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Susan Saga

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Susan Saga

Professor
Department of Public Health and Nursing
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

susan.saga@ntnu.no
+4773412162 Øya helsehus, Øya, Mauritz Hanssens gate 2
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About

Susan Saga conducts research in the fields of ageing and older people’s health, incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, violence, abuse, and neglect among older adults, as well as clinical measurement methods. She has experience from research and development projects in both primary and specialist healthcare services, and employs both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Her teaching and supervision activities span bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels, particularly within nursing, systematic clinical examination and assessment (SCEA), and geriatrics. She previously gained clinical experience as a registered nurse in surgical departments at St. Olavs Hospital, Haukeland University Hospital, and Stavanger University Hospital, and has been employed in nursing education since 2004.

Competencies

  • Anal incontinence
  • Baderom og toalett i sykehjem
  • Elder abuse
  • Functional gastrointestinal disorders
  • Nursing Homes
  • PROM
  • Pelvic floor dysfuncion
  • Physical examination / health assessment
  • Psychometric assessment
  • Toalettpraksiser i sykehjem

Publications

  • Chronological
  • By category
  • All publications registered in NVA

2026

  • Hagen, Inger Hilde; Husby, Vigdis Schnell; Antonsen, Kjersti Natvig; Stokke, Randi; Bårdsgjerde, Elise Kvalsund; Svarthaug, Lars Aune; Stuedahl, Marit; Saga, Susan. (2026) Translation, psychometric assessment, and adaptation of the state empathy scale among healthcare students. BMC Medical Education
    Academic article

2025

  • Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan; Bliss, Donna Z.. (2025) Management of Fecal Incontinence in Older Adults in Nursing Homes.
    Academic chapter
  • Prøsch-Bilden, Tone; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Ulven, Silje Kristine; Saga, Susan. (2025) Norwegian Translation and Validation of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-IUGA Revised (PISQ-IR). International Urogynecology Journal
    Academic article
  • Steinsheim, Gunn; Saga, Susan; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Olsen, Bonnie. (2025) Stretched to the Limit? Informal caregiver burden and elder abuse among home-dwelling persons with dementia. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis

2024

  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Molnes, Sven Inge. (2024) Er kompetanseheving i kommunehelsetenesta ein del av NTNUs samfunnsoppdrag?. Oppland arbeiderblad
    Commentary
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Molnes, Sven Inge. (2024) Er kompetanseheving i kommunehelsetenesta ein del av NTNUs samfunnsoppdrag?. Sykepleien.no
    Commentary
  • Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Ulven, Silje Kristine; Prøsch-Bilden, Tone; Saga, Susan. (2024) Pelvic floor disorders and impact on sexual function: a cross-sectional study among non-sexually active and sexually active women. Sexual Medicine - Open Access
    Academic article
  • Saga, Susan; Follestad, Turid; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth. (2024) The impact of anal incontinence: psychosocial and sexual consequences and factors associated with QoL in a Norwegian outpatient population. Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology
    Academic article
  • Leistad, Lasse Næss; Saga, Susan. (2024) Melding av uønskede hendelser i intensivavdelingen: - En kvalitativ studie av hva som påvirker melding av uønskede hendelser. Inspira – tidsskrift for anestesi-, operasjon- og intensivsykepleiere
    Academic article

2023

  • Steinsheim, Gunn; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Follestad, Turid; Olsen, Bonnie; Saga, Susan. (2023) Contextual Factors Associated with Abuse of Home-Dwelling Persons with Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study of Informal Caregivers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH)
    Academic article
  • Steinsheim, Gunn; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Follestad, Turid; Olsen, Bonnie; Saga, Susan. (2023) Factors associated with subjective burden among informal caregivers of home-dwelling people with dementia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatrics
    Academic article
  • Hagemann, Cecilie Therese; Spetalen, Siri; Saga, Susan; Bratlie, Ingvild Marie Haug; Dons, Vilde; Stafne, Signe Nilssen. (2023) Symptoms of complex pelvic pain: A survey in three cohorts of women. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
    Academic article
  • Saga, Susan; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Dons, Vilde; Bratlie, Ingvild; Spetalen, Siri; Hagemann, Cecilie Therese. (2023) Amsterdam complex pelvic pain symptom scale with subscales: Based on a Norwegian translation, psychometric assessment and modification of the Amsterdam hyperactive pelvic floor scale. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
    Academic article
  • J., Catherine Teig; Bond, Malcolm J.; Grotle, Margreth; Kjøllesdal, Møyfrid; Saga, Susan; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Engh, Anna Marie Ellström; Martini, Angelita. (2023) A novel method for the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of health-related quality of life patient-reported outcome measurements. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
    Academic article
  • Mauset, Marit; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Johnsen, Hanne Cecilie; Saga, Susan. (2023) Kliniske undersøkelser fra hode til tå - en håndbok for sykepleiere. Gyldendal Akademisk
    Textbook
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Alnes, Rigmor Grete Einang; Jeppestøl, Kristin; Flem, Elin Sandnes; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate. (2023) Kommunar bør sikre seg spesialistane i allmennsjukepleie. Universitetsavisa
    Commentary
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Alnes, Rigmor Grete Einang; Jeppestøl, Kristin; Flem, Elin Sandnes; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate. (2023) Kommunar bør sikre seg spesialistar i allmennsjukepleie. Tidsskriftet sykepleien
    Commentary

2022

  • Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan. (2022) Eliminasjon - avføring.
    Non-fiction chapter
  • Steinsheim, Gunn; Saga, Susan; Olsen, Bonnie; Broen, Helene Kjeka; Malmedal, Wenche Karin. (2022) Abusive episodes among home-dwelling persons with dementia and their informal caregivers: a cross-sectional Norwegian study. BMC Geriatrics
    Academic article
  • Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan; Nakrem, Sigrid; Sandmoe, Astrid. (2022) «Vi kjemper en kamp» - Pårørendes opplevelse av samarbeid med sykehjemstjenesten om vold, overgrep og forsømmelser. Tidsskrift for omsorgsforskning
    Academic article
  • Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne G.; Norton, Christine; Haugan, Gørill. (2022) Symptoms of anal incontinence and quality of life: A psychometric study of the Norwegian version of the ICIQ-B amongst hospital outpatients. Archives of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Knutshaug, Toril Johanne; Fischer, Heike; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Brorstad, Monica; Eilertsen, Mary-Elizabeth B; Saga, Susan. (2022) Sykepleiernes erfaringer med bruk av SKUV i hjemmetjenesten: Endret funksjon og selvfølelse. Geriatrisk sykepleie
    Academic article

2021

  • Saga, Susan; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Nakrem, Sigrid; Sandmoe, Astrid. (2021) Relatives’ experiences with abuse and neglect in Norwegian nursing homes. A qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research
    Academic article

2020

  • Heglum, Margareth; Flasnes, Marita; Saga, Susan. (2020) Barrierer for å ta i bruk høy PEEP og lungerekruttering ved generell anestesi til pasienter med fedme. Inspira – tidsskrift for anestesi-, operasjon- og intensivsykepleiere
    Academic article
  • Myhre, Janne; Saga, Susan; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Ostaszkiewicz, Joan; Nakrem, Sigrid. (2020) Elder abuse and neglect: an overlooked patient safety issue. A focus group study of nursing home leaders’ perceptions of elder abuse and neglect. BMC Health Services Research
    Academic article
  • Myhre, Janne; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Saga, Susan; Ostaszkiewicz, Joan; Nakrem, Sigrid. (2020) Nursing home leaders’ perceptions of factors influencing the reporting of elder abuse and neglect: a qualitative study. Journal of Health Organisation and Management
    Academic article
  • Myhre, Janne; Saga, Susan; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Ostaszkiewicz, Joan; Nakrem, Sigrid. (2020) React and act: a qualitative study of how nursing home leaders follow up on staff-to-resident abuse. BMC Health Services Research
    Academic article

2019

  • Musa, Massirfufulay Kpehe; Saga, Susan; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Harris, Ruth; Goodman, Claire; Norton, Christine. (2019) The prevalence, incidence, and correlates of fecal incontinence among older people residing in care homes: A systematic review. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
    Academic literature review

2018

  • Dahlø, Raija H. T.; Gulla, Kari; Saga, Susan; Kristoffersen, Laila; Eilertsen, Mary-Elizabeth B. (2018) Sacred hours: Mothers´ Experiences of Skin-to-skin Contact with Their Infants Immediately After Preterm Birth. International Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care
    Academic article

2016

  • Kvam, Sissel; Dypaune, Tone; Saga, Susan. (2016) Dagaktivitetstilbud til yngre personer med demenssykdom. Evalueringsrapport: Lavollen aktivitetssenter. Senter for omsorgsforskning
    Research report
  • J., Catherine Teig; Bond, Malcolm J.; Cvancarova, MS; Engh, ME; kjøllesdal, m; Øresland, Tom; Saga, Susan; Martini, Angelita. (2016) Translation And Validation Of Condition-Specific Quality Of Life Pfdi-20 And Pfiq-7 Questionnaires For Women With Pelvic Floor Dysfunction In The Norwegian Context. Value in Health
    Academic article

2015

  • Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine; Seim, Arnfinn. (2015) What characteristics predispose to continence in nursing home residents?: A population-based cross-sectional study. Neurourology and Urodynamics
    Academic article

2014

  • Saga, Susan; Seim, Arnfinn; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine. (2014) Understanding faecal incontinence in nursing home patients: Epidemiology and nurses’ management. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis
  • Saga, Susan; Seim, Arnfinn; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen. (2014) Bowel problem management among nursing home residents: a mixed methods study. BMC Nursing
    Academic article

2013

  • Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine; Seim, Arnfinn. (2013) Prevalence and correlates of fecal incontinence among nursing home residents: a population-based cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatrics
    Academic article

2012

  • Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, C.; Seim, Arnfinn. (2012) Correlates of FI among Nursing Home Patients. Neurourology and Urodynamics
    Conference abstract

2006

  • Saga, Susan. (2006) Sykdomsfortellingen: en narrativ studie av meningsskaping etter overlevelse av livstruende sykdom. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Master thesis

Journal publications

  • Hagen, Inger Hilde; Husby, Vigdis Schnell; Antonsen, Kjersti Natvig; Stokke, Randi; Bårdsgjerde, Elise Kvalsund; Svarthaug, Lars Aune; Stuedahl, Marit; Saga, Susan. (2026) Translation, psychometric assessment, and adaptation of the state empathy scale among healthcare students. BMC Medical Education
    Academic article
  • Prøsch-Bilden, Tone; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Ulven, Silje Kristine; Saga, Susan. (2025) Norwegian Translation and Validation of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-IUGA Revised (PISQ-IR). International Urogynecology Journal
    Academic article
  • Steinsheim, Gunn; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Follestad, Turid; Olsen, Bonnie; Saga, Susan. (2023) Contextual Factors Associated with Abuse of Home-Dwelling Persons with Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study of Informal Caregivers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH)
    Academic article
  • Heglum, Margareth; Flasnes, Marita; Saga, Susan. (2020) Barrierer for å ta i bruk høy PEEP og lungerekruttering ved generell anestesi til pasienter med fedme. Inspira – tidsskrift for anestesi-, operasjon- og intensivsykepleiere
    Academic article
  • Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, C.; Seim, Arnfinn. (2012) Correlates of FI among Nursing Home Patients. Neurourology and Urodynamics
    Conference abstract
  • Steinsheim, Gunn; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Follestad, Turid; Olsen, Bonnie; Saga, Susan. (2023) Factors associated with subjective burden among informal caregivers of home-dwelling people with dementia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatrics
    Academic article
  • Steinsheim, Gunn; Saga, Susan; Olsen, Bonnie; Broen, Helene Kjeka; Malmedal, Wenche Karin. (2022) Abusive episodes among home-dwelling persons with dementia and their informal caregivers: a cross-sectional Norwegian study. BMC Geriatrics
    Academic article
  • Myhre, Janne; Saga, Susan; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Ostaszkiewicz, Joan; Nakrem, Sigrid. (2020) Elder abuse and neglect: an overlooked patient safety issue. A focus group study of nursing home leaders’ perceptions of elder abuse and neglect. BMC Health Services Research
    Academic article
  • Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan; Nakrem, Sigrid; Sandmoe, Astrid. (2022) «Vi kjemper en kamp» - Pårørendes opplevelse av samarbeid med sykehjemstjenesten om vold, overgrep og forsømmelser. Tidsskrift for omsorgsforskning
    Academic article
  • Saga, Susan; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Nakrem, Sigrid; Sandmoe, Astrid. (2021) Relatives’ experiences with abuse and neglect in Norwegian nursing homes. A qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research
    Academic article
  • Hagemann, Cecilie Therese; Spetalen, Siri; Saga, Susan; Bratlie, Ingvild Marie Haug; Dons, Vilde; Stafne, Signe Nilssen. (2023) Symptoms of complex pelvic pain: A survey in three cohorts of women. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
    Academic article
  • Myhre, Janne; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Saga, Susan; Ostaszkiewicz, Joan; Nakrem, Sigrid. (2020) Nursing home leaders’ perceptions of factors influencing the reporting of elder abuse and neglect: a qualitative study. Journal of Health Organisation and Management
    Academic article
  • Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne G.; Norton, Christine; Haugan, Gørill. (2022) Symptoms of anal incontinence and quality of life: A psychometric study of the Norwegian version of the ICIQ-B amongst hospital outpatients. Archives of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Saga, Susan; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Dons, Vilde; Bratlie, Ingvild; Spetalen, Siri; Hagemann, Cecilie Therese. (2023) Amsterdam complex pelvic pain symptom scale with subscales: Based on a Norwegian translation, psychometric assessment and modification of the Amsterdam hyperactive pelvic floor scale. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
    Academic article
  • Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine; Seim, Arnfinn. (2015) What characteristics predispose to continence in nursing home residents?: A population-based cross-sectional study. Neurourology and Urodynamics
    Academic article
  • J., Catherine Teig; Bond, Malcolm J.; Grotle, Margreth; Kjøllesdal, Møyfrid; Saga, Susan; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Engh, Anna Marie Ellström; Martini, Angelita. (2023) A novel method for the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of health-related quality of life patient-reported outcome measurements. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
    Academic article
  • Myhre, Janne; Saga, Susan; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Ostaszkiewicz, Joan; Nakrem, Sigrid. (2020) React and act: a qualitative study of how nursing home leaders follow up on staff-to-resident abuse. BMC Health Services Research
    Academic article
  • Knutshaug, Toril Johanne; Fischer, Heike; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Brorstad, Monica; Eilertsen, Mary-Elizabeth B; Saga, Susan. (2022) Sykepleiernes erfaringer med bruk av SKUV i hjemmetjenesten: Endret funksjon og selvfølelse. Geriatrisk sykepleie
    Academic article
  • Dahlø, Raija H. T.; Gulla, Kari; Saga, Susan; Kristoffersen, Laila; Eilertsen, Mary-Elizabeth B. (2018) Sacred hours: Mothers´ Experiences of Skin-to-skin Contact with Their Infants Immediately After Preterm Birth. International Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care
    Academic article
  • J., Catherine Teig; Bond, Malcolm J.; Cvancarova, MS; Engh, ME; kjøllesdal, m; Øresland, Tom; Saga, Susan; Martini, Angelita. (2016) Translation And Validation Of Condition-Specific Quality Of Life Pfdi-20 And Pfiq-7 Questionnaires For Women With Pelvic Floor Dysfunction In The Norwegian Context. Value in Health
    Academic article
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Molnes, Sven Inge. (2024) Er kompetanseheving i kommunehelsetenesta ein del av NTNUs samfunnsoppdrag?. Oppland arbeiderblad
    Commentary
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Molnes, Sven Inge. (2024) Er kompetanseheving i kommunehelsetenesta ein del av NTNUs samfunnsoppdrag?. Sykepleien.no
    Commentary
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Alnes, Rigmor Grete Einang; Jeppestøl, Kristin; Flem, Elin Sandnes; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate. (2023) Kommunar bør sikre seg spesialistane i allmennsjukepleie. Universitetsavisa
    Commentary
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Alnes, Rigmor Grete Einang; Jeppestøl, Kristin; Flem, Elin Sandnes; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate. (2023) Kommunar bør sikre seg spesialistar i allmennsjukepleie. Tidsskriftet sykepleien
    Commentary
  • Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Ulven, Silje Kristine; Prøsch-Bilden, Tone; Saga, Susan. (2024) Pelvic floor disorders and impact on sexual function: a cross-sectional study among non-sexually active and sexually active women. Sexual Medicine - Open Access
    Academic article
  • Saga, Susan; Follestad, Turid; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth. (2024) The impact of anal incontinence: psychosocial and sexual consequences and factors associated with QoL in a Norwegian outpatient population. Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology
    Academic article
  • Leistad, Lasse Næss; Saga, Susan. (2024) Melding av uønskede hendelser i intensivavdelingen: - En kvalitativ studie av hva som påvirker melding av uønskede hendelser. Inspira – tidsskrift for anestesi-, operasjon- og intensivsykepleiere
    Academic article
  • Musa, Massirfufulay Kpehe; Saga, Susan; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Harris, Ruth; Goodman, Claire; Norton, Christine. (2019) The prevalence, incidence, and correlates of fecal incontinence among older people residing in care homes: A systematic review. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
    Academic literature review
  • Saga, Susan; Seim, Arnfinn; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen. (2014) Bowel problem management among nursing home residents: a mixed methods study. BMC Nursing
    Academic article
  • Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine; Seim, Arnfinn. (2013) Prevalence and correlates of fecal incontinence among nursing home residents: a population-based cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatrics
    Academic article

Books

  • Mauset, Marit; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Johnsen, Hanne Cecilie; Saga, Susan. (2023) Kliniske undersøkelser fra hode til tå - en håndbok for sykepleiere. Gyldendal Akademisk
    Textbook

Part of book/report

  • Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan; Bliss, Donna Z.. (2025) Management of Fecal Incontinence in Older Adults in Nursing Homes.
    Academic chapter
  • Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan. (2022) Eliminasjon - avføring.
    Non-fiction chapter

Report

  • Kvam, Sissel; Dypaune, Tone; Saga, Susan. (2016) Dagaktivitetstilbud til yngre personer med demenssykdom. Evalueringsrapport: Lavollen aktivitetssenter. Senter for omsorgsforskning
    Research report

Student thesis or dissertation

  • Saga, Susan. (2006) Sykdomsfortellingen: en narrativ studie av meningsskaping etter overlevelse av livstruende sykdom. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Master thesis
  • Saga, Susan; Seim, Arnfinn; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine. (2014) Understanding faecal incontinence in nursing home patients: Epidemiology and nurses’ management. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis
  • Steinsheim, Gunn; Saga, Susan; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Olsen, Bonnie. (2025) Stretched to the Limit? Informal caregiver burden and elder abuse among home-dwelling persons with dementia. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis

Outreach

2025

  • Interview
    Midling, Anne Sliper; Steinsheim, Gunn; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Saga, Susan. (2025) Eldre med demens utsettes for vold, overgrep og omsorgssvikt i eget hjem.

2024

  • Conference lecture
    Hagemann, Cecilie Therese; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Dons, Vilde; Bratlie, Ingvild Marie Haug; Spetalen, Siri; Saga, Susan. (2024) Complex pelvic pain – validation and use of a new questionnaire. 7th Arctic Pelvic Floor Meeting (APFM)
  • Feature article
    Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Molnes, Sven Inge. (2024) Er kompetanseheving i kommunehelsetenesta ein del av NTNU sitt samfunnsoppdrag?.
  • Conference lecture
    Hagemann, Cecilie Therese; Spetalen, Siri; Saga, Susan; Bratlie, Ingvild Marie Haug; Dons, Vilde; Stafne, Signe Nilssen. (2024) Komplekse bekkensmerter – en spørreundersøkelse blant 3 utvalg av kvinner. Norsk gynekologisk forenings årsmøte
  • Conference poster
    Saga, Susan; Nakrem, Sigrid; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth. (2024) “We are fighting a battle” - How relatives experience NH collaboration on issues of abuse/neglect. 2024 USC Judith D. Tamkin International symposium on elder abuse
  • Interview
    Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Saga, Susan; Lilleeng, Sverre. (2024) Dette sliter hver tredje kvinne med – går utover sexlivet.
  • Interview
    Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Saga, Susan; Brandslet, Steinar. (2024) Bekkenbunnplager rammer seksuallivet.
  • Interview
    Stensvik, Geir-Tore; Saga, Susan; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Opheim, Aagot. (2024) Utdanningen deres skal legges ned: – Det er dette jeg vil jobbe med.

2023

  • Conference lecture
    Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Steinsheim, Gunn; Saga, Susan; Olsen, Bonnie. (2023) Abusive episodes among home-dwelling persons with dementia and their informal caregivers. Hongo Summer Dojo
  • Lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2023) Kan AKS-sykepleiere bidra til å løse kommunenes kompetanse- og rekrutteringsutfordringer? Presentasjon av master i avansert klinisk allmennsykepleie ved NTNU. Helse- og omsorgslederkonferansen
  • Feature article
    Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Alnes, Rigmor Grete Einang; Jeppestøl, Kristin; Flem, Elin Sandnes; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate. (2023) Kommunane bør sikre seg spesialistane i allmennsjukepleie.
  • Feature article
    Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Alnes, Rigmor Grete Einang; Jeppestøl, Kristin; Flem, Elin Sandnes; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate. (2023) Framoverlente kommunar sikrar seg spesialistar i allmennsjukepleie.
  • Conference poster
    Spetalen, Siri; Hagemann, Cecilie Therese; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Bratlie, Ingvild Marie Haug; Dons, Vilde; Saga, Susan. (2023) Hyperactive pelvic floor in women. A survey among patients and healthy volunteers. 42nd Nordic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Conference poster
    Dons, Vilde; Bratlie, Ingvild Marie Haug; Hagemann, Cecilie Therese; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Spetalen, Siri; Saga, Susan. (2023) Amsterdam Hyperactive Pelvic Floor Scale. Translation and psychometric testing of a Norwegian version among women with pelvic floor dysfunctions. 42nd Nordic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Feature article
    Andersen-Hollekim, Tone Elisabeth; Saga, Susan. (2023) Fremtidens sykepleiere - ikke i Trøndelag!.

2022

  • Conference lecture
    Ulven, Silje Kristine Sveen; Saga, Susan; Stafne, Signe Nilssen. (2022) Pelvic floor disorders and impact on sexual function in sexually active and non-sexually active women. 6th Arctic Pelvic Floor Meeting (APFM)
  • Lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2022) Vold og overgrep mot eldre - Hva sier forskningen?. Åpent møte «Dette skjer ikke – eller gjør det?» Vold og overgrep mot eldre – hvordan er utviklingen og hva sier forskningen?
  • Conference poster
    Steinsheim, Gunn; Saga, Susan; Olsen, Bonnie; Malmedal, Wenche Karin. (2022) Proportion of abusive episodes in persons with dementia and their informal caregivers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Judith D Tamkin International Symposium on Elder Abuse

2021

  • Lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2021) Vold og overgrep mot eldre i institusjoner og private hjem - Hva sier forskningen?. Åpent møte
  • Conference lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2021) Eldre pasienter som utsettes for vold, overgrep og forsømmelser - Pårørendes oppfatning og erfaring. Vold, overgrep og forsømmelser i sykehjem
  • Conference lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2021) Pårørendes erfaring med vold, overgrep og forsømmelser i sykehjem. Nettverkssamling med tema vold, overgrep og forsømmelser i sykehjem
  • Conference lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2021) Vold, overgrep og forsømmelser av pasienter i sykehjem: Pårørendes oppfatning og erfaring. Pasientsikkerhetsuka Mosjøen
  • Feature article
    Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Eide, Arne Henning; Botngård, Anja; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan. (2021) Vi må snakke om vold, overgrep og forsømmelser i sykehjem.
  • Conference lecture
    Botngård, Anja; Saga, Susan. (2021) System error – Hva forskningen sier om vold, overgrep og forsømmelse på sykehjem. TryggEst konferansen

2020

  • Feature article
    Fischer, Heike; Saga, Susan; Knutshaug, Toril Johanne; brorstad, monica. (2020) Det er mulig å forsterke primærhelsetjenesten. Kan mer avansert undersøkelses- og vurderingskompetanse hos sykepleiere i hjemmetjenesten hjelpe primærhelsetjenesten til å fylle sin rolle?.

2019

  • Conference lecture
    Knutshaug, Toril Johanne; brorstad, monica; Fischer, Heike; Saga, Susan. (2019) SKUV i kommunehelsetjenesten. Perspektiver på sykepleierkompetanse - utdanning og forskning
  • Conference lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2019) Understanding faecal incontinence in nursing homes: What is the problem?. 49th ICS Annual meeting
  • Conference lecture
    Saga, Susan; Seim, Arnfinn; Norton, Christine; Mørkved, Siv; Vinsnes, Anne G.. (2019) Translation and validation of a Norwegian version of ICIQ-B. 49th ICS Annual meeting
  • Lecture
    Knutshaug, Toril Johanne; Fischer, Heike; brorstad, monica; Saga, Susan. (2019) SKUV i kommunehelsetjensten. Omsorgskonferansen 2019
  • Conference lecture
    Myhre, Janne; Saga, Susan; Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Ostaszkiewicz, Joan; Nakrem, Sigrid. (2019) Nursing home leaders perception of elder abuse and neglect- A qualitative study. European Conference on Domestic Violence

2017

  • Lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2017) Tarmproblemer hos eldre pasienter i sykehjem - hva er egentlig problemet?. Nasjonal konferanse i alders- og sykehjemsmedisin

2016

  • Lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2016) Aldersforandringer og funksjonsforstyrrelser hos den eldre pasienten: Hva karakteriserer disposisjon for kontinens hos sykehjemsbeboere. Fagdag for tverrfaglig team

2015

  • Conference lecture
    Planke, Catherine; Martini, A; Engh, Marie Ellström; Øresland, Tom; Cvancarova, M; Grotle, M; kjøllesdal, m; Saga, Susan. (2015) TRANSLATION AND VALIDATION OF CONDITION-SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE QUESTIONNAIRES FOR WOMEN WITH PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE IN THE NORWEGIAN CONTEXT. Årsmøtet i Norsk gynekologisk forening

2013

  • Conference lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2013) Fecal incontinence among nursing home patients. Arctic Pelvic Floor Meeting 2013

2012

  • Conference lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2012) Avføringsinkontinens i sykehjem – forekomst og risikofaktorer. Nasjonal konferanse for sykehjemsmedisin
  • Conference poster
    Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christin; Seim, Arnfinn. (2012) Correlates of FI among nursing home patients. ICS Annual meeting

2011

  • Conference poster
    Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan; Seim, Arnfinn. (2011) Faecal incontinence among elderly patients in nursing homes: A systematic review of prevalence and risk factors. International Continence Society 41 st Annual Meeting
  • Conference poster
    Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Seim, Arnfinn. (2011) Prevalence of faecal incontinence among elderly patients in norwgian nursing homes: The impact of age and long-term care residency. International Continence Society 41st Annual Meeting

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