.; Wang, Shuu-Jiun; Treede, Rolf-Detlef; Rief, Winfried; Barke, Antonia. (2021) Classification algorithm for the International Classification of Diseases-11 chronic pain classification: development and results from a preliminary pilot evaluation. Pain. volum 162 (7).
    Academic article
  • Liposits, Gabor; Orrevall, Ylva; Kaasa, Stein; Österlund, Pia; Cederholm, Tommy. (2021) Nutrition in cancer care: A brief, practical guide with a focus on clinical practice. JCO Oncology Practice. volum 17 (7).
    Academic literature review
  • Muscaritoli, Maurizio; Arends, Jann; Bachmann, Patrick; Baracos, Vickie E.; Barthelemy, Nicole; Bertz, Hartmut; Bozzetti, Federico; Hütterer, Elisabeth; Isenring, Elizabeth; Kaasa, Stein; Krznaric, Zeljko; Laird, Barry J.A.; Larsson, Maria; Laviano, Alessandro; Mühlebach, Stefan; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Ravasco, Paula; Solheim, Tora S; Strasser, Florian; van Bokhorst- De van der Schue, M; Preiser, Jean-Charles; Bischoff, Stephan C.. (2021) ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical Nutrition in cancer. Clinical Nutrition. volum 40 (5).
    Academic article
  • Rootwelt, Rebecca; Vik-Mo, Einar Osland; Yri, Olav Erich; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Kaasa, Stein; Skovlund, Eva; Helseth, Eirik; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2021) Surgery for brain metastases – real-world prognostic factors’ association with survival. Acta Oncologica. volum 60 (9).
    Academic article
  • Røen, Ingebrigt; Brenne, Anne-Tove; Brunelli, Cinzia; Stifoss-Hanssen, Hans; Grande, Gunn; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Kaasa, Stein; Knudsen, Anne Kari. (2021) Spiritual quality of life in family carers of patients with advanced cancer—a cross-sectional study. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 29.
    Academic article
  • Shkodra, Morena; Brunelli, Cinzia; Zecca, Ernesto; Formaglio, Fabio; Bracchi, Paola; Lo Dico, Silvia; Caputo, Mariangela; Kaasa, Stein; Caraceni, Augusto Tomasso Giovanni. (2021) Neuropathic pain: clinical classification and assessment in patients with pain due to cancer. Pain. volum 162 (3).
    Academic article
  • Slørdahl, Kathinka; Klotz, Dagmar; Olsen, Jan Åge; Skovlund, Eva; Undseth, Christine; Abildgaard, Heidi L.; Brandengen, Morten; Nesbakken, Arild; Larsen, Stein Gunnar; Hanekamp, Bettina Andrea; Holmboe, Laila Kampen Dajani; Tvedt, Ragnhild; Sveen, Anita; Lothe, Ragnhild Adelheid; Malinen, Eirik; Kaasa, Stein; Guren, Marianne Grønlie. (2021) Treatment outcomes and prognostic factors after chemoradiotherapy for anal cancer. Acta Oncologica. volum 60 (7).
    Academic article
  • Yri, Olav Erich; Astrup, Guro Lindviksmoen; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; van Helvoirt, Rene; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Kaasa, Stein. (2021) Brain metastases: Extracranial disease status as a prognostic factor after whole brain radiotherapy. Results from a prospective, population-based study. Annals of Oncology. volum 32.
    Abstract

2020

  • Bahus, Marianne; Andersen, Sigve; Broen, Peder; Farsund, Helge; Flovik, Anne Marie; Hagerup, Søren Vincent; Husby, Bodil; Kaasa, Stein; Schjødt, Borrik; Slaaen, Joran. (2020) Organisering av det palliative tilbudet Faglig begrunnet eller et udemokratisk politisk spill?. Fædrelandsvennen.
    Feature article
  • Balstad, Trude Rakel; Brunelli, Cinzia; Pettersen, Caroline Hild; Schønberg, Svanhild Margrethe Arentz; Skorpen, Frank; Fallon, Marie T.; Kaasa, Stein; Bye, Asta; Laird, Barry J. A.; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2020) Power comparisons and clinical meaning of outcome measures in assessing treatment effect in cancer cachexia: secondary analysis from a randomised pilot multimodal intervention trial. Frontiers in Nutrition. volum 7:602775.
    Academic article
  • Brenne, Anne-Tove; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Raj, Sunil Xavier; Skjelvan, Laila Strand; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Thronæs, Morten; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Hågensen, Liv Ågot; Brunelli, Cinzia; Kaasa, Stein. (2020) Fully Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care Services at a Local Hospital in Mid-Norway: Development and Operation of an Innovative Care Delivery Model. Pain and Therapy. volum 9.
    Academic article
  • Brunelli, Cinzia; Borreani, Claudia; Caraceni, Augusto Tomasso Giovanni; Roli, Anna; Bellazzi, Marco; Lombi, Linda; Zito, Emanuela; Pellegrini, Chiara; Spada, Pierangelo; Kaasa, Stein; Foschi, Anna Maria; Apolone, Giovanni. (2020) PATIENT VOICES, a project for the integration of the systematic assessment of patient reported outcomes and experiences within a comprehensive cancer center: a protocol for a mixed method feasibility study. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. volum 18 (1).
    Academic article
  • Colombo, Francesca; Pintarelli, Giulia; Galvan, Antonella; Noci, Sara; Corli, Oscar; Skorpen, Frank; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein; Pigni, Alessandra; Brunelli, Cinzia; Roberto, Anna; Piazza, Rocco; Pirola, Alessandra; Gambacorti-Passerini, Carlo; Caraceni, Augusto Tomasso Giovanni. (2020) Identification of genetic polymorphisms modulating nausea and vomiting in two series of opioid-treated cancer patients. Scientific Reports. volum 10 (1).
    Academic article
  • Ekström, Magnus P.; Palmqvist, Sebastian; Currow, David C.; Sjøgren, Per; Kurita, Geana Paula; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2020) Mild to Moderate Cognitive Impairment Does Not Affect the Ability to Self-Report Important Symptoms in Patients With Cancer: A Prospective Longitudinal Multinational Study (EPCCS). Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 60 (2).
    Academic article
  • Frydenberg, Hanne; Harsem, Nina Kittelsen; Ofigsbø, Åsa; heid, hanne skoglund; Brandengen, Morten; Kaasa, Stein; Guren, Marianne. (2020) Chemotherapy During Pregnancy for Advanced Colon Cancer: A Case Report. Clinical colorectal cancer. volum 19 (2).
    Academic article
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Andersen, Sigve; Brunelli, Cinzia; Dajani, Olav; Ahmed, Herish; Hamre, Hanne Mari; Haukland, Ellinor Christin; Holmberg, Mats; Jordal, Frode; Krogstad, Hilde; Lundeby, Tonje; Løhre, Erik T; Mjåland, Svein; Nordbø, Arve; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Staff, Erik Schistad; Wester, Torunn Elin; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2020) PALLiON - PALLiative care Integrated in ONcology: Study protocol for a Norwegian national cluster-randomized control trial with a complex intervention of early integration of palliative care. Trials. volum 21:303.
    Article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Bahus, Marianne; Andersen, Sigve; Broen, Peder; Farsund, Helge; Flovik, Anne Marie; Hagerup, Søren Vincent; Husby, Bodil; Schjødt, Borrik; Slaaen, Joran. (2020) De er døende. Gi dem lindring. Dagbladet.
    Feature article
  • Kochovska, Slavica; Huang, Chao; Johnson, Miriam J.; Agar, Meera; Fallon, Marie; Kaasa, Stein; Hussain, Jamilla A.; Portenoy, Russell K.; Higginson, Irene J.; Currow, David C.. (2020) Intention-to-Treat Analyses for Randomized Controlled Trials in Hospice/Palliative Care: The Case for Analyses to be of People Exposed to the Intervention. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 59 (3).
    Academic article
  • Krause, Rene; Nyakabau, Anna; Gwyther, Liz Gwyther; Luyirika, Emmanuel; Kaasa, Stein. (2020) Calling for advocacy, education and public policy actions on pain control for patients with cancer in Africa. ESMO Open. volum 5 (4).
    Letter to the editor
  • Krogstad, Hilde; Loge, Jon Håvard; Grotmol, Kjersti S.; Kaasa, Stein; Kiserud, Cecilie E.; Salvesen, Øyvind; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2020) Symptoms in the general Norwegian adult population - prevalence and associated factors. BMC Public Health. volum 20.
    Academic article
  • Lindemann, Kristina; Martinsson, L.; Kaasa, Stein; Lindquist, David. (2020) Elderly gynaecological cancer patients at risk for poor end of life care: a population-based study from the Swedish Register of Palliative Care. Acta Oncologica. volum 59 (6).
    Academic article
  • Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora S; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Thorsen, Lene; Skovlund, Eva; Kaasa, Stein; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2020) Physical rehabilitation in patients with head and neck cancer: Impact on health-related quality of life and suitability of a post-treatment program. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology (LIO). volum 5 (2).
    Academic article

2019

  • Bennett, Michael I.; Kaasa, Stein; Barke, Antonia; Korwisi, Beatrice; Rief, Winfried; Treede, Rolf-Detlef. (2019) The IASP classification of chronic pain for ICD-11: chronic cancer-related pain. Pain. volum 160 (1).
    Academic literature review
  • Boland, Jason W.; Allgar, Victoria; Boland, Elaine G.; Bennett, Mike I; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Johnson, Miriam. (2019) The relationship between pain, analgesics and survival in patients with advanced cancer; a secondary data analysis of the international European palliative care Cancer symptom study. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
    Academic article
  • Boland, Jason W.; Allgar, Victoria; Boland, Elaine G.; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Johnson, Miriam J.. (2019) Predictors and trajectory of performance status in patients with advanced cancer: A secondary data analysis of the international European Palliative Care Cancer Symptom study. Palliative Medicine. volum 33(2).
    Academic article
  • Bye, Asta; Meli, Kari; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J; Kaasa, Stein; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2019) Food intake by Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) corresponds to energy and protein intake as well as weight change in patients with advanced cancer. Clinical Nutrition Experimental. volum 25.
    Academic article
  • Dolan, Ross D.; Laird, Barry J.A.; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein; Horgan, Paul G.; Paulsen, Ørnulf; McMillan, Donald C.. (2019) An exploratory study examining the relationship between performance status and systemic inflammation frameworks and cytokine profiles in patients with advanced cancer. Medicine. volum 98 (37).
    Academic article
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2019) Smertebehandling ved kronisk kreftsykdom. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 139 (13).
    Feature article
  • Habberstad, Ragnhild H; Frøseth, Trude Camilla Salvesen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Bjerkeset, Ellen; Abramova, Tatiana Mikhailovna; Garcia-Alonso, Elena; Caputo, Mariangela; Rossi, Romina; Boland, Jason W.; Brunelli, Cinzia; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2019) Clinical predictors for analgesic response to radiotherapy in patients with painful bone metastases. Annals of Oncology. volum 30.
    Abstract
  • Habberstad, Ragnhild H; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Brunelli, Cinzia; Kaasa, Stein; Bennett, Michael I; Pardon, Koen; Klepstad, Pål. (2019) Which factors can aid clinicians to identify a risk of pain during the following month in patients with bone metastases? A longitudinal analyses. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 27 (4).
    Academic article
  • Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Engstrøm, Morten; Thronæs, Morten; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Kaasa, Stein; Fayers, Peter; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Klepstad, Pål. (2019) Sleep quality in hospitalized patients with advanced cancer: an observational study using self-reports of sleep and actigraphy. Supportive Care in Cancer.
    Academic article
  • Landmark, Tormod; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Butler, Stephen; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2019) Development and course of chronic widespread pain: the role of time and pain characteristics (the HUNT pain study). Pain. volum 160 (9).
    Academic article
  • Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Thronæs, Morten; Brunelli, Cinzia; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2019) An in-hospital clinical care pathway with integrated decision support for cancer pain management reduced pain intensity and needs for hospital stay. Supportive Care in Cancer.
    Academic article
  • Ricchini, Francesca; Caraceni, Augusto Tomasso Giovanni; Zecca, Ernesto; Pigni, Alessandra; Centurioni, Fabio; Manzoni, Andrea; Kaasa, Stein; Brunelli, Cinzia. (2019) Effect of opioid exposure on efficacy and tolerability of sublingual fentanyl and subcutaneous morphine for severe cancer pain episodes. Secondary analysis from a double-blind double-dummy, randomized trial. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
    Academic article
  • Røen, Ingebrigt; Stifoss-Hanssen, Hans; Grande, Gunn; Kaasa, Stein; Sand, Kari; Knudsen, Anne Kari. (2019) Supporting carers: health care professionals in need of system improvements and education - a qualitative study. BMC Palliative Care. volum 18 (1).
    Academic article
  • Scholz, Joachim; Finnerup, Nanna B.; Attal, Nadine; Aziz, Qasim; Baron, Ralf; Bennett, Michael I.; Benoliel, Rafael; Cohen, Milton; Cruccu, Giorgio; Davis, Karen D.; Evers, Stefan; First, Michael; Giamberardino, Maria Adele; Hansson, Per; Kaasa, Stein; Korwisi, Beatrice; Kosek, Eva; Lavand'homme, Patricia; Nicholas, Michael; Nurmikko, Turo; Perrot, Serge; Raja, Srinivasa N.; Rice, Andrew S.C.; Rowbotham, Michael C.; Schug, Stephan; Simpson, David M.; Smith, Blair H.; Svensson, Peter; Vlaeyen, Johan W.S.; Wang, Shuu-Jiun; Barke, Antonia; Rief, Winfried; Treede, Rolf-Detlef. (2019) The IASP classification of chronic pain for ICD-11: chronic neuropathic pain. Pain. volum 160 (1).
    Academic article
  • Stene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Leer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo; Bye, Asta; Kaasa, Stein; Fallon, Marie T.; Laird, Barry J; Maddocks, Matthew; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2019) Deterioration in muscle mass and physical function differs according to weight loss history in cancer cachexia. Cancers. volum 11 (12).
    Academic article
  • Thronæs, Morten; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Brunelli, Cinzia; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Klepstad, Pål; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Kaasa, Stein; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2019) Pain management index (PMI)-does it reflect cancer patients' wish for focus on pain?. Supportive Care in Cancer.
    Academic article
  • Treede, Rolf-Detlef; Rief, Winfried; Barke, Antonia; Aziz, Qasim; Bennett, Michael I.; Benoliel, Rafael; Cohen, Milton; Evers, Stefan; Finnerup, Nanna B.; First, Michael B.; Giamberardino, Maria Adele; Kaasa, Stein; Korwisi, Beatrice; Kosek, Eva; Lavand'homme, Patricia; Nicholas, Michael; Perrot, Serge; Scholz, Joachim; Schug, Stephan; Smith, Blair H.; Svensson, Peter; Vlaeyen, Johan W.S.; Wang, Shuu-Jiun. (2019) Chronic pain as a symptom or a disease: the IASP Classification of Chronic Pain for the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). Pain. volum 160 (1).
    Academic article
  • Tøndel, Hanne; Solberg, Arne; Lydersen, Stian; Jensen, Christer André; Kaasa, Stein; Lund, Jo-Åsmund. (2019) Rectal volume variations and estimated rectal dose during 8 weeks of image-guided radical 3D conformal external beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer. Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology. volum 15.
    Academic article
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Brunelli, Cinzia; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Strasser, Florian; Baracos, Vickie; Wilcock, Andrew; Nabal, María; Kaasa, Stein; Laird, Barry J; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2019) A prospective study examining cachexia predictors in patients with incurable cancer. BMC Palliative Care. volum 18:46.
    Academic article
  • Verkissen, Mariëtte N.; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; van Belle, Simon; Kaasa, Stein; Deliens, Luc; Pardon, Koen. (2019) Quality of life and symptom intensity over time in people with cancer receiving palliative care: Results from the international European Palliative Care Cancer Symptom study. PLOS ONE. volum 14:e022988 (10).
    Academic article

2018

  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J. A.; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Bye, Asta; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Baracos, Vickie; Strasser, Florian; Griffiths, Gareth; Maddocks, Matthew; Fallon, Marie; Kaasa, Stein; Fearon, Kenneth. (2018) Cancer cachexia: Rationale for the MENAC (Multimodal - Exercise, Nutrition and Anti-inflammatory medication for Cachexia) trial. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. volum 8.
    Academic article
  • Balstad, Trude Rakel; Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2018) Multimodal behandling av kakeksi hos kreftpasienter. Bestpractice Onkologi/Hematologi. volum 36.
    Academic article
  • Berger, Ola; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein; Sand, Kari. (2018) Cancer patients' knowledge about their disease and treatment before, during and after treatment: a prospective, longitudinal study. BMC Cancer. volum 18:381.
    Academic article
  • Grotmol, Kjersti Støen; Lie, Hanne Cathrine; Loge, Jon Håvard; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Stone, Patrick C; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2018) Patients with advanced cancer and depression report a significantly higher symptom burden than non-depressed patients. Palliative & Supportive Care.
    Academic article
  • Habberstad, Ragnhild H; Frøseth, Trude Camilla Salvesen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Abramova, Tatiana Mikhailovna; Baas, Theo; Mørkeset, Siri Tessem; Caraceni, Augusto; Laird, Barry J; Boland, Jason W.; Rossi, Romina; Garcia-Alonso, Elena; Stensheim, Hanne; Loge, Jon Håvard; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Bjerkeset, Ellen; Bye, Asta; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Brunelli, Cinzia; Damås, Jan Kristian; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2018) The Palliative Radiotherapy and Inflammation Study (PRAIS) - Protocol for a longitudinal observational multicenter study on patients with cancer induced bone pain. BMC Palliative Care. volum 17 (110).
    Academic article
  • Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Engstrøm, Morten; Fayers, Peter; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein; Kloke, Marianne; Sabatowski, Rainer; Klepstad, Pål. (2018) Sleep quality with WHO Step III opioid use for cancer pain. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.
    Academic article
  • Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Engstrøm, Morten; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Sjue, Karin; Raj, Sunil Xavier; Thronæs, Morten; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein; Fayers, Peter; Klepstad, Pål. (2018) Zopiclone versus placebo for short-term treatment of insomnia in patients with advanced cancer: study protocol for a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical multicenter trial. Trials. volum 19:707.
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Aapro, Matti S.; Albreht, Tit; Anderson, Rebecca; Bruera, Eduardo; Brunelli, Cinzia; Caraceni, Augusto; Cervantes, Andres; Currow, David C.; Deliens, Luc; Fallon, Marie; Gómez-Batiste, Xavier; Grotmol, Kjersti S; Hannon, Breffni; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Higginson, Irene J.; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Hui, David; Jordan, Karin; Kurita, Geana Paula; Larkin, Philip J.; Miccinesi, Guido; Nauck, Friedemann; Pribakovic, Rade; Rodin, Gary; Sjøgren, Per; Stone, Patrick C.; Zimmermann, Camilla; Lundeby, Tonje. (2018) Integration of oncology and palliative care: a Lancet Oncology Commission. The Lancet Oncology. volum 19 (11).
    Academic literature review
  • Krogstad, Hilde; Sundt-Hansen, Stine Marie; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Hågensen, Liv Ågot; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Raj, Sunil Xavier; Steinsbekk, Aslak; Sand, Kari. (2018) Usability testing of EirV3-a computer-based tool for patient-reported outcome measures in cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer.
    Academic article
  • Krogstad, Hilde; Sundt-Hansen, Stine Marie; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Hågensen, Liv Ågot; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Raj, Sunil Xavier; Steinsbekk, Aslak; Sand, Kari. (2018) Usability testing of EirV3 - a computer-based tool for patient reported outcome measures in cancer. Annals of Oncology. volum 29.
    Abstract
  • Landmark, Tormod; Dale, Ola; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Woodhouse, Astrid; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2018) Development and course of chronic pain over 4 years in the general population: The HUNT pain study. European Journal of Pain. volum 22 (9).
    Academic article
  • Lau, Ka Po; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Brunelli, Cinzia; Kaasa, Stein; Brenne, Anne-Tove. (2018) Preferred Place of Death and its Associated Factors among Patients with Advanced cancer in Norway. Palliative Medicine. volum 32 (1_suppl).
    Abstract
  • Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Brunelli, Cinzia; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2018) Pain Intensity Factors Changing Breakthrough Pain Prevalence in Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Secondary Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Observational International Study. Pain and Therapy. volum 7 (2).
    Academic article
  • Petersen, Morten Aa.; Aaronson, Neil K.; Arraras, Juan I; Chie, Wei-Chu; Conroy, Thierry; Costantini, Anna; Dirven, Linda; Fayers, Peter; Gamper, Eva-Maria; Giesinger, Johannes M; Habets, Esther J.J.; Hammerlid, Eva; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Holzner, Bernhard; Johnson, Colin; Kemmler, Georg; King, Madeleine T.; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Reijneveld, Jaap C.; Singer, Susanne; Taphoorn, Martin J. B.; Thamsborg, Lise H.; Tomaszewski, Krzysztof A.; Velikova, Galina; Verdonck-de Leeuw, Irma M.; Young, Teresa; Groenvold, Mogens. (2018) The EORTC CAT Core?The computer adaptive version of the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire. European Journal of Cancer. volum 100.
    Academic article
  • Røen, Ingebrigt; Stifoss-Hanssen, Hans; Grande, Gunn; Brenne, Anne-Tove; Kaasa, Stein; Sand, Kari; Knudsen, Anne Kari. (2018) Resilience for family carers of advanced cancer patients-how can health care providers contribute? A qualitative interview study with carers. Palliative Medicine. volum 32 (8).
    Academic article
  • Tøndel, Hanne; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Lydersen, Stian; Wanderås, Anne Dybdahl; Aksnessæther, Bjørg Yksnøy; Jensen, Christer André; Kaasa, Stein; Solberg, Arne. (2018) Dose to penile bulb is not associated with erectile dysfunction 18 months post radiotherapy: A secondary analysis of a randomized trial. Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology. volum 13.
    Academic article
  • Tøndel, Hanne; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Lydersen, Stian; Wanderås, Anne Dybdahl; Aksnessæther, Bjørg Yksnøy; Jensen, Christer André; Kaasa, Stein; Solberg, Arne. (2018) Radiotherapy for prostate cancer - Does daily image guidance with tighter margins improve patient reported outcomes compared to weekly orthogonal verified irradiation? Results from a randomized controlled trial. Radiotherapy and Oncology. volum 126 (2).
    Academic article
  • Wedde, Trude Baastad; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Brabrand, Sigmund; Fosså, Sophie Dorothea; Kaasa, Stein; Tafjord, Gunnar; Russnes, Kjell Magne; Hellebust, Taran Paulsen; Lilleby, Wolfgang. (2018) Ten-year survival after High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy combined with External Beam Radiation Therapy in high-risk prostate cancer: A comparison with the Norwegian SPCG-7 cohort. Radiotherapy and Oncology.
    Academic article

2017

  • Sandmæl, Jon Arne Myhre; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Thorsen, Lene; Kaasa, Stein; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2017) Feasibility and preliminary effects of resistance training and nutritional supplements during versus after radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer: A pilot randomized trial. Cancer. volum 123 (22).
    Academic article
  • Albrecht, Tit; Danova, Natashka; Dimitrov, Plamen; Heins, Marianne; Kaasa, Stein; Klemenc-Ketiš, Zalika; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Korevaar, Joke C.; Olesen, Frede; Pribakovi, Radivoje; Shellevis, Francois; Spronk, Inge; Strandzheva, Mirela; Vinko, Matej. (2017) EU policy recommendations for quality improvement in cancer after-care at the community level. European Guide on Quality Improvement in Comprehensive Cancer Control.
    Chapter
  • Albreht, Tit; Borrás Andrés, Josep Maria; Dalmas, Miriam; De Lorenzo, Francesco; Ferrari, Claudia; Honing, Cora; Huovinen, Riikka; Kaasa, Stein; Kiasuwa, Regine; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Ko, Winne; Krogstad, Hilde; Mattioli, Vittorio; Barceló, Ana Molina; Pérez, Rosana Peiró; Pourcel, Graziella; Prades, Joan; Pylkkanen, Liisa; Tognetti, Julien; Travado, Luzia; van den Neucker, Ingrid; Yared, Wendy. (2017) Survivorship and rehabilitation: policy recommendations for quality improvement in cancer survivorship and rehabilitation in EU Member States. European Guide on Quality Improvement in Comprehensive Cancer Control.
    Chapter
  • Arends, Jann; Bachmann, Peter; Baracos, Vickie; Barthelemy, N; Bertz, H; Bozzetti, Frederico; Fearon, KC; Hütterer, E; Isenring, E; Kaasa, Stein; Krznaric, Z; Laird, Barry J.; Larsson, M; Laviano, A; Mühlebach, S; Muscaritoli, Maurizio; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Ravasco, Paula; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Strasser, Florian; de van der Schueren, Marian; Preiser, JC. (2017) ESPEN guidelines on nutrition in cancer patients. Clinical Nutrition. volum 36 (1).
    Academic article
  • Grotmol, Kjersti Støen; Lie, Hanne Cathrine; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Currow, David; Kaasa, Stein; Moum, Torbjørn Åge; Pigni, Alessandra; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2017) Depression-A Major Contributor to Poor Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Cancer. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 54 (6).
    Academic article
  • Gunnarsdottir, Sigridur; Sigurdardottir, Valgerdur; Kloke, Marinne; Radbruch, Lukas; Sabatowski, Rainer; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2017) A multicenter study of attitudinal barriers to cancer pain management. Supportive Care in Cancer.
    Academic article
  • Heikkilä, Reino; Kaasa, Stein. (2017) Chemotherapy in end-of-life care. Annals of Oncology. volum 28 (4).
    Feature article
  • Hui, David; Mori, Masanori; Meng, Yee-Choon; Watanabe, Sharon M.; Caraceni, Augusto; Strasser, Florian; Saarto, Tiina; Cherny, Nathan; Glare, Paul; Kaasa, Stein; Bruera, Eduardo. (2017) Automatic referral to standardize palliative care access: an international Delphi survey. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 26 (1).
    Academic article
  • Jacobsen, Ellisiv Lærum; Bye, Asta; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Fosså, Sophie Dorothea; Grotmol, Kjersti Støen; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Moum, Torbjørn Åge; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2017) Correction to: Norwegian reference values for the Short-Form Health Survey 36: development over time. Quality of Life Research.
    Errata
  • Jacobsen, Ellisiv Lærum; Bye, Asta; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Fosså, Sophie Dorothea; Grotmol, Kjersti Støen; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Moum, Torbjørn Åge; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2017) Norwegian reference values for the Short-Form Health Survey 36: development over time. Quality of Life Research.
    Academic article
  • Johns, Neil; Stretch, C; Tan, BH; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Sørhaug, Sveinung; Stephens, NA; Gioulbasanis, Ioannis; Skipworth, RJ; Deans, DA; Vigano, Antonio A.L.; Ross, JA; Bathe, OF; Tremblay, ML; Kaasa, Stein; Strasser, Florian; Gagnon, B; Baracos, VE; Damaraju, S; Fearon, KC. (2017) New genetic signatures associated with cancer cachexia as defined by low skeletal muscle index and weight loss. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. volum 8 (1).
    Academic article
  • Jordan, Karin; Aapro, Matti S.; Kaasa, Stein; Ripamonti, Carla; Scotte, Florian; Strasser, Florian; Young, Annie; Bruera, Eduardo; Herrstedt, Jørn; Keefe, Dorothy; Laird, Barry J.; Walsh, Declan; Douillard, Jean-Yves; Cervantes, Andres. (2017) European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) position paper on supportive and palliative care. Annals of Oncology. volum 29 (1).
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Andersen, Sigve; Bahus, Marianne Klungland; Broen, Peder; Farsund, Helge; Flovik, Anne Marie; Hagerup, Søren Vincent; Husby, Bodil; Pedersen, Natasha; Rønsen, Astrid; Schjødt, Borrik; Slaaen, Joran. (2017) NOU 2017:16 : På liv og død : Palliasjon til alvorlig syke og døende : utredning fra utvalg oppnevnt ved kongelig resolusjon 11. mai 2016. Avgitt til Helse- og omsorgsdepartementet 20. desember 2017. 2017. ISBN 978-82-583-1343-1. NOU - Norges offentlige utredninger (2017:16).
    Report
  • Kaasa, Stein; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Lundeby, Tonje; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2017) Author's reply to: Integration between oncology and palliative care: A plan for the next decade?. Tumori (Milano). volum 103 (3).
    Letter to the editor
  • Kaasa, Stein; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Lundeby, Tonje; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2017) Integraton between oncology and palliatve care: A plan for the next decade?. Tumori (Milano). volum 103 (1).
    Academic literature review
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Amundsen, Tore; Hjelde, Harald Harris; Kaasa, Stein; Sørhaug, Sveinung; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning. (2017) Measurement of health-related quality of life during chemotherapy -the importance of timing. Acta Oncologica. volum 56 (5).
    Academic article
  • Krogstad, Hilde; Brunelli, Cinzia; Garresori, Herish; Kaasa, Stein; Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Loge, Jon Håvard; Sand, Kari; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2017) A pilot study of electronic vs. paper-and-pencil completion of PROMs in cancer care. European Journal of Palliative Care.
    Abstract
  • Krogstad, Hilde; Brunelli, Cinzia; Sand, Kari; Andersen, Eivind; Garresori, Herish; Halvorsen, Tarje Onsøien; Haukland, Ellinor Christin; Jordal, Frode; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Raj, Sunil Xavier; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2017) Development of EirV3: A computer-based tool for patient-reported outcome measures in cancer. JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics. volum 2017 (1).
    Academic article
  • Kurita, Geana Paula; Benthien, Kirstine Skov; Sjøgren, Per; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2017) Identification of the predictors of cognitive impairment in patients with cancer in palliative care: a prospective longitudinal analysis. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 25 (3).
    Academic article
  • Mochamat, *; Cuhls, Henning; Marinova, Milka; Kaasa, Stein; Stieber, Christiane; Conrad, Rupert; Radbruch, Lukas; Mucke, Martin. (2017) A systematic review on the role of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other supplements for the treatment of cachexia in cancer: a European Palliative Care Research Centre cachexia project. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. volum 8 (1).
    Academic literature review
  • Paque, Kristel; Elseviers, Monique; Vander Stichele, Robert H; Pardon, Koen; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein; Dilles, Tinne; De Laat, Martine; Van Belle, Simon; Christiaens, Thierry; Deliens, Luc. (2017) Changes in medication use in a cohort of patients with advanced cancer: The international multicentre prospective European Palliative Care Cancer Symptom study. Palliative Medicine.
    Academic article
  • Paulsen, Ørnulf; Laird, Barry J; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Lea, Tor Erling; Fayers, Peter; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2017) The relationship between pro-inflammatory cytokines and pain, appetite and fatigue in patients with advanced cancer. PLOS ONE. volum 12 (5).
    Academic article
  • Pettersen, Kristine; Andersen, Sonja Benedikte; Degen, Simone; Tadini, Valentina; Grosjean, Joël; Hatakeyama, Shinji; Tesfahun, Almaz Nigatu; Moestue, Siver Andreas; Kim, Jana; Nonstad, Unni; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Skorpen, Frank; Sørhaug, Sveinung; Amundsen, Tore; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Strasser, Florian; Stephens, Nathan; Hoem, Dag; Molven, Anders; Kaasa, Stein; Fearon, Kenneth; Jacobi, Carsten; Bjørkøy, Geir. (2017) Cancer cachexia associates with a systemic autophagy-inducing activity mimicked by cancer cell-derived IL-6 trans-signaling. Scientific Reports. volum 7 (1).
    Academic article
  • Raj, Sunil Xavier; Brunelli, Cinzia; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2017) COMBAT study - Computer based assessment and treatment - A clinical trial evaluating impact of a computerized clinical decision support tool on pain in cancer patients. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. volum 17.
    Academic article
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Bye, Asta; Johns, Neil; Pettersen, Caroline Hild Hakvåg; Fallon, Marie; Fayers, Peter; Fearon, Kenneth; Kaasa, Stein. (2017) A randomized phase II feasibility trial of a multimodal intervention for the management of cachexia in lung and pancreatic cancer. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. volum 8.
    Academic article
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Almberg, Sigrun Saur; Thronæs, Morten; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Brunelli, Cinzia; Kaasa, Stein; Laird, Barry J; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2017) Cancer cachexia ̶ prevalence and patient-perceived need of health care attention. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. volum 8.
    Abstract
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Almberg, Sigrun Saur; Brunelli, Cinzia; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Kaasa, Stein; Thronæs, Morten; Laird, Barry J; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2017) A cross-sectional study examining the prevalence of cachexia and areas of unmet need in patients with cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer.
    Academic article
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Blum, David; Wilcock, Andrew; Fayers, Peter; Strasser, Florian; Baracos, Vickie E.; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein; Laird, Barry J; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2017) The applicability of a weight loss grading system in cancer cachexia: a longitudinal analysis. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. volum 8 (5).
    Academic article
  • Wheelwright, Sally J.; Hopkinson, Jane B.; Darlington, Anne-Sophie; Fitzsimmons, Deborah F.; Fayers, Peter; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Bredart, Anne; Hammerlid, Eva; Kaasa, Stein; Nicolatou-Galitis, Ourania; Pinto, Monica; Schmidt, Heike; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Strasser, Florian; Tomaszewska, IM; Johnson, Colin D.. (2017) Development of the EORTC QLQ-CAX24, A Questionnaire for Cancer Patients With Cachexia. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 53 (2).
    Academic article

2016

  • Bekelman, Justin E.; Halpern, Scott D.; Blankart, Carl Rudolf; Bynum, Julie P.; Cohen, Joachim; Fowler, Robert; Kaasa, Stein; Kwietniewski, Lukas; Melberg, Hans Olav; Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Bregje D.; Oosterveld-Vlug, Mariska; Pring, Andrew; Schreyögg, Jonas; Ulrich, Connie M.; Verne, Julia; Wunsch, Hannah; Emanuel, Ezekiel J.. (2016) Comparison of site of death, health care utilization, and hospital expenditures for patients dying With cancer in 7 developed countries. Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). volum 315 (3).
    Academic article
  • Brenne, Elisabeth; Loge, Jon Håvard; Lie, Hanne Cathrine; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Fayers, Peter; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System: Poor performance as a screener for major depression in patients with incurable cancer. Palliative Medicine. volum 30 (6).
    Academic article
  • Ekström, Magnus P.; Johnson, Miriam J.; Schiöler, Linus; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Currow, David Christopher. (2016) Who experiences higher and increasing breathlessness in advanced cancer? The longitudinal EPCCS Study. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 24 (9).
    Academic article
  • Halvorsen, Tarje Onsøien; Herje, Martin; Levin, Nina; Bremnes, Roy M.; Brustugun, Odd Terje; Fløtten, Øystein; Kaasa, Stein; Sundstrøm, Stein Harald; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning. (2016) Tumour size reduction after the first chemotherapy-course and outcomes of chemoradiotherapy in limited disease small-cell lung cancer. Lung Cancer. volum 102.
    Academic article
  • Halvorsen, Tarje Onsøien; Sundstrøm, Stein Harald; Fløtten, Øystein; Brustugun, Odd Terje; Brunsvig, Paal Fr.; Aasebø, Ulf; Bremnes, Roy M.; Kaasa, Stein; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning. (2016) Comorbidity and outcomes of concurrent chemo- and radiotherapy in limited disease small cell lung cancer. Acta Oncologica. volum 55 (11).
    Academic article
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Aielli, F; Bennett, Michael I.; Brunelli, Cinzia; Caraceni, Augusto; Cavanna, L; Fassbender, K; Feio, M; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Laird, Barry J; Løhre, Erik T; Martinez, M; Nabal, María; Noguera-Tejedor, A; Pardon, Koen; Pigni, Alessandra; Piva, L; Porta-Sales, Josep; Rizzi, F; Rondini, E; Sjøgren, Per; Strasser, Florian; Turriziani, A; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Characteristics of the case mix, organization and delivery in cancer palliative care: a challenge for good-quality research. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. volum 8 (4).
    Academic article
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein; Caraceni, Augusto; Loge, Jon Håvard; Pedersen, Tore; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Aass, Nina Kathrine. (2016) Characteristics of breakthrough cancer pain and its influence on quality of life in an international cohort of patients with cancer. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. volum 6 (3).
    Academic article
  • Hui, David; Bansal, Swati; Strasser, Florian; Morita, T.; Caraceni, Augusto; Davis, Mellar; Cherny, Nathan; Kaasa, Stein; Currow, David Christopher; Abernethy, Amy Pickar; Nekolaichuk, Cheryl; Bruera, Éduardo D.. (2016) Reply to the letter to the editor 'Integration between oncology and palliative care: Does one size fit all?' By Verna et al. Annals of Oncology. volum 27 (3).
    Letter to the editor
  • Hui, David; Mori, Masanori; Watanabe, Sharon M.; Caraceni, Augusto; Strasser, Florian; Saarto, Tiina; Cherny, Nathan; Glare, Paul; Kaasa, Stein; Bruera, Eduardo. (2016) Referral criteria for outpatient specialty palliative cancer care: an international consensus. The Lancet Oncology. volum 17 (12).
    Academic literature review
  • Janberidze, Elene; Pereira, Sandra Martins; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Kaasa, Stein; Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Bregje; van der Heide, Agnes. (2016) Depressive symptoms in the last days of life of patients with cancer: A nationwide retrospective mortality study. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. volum 6 (2).
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Is cancer pain control improved by a simple WHO pain analgesic ladder approach combined with tumor-directed treatment?. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 34 (5).
    Editorial
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Reply to O. Corli et al and M. Lucchesi et al. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 34 (29).
    Letter to the editor
  • Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2016) Palliasjon. Nordisk lærebok. 3. utgave. Gyldendal Akademisk. 2016. ISBN 9788205488403.
    Textbook
  • Knudsen, Anne Kari; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Caraceni, Augusto T.; Gjeilo, Kari Hanne; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) PhD and Master education – an update. Palliative Medicine. volum 30 (6).
    Abstract
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Kaasa, Stein; Laird, Barry J; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2016) Does chemotherapy improve health-related quality of life in advanced pancreatic cancer? A systematic review. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology. volum 99.
    Academic literature review
  • Kurita, Geana Paula; Ekholm, Ola; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål; Skorpen, Frank; Sjøgren, Per. (2016) Genetic variation and cognitive dysfunction in opioid-treated patients with cancer. Brain and Behavior. volum 6 (7).
    Academic article
  • Laird, Barry J; Fallon, Marie; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Tuck, Sharon; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål; McMillan, Donald C.. (2016) Quality of life in patients with advanced cancer: Differential association with performance status and systemic inflammatory response. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 34 (23).
    Academic article
  • Lawler, Mark; Banks, Ian; Law, Kate; Albreht, Tit; Armand, Jean-Pierre; Barbacid, Mariano; Barzach, Michèle; Bergh, Jonas; Cameron, David; Conte, Pierfranco; De Braud, Filippo; De Gramont, Aimery; De Lorenzo, Francesco; Diehl, Volker; Diler, Sarper; Erdem, Sema; Geissler, Jan; Gore-Booth, Jola; Henning, Geoffrey; Højgaard, Liselotte; Horgan, Denis; Jassem, Jacek; Johnson, Peter; Kaasa, Stein; Kapitein, Peter; Karjalainen, Sakari; Kelly, Joan; Kienesberger, Anita; La Vecchia, Carlo; Lacombe, Denis; Lindahl, Tomas; Löwenberg, Bob; Luzzatto, Lucio; Malby, Rebecca; Mastris, Ken; Meunier, Françoise; Murphy, Martin; Naredi, Peter; Nurse, Paul; Oliver, Kathy; Pearce, Jonathan; Pelouchov, Jana; Piccart, Martine; Pinedo, Bob; Spurrier-Bernard, Gilly; Sullivan, Richard; Tabernero, Josep; Van De Velde, Cornelis; Van Herk, Bert; Vedsted, Peter; Waldmann, Anita; Weller, David; Wilking, Nils; Wilson, Roger; Yared, Wendy; Zielinski, Christoph; Zur Hausen, Harald; Le Chevalier, Thierry; Johnston, Patrick; Selby, Peter. (2016) The European Cancer Patient's Bill of Rights, update and implementation 2016. ESMO Open. volum 1 (6).
    Academic literature review
  • Leer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Bye, Asta; Laird, Barry J; Fearon, Kenneth; Kaasa, Stein; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Stene, Guro Birgitte. (2016) Evaluation of Physical Function Outcomes Related to Change in Muscle Mass in Patients with Cancer Cachexia. Palliative Medicine.
    Abstract
  • Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok. Gyldendal Akademisk. 2016. ISBN 9788205488403.
    Textbook
  • Løhre, Erik T; Klepstad, Pål; Bennett, Michael I.; Brunelli, Cinzia; Caraceni, Augusto; Fainsinger, Robin L.; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Mercadante, Sebastiano; Sjøgren, Per; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Authors' Reply to Davies et al. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 52 (5).
    Letter to the editor
  • Løhre, Erik T; Klepstad, Pål; Bennett, Michael I.; Brunelli, Cinzia; Caraceni, Augusto; Fainsinger, Robin L.; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Mercadante, Sebastiano; Sjøgren, Per; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) From "breakthrough" to "episodic" Cancer Pain? A European Association for Palliative Care Research Network Expert Delphi Survey Toward a Common Terminology and Classification of Transient Cancer Pain Exacerbations. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 51 (6).
    Academic article
  • Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Medullakompresjon. Palliasjon. Nordisk lærebok. 3. utgave.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Materstvedt, Lars Johan; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Palliasjon og eutanasi. Palliasjon. Nordisk lærebok. 3. utgave.
    Chapter
  • Petersen, Morten Aa.; Aaronson, Neil K.; Chie, Wei-Chu; Conroy, Thierry; Costantini, Anna; Hammerlid, Eva; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Velikova, Galina; Young, Teresa; Groenvold, Mogens. (2016) Development of an item bank for computerized adaptive test (CAT) measurement of pain. Quality of Life Research. volum 25 (1).
    Academic article
  • Sand, Kari; Brunelli, Cinzia; Raj, Sunil; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Eir, a computerized tool for symptom management and decision support in cancer care. European Journal of Palliative Care. volum 23 (2).
    Article
  • Sjøgren, P.; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) The role of opioids in cancer progression: Emerging experimental and clinical implications. Annals of Oncology. volum 27 (11).
    Editorial
  • Skorpen, Frank; von Hofacker, Sebastian; Bjørngaard, Mads; Skogholt, Anne Heidi; Dale, Ola; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2016) The rare Arg181Cys mutation in the μ opioid receptor can abolish opioid responses. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. volum 60 (8).
    Academic article
  • Slagsvold, Jens Erik; Viset, Trond; Wibe, Arne; Kaasa, Stein; Widmark, Anders; Lund, Jo-Åsmund. (2016) Radiation therapy did not induce long-term changes in rectal mucosa: Results from the randomized scandinavian prostate cancer group 7 trial. International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. volum 95 (4).
    Academic article
  • Sommerbakk, Ragni; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Tjora, Aksel; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2016) Barriers to and facilitators for implementing quality improvements in palliative care – results from a qualitative interview study in Norway. BMC Palliative Care. volum 15:61.
    Academic article
  • Strasser, Florian; Blum, David; Von Moos, Roger; Cathomas, Richard L.; Ribi, Karin; Aebi, Stefan; Betticher, Daniel C.; Hayoz, Stefanie; Klingbiel, Dirk; Brauchli, Peter; Haefner, Mark; Mauri, S.; Kaasa, Stein; Koeberle, Dieter. (2016) The effect of real-time electronic monitoring of patient-reported symptoms and clinical syndromes in outpatient workflow of medical oncologists: E-MOSAIC, a multicenter cluster-randomized phase III study (SAKK 95/06). Annals of Oncology. volum 27 (2).
    Academic article
  • Sundt-Hansen, Stine Marie; Kaasa, Stein; Sand, Kari. (2016) Usability and users’ experience of Eir – a computerized tool for symptom assessment and decision support in cancer care. Palliative Medicine. volum 30 (6).
    Abstract
  • Thronæs, Morten; Raj, Sunil; Brunelli, Cinzia; Almberg, Sigrun Saur; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Bruheim, Susanna; Helgheim, Birgit; Kaasa, Stein; Knudsen, Anne Kari. (2016) Is it possible to detect an improvement in cancer pain management? A comparison of two Norwegian cross-sectional studies conducted 5 years apart?. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 24 (6).
    Academic article
  • Zecca, Ernesto; Brunelli, Cinzia; Bracchi, Paola; Biancofiore, Giuseppe; De Sangro, Carlo; Bortolussi, Roberto; Montanari, Luigi; Maltoni, Marco; Moro, Cecilia; Colonna, Ugo; Finco, Gabriele; Roy, Maria Teresa; Ferrari, Vittorio; Alabiso, Oscar; Rosti, Giovanni; Kaasa, Stein; Caraceni, Augusto. (2016) Comparison of the Tolerability Profile of Controlled-Release Oral Morphine and Oxycodone for Cancer Pain Treatment. An Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 52 (6).
    Academic article

2015

  • Anshushaug, Malin; Gynnild, Mari Aas; Kaasa, Stein; Kvikstad, Anne; Grønberg, Bjørn H.. (2015) Characterization of patients receiving palliative chemo- and radiotherapy during end of life at a regional cancer center in Norway. Acta Oncologica. volum 54 (3).
    Academic article
  • Balstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein; Bye, Asta. (2015) Corrigendum to "Dietary treatment of weight loss in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: A systematic literature review" [Crit. Rev. Oncol./Hematol. 91 (2014) 210-221]. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology. volum 94 (1).
    Errata
  • Barratt, Daniel T.; Klepstad, Pål; Dale, Ola; Kaasa, Stein; Somogyi, Andrew A.. (2015) Innate immune signalling genetics of pain, cognitive dysfunction and sickness symptoms in cancer pain patients treated with transdermal fentanyl. PLOS ONE. volum 10:0137179 (9).
    Academic article
  • Cherny, Nathan; Fallon, Marie; Kaasa, Stein; Portenoy, Russell K.; Currow, David C.. (2015) Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine, Fifth Edition. Oxford University Press. 2015. ISBN 978-0-19-965609-7.
    Non-fiction book
  • Currow, David C.; Quinn, Stephen; Ekström, Magnus; Kaasa, Stein; Johnson, Miriam J.; Somogyi, Andrew A.; Klepstad, Pål. (2015) Can variability in the effect of opioids on refractory breathlessness be explained by genetic factors?. BMJ Open. volum 5 (5).
    Academic article
  • Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Levin, Nina; Sundstrøm, Stein Harald; Fløtten, Øystein; Brustugun, Odd Terje; Brunsvig, Paal Fr.; Bremnes, Roy M.; Kaasa, Stein; Halvorsen, Tarje Onsøien. (2015) Reduction in tumor size after the first course of cisplatin/etoposide (PE) in limited disease small-cell lung cancer (LD SCLC). Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 33.
    Abstract
  • Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Sundstrøm, Stein Harald; Fløtten, Øystein; Brustugun, Odd Terje; Brunsvig, Paal Fr.; Bremnes, Roy M.; Kaasa, Stein; Halvorsen, Tarje Onsøien. (2015) Associations between Comorbidity, Treatment Toxicity and Overall Survival in Limited Disease Small-Cell Lung Cancer (LD-SCLC). Journal of Thoracic Oncology. volum 10 (9).
    Abstract
  • Hui, David; Bansal, S; Strasser, Florian; Morita, T; Caraceni, Augusto; Davis, M; Cherny, N; Kaasa, Stein; Currow, D; Abernethy, A; Nekolaichuk, Cheryl; Bruera, Eduardo. (2015) Indicators of integration of oncology and palliative care programs: An international consensus. Annals of Oncology. volum 26 (9).
    Academic article
  • Hui, David; Kim, Yu Jung; Park, Ji Chan; Zhang, Yi; Strasser, Florian; Cherny, Nathan; Kaasa, Stein; Davis, Mellar; Bruera, Eduardo. (2015) Integration of Oncology and Palliative Care: A Systematic Review. The Oncologist. volum 20 (1).
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2015) Quality of life in palliative care: principles and practice. Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine, Fifth Edition.
    Chapter
  • Krogstad, Hilde; Sand, Kari; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Kaasa, Stein. (2015) Klassifikasjon og kartlegging av smerter hos kreftpasienter. Best Practice Onkologi/Hematologi.
    Article
  • Kurita, GP; Lundström, S; Sjøgren, P; Ekholm, O; Christrup, L; Davies, A; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål; Dale, Ola. (2015) Renal function and symptoms/adverse effects in opioid-treated patients with cancer. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. volum 59 (8).
    Academic article
  • Laugsand, Eivor Alette; Skorpen, Frank; Kaasa, Stein; Sabatowski, Rainer; Strasser, Florian; Fayers, Peter; Klepstad, Pål. (2015) Genetic and Non-genetic Factors Associated With Constipation in Cancer Patients Receiving Opioids. Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology. volum 6:e90.
    Academic article
  • Lie, Hanne Cathrine; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Fayers, Peter; Finset, Arnstein; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2015) Depression in advanced cancer - Assessment challenges and associations with disease load. Journal of Affective Disorders. volum 173.
    Academic article
  • Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2015) The Future of Oncology Palliative Care. Palliative Care in Oncology.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Moens, Katrien; Siegert, Richard J.; Taylor, Steve; Namisango, Eve; Harding, Richard; Caraceni, Augusto; Kaasa, Stein. (2015) Symptom clusters in people living with HIV attending five palliative care facilities in two sub-Saharan African countries: A hierarchical cluster analysis. PLOS ONE. volum 10:e0126554 (5).
    Academic article
  • Paulsen, Ørnulf; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2015) Reply to A. Molfino et al. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 33 (13).
    Letter to the editor
  • Pivodic, Lara; Pardon, Koen; Morin, Lucas; Addington-Hall, Julia; Miccinesi, Guido; Cardenas-Turanzas, Marylou; Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Bregje; Naylor, Wayne; Ramos, Miguel Ruiz; Van den Block, Lieve; Wilson, Donna M.; Loucka, Martin; Csikos, Agnes; Rhee, Yong Joo; Teno, Joan; Deliens, Luc; Houttekier, Dirk; Cohen, Joachim; Kaasa, Stein. (2015) Place of death in the population dying from diseases indicative of palliative care need: A cross-national population-level study in 14 countries. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. volum 70 (1).
    Academic article
  • Stene, Guro Birgitte; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Amundsen, Tore; Sørhaug, Sveinung; Hjelde, Harald Harris; Kaasa, Stein; Grønberg, Bjørn H.. (2015) Changes in skeletal muscle mass during palliative chemotherapy in patients with advanced lung cancer. Acta Oncologica. volum 54 (3).
    Academic article
  • Thronæs, Morten; Popper, L; Eeg, Martin; Jaatun, Ellen A. Andreassen; Kvitberg, Magnar; Kaasa, Stein. (2015) Efficacy and Tolerability of Intranasal Fentanyl Spray in Cancer Patients with Breakthrough Pain. Clinical Therapeutics. volum 37 (3).
    Academic article
  • Treede, Rolf-Detlef; Rief, Winfried; Barke, Antonia; Aziz, Qasim; Bennett, Michael I.; Benoliel, Rafael; Cohen, Milton; Evers, Stefan; Finnerup, Nanna B.; First, Michael B.; Giamberardino, Maria Adele; Kaasa, Stein; Kosek, Eva; Lavand'homme, Patricia; Nicholas, Michael; Perrot, Serge; Scholz, Joachim; Schug, Stephan; Smith, Blair H.; Svensson, Peter; Vlaeyen, Johan W.S.; Wang, Shuu-Jiun. (2015) A classification of chronic pain for ICD-11. Pain. volum 156 (6).
    Academic literature review

2014

  • Grønberg, Bjørn H.; Bjørkvoll, Marte; Mathisen, Cecilie Lund; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Kaasa, Stein. (2014) Causes for hospitalizing patients at a university hospital cancer clinic. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 32.
    Abstract
  • Aapro, Matti S.; Arends, Jann; Bozzetti, Frederico; Fearon, Kenneth Christopher H.; Grunberg, Steven M.; Herrstedt, Jørn; Hopkinson, Jane; Jacquelin-Ravel, Nathalie; Jatoi, Aminah; Kaasa, Stein; Strasser, Florian. (2014) Early recognition of malnutrition and cachexia in the cancer patient: A position paper of a European School of Oncology Task Force. Annals of Oncology. volum 25 (8).
    Academic literature review
  • Balstad, Trude Rakel; Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2014) Multimodal nutrition/anabolic therapy for wasting conditions. Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care. volum 17 (3).
    Academic literature review
  • Balstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein; Bye, Asta. (2014) Dietary treatment of weight loss in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: A systematic literature review. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology. volum 91 (2).
    Academic literature review
  • Barratt, DT; Bandak, B; Klepstad, Pål; Dale, Ola; Kaasa, Stein; Christrup, Lona L; Tuke, J; Somogyi, AA. (2014) Genetic, pathological and physiological determinants of transdermal fentanyl pharmacokinetics in 620 cancer patients of the EPOS study. Pharmacogenetics & Genomics. volum 24 (4).
    Academic article
  • Berger, Ola; Sand, Kari; Johansen, Ingunn; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein; Grønberg, Bjørn H.. (2014) What Do Cancer Patients and Members of Ethical Review Boards in Norway Consider Important Elements of Informed Consent Documents?. AJOB Empirical Bioethics. volum 5 (4).
    Academic article
  • Berger, Ola; Sand, Kari; Johansen, Ingunn; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning. (2014) What Do Cancer Patients and Members of Ethical Review Boards in Norway Consider Important Elements in Informed Consent Documents?. Palliative Medicine. volum 28 (6).
    Abstract
  • Blum, David; Koeberle, D; Omlin, A.; Walker, J; von Moos, R; Mingrone, W; deWolf-Linder, S; Hayoz, S; Kaasa, Stein; Strasser, Florian; Ribi, K. (2014) Feasibility and acceptance of electronic monitoring of symptoms and syndromes using a handheld computer in patients with advanced cancer in daily oncology practice. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 22 (9).
    Academic article
  • Blum, David; Raj, Sunil; Oberholzer, Rolf; Riphagen, Ingrid Ingeborg; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein. (2014) Computer-Based Clinical Decision Support Systems and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Patient. volum 8 (5).
    Academic article
  • Blum, David; Selman, LE; Agupio, G; Mashao, T; Mmoledi, K; Moll, T; Dinat, N; Gwyther, L; Sebuyira, LM; Ikin, B; Downing, J; Kaasa, Stein; Higginson, Irene J.; Harding, Richard. (2014) Self-report measurement of pain & symptoms in palliative care patients: A comparison of verbal, visual and hand scoring methods in Sub-Saharan Africa. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. volum 12 (1).
    Academic article
  • Blum, David; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fayers, Peter; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Baracos, Vickie; Fearon, K; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein. (2014) Validation of the Consensus-Definition for Cancer Cachexia and evaluation of a classification model-a study based on data from an international multicentre project (EPCRC-CSA). Annals of Oncology. volum 25 (8).
    Academic article
  • Brunelli, Cinzia; Bennett, Michael I.; Kaasa, Stein; Fainsinger, Robin; Sjøgren, Per; Mercadante, Sebastiano; Løhre, Erik T; Caraceni, Augusto. (2014) Classification of neuropathic pain in cancer patients: A Delphi expert survey report and EAPC/IASP proposal of an algorithm for diagnostic criteria. Pain. volum 155 (12).
    Academic article
  • Brunelli, Cinzia; Kaasa, Stein; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Pigni, Alessandra; Caraceni, Augusto Tommaso Giovanni. (2014) Comparisons of patient and physician assessment of pain-related domains in cancer pain classification: Results from a large international multicenter study. Journal of Pain. volum 15 (1).
    Academic article
  • Jaatun, Ellen A. Andreassen; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Gundersen, Odd Erik; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Kaasa, Stein; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg. (2014) Development and testing of a computerized pain body map in patients with advanced cancer. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 47 (1).
    Academic article
  • Janberidze, Elene; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Brunelli, Cinzia; Loge, Jon Håvard; Lie, Hanne Cathrine; Kaasa, Stein; Knudsen, Anne Kari. (2014) The use of antidepressants in patients with advanced cancer - results from an international multicentre study. Psycho-Oncology. volum 23 (10).
    Academic article
  • Janberidze, Elene; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Sigurdardottir, Katrin Rut; Løhre, Erik T; Lie, Hanne Cathrine; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein; Knudsen, Anne Kari. (2014) How Are the Patient Populations Characterized in Studies Investigating Depression in Advanced Cancer? Results From a Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 48 (4).
    Academic literature review
  • Janberidze, Elene; Pereira, Sandra Martins; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Kaasa, Stein; van der Heide, Agnes; Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Bregje. (2014) Depressive symptoms in cancer patients’ last days of life: a nation-wide retrospective mortality study. Palliative Medicine. volum 28 (6).
    Abstract
  • Kotlinska-Lemieszek, Aleksandra; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2014) Polypharmacy in patients with advanced cancer and pain: A european cross-sectional study of 2282 patients. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 48 (6).
    Academic article
  • Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Thorsen, Lene; Kaasa, Stein; Fosså, Sophie Dorothea; Dahl, Alv A; Småstuen, MC; Nystad, Roy; Hokstad, Anne; Smeland, Sigbjørn; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2014) Inpatient versus outpatient rehabilitation after breast and gynecological cancers – a comparative study. International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. volum 2 (187).
    Academic article
  • Paulsen, Ørnulf; Klepstad, Pål; Rosland, Jan Henrik; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Albert, Eva; Fayers, Peter; Kaasa, Stein. (2014) Efficacy of methylprednisolone on pain, fatigue, and appetite loss in patients with advanced cancer using opioids: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 32 (29).
    Academic article
  • Raj, Sunil; Kaasa, Stein. (2014) Reply to “The pain, the oncologist”. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 22 (12).
    Short communication
  • Raj, Sunil; Thronæs, Morten; Brunelli, Cinzia; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2014) A cross-sectional study on prevalence of pain and breakthrough pain among an unselected group of outpatients in a tertiary cancer clinic. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 22 (7).
    Academic article
  • Sand, Kari; Kaasa, Stein. (2014) Eir – web-basert kommunikasjon og symptomhåndtering. Kreftsykepleien.
    Academic article
  • Sande, Tonje; Scott, A.C.; Laird, Barry J; Wan, H.I.; Fleetwood-Walker, S.M.; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål; Mitchell, R; Murray, G.D.; Colvin, L.A.; Fallon, Marie T.. (2014) The characteristics of physical activity and gait in patients receiving radiotherapy in cancer induced bone pain. Radiotherapy and Oncology. volum 111 (1).
    Academic article
  • Scarpi, E; Calistri, D; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein; Skorpen, Frank; Habberstad, Ragnhild Hansdatter; Nanni, O; Amadori, D; Maltoni, M. (2014) Clinical and genetic factors related to cancer-induced bone pain and bone pain relief. The Oncologist. volum 19 (12).
    Academic article
  • Sigurdardottir, Katrin Rut; Oldervoll, Line Merete; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Løhre, Erik T; Loge, Jon Håvard; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg. (2014) How are palliative care cancer populations characterized in randomized controlled trials? A literature review. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 47 (5).
    Academic literature review
  • Sigurdardottir, Katrin Ruth; Kaasa, Stein; Rosland, Jan Henrik; Bausewein, Claudia; Radbruch, Lucas; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg. (2014) The European association for palliative care basic dataset to describe a palliative care cancer population: Results from an international Delphi process. Palliative Medicine. volum 28 (6).
    Academic literature review
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Blum, David; Fayers, Peter; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein. (2014) Weight loss, appetite loss and food intake in cancer patients with cancer cachexia: Three peas in a pod? - analysis from a multicenter cross sectional study. Acta Oncologica. volum 53 (4).
    Academic article
  • Sommerbakk, Ragni; Kaasa, Stein; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2014) Testing a web-based tool for registration of quality indicators in palliative care services – a qualitative analysis. Palliative Medicine. volum 28.
    Abstract
  • Thronæs, Morten; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2014) A pilot study of nasal fentanyl for patient controlled treatment of cancer pain. Journal of Opioid Management. volum 10 (1).
    Academic article
  • van Riet Paap, Jasper; Engels, Yvonne; Iliffe, Steve; Radbruch, L; Kaasa, Stein; Chattat, R; Vissers, K; Vernooij-Dassen, Myrra. (2014) Improving the organization of palliative care by implementing quality indicators and national and setting-specific interventions: Study protocol of the IMPACT project. Progress in Palliative Care. volum 22 (4).
    Academic article

2013

  • Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Kaasa, Stein; Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Helbostad, Jorunn L.. (2013) Measurement of physical activity in cancer survivors-a comparison of the HUNT 1 Physical Activity Questionnaire (HUNT 1 PA-Q) with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and aerobic capacity. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 21 (2).
    Academic article
  • Brenne, Elisabeth; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein; Heitzer, Ellen; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Wasteson, Elisabeth. (2013) Depressed patients with incurable cancer: Which depressive symptoms do they experience?. Palliative & Supportive Care. volum 11 (6).
    Academic article
  • Corli, Oscar; Montanari, M; Greco, M.T.; Brunelli, C; Kaasa, Stein; Caraceni, Augusto; Apolone, Giovanni. (2013) How to evaluate the effect of pain treatments in cancer patients: Results from a longitudinal outcomes and endpoint Italian cohort study. European Journal of Pain. volum 17 (6).
    Academic article
  • Fladvad, Torill; Klepstad, Pål; Langaas, Mette; Dale, Ola; Kaasa, Stein; Caraceni, Augusto; Skorpen, Frank. (2013) Variability in UDP-glucuronosyltransferase genes and morphine metabolism. Observations from a cross-sectional multicenter study in advanced cancer patients with pain. Pharmacogenetics & Genomics. volum 23 (3).
    Academic article
  • Janberidze, Elene; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Brunelli, Cinzia; Loge, Jon Håvard; Lie, Hanne Cathrine; Kaasa, Stein; Knudsen, Anne Kari. (2013) Depression and use of antidepressants in patients with advanced cancer. Results from an international multi-center study. European Journal of Palliative Care.
    Abstract
  • Janberidze, Elene; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Sigurdardottir, Katrin Rut; Løhre, Erik T; Brenne, Elisabeth; Kaasa, Stein; Knudsen, Anne Kari. (2013) How is depression classified, assessed, and reported in clinical studies of palliative care cancer patients? A systematic literature review. European Journal of Palliative Care.
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2013) Integration of general oncology and palliative care. The Lancet Oncology. volum 14 (7).
    Editorial
  • Kaasa, Stein; Grønberg, Martin. (2013) To treat or not to treat at end of life. European Journal of Cancer. volum 49.
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, Stein; Raj, Sunil; Knudsen, Anne Kari. (2013) Using technology in supportive cancer care. European Journal of Cancer. volum 49.
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, Stein; Sand, Kari; Raj, Sunil Xavier. (2013) Smart diagnosis: New technologies bring supportive cancer care up to date. EONS Magazine. volum Winter 2013.
    Popular scientific article
  • Laird, Barry J; Kaasa, Stein; McMillan, DC; Fallon, Marie T.; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Fayers, Peter; Klepstad, Pål. (2013) Prognostic Factors in Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Comparison of Clinicopathological Factors and the Development of an Inflammation-Based Prognostic System. Clinical Cancer Research. volum 19 (19).
    Academic article
  • Laird, Barry J; McMillan, DC; Fayers, Peter; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Kaasa, Stein; Fallon, Marie T.; Klepstad, Pål. (2013) The Systemic Inflammatory Response and Its Relationship to Pain and Other Symptoms in Advanced Cancer. The Oncologist. volum 18 (9).
    Academic article
  • Landmark, Tormod; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2013) Longitudinal Associations between Exercise and Pain in the General Population - The HUNT Pain Study. PLOS ONE. volum 8 (6).
    Academic article
  • Landmark, Tormod; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Dale, Ola; Borchgrevink, Petter; Vatten, Lars Johan; Kaasa, Stein. (2013) Chronic pain: One year prevalence and associated characteristics (the HUNT pain study). Scandinavian Journal of Pain. volum 4 (4).
    Academic article
  • Laugsand, Tonje Sande; Kaasa, Stein; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Johannessen, Tom Børge; Lund, Jo-Åsmund. (2013) Radiotherapy for bone metastases: Practice in Norway 1997-2007. A national registry-based study. Acta Oncologica. volum 52 (6).
    Academic article
  • Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Kaasa, Stein; Wibe, Arne; Widmark, Anders; Fransson, Per. (2013) Late radiation effects to the rectum and anus after treatment for prostate cancer; validity of the LENT/SOMA score. Acta Oncologica. volum 52 (4).
    Academic article
  • Nekolaichuk, Cheryl; Fainsinger, Robin; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Klepstad, Pål; Currow, David; Kaasa, Stein. (2013) The Edmonton Classification System for Cancer Pain: Comparison of Pain Classification Features and Pain Intensity Across Diverse Palliative Care Settings in Eight Countries. Journal of Palliative Medicine. volum 16 (5).
    Academic article
  • Paulsen, Ørnulf; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2013) Do Corticosteroids Provide Analgesic Effects in Cancer Patients? A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 46 (1).
    Academic literature review
  • Paulsen, Ørnulf; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2013) Do coricosteroids provide anlgesic effects in cancer patients? A systeamtic literature review. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 46 (1).
    Academic article
  • Rayment, Clare; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Kaasa, Stein; Caraceni, Augusto; Strasser, Florian; Heitzer, Ellen; Fainsinger, Robin; Bennett, Michael I. (2013) Neuropathic cancer pain: Prevalence, severity, analgesics and impact from the European Palliative Care Research Collaborative-Computerised Symptom Assessment study. Palliative Medicine. volum 27 (8).
    Academic article
  • Salminen, Eeva; Silvoniemi, Maria; Syrjänen, Kari; Kaasa, Stein; Kloke, Marinne; Klepstad, Pål. (2013) Opioids in pain management of mesothelioma and lung cancer patients. Acta Oncologica. volum 52 (1).
    Academic article
  • Scott, Angela C; Sande, Tonje; Laird, Barry J; Wan, H.I.; Fleetwood-Walker, S.M.; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål; Mitchell, R; Murray, G.D.; Colvin, L.A.; Fallon, Marie T.. (2013) The Relationship Between Subjective Assessment of Pain and the Objective Assessment of Gait and Physical Function in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy for Painful Bone Metastases. European Journal of Palliative Care.
    Abstract
  • Stene, Guro Birgitte; Helbostad, Jorunn; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Riphagen, Ingrid Ingeborg; Kaasa, Stein; Oldervoll, Line Merete. (2013) Effect of physical exercise on muscle mass and strength in cancer patients during treatment : A systematic review. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology. volum 88 (3).
    Academic literature review
  • Wheelwright, S.; Fitzsimmons, D.; Hopkinson, Jane B.; Darlington, A.; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Domeisen, F.; Kaasa, Stein; Pinto, M.; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Strasser, F; Johnson, C.. (2013) Health-related quality of life in cancer patients with cachexia. Psycho-Oncology. volum 22.
    Abstract

2012

  • Andreassen, Trine Naalsund; Eftedal, Ingrid; Klepstad, Pål; Davies, Andrew; Bjordal, Kristin; Lundström, Staffan; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2012) Do CYP2D6 genotypes reflect oxycodone requirements for cancer patients treated for cancer pain? A cross-sectional mutlicentre study. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. volum 68 (1).
    Academic article
  • Andreassen, Trine Naalsund; Klepstad, Pål; Davies, Andrew; Bjordal, Kristin; Lundström, Staffan; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2012) Is Oxycodone Efficacy Reflected in Serum Concentrations? A Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Study in 456 Adult Cancer Patients. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 43 (4).
    Academic article
  • Bennett, Michael I; Rayment, Clare; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Caraceni, Augusto; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Prevalence and aetiology of neuropathic pain in cancer patients: a systematic review. Pain. volum 153 (2).
    Academic literature review
  • Bergh, Irmelin; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2012) Symptomkartlegging i palliativ medisin. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 132.
    Letter to the editor
  • Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Kaasa, Stein; Hokstad, Anne; Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Salvesen, Øyvind; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2012) Feasibility and changes in symptoms and functioning following inpatient cancer rehabilitation. Acta Oncologica. volum 51 (8).
    Academic article
  • Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Kaasa, Stein; Hokstad, Anne; Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Salvesen, Øyvind; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2012) Feasibility and changes in symptoms and functioning following inpatient cancer rehabilitation. Acta Oncologica. volum 51 (8).
    Academic article
  • Caraceni, Augusto; Hanks, Geoffrey; Kaasa, Stein; Bennett, Michael I; Brunelli, C; Cherny, Nathan; Dale, Ola; De Conno, Franco; Fallon, M; Hanna, M; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Juhl, Gitte Irene; King, S.; Klepstad, Pål; Laugsand, Eivor Alette; Maltoni, M; Mercadante, S.; Nabal, M; Pigni, Alessandra; Radbruch, L; Reid, C; Sjogren, Per; Stone, Patrick; Tassinari, D; Zeppetella, G. (2012) Use of opioid analgesics in the treatment of cancer pain: evidence-based recommendations from the EAPC. The Lancet Oncology. volum 13 (2).
    Academic literature review
  • Fladvad, Torill; Fayers, Peter; Skorpen, Frank; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2012) Lack of association between genetic variability and multiple pain-related outcomes in a large cohort of patients with advanced cancer disease –The European Pharmacogenetic Opioid Study (EPOS). BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. volum 2 (4).
    Academic article
  • Galvan, A; Fladvad, Torill; Skorpen, Frank; Gao, X; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein; Dragani, TA. (2012) Genetic clustering of European cancer patients indicates that opioid-mediated pain relief is independent of ancestry. The Pharmacogenomics Journal. volum 12 (5).
    Academic article
  • Gynnild, Mari Aas; Anshushaug, Malin; Kaasa, Stein; Kvikstad, Anne; Grønberg, Bjørn H.. (2012) Palliative cancer therapy during end of life at a regional cancer center in Norway in 2005 and 2009. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 30 (15).
    Abstract
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Bennett, Michael I.; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Pain Assessment Tools in Palliative Cancer Care. Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care. Biobehavioral Approaches for the Life Course.
    Chapter
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Lie, Hanne Cathrine; Caraceni, Augusto; Currow, David; Fainsinger, Robin; Gundersen, Odd Erik; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Heitzer, Ellen; Radbruch, Lukas; Stone, Patrick; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2012) Computer-Based Symptom Assessment Is Feasible in Patients With Advanced Cancer: Results From an International Multicenter Study, the EPCRC-CSA. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 44 (5).
    Academic article
  • Husby, Kristin Moksnes; Kaasa, Stein; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Rosland, Jan Henrik; Spigset, Olav; Dale, Ola. (2012) Serum concentrations of opiods when comparing two switching strategies to methadone for cancer pain. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. volum 68 (8).
    Academic article
  • Juvet, Lene Kristine; Mørland, Berit; Norderhaug, Inger Natvig; Klemp, Marianne; Røttingen, John-Arne; Svorken, Borghild; Aarseth, Hans P; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Metodevurderinger for retningslinjer – krefthandlingsplanene. Michael Quarterly. volum 9.
    Academic article
  • Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) The importance of and pitfalls of correlational science in palliative care research. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care. volum Epub ahead.
    Academic literature review
  • Knudsen, Anne Kari; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Heitzer, Ellen; Klepstad, Pål; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Schippinger, Walter; Brenne, Elisabeth; Kaasa, Stein; Wasteson, Elisabeth. (2012) Interviews with patients with advanced cancer-another step towards an international cancer pain classification system. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 20 (10).
    Academic article
  • Knudsen, Anne Kari; Brunelli, C; Klepstad, Pål; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Apolone, Giovanni; Corli, Oscar; Montanari, M; Caraceni, Augusto; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Which domains should be included in a cancer pain classification system? Analyses of longitudinal data. Pain. volum 153 (3).
    Academic article
  • Knudsen, Anne Kari; Klepstad, Pål; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Brunelli, C; Caraceni, Augusto; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Classification and assessment of cancer pain. IASP Refresher Course Book.
    Abstract
  • Knudsen, Anne Kari; Klepstad, Pål; Caraceni, Augusto; Kaasa, Stein; Brunelli, C; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Apolone, Giovanni; Corli, Oscar; Montanari, M. (2012) Cancer pain undertreatment and prognostic factors Response. Pain. volum 153 (8).
    Reader opinion piece
  • Landmark, Tormod; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Dale, Ola; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Estimating the prevalence of chronic pain: Validation of recall against longitudinal reporting (the HUNT pain study). Pain. volum 153 (7).
    Academic article
  • Laugsand, Tonje Sande; Kaasa, Stein; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Johannessen, Tom Børge; Lund, Jo-Åsmund. (2012) Palliative radiotherapy and bone metastases: Practice in Norway 1997-2007; A national registry based study. Palliative Medicine. volum 26 (4).
    Abstract
  • Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Radiation therapy in malignant spinal cord compression: what is the current knowledge on fractionation schedules? A systematic literature review. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. volum 2 (1).
    Academic article
  • Nordbø, Arve; Skurtveit, Svetlana; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Kaasa, Stein; Fredheim, Olav Magnus. (2012) Low-dose transdermal buprenorphine - long-term use and co-medication with other potentially addictive drugs. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. volum 56 (1).
    Academic article
  • Oberholzer, Rolf; Hopkinson, Jane B.; Baumann, Kim; Omlin, Aurelius; Kaasa, Stein; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Strasser, Florian. (2012) Psychosocial Effects of Cancer Cachexia: A Systematic Literature Search and Qualitative Analysis. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
    Academic article
  • Rief, W; Kaasa, Stein; Jensen, Rigmor; Perrot, Serge; Vlaeyen, Johan WS; Treede, Rolf-Detlef; Vissers, KCP. (2012) New Proposals for the International Classification of Diseases-11 Revision of Pain Diagnoses. Journal of Pain. volum 13 (4).
    Academic article
  • Ries, Anke; Trottenberg, Peter; Elsner, Frank; Stiel, Stephanie; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Kaasa, Stein; Radbruch, Lukas. (2012) A systematic review on the role of fish oil for the treatment of cachexia in advanced cancer: An EPCRC cachexia guidelines project. Palliative Medicine. volum 26 (4).
    Academic literature review
  • Sigurdardottir, Katrin Rut; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Bausewein, Claudia; Higgins, Irene J.; Harding, Richard; Rosland, Jan Henrik; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) A pan-European survey of research in end-of-life cancer care. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 20 (1).
    Academic article
  • Solberg, Berge; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Prioritering i livets sluttfase. Dagbladet.
    Feature article
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fayers, Peter; Fladvad, Torill; Tan, Ben; Skorpen, Frank; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Baracos, Vickie; Klepstad, Pål; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Is there a genetic cause of appetite loss? - An explorative study in 1853 cancer patients. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. volum 3 (3).
    Academic article
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Blum, David; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatment in cancer cachexia: A systematic literature review. Acta Oncologica. volum 52 (1).
    Academic article
  • Tan, Benjamin HL; Fladvad, Torill; Braun, TP; Vigano, Antonio A.L.; Strasser, Florian; Deans, DAC; Skipworth, R.J.; Skeidsvoll, Tora Lång; Damaraju, S; Ross, JA; Kaasa, Stein; Marks, DL; Baracos, Vickie; Skorpen, Frank; Fearon, Kenneth C.. (2012) P-selectin genotype is associated with the development of cancer cachexia. EMBO Molecular Medicine. volum 4 (6).
    Academic article

2011

  • Fayers, Peter; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Klepstad, Pål; Loge, Jon Håvard; Caraceni, Augusto; Hanks, Geoffrey; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Kaasa, Stein. (2011) The dimensionality of pain: Palliative care and chronic pain patients differ in their reports of pain intensity and pain interference. Pain. volum 152 (7).
    Academic article
  • Galvan, A; Skorpen, Frank; Klepstad, Pål; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Fladvad, Torill; Falvella, Felicia S; Pigni, Alessandra; Brunelli, C; Caraceni, Augusto; Kaasa, Stein; Dragani, TA. (2011) Multiple Loci Modulate Opioid Therapy Response for Cancer Pain. Clinical Cancer Research. volum 17 (13).
    Academic article
  • Hagen, Neil; Eliasiw, M; Caraceni, Augusto; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2011) Characteristics of breakthrough pain in an international cohort of cancer patients. European Journal of Palliative Care.
    Abstract
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Fayers, Peter; Haugen, Dagny R Faksvåg; Caraceni, Augusto; Hanks, Geoffrey; Loge, Jon Håvard; Fainsinger, Robin; Aass, Nina; Kaasa, Stein. (2011) Studies Comparing Numerical Rating Scales, Verbal Rating Scales, and Visual Analogue Scales for Assessment of Pain Intensity in Adults: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 41 (6).
    Academic literature review
  • Kaasa, Stein; Apolone, Giovanni; Klepstad, Pål; Loge, Jon Håvard; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Corli, Oscar; Strasser, Florian; Heiskanen, Tarja; Costantini, Massimo; Zagonel, Vittorina; Groenvold, Mogens; Fainsinger, Robin; Jensen, Mark P; Farrar, John T; McQuay, Henry; Rothrock, Nan E; Cleary, James; Deguines, Catherine; Caraceni, Augusto. (2011) Expert conference on cancer pain assessment and classification - the need for international consensus: working proposals on international standards. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. volum 1 (3).
    Academic article
  • Klepstad, Pål; Fladvad, Torill; Skorpen, Frank; Bjordal, Kristin; Caraceni, Augusto; Dale, Ola; Davies, A; Kloke, M; Lundström, Staffan; Maltoni, M; Radbruch, L; Sabatowski, R; Sigurdardottir, V; Strasser, F; Fayers, Peter; Kaasa, Stein. (2011) Influence from genetic variability on opioid use for cancer pain: A European genetic association study of 2294 cancer pain patients. Pain. volum 152 (5).
    Academic article
  • Knudsen, Anne Kari; Brunelli, C; Kaasa, Stein; Apolone, G.; Corli, O; Montanari, M; Fainsinger, Robin; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Fayers, Peter; Caraceni, Augusto; Klepstad, Pål. (2011) Which variables are associated with pain intensity and treatment response in advanced cancer patients? - Implications for a future classification system for cancer pain. European Journal of Pain. volum 15 (3).
    Academic article
  • Radbruch, Lukas; Trottenberg, Peter; Elsner, Frank; Kaasa, Stein; Caraceni, Augusto. (2011) Systematic review of the role of alternative application routes for opioid treatment for moderate to severe cancer pain: An EPCRC opioid guidelines project. Palliative Medicine. volum 25 (5).
    Academic literature review
  • Andreassen, Trine Naalsund; Klepstad, Pål; Davies, Andrew; Bjordal, Kristin; Lundström, Staffan; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2011) Influences on the pharmacokinetics of oxycodone: a multicentre cross-sectional study in 439 adult cancer patients. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. volum 67 (5).
    Academic article
  • Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Landmark, Tormod; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola; Helbostad, Jorunn L.. (2011) Associations between Physical Activity and Physical and Mental Health - A HUNT 3 Study. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. volum 43 (7).
    Academic article
  • Blum, David; Omlin, Aurelius; Baracos, Vickie; Skeidsvoll, Tora Lång; Tan, Benjamin HL; Stone, Patrick; Kaasa, Stein; Fearon, Ken; Strasser, Florian. (2011) Cancer cachexia: A systematic literature review of items and domains associated with involuntary weight loss on cancer. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology. volum 80 (1).
    Academic literature review
  • Dale, Ola; Husby, Kristin Moksnes; Kaasa, Stein. (2011) European Palliative Care Research Collaborative pain guidelines: Opioid switching to improve analgesia or reduce side effects. A systematic review. Palliative Medicine. volum 25 (5).
    Academic literature review
  • Fearon, Kenneth C.; Strasser, Florian; Anker, Stefan D; Bosaeus, Ingvar; Bruera, Eduardo; Fainsinger, Robin; Jatoi, Aminah; Loprinzi, Charles; MacDonald, Neil; Mantovani, Giovanni; Davis, Mellar; Muscaritoli, Maurizio; Ottery, Faith; Radbruch, Lukas; Ravasco, Paula; Walsh, Declan; Wilcock, Andrew; Kaasa, Stein; Baracos, Vickie. (2011) Definition and classification of cancer cachexia: an international consensus. The Lancet Oncology. volum 12 (5).
    Academic article
  • Hagen, Neil; Eliasziw, M; Caraceni, Augusto; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen. (2011) Quality of life in an international cohort of cancer patients with and without breakthrough cancer pain. European Journal of Palliative Care.
    Abstract
  • Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Fayers, Peter; Jordhøy, Marit S; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein. (2011) Development of a computer-administered mobility questionnaire. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 19 (6).
    Academic article
  • Husby, Kristin Moksnes; Dale, Ola; Rosland, Jan Henrik; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2011) How to switch from morphine or oxycodone to methadone in cancer patients? A randomized clinical phase II trial. European Journal of Cancer. volum 47 (16).
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Hanks, G; Caraceni, Augusto. (2011) How to Improve Cancer Pain Control Through European Guidelines for Opioid Treatment and Cancer Pain Diagnosis. European Journal of Cancer. volum 47.
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, Stein; Haugen, Dagny R Faksvåg. (2011) Cancer pain research: Time to reset the strategy and the agenda. Palliative Medicine. volum 25 (5).
    Editorial
  • Kaasa, Stein; Payne, Sheila; Sjøgren, Per. (2011) Challenges related to palliative care. The Lancet Oncology. volum 12 (10).
    Editorial
  • Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2011) Starting Step III opioids for moderate to severe pain in cancer patients: Dose titration: A systematic review. Palliative Medicine. volum 25 (5).
    Academic literature review
  • Kurita, Geana; Kaasa, Stein; Sjøgren, Per. (2011) Spinal opioids in adult patients with cancer pain: A systematic review: A European Palliative Care Research Collaborative (EPCRC) Opioid Guidelines Project. Palliative Medicine. volum 25 (5).
    Academic literature review
  • Kurita, Geana; Sjøgren, Per; Ekholm, Ola; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Klepstad, Pål. (2011) Effects of Low-Dose Opioids on Cognitive Dysfunction Reply. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 29 (32).
    Reader opinion piece
  • Kurita, Geana; Sjøgren, Per; Ekholm, Ola; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Poviloniene, Irena; Klepstad, Pål. (2011) Prevalence and Predictors of Cognitive Dysfunction in Opioid-Treated Patients With Cancer: A Multinational Study. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 29 (10).
    Academic article
  • Landmark, Tormod; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2011) Associations between recreational exercise and chronic pain in the general population: Evidence from the HUNT 3 study. Pain. volum 152 (10).
    Academic article
  • Laugsand, Eivor Alette; Fladvad, Torill; Skorpen, Frank; Maltoni, M; Kaasa, Stein; Fayers, Peter; Klepstad, Pål. (2011) Clinical and genetic factors associated with nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving opioids. European Journal of Cancer. volum 47 (11).
    Academic article
  • Laugsand, Eivor Alette; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2011) Inadequate symptom control in advanced cancer patients across Europe. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 19 (12).
    Academic article
  • Laugsand, Eivor Alette; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2011) Management of opioid-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients: systematic review and evidence-based recommendations. Palliative Medicine. volum 25 (5).
    Academic literature review
  • Nekolaichuk, Cheryl; Fainsinger, Robin; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Klepstad, Pål; Currow, David; Kaasa, Stein. (2011) The Edmonton Classification System for Cancer Pain: Comparison of Pain Classification Features Across Diverse Palliative Care Settings in Eight Countries. European Journal of Palliative Care.
    Abstract
  • Nilsen, Halvard Knut; Landrø, Nils Inge; Kaasa, Stein; Jenssen, Gunnar Deinboll; Fayers, Peter; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2011) Driving functions in a video simulator in chronic non-malignant pain patients using and not using codeine. European Journal of Pain. volum 15 (4).
    Academic article
  • Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Loge, Jon Håvard; Lydersen, Stian; Paltiel, Hanne; Asp, May-Britt; Nygaard, Unni Vidvei; Oredalen, Elisabeth; Frantzen, Tone-Lise; Lesteberg, Ingvild; Amundsen, Lise; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Kaasa, Stein. (2011) Physical Exercise for Cancer Patients with Advanced Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The Oncologist. volum 16 (11).
    Academic article
  • Petersen, MA; Groenvold, Mogens; Aaronson, Neil K; Chie, WC; Conroy, T; Costantini, Anna; Fayers, Peter; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Holzner, B; Kaasa, Stein; Singer, S; Velikova, G; Young, T. (2011) Development of computerized adaptive testing (CAT) for the EORTC QLQ-C30 pgysical functioning dimension. Quality of Life Research. volum 20 (4).
    Academic article
  • Rayment, Clare; Bennett, Michael I; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein. (2011) Performance of PainDetect for identifying cancer neuropathic pain in the European Palliative Care Research Collaborative computerized symptom assessment study. European Journal of Palliative Care.
    Abstract
  • Rayment, Clare; Bennett, Michael; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein. (2011) Cancer Neuropathic pain: prevalence and associated factors in the European Palliative Care Research Collaborative computerized symptom assessment study. European Journal of Palliative Care.
    Abstract
  • Skipworht, Richard; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Dahele, Max; Hendry, Paul O; Small, Alexandra C; Blum, David; Kaasa, Stein; Trottenberg, Peter; Radbruch, Lucas; Strasser, Florian; Preston, Tom; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Helbostad, Jorunn L.. (2011) Patient-focused endpoints in advanced cancer: Criterion-based validation of accelerometer-based activity monitoring. Clinical Nutrition. volum 30 (6).
    Academic article
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fayers, Peter; Fladvad, Torill; Tan, B; Skorpen, Frank; Fearon, Ken; Baracos, Vickie; Klepstad, Pål; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein. (2011) Is there a genetic cause for cancer cachexia? A clinical validation study in 1797 patients. British Journal of Cancer. volum 105 (8).
    Academic article
  • Tan, Benjamin HL; Ross, JA; Kaasa, Stein; Skorpen, Frank; Fearon, KC. (2011) Identification of possible genetic polymorphisms involved in cancer cachexia: a systematic review. Journal of Genetics. volum 90 (1).
    Academic literature review

2010

  • Blum, David; Omlin, Aurelius; Fearon, Ken; Baracos, Vickie; Radbruch, Lukas; Kaasa, Stein; Strasser, Florian. (2010) Evolving classification systems for cancer cachexia: ready for clinical practice?. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 18 (3).
    Academic literature review
  • Caraceni, Augusto; Zecca, E; Martini, C; Brunelli, C; Pigni, Alessandra; Gorni, Giovanna; Galbiati, Anna; Ibazeta, Myrta; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) The validity of average 8-h pain intensity assessment in cancer patients. European Journal of Pain. volum 14 (4).
    Academic article
  • Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Hagen, Neil; Caraceni, Augusto; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) Assessment and classification of cancer breakthrough pain: A systematic literature review. Pain. volum 149 (3).
    Academic article
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Fayers, Peter; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Loge, Jon Håvard; Fainsinger, Robin; Hanks, Geoffrey; Caraceni, Augusto; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) Comparisons of Numerical Rating Scales (NRS), Verbal Rating Scales (VRS) and Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) for assessment of pain intensity - which is the preferred scale?. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, Stein; Caraceni, Augusto. (2010) Palliative cancer care research. Palliative Medicine.
    Abstract
  • Klepstad, Pål; Fladvad, Torill; Skorpen, Frank; Bjordal, Kristin; Caraceni, Augusto; Dale, Ola; Davies, A; Kloke, M; Lundström, Staffan; Maltoni, M; Radbruch, Lukas; Sabatowski, R; Sigurdadottir, V; Strasser, Florian; Fayers, Peter; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) The European Pharmacogenetic Opioid Study (EPOS): Influence from Genetic Variability on Opioid Use un 2209 Cancer Pain Patients. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Knudsen, Anne Kari; Brunelli, C; Apolone, G.; Corli, O; Montanari, M; Fainsinger, Robin; Fayers, Peter; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Caraceni, Augusto; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2010) Content of a future classification system for cancer pain. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Moksness, Kristin; Rosland, Jan Henrik; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) How to switch from morphine or oxycodone to methadone. A randomized clinical phase III trial. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Pigni, Alessandra; Brunelli, C; Gibbins, Jane; Hanks, Geoffrey; DeConno, Franco; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål; Radbruch, Lukas; Caraceni, Augusto. (2010) Content development for EUROPEAN GUIDELINES on the use of opioids for cancer pain: a systematic review and Expert Consensus Study. Minerva Anestesiologica. volum 76 (10).
    Academic literature review
  • Radbruch, Lukas; Elsner, Frank; Trottenberg, Peter; Kaasa, Stein; Caraceni, Augusto. (2010) Systematic review on alternative routes for opioid application: an EPCRC Opioid Guidelines project. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Rief, W; Kaasa, Stein; Jensen, Rigmor; Perrot, Serge; Vlaeyen, Johan WS; Treede, Rolf-Detlef; Vissers, KCP. (2010) The need to revise pain diagnoses in ICD-11. Pain. volum 149 (2).
    Editorial
  • Skipworth, R.J.; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Hendry, PO; Dahele, M; Small, AC; Blum, David; Kaasa, Stein; Trottenberg, Peter; Radbruch, Lukas; Strasser, Florian; Preston, T; Fearon, Ken; Helbostad, Jorunn L.. (2010) Patient-focused endpoints for clinical trials: Criterion-based validation of accelerometer-based activity monitoring in advanced cancer. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Academic literature review
  • Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Kaasa, Stein; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Landmark, Tormod; Dale, Ola; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Helbostad, Jorunn L.. (2010) The Association between Physical Activity and Health Related Quality of Life. A Population Based Study. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Brenne, Elisabeth; Loge, Jon Håvard; Heitzer, Ellen; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Schippinger, Walter; Kaasa, Stein; Wasteson, Elisabeth. (2010) Being depressed in the palliative phase - the patients' experiences. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Cohen, J; Houttekier, D; Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B; Miccinesi, G; Addington-Hall, J; Kaasa, Stein; Bilsen, J; Deliens, L. (2010) Which Patients With Cancer Die at Home? A Study of Six European Countries Using Death Certificate Data. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 28 (13).
    Academic article
  • Cohen, Joachim; Houttekier, Dirk; Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Bregje; Miccinesi, Guido; Addington-Hall, Julia; Kaasa, Stein; Bilsen, Johan; Deliens, Luc. (2010) Which patients with cancer die at home in six ageing countries in Europe. European Journal of Public Health. volum 20.
    Abstract
  • Fayers, Peter; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) Are Studies in Palliative Care Biased? Characteristics of Patients Recruited to the EPOS Study. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Fayers, Peter; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) The EPOS study: experiences in the statistical analysis of genetic association. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Dale, Ola; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2010) Morfin eller oksykodon tabletter mot smerter?. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 130 (15).
    Academic article
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Skurtveit, Svetlana; Breivik, Harald; Svendsen, Kristian; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2010) A revision of EAPC and WHO three step analgesic ladder may be needed. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Skurtveit, Svetlana; Breivik, Harald; Svendsen, Kristian; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2010) Cancer patients acount for only 3% of patients receiving opioids in Norway. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Grønberg, Bjørn H.; Sundstrøm, Stein; Kaasa, Stein; Bremnes, Roy M.; Fløtten, Øystein; Amundsen, Tore; Hjelde, Harald Harris; von Plessen, Christian; Jordhøy, Marit S. (2010) Influence of comorbidity on survival, toxicity and health-related quality of life in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer receiving platinum-doublet chemotherapy. European Journal of Cancer. volum 46 (12).
    Academic article
  • Hanks, G; Cherny, NI; Christakis, NA; Fallon, M; Kaasa, S. (2010) Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine. Oxford University Press. 2010. ISBN 978-0-19-857029-5.
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) Update on the EPCRC project on pain, depression and fatigue. European Journal of Palliative Care. volum 17.
    Article
  • Hiller, Aud; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Kaasa, Stein; Slørdahl, Stig Arild. (2010) Psychometric properties of the Norwegian MacNew Heart Disease health-related quality of life inventory. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. volum 9 (3).
    Academic literature review
  • Jaatun, Ellen A. Andreassen; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein; Gundersen, Odd Erik. (2010) Acceptability and Validity of a Computerised Body Map for Pain Assessment in Cancer Patients. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, S; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2010) Quality of life assessment in palliative care. Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2010) An international multicentre validation study of a pain classification system for cancer patients. European Journal of Cancer. volum 46 (16).
    Editorial
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2010) Development of computerised adaptive testing (CAT) for the EORTC QLQ-C30 dimensions - general approach and initial results for physical functioning. European Journal of Cancer. volum 46 (8).
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, Stein; Higginson, I. (2010) Palliative care in cancer: How to improve clinical research. European Journal of Cancer. volum 46 (9).
    Editorial
  • Kaasa, Stein; Husby, Kristin Moksnes; Nolte, T; Lefebvre-Kuntz, D; Popper, L; Kress, H.G.. (2010) Pharmacokinetics of intranasal fentanyl spray in patients with cancer and breakthrough pain. Journal of Opioid Management. volum 6 (1).
    Academic article
  • Knudsen, Anne Kari; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Klepstad, Pål; Heitzer, Ellen; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Schippinger, Walter; Brenne, Elisabeth; Kaasa, Stein; Wasteson, Elisabeth. (2010) Advanced cancer patients' opinion on classification for cancer pain. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Kurita, Geana; Sjøgren, Per; Ekholm, O; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Poviloniene, I; Klepstad, Pål. (2010) Prevalence and predictors of cognitive dysfunction in opioid treated cancer patients. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Laugsand, Eivor Alette; Sprangers, MAG; Bjordal, Kristin; Skorpen, Frank; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2010) Health Care Providers Underestimate Symptom Intensities of Cancer Patients Recieving Palliative Care. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Laugsand, Eivor Alette; Sprangers, Mirjam A. G.; Bjordal, Kristin; Skorpen, Frank; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2010) Health care providers underestimate symptom intensities of cancer patients: A multicenter European study. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. volum 8 (1).
    Academic article
  • Mayyas, Fadia Abdollah; Fayers, Peter; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2010) A Systematic Review of Oxymorphone in the Management of Chronic Pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 39 (2).
    Academic literature review
  • Nilsen, Halvard Knut; Stiles, Tore C; Landrø, Nils Inge; Fors, Egil Andreas; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2010) Patients with problematic opioid use can be weaned from codeine without pain escalation. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. volum 54 (5).
    Academic article
  • Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Loge, Jon Håvard; Paltiel, H; Nygaard, Unni Vidvei; Oredalen, E; Frantzen, Tone-Lise; Lesteberg, I; Amundsen, L.; Lydersen, Stian; Fayers, Peter; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) Physical Exercise in Palliative Care Cancer Patients - A Phase II Randomised Clinical Trial (RCT). Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Petersen, MA; Groenvold, M; Aaronson, NK; Chie, WC; Conroy, T; Costantini, A; Fayers, Peter; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Holzner, B; Kaasa, Stein; Singer, S; Velikova, G; Young, T. (2010) Development of computerised adaptive testing (CAT) for the EORTC QLQ-C30 dimensions - General approach and initial results for physical functioning. European Journal of Cancer. volum 46 (8).
    Academic article
  • Pousset, G; Bilsen, J; Cohen, J; Addington-Hall, J; Miccinesi, G; Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B; Kaasa, Stein; Mortier, F; Deliens, L. (2010) Deaths of children occurring at home in six European countries. Child: Care, Health and Development. volum 36 (3).
    Academic article
  • Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Fransson, Per; Widmark, Anders; Fosså, Sophie D.; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) Validation of the Intestinal Part of the Prostate Cancer Questionnaire “QUFW94”: Psychometric Properties, Responsiveness, and Content Validity. International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. volum 77 (3).
    Academic article
  • Sand, Kari; Eik-Nes, Nancy Lea; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2010) What Makes Informed Consent Documents User-friendly?. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Sand, Kari; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2010) The Understanding of Informed Consent Information –Definitions and Measurements in Empirical Studies. AJOB Primary Research. volum 1 (2).
    Academic article
  • Sigurdardottir, Katrin Rut; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Higginson, I; Bausewein, C; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) A Survey of End-of-Life Cancer Care Research in Europe. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Sigurdardottir, Katrin Rut; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; van der Rijt, Carin C.D.; Sjøgren, Per; Harding, Richard; Higginson, Irene J.; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) Clinical priorities, barriers and solutions in end-of-life cancer care research across Europe. Report from a workshop. European Journal of Cancer. volum 46 (10).
    Academic article
  • Sigurdardottir, Katrin Rut; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; van der Rijt, CCD; Sjøgren, Per; Higginson, I; Kaasa, Stein. (2010) Clinical priorities, Barriers and Solutions in End-of-Life Cancer Care Research in Europe. Report from a Workshop. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract
  • Tan, B; Fladvad, Torill; Baracos, Vickie; Kaasa, Stein; Skorpen, Frank; Fearon, Ken. (2010) Is there a genetic predisposition to cachexia?. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Academic article
  • Torvik, Karin; Kaasa, Stein; Kirkevold, Øyvind; Rustøen, Tone. (2010) Pain and Quality of Life Among Residents of Norwegian Nursing Homes. Pain Management Nursing. volum 11 (1).
    Academic article
  • Torvik, Karin; Kaasa, Stein; Kirkevold, Øyvind; Saltvedt, Ingvild; Hølen, Jacob Christian; Fayers, Peter; Rustøen, Tone. (2010) Validation of Doloplus-2 among nonverbal nursing home patients - an evaluation of Doloplus-2 in a clinical setting. BMC Geriatrics. volum 10 (9).
    Academic article
  • Trottenberg, Peter; Elsner, Frank; Strasser, Florian; Fearon, Ken; Kaasa, Stein; Radbruch, Lukas. (2010) Fish oil for the treatment of cancer cachexia: A systematic review for the EPCRC. Palliative Medicine. volum 24 (4).
    Abstract

2009

  • Ahlner-Elmqvist, M; Bjordal, K; Jordhøy, M.S.; Kaasa, Stein; Jannert, M.. (2009) Characteristics and implications of attrition in health-related quality of life studies in palliative care. Palliative Medicine. volum 23 (5).
    Academic article
  • André, B; Loge, Jon Håvard; Ringdal, GI; Rannestad, T; Kaasa, S. (2009) Implementation of Computerized Technology in a Palliative Care Unit. Palliative & Supportive Care. volum 7.
    Academic article
  • Caraceni, Augusto; De Conno, Franco; Kaasa, Stein; Radbruch, Lukas; Hanks, Geoffrey. (2009) Update on cancer pain guidelines. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 38 (3).
    Academic article
  • Elmqvist, MA; Jordhøy, Marit S; Bjordal, Kristin; Kaasa, Stein; Jannert, M.. (2009) Health-related quality of life during the last three months of life in patients with advanced cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer. volum 17 (2).
    Academic article
  • Fyllingen, E H; Oldervoll, L.M.; Loge, Jon Håvard; Hjermstad, MJ; Haugen, DF; Sigurdardottir, KR; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Kaasa, S. (2009) Computer-Based Assessment of Symptoms and Mobility in Palliative Care: Feasibility and Challenges. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 38.
    Academic article
  • Hanks, Geoffrey; Cherny, Nathan; Christakis, NA; Kaasa, Stein; Fallon, M; Portenoy, RK. (2009) Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine. Oxford University Press. 2009. ISBN 978-0-19-857029-5.
    Reference material
  • Hanks, Geoffrey; Kaasa, Stein. (2009) Research in palliative care. Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Caraceni, Augusto. (2009) BTcP: A physical, psychological and financial burden for the patient. European Journal of Palliative Care.
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Mercadante, Sebastiano; Caraceni, Augusto. (2009) Cancer pain - progress and ongoing issues in Europe. Pain Research and Management. volum 14 (5).
    Editorial
  • Kaasa, Stein; Mercadante, Sebastiano; Caraceni, Augusto. (2009) Cancer pain - progress and ongoing issues in Europe. Pain Research and Management. volum 14 (5).
    Academic article
  • Knudsen, Anne Kari; Aass, Nina; Fainsinger, Robin; Caraceni, Augusto; Klepstad, Pål; Jordhøy, Marit S; Kaasa, Stein. (2009) Classification of pain in cancer patients - a systematic literature review. Palliative Medicine. volum 23 (4).
    Academic article
  • Laugsand, Eivor Alette; Kaasa, Stein; De Conno, Franco; Hanks, Geoffrey; Klepstad, Pål. (2009) Intensity and treatment of symptoms in 3030 palliative care patients: A cross-sectional survey of the EAPC Research Network. Journal of Opioid Management. volum 5.
    Academic article
  • Torvik, Karin; Kaasa, Stein; Kirkevold, O; Rustøen, Tone. (2009) Pain in patients living in Norwegian nursing homes. Palliative Medicine. volum 23 (1).
    Academic article
  • Wasteson, E; Brenne, E.; Higginson, I; Hotopf, M; Lloyd-Williams, M; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2009) Depression assessment and classification in palliative cancer patients: a systematic literature review. Palliative Medicine. volum 23.
    Academic article
  • André, Beate; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Loge, Jon Håvard; Rannestad, Toril; Kaasa, Stein. (2009) Implementation of computerized technology in a palliative care unit. Palliative & Supportive Care.
    Academic article
  • Andre, Beate; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Loge, Jon Håvard; Rannestad, Toril; Kaasa, Stein. (2009) Implementation of computerized technology in a palliative care unit. Palliative & Supportive Care. volum 7 (1).
    Academic article
  • Berger, O; Gronberg, BH; Sand, K; Kaasa, S; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2009) The length of consent documents in oncological trials is doubled in twenty years. Annals of Oncology. volum 20.
    Academic article
  • Berger, Ola; Grønberg, Bjørn H.; Sand, Kari; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2009) The length of consent documents in oncological trials is doubled in twenty years. Annals of Oncology. volum 20 (2).
    Academic article
  • Currow, DC; Wheeler, JL; Glare, PA; Kaasa, Stein; Abernethy, AP. (2009) A framework for generalizability in palliative care. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 37 (3).
    Academic article
  • Dale, Ola; Piribauer, Maria; Kaasa, Stein; Husby, Kristin Moksnes; Knobel, Heidi; Klepstad, Pål. (2009) A Double-Blind, Randomized, Crossover Comparison Between Single-Dose and Double-Dose Immediate-Release Oral Morphine at Bedtime in Cancer Patients. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 37 (1).
    Academic article
  • Fyllingen, Even Hovig; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Loge, Jon Håvard; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Sigurdardottir, Katrin Rut; Paulsen, O.; Kaasa, Stein. (2009) Computer-based assessment of symptoms and mobility in palliative care: feasibility and challenges. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 38 (6).
    Academic article
  • Grønberg, BH; Gronberg, Bjørn H.; Bremnes, Roy M.; Fløtten, Øystein; Amundsen, T; Amundsen, Tore; Brunsvig, Paal; Hjelde, H; Kaasa, Stein; Von Plessen, Christian; von Plessen, Christian; Stornes, F; Tollåli, T; Wammer, F; Aasebø, Ulf; Sundstrøm, Stein. (2009) Phase III Study by the Norwegian Lung Cancer Study Group: Pemetrexed Plus Carboplatin Compared With Gemcitabine Plus Carboplatin As First-Line Chemotherapy in Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 27 (19).
    Academic article
  • Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Kaasa, Stein; Aass, Nina. (2009) Palliativ forskning i Norge i dag. Omsorg: Nordisk tidsskrift for Palliativ Medisin.
    Academic article
  • Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Hølen, Jacob Christian; Jordhøy, Marit S; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Kaasa, Stein. (2009) A first step in the development of an international self-report instrument for physical functioning in palliative cancer care: A systematic literature review and an expert opinion evaluation study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 37 (2).
    Academic article
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Fainsinger, Robin; Kaasa, Stein. (2009) Assessment and classification of cancer pain. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care. volum 3.
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2009) Info-flom forvirrer pasientene. Adresseavisen.
    Popular scientific article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2009) Quality ofe life in palliative care-principles and practice. Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kress, Hans Georg; Oronska, Anna; Kaczmarek, Zbigniew; Kaasa, Stein; Colberg, Torben; Nolte, Thomas. (2009) Efficacy and Tolerability of Intranasal Fentanyl Spray 50 to 200 mu g for Breakthrough Pain in Patients With Cancer: A Phase III, Multinational, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial With a 10-Month, Open-Label Extension Treatment Period. Clinical Therapeutics. volum 31 (6).
    Academic article
  • Paltiel, H; Solvoll, E; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, S; Oldervoll, L.M.. (2009) “The healthy me appears”: Palliative cancer patients’ experiences of participation in a physical group exercise program. Palliative & Supportive Care. volum 7.
    Academic article
  • Paltiel, H; Solvoll, E; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2009) "The healthy me appears": Palliative cancer patients' experiences of participation in a physical group exercise program. Palliative & Supportive Care. volum 7.
    Academic article
  • Rayner, L; Loge, Jon Håvard; Wasteson, Elisabet; Higginson, I; Kaasa, Stein. (2009) The detection of depression in palliative care. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care. volum 3.
    Academic article
  • Sande, TA; sande, TA; Sande, Tonje Anette; Ruenes, R; Lund, JA; Bruland, OS; Bruland, Øyvind; Hornslien, K; HORNSLIEN, KJERSTI; Bremnes, Roy M.; Kaasa, Stein. (2009) Long-term follow-up of cancer patients receiving radiotherapy for bone metastases: Results from a randomised multicentre trial. Radiotherapy and Oncology. volum 91 (2).
    Academic article
  • Sjøgren, Per; Elsner, Frank; Kaasa, Stein. (2009) Non-opioid analgesics. Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Skurtveit, Svetlana; Furu, Kari; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter C. (2009) Introduction of low dose transdermal buprenorphine - Did it influence use of potentially addictive drugs in chronic non-malignant pain patients?. European Journal of Pain. volum 13 (9).
    Academic article
  • Torvik, Karin; Kaasa, Stein; Kirkevold, Øyvind; Rustøen, Tone. (2009) Pain in patients living in Norwegian nursing homes. Palliative Medicine. volum 23 (1).
    Academic article
  • Wasteson, Elisabet; Brenne, Elisabeth; Higginson, I; Hotopf, M; Lloyd Williams, M; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2009) Depression assessment and classification in palliative cancer patients: a systematic literature review. Palliative Medicine. volum 23 (8).
    Academic literature review

2008

  • Ahlner-Elmqvist, Marianne; Jordhøy, Marit S; Bjordal, Kristin; Jannert, M.; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Characteristics and quality of life of patients who choose home care at the end of life. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 36 (3).
    Academic article
  • Caraceni, Augusto; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) The EAPC Research Network meets in Trondheim. European Journal of Palliative Care. volum 15 (3).
    Academic article
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Gibbins, Jane; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Caraceni, Augusto; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Pain assessment tools in palliative care: an urgent need for consensus. Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (8).
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Fayers, Peter; Caraceni, Augusto; Strasser, Florian; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Higginson, I; Radbruch, Lukas; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg. (2008) Symptom assessment in palliative care: a need for international collaboration. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 26 (23).
    Academic article
  • Stene, Guro Birgitte; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Blum, David; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Omlin, Aurelius; Kaasa, Stein; Trottenberg, Peter; Radbruck, Lucas; Strasser, Florian. (2008) Measurement of daily activities in palliative patients. –An EPCRC validation study of two different body worn sensor systems. Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (4).
    Abstract
  • Andre, Beate; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Loge, Jon Håvard; Rannestad, T; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) The importance of key personnel and active management for successful implementation of computer-based technology in palliative care: Results from a qualitative study. Computers, Informatics, Nursing. volum 26 (4).
    Academic article
  • André, Beate; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Loge, Jon Håvard; Rannestad, Toril; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) The importance of key personnel and active management for successful implementation of computer-based technology in palliative care: Results from a qualitative study. Computers, Informatics, Nursing. volum 26 (4).
    Academic article
  • André, Beate; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Loge, Jon Håvard; Rannestad, Toril; Lærum, Hallvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Experiences with the Implementation of Computerized Tools in Health Care Units: A Review Article. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. volum 24 (8).
    Academic article
  • Andre, Beate; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Loge, Jon Håvard; Rannestad, Toril; Lærum, Hallvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Experiences with the Implementation of Computerized Tools in Health Care Units: A Review Article. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. volum 24 (8).
    Academic literature review
  • Andre, Beate; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Rannestad, T; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Does more ‘‘high-tech’’ lead to more ‘‘high-touch’’ in palliative care?. Psychology and Health. volum 23.
    Abstract
  • André, Beate; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Rannestad, Toril; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Does more "high-tech" lead to more "high-touch" in palliative care?. Psychology and Health.
    Abstract
  • Cohen, J; Bilsen, J; Addington-Hall, J; Lofmark, R; Miccinesi, G; Kaasa, Stein; Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B; Deliens, L. (2008) Organisation of dying: Population-based study of dying in hospital in six European countries. Journal of Palliative Care (JPC). volum 24 (3).
    Abstract
  • Cohen, J; Bilsen, J; Addington-Hall, J; Løfmark, R; Miccinesi, G; Kaasa, Stein; Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B; Deliens, L. (2008) Population-based study of dying in hospital in six European countries. Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (6).
    Academic article
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Kaasa, Stein; Fayers, Peter; Saltnes, Turid; Jordhøy, Marit S; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2008) Chronic non-malignant pain patients report as poor health-related quality of life as palliative cancer patients. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. volum 52 (1).
    Academic article
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Moksnes, Kristin; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2008) Clinical pharmacology of methadone for pain. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. volum 52 (7).
    Academic literature review
  • Fyllingen, Even Hovig; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Randomised clinical trials in palliative care. How has the reporting quality changed during the last twenty years?. Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (4).
    Abstract
  • Fyllingen, Even Hovig; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Sigurdardottir, Katrin Rut; Kaasa, Stein; Paulsen, Ørnulf. (2008) Computer-based symptom assessment in palliative cancer care: To what extent is time expenditure influenced by age, gender, educational level and Karnofsky performance status?. Journal of Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (4).
    Abstract
  • Husby, Kristin Moksnes; Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein; Angelsen, Anders; Nilsen, Turid; Dale, Ola. (2008) Early pharmacokinetics of nasal fentanyl: is there a significant arterio-venous difference?. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. volum 64 (5).
    Academic article
  • Hølen, Jacob Christian; Lydersen, Stian; Klepstad, Pål; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) The Brief Pain Inventory: Pain's Interference With Functions Is Different in Cancer Pain Compared With Noncancer Chronic Pain. The Clinical Journal of Pain. volum 24 (3).
    Academic article
  • Hølen, Jacob Christian; Torvik, Karin; Kaasa, Stein; Kirkevold, O; Holtan, A; Kongsgaard, Ulf. (2008) Pain in elderly hospitalized cancer patients with bone metastases in Norway. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. volum 14 (5).
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2008) A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over, multi-centre trial to evaluate the efficacy of Intranasal Fentanyl for breakthrough pain in cancer patients. Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (4).
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2008) EU funded research projects and collaboratives. EPCRC - European Palliative Care Research Collaborative. Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (4).
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2008) How to improve research funding and capacity building in a world wide perspective. Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (4).
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2008) International collaboration in Palliative Care Research. Palliative Medicine. volum 22.
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Palliasjon - Nordisk lærebok 2. utgave. Gyldendal Akademisk. 2008. ISBN 978-82-05-35181-3.
    Non-fiction book
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Palliative care research: time to intensify international collaboration. Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (4).
    Academic article
  • Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Predication of cancer patients' survival by pain interference items is not the same as evidence that pain intensity is a survival predictor. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 26 (25).
    Academic article
  • Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Prediction of cancer patients´survival by pain interference items is not the same as evidence that pain intensity is a survival predictor. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 25.
    Reader opinion piece
  • NSCLC, M-A Coll Group; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Chemotherapy in addition to supportive care improves survival in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data from 16 randomised controlled trials. Journal of Clinical Oncology. volum 26 (28).
    Academic article
  • Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard; Asp, MB. (2008) Self-report of physical function - how does it relate to performance and clinican rated performance status in palliative cancer patients?. Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (4).
    Abstract
  • Radbruch, L; Strasser, F; Eisner, F; Goncalves, JF; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, S; Nauck, F; Stone, P. (2008) Fatigue in palliative care patients - an EAPC approach. Palliative Medicine. volum 22.
    Academic literature review
  • Rakvag, Trude Teoline; Kaasa, Stein; Skorpen, Frank; Ross, Joy; Sato, H; Klepstad, Pål. (2008) Genetic variation in the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene and morphine requirements in cancer patients. Palliative Medicine. volum 22.
    Academic article
  • Rakvag, Trude Teoline; Ross, Joy R; Sato, Hiroe; Skorpen, Frank; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2008) Genetic variation in the Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) gene and morphine requirements in cancer pain patients. Molecular Pain. volum 4.
    Academic article
  • Sand, Kari; Loge, Jon Håvard; Berger, Ola; Grønberg, Bjørn H.; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Lung cancer patients' perceptions of informed consent documents. Patient Education and Counseling. volum 73 (2).
    Academic article
  • Skorpen, Frank; Laugsand, Eivor Alette; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Variable response to opioid treatment: any genetic predictors within sight?. Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (8).
    Abstract
  • Skorpen, Frank; Laugsand, Eivor Alette; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2008) Variable response to opioid treatment: any genetic predictors within sight?. Palliative Medicine. volum 22.
    Academic article
  • Skurtveit, Svetlana; Furu, Kari; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Peter. (2008) Introduction of low dose transdermal buprenorphine - Did it influence use of potentially addictive drugs in chronic non-malignant pain patients?. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. volum 17.
    Abstract
  • Stene, Guro Birgitte; Kaasa, Stein; Helbostad, Jorunn L.. (2008) Methods for assessing physical functioning in cancer patients. European Journal of Palliative Care. volum 15 (4).
    Academic article
  • Stene, Guro Birgitte; Kaasa, Stein; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Jordhøy, Marit S; Helbostad, Jorunn L.. (2008) Assessment of self-care in palliative cancer patients. –Does wording of items matter?. Palliative Medicine. volum 22 (4).
    Abstract
  • Torvik, Karin; Hølen, Jacob C; Kaasa, Stein; Kirkevold, Øyvind; Holtan, Anders; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Rustøen, Tone. (2008) Pain in elderly hospitalized cancer patients with bone metastases in Norway. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. volum 14 (5).
    Academic article

2007

  • Holtan, Anders; Aass, N; Nordoy, T; Haugen, DF; Kaasa, S; Mohr, W; Kongsgaard, Ulf. (2007) Prevalence of pain in hospitalised cancer patients in Norway: a national survey. Palliative Medicine. volum 21.
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Torvik, Karin; Cherny, Nathan; Hanks, Geoffrey; De Conno, Franco. (2007) Patient demographics and centre description in European palliative care units. Palliative Medicine. volum 21 (1).
    Academic article
  • Loge, Jon Håvard; Bjordal, Kristin; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Den palliative konsultasjon. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein; Lydersen, Stian; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Thorsen, Lene; Holte Jr., Harald; Jacobsen, AB; Fosså, Sophie D.. (2007) Physical activity in Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors with and without chronic fatigue compared with the general population - a cross-sectional study. BMC Cancer. volum 12 (7).
    Academic article
  • Andre, Beate; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Loge, Jon Håvard; Rannestad, T; Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Implementation of computerised tools the importance of key personnel. Health Psychology Review.
    Abstract
  • Cohen, Joachim; Bilsen, Johan; Miccinesi, Guido; Löfmark, Rurik; Addington-Hall, Julia; Kaasa, Stein; Norup, Michael; van der Wal, Gerrit; Deliens, Luc. (2007) Using death certificate data to study place of death in 9 European countries: opportunities and weaknesses. BMC Public Health. volum 7 (283).
    Academic article
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2007) Long term methadone for chronic pain: A pilot study of pharmacokinetic aspects. European Journal of Pain. volum 11.
    Academic article
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Saltnes, Turid; Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Validation and Comparison of the Health-Related Quality of Life Instruments EORTC QLQ and SF-36 in Assesment of Patients with Cronic Nonmalignent Pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 34.
    Academic article
  • Guttvik, Finn; Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Økonomiske støtteordninger ved alvorlig sykdom. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Hølen, Jacob Christian; Saltvedt, Ingvild; Fayers, Peter; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Doloplus-2, a valid tool for behavioural pain assessment?. BMC Geriatrics. volum 7.
    Academic article
  • Jordhøy, Marit S; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Assessing physical functioning: a systematic review of quality of life measures developed for use in palliative care. Palliative Medicine. volum 21 (8).
    Academic literature review
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok. Gyldendal Akademisk. 2007. ISBN 978-82-05-35181-3.
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Smertebehandling. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Smertediagnostikk. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2007) Hva er smerte? Et klinisk perspektiv. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kaasa, Stein; Brenne, Elisabeth. (2007) Medullakompresjon. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kaasa, Stein; Haarstad, Helge; Norum, Jan; Holte, Harald; Wist, Erik; Klemp Gjertsen, Marianne; Norderhaug, Inger N.; Svanqvist, Kristin Helene. (2007) Legemidler til kreftbehandling. Håndtering av nye og kostbare legemidler. 2007.
    Report
  • Kaasa, Stein; Haarstad, Helge; Norum, Jan; Holthe, Harald; Wist, Erik; Gjertsen, Marianne Klemp; Norderhaug, Inger Natvig; Svanqvist, Kristin-Helene; Nordbotten, Leif. (2007) Legemidler til kreftbehandling. Håndtering av nye og kostbare legemidler. 2007.
    Report
  • Kaasa, Stein; Jordhøy, Marit S; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg. (2007) Palliative care in Norway: a national public health model. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 33 (5).
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Torvik, Karin; Cherny, Nathan; Hanks, Geoffrey; De Conno, Franco. (2007) Patient demographics and center description in European palliative care units. Palliative Medicine. volum 21 (1).
    Academic article
  • Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Opioider. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Loge, Jon Håvard; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Delirium. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Palliativ strålebehandling. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Wibe, Arne; Sundstrøm, Stein Harald; Haaverstad, Rune; Kaasa, Stein; Myrvold, Helge Elliot. (2007) Anal carcinoma in mid-Norway 1970-2000. Acta Oncologica. volum 46 (7).
    Academic article
  • Materstvedt, Lars Johan; Førde, Reidun; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2007) Eutanasi – definisjonsmessige, etiske og kliniske betraktninger i et internasjonalt perspektiv. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Petersen, Morten; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Aaronsen, Neil; Velikova, G; Groenvold, Mogens. (2007) Development of item pools for computerized adaptive testing (CAT). Measurement of physical functioning and pain. Preliminary results. Quality of Life Research. volum A86.
    Abstract
  • Reyes-Gibby, CC; Shete, S; Rakvag, Trude Teoline; Bhat, SV; Skorpen, Frank; Bruera, Eduardo; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2007) Exploring joint effects of genes and the clinical efficacy of morphine for cancer pain: OPRM1 and COMT gene. Pain. volum 130 (1-2).
    Academic article
  • Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Ringdal, Kristen; Jordhøy, Marit S; Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Does social support from family and friends work as a buffer against reactions to stressful life events such as terminal cancer?. Palliative & Supportive Care. volum 5.
    Academic article
  • Stenseth, G; Bjornes, M; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2007) Can cancer patients assess the influence of pain on functions? A randomised, controlled study of the pain interference items in the Brief Pain Inventory. BMC Palliative Care. volum 6 (1).
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2007) Diagnostikk innen palliasjon - en generell innføring. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Forskning innen palliasjon. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kaasa, Stein. (2007) Palliativ medisin - en introduksjon. Palliasjon Nordisk lærebok.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2006

  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola; Klepstad, Pål; Landrø, Nils Inge; Borchgrevink, Petter C. (2006) Opioid switching from oral slow release morphine to oral methadone may improve pain control in chronic non-malignant pain: a nine-month follow-up study. Palliative Medicine. volum 20.
    Academic article
  • Hølen, Jacob Christian; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Loge, Jon Håvard; Fayers, Peter; Caraceni, Augusto; De Conno, Franco; Forbes, K; Fürst, Carl Johan; Radbruch, Lukas; Kaasa, Stein. (2006) Pain assessment tools: Is the content appropriate for use in palliative care?. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 32 (6).
    Academic literature review
  • Kaasa, Stein; Brenne, Elisabeth; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Fayers, Peter; Falkmer, Ursula; Holmberg, M; Lagerlund, M; Bruland, O. (2006) Prospective randomised multicenter trial on single fraction radiotherapy (8 Gy X 1) versus multiple fractions (3 Gy X 10) in the treatment of painful bone metastases. Radiotherapy and Oncology. volum 79.
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg. (2006) The specialist field of palliative medicine. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 126 (3).
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Rosland, Jan. (2006) Palliative medicine - research and education in new specialist field. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 126 (3).
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Rosland, Jan Henrik; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg. (2006) Palliativ medisin - forskning og undervisning i et nytt fagfelt (Palliative medicine - research and education in a new specialist field). Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 126 (3).
    Academic article
  • Andre, Beate; Loge, Jon Håvard; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Rannestad, Toril; Kaasa, Stein. (2006) The Pat-C Prodject. Implementation of Computericed Tools in Health Care Units - The Importance of key Personnel. Palliative Medicine. volum 20 (3).
    Abstract
  • Andre, Beate; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2006) Implementation of computerized technology in palliative care units - a qualitative study. Psychology and Health. volum 21.
    Abstract
  • Andre, Beate; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2006) Implementation of computerized tools in health care units - a review. Psychology and Health. volum 21.
    Abstract
  • Dale, Ola; Nilsen, Turid; Loftsson, Thorstein; Hjort Tønnesen, Hanne; Tønnesen, Hanne Hjorth; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein; Holand, Trond; Djupesland, Per G. (2006) Intranasal midazolam: a comparison of two delivery devices in human volunteers. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (JPP). volum 58 (10).
    Academic article
  • Fielding, Shona; Fayers, Peter; Loge, Jon Håvard; Jordhøy, Marit S; Kaasa, Stein. (2006) Methods for handling missing data in palliative care research. Palliative Medicine. volum 20 (8).
    Academic article
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Hegrenaes, L; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola; Klepstad, Pål. (2006) Opioid switching from morphine to methadone causes a minor but not clinically significant increase in QTc time: A prospective 9-month follow-up study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. volum 32 (2).
    Academic article
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Klepstad, Pål; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola. (2006) Long term methadone for chronic pain: A pilot study of pharmacokinetic aspects. European Journal of Pain.
    Academic article
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Husby, Kristin Moksnes; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Klepstad, Pål. (2006) Opioid switching and methadone in pain relief. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 126.
    Academic article
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Husby, Kristin Moksnes; Kaasa, Stein; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Klepstad, Pål. (2006) Opioidrotasjon og metadon i smertebehandling. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 17 (126).
    Academic article
  • Fredheim, Olav Magnus; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola; Klepstad, Pål; Landrø, Nils Inge; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.. (2006) Opioid switching from oral slow release morphine to oral methadone may improve pain control in chronic non-malignant pain: a nine-month follow-up study. Palliative Medicine. volum 20 (1).
    Academic article
  • Groenvold, Mogens; Petersen, MA; Aaronson, NK; Arraras, JI; Blazeby, JM; Bottomley, A; Fayers, Peter; de Graeff, A; Hammerlid, Eva; Kaasa, Stein; Sprangers, M; Bjorner, J.B.. (2006) EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL: the new standard in the assessment of health-related quality of life in advanced cancer?. Palliative Medicine. volum 20.
    Reader opinion piece
  • Grønvold, Marianne S.; Petersen, MA; Aaronson, NK; Arraras, JI; Blazeby, JM; Bottomley, A; Fayers, Peter; de Graeff, A; Hammerlid, Eva; Kaasa, Stein; Sprangers, M; Bjørner, JB. (2006) The development of the EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL: A shortened questionnaire for cancer patients in palliative care. European Journal of Cancer. volum 42.
    Academic article
  • Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Jordhøy, Marit; Ringdal, Gerd Inger; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein. (2006) The PAT-C project: International Classification of Functioning, Disablity and Health (ICF) – a tool for classifying aspects of functioning of relevance for palliative care?. Palliative Medicine. volum 20.
    Abstract
  • Jordhøy, Marit; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Oldervoll, Line; Kaasa, Stein. (2006) The PAT-C project: What aspects of physical functioning should be assessed in palliative care patients?. Palliative Medicine. volum 20.
    Abstract
  • Kaasa, Stein; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg. (2006) Palliativ medisin. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 126 (3).
    Academic article
  • Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Loge, Jon Håvard. (2006) Methodological and structural challenges in pallative care research: how have we fared in the last decades?. Palliative Medicine. volum 20 (8).
    Academic article
  • Loge, Jon Håvard; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Kaasa, Stein. (2006) Delirium in palliative care. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. volum 126 (5).
    Academic article
  • Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Loge, Jon Håvard; Paltiel, Hanne; Asp, May B;