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Susan Saga

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Susan Saga

Associate 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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Competencies

  • Anal incontinence
  • Baderom og toalett i sykehjem
  • Elder abuse
  • Functional gastrointestinal disorders
  • Nursing Homes
  • Physical examination / health assessment
  • Toalettpraksiser i sykehjem
  • Validering av spøreskjema

Publications

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2025

  • Prøsch-Bilden, Tone; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Ulven, Silje Kristine Sveen; Saga, Susan. (2025) Norwegian Translation and Validation of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-IUGA Revised (PISQ-IR). International Urogynecology Journal
    Academic article

2024

  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Molnes, Sven Inge. (2024) Er kompetanseheving i kommunehelsetenesta ein del av NTNU sitt samfunnsoppdrag?. Sunnmørsposten
    Feature article
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Molnes, Sven Inge. (2024) Er kompetanseheving i kommunehelsetenesta ein del av NTNUs samfunnsoppdrag?. Sykepleien.no
    Reader opinion piece
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Molnes, Sven Inge. (2024) Er kompetanseheving i kommunehelsetenesta ein del av NTNUs samfunnsoppdrag?. Oppland arbeiderblad
    Reader opinion piece
  • 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
  • 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

2023

  • 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
    Reader opinion piece
  • Andersen-Hollekim, Tone Elisabeth; Saga, Susan. (2023) Fremtidens sykepleiere - ikke i Trøndelag!. www.universitetsavisa.no
    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. Forskning.no
    Feature article
  • 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
    Reader opinion piece
  • 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. Fædrelandsvennen
    Feature 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
  • Teig J., Catherine; Bond, Malcolm J.; Grotle, Margreth; Kjøllesdal, Møyfrid; Saga, Susan; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova. (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 Gyldendal Akademisk
    Textbook
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

2022

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan. (2022) Eliminasjon - avføring. Cappelen Damm Akademisk
    Chapter
  • 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

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
  • Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Eide, Arne Henning; Botngård, Anja; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan. (2021) Vi må snakke om vold, overgrep og forsømmelser i sykehjem. Adresseavisen
    Feature article

2020

  • 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; 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
  • 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?. Dagens medisin
    Feature 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
  • 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

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 – Rapportserie (9)
    Report
  • Teig J., Catherine; Bond, Malcolm J.; Cvancarova, MS; Engh, ME; kjøllesdal, m; Øresland, Tom. (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; 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; Seim, Arnfinn; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine. (2014) Understanding faecal incontinence in nursing home patients: epidemiology and nurses' management. Norwegian University of Science and Technology
    Doctoral dissertation

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
    Abstract

2006

  • Saga, Susan. (2006) Sykdomsfortellingen: en narrativ studie av meningsskaping etter overlevelse av livstruende sykdom. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Thesis at a second degree level

Journal publications

  • Prøsch-Bilden, Tone; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Ulven, Silje Kristine Sveen; Saga, Susan. (2025) Norwegian Translation and Validation of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-IUGA Revised (PISQ-IR). International Urogynecology Journal
    Academic article
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Molnes, Sven Inge. (2024) Er kompetanseheving i kommunehelsetenesta ein del av NTNU sitt samfunnsoppdrag?. Sunnmørsposten
    Feature article
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Molnes, Sven Inge. (2024) Er kompetanseheving i kommunehelsetenesta ein del av NTNUs samfunnsoppdrag?. Sykepleien.no
    Reader opinion piece
  • Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Saga, Susan; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Molnes, Sven Inge. (2024) Er kompetanseheving i kommunehelsetenesta ein del av NTNUs samfunnsoppdrag?. Oppland arbeiderblad
    Reader opinion piece
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    Reader opinion piece
  • Andersen-Hollekim, Tone Elisabeth; Saga, Susan. (2023) Fremtidens sykepleiere - ikke i Trøndelag!. www.universitetsavisa.no
    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. Forskning.no
    Feature article
  • 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
    Reader opinion piece
  • 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. Fædrelandsvennen
    Feature 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
  • Teig J., Catherine; Bond, Malcolm J.; Grotle, Margreth; Kjøllesdal, Møyfrid; Saga, Susan; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova. (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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Eide, Arne Henning; Botngård, Anja; Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan. (2021) Vi må snakke om vold, overgrep og forsømmelser i sykehjem. Adresseavisen
    Feature 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; 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
  • 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?. Dagens medisin
    Feature 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Teig J., Catherine; Bond, Malcolm J.; Cvancarova, MS; Engh, ME; kjøllesdal, m; Øresland, Tom. (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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, C.; Seim, Arnfinn. (2012) Correlates of FI among Nursing Home Patients. Neurourology and Urodynamics
    Abstract

Books

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

Part of book/report

  • Blekken, Lene Elisabeth; Saga, Susan. (2022) Eliminasjon - avføring. Cappelen Damm Akademisk
    Chapter

Report

  • Kvam, Sissel; Dypaune, Tone; Saga, Susan. (2016) Dagaktivitetstilbud til yngre personer med demenssykdom. Evalueringsrapport: Lavollen aktivitetssenter. Senter for omsorgsforskning – Rapportserie (9)
    Report
  • Saga, Susan; Seim, Arnfinn; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christine. (2014) Understanding faecal incontinence in nursing home patients: epidemiology and nurses' management. Norwegian University of Science and Technology
    Doctoral dissertation
  • Saga, Susan. (2006) Sykdomsfortellingen: en narrativ studie av meningsskaping etter overlevelse av livstruende sykdom. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Thesis at a second degree level

Teaching

Courses

  • SYA3903 - Master's Thesis in Advanced Clinical General Nursing

Outreach

2024

  • 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. Adresseavisen Adresseavisen [Newspaper] 2024-10-03
  • Interview
    Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Saga, Susan; Lilleeng, Sverre. (2024) Dette sliter hver tredje kvinne med – går utover sexlivet. NrK NrK [Internet] 2024-10-07
  • Interview
    Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Saga, Susan; Brandslet, Steinar. (2024) Bekkenbunnplager rammer seksuallivet. Gemini Gemini [Business/trade/industry journal] 2024-10-07
  • 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 , Los Angeles 2024-02-22 - 2034-02-23
  • Academic 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. Norwegian National Advisory Unit NKIB, UNN 7th Arctic Pelvic Floor Meeting (APFM) , Tromsø 2024-06-03 - 2024-06-04
  • Academic 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. Lokal kommite fra Innlandet sykehus Norsk gynekologisk forenings årsmøte , Lillehammer 2024-10-25 - 2024-10-25

2023

  • 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. Local org. commitee, St. Olavs hosptial/NTNU, Trondheim 42nd Nordic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Trondheim 2023-08-27 - 2023-08-30
  • 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. Local org. commitee, St. Olavs hosptial/NTNU, Trondheim 42nd Nordic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Trondheim 2023-08-27 - 2023-08-30
  • Lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2023) Kan AKS-sykepleiere bidra til å løse kommunenes kompetanse- og rekrutteringsutfordringer? Presentasjon av master i avansert klinisk allmennsykepleie ved NTNU. Trøndelag helse- og omsorgslederforum, Statsforvalteren Helse- og omsorgslederkonferansen , Stjørdal 2023-09-21 - 2023-09-22
  • Academic lecture
    Malmedal, Wenche Karin; Steinsheim, Gunn; Saga, Susan; Olsen, Bonnie. (2023) Abusive episodes among home-dwelling persons with dementia and their informal caregivers. University of Tokyo, Global Nursing Research Center Hongo Summer Dojo , Tokyo 2023-08-05 - 2023-08-05

2022

  • 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. University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, National Center on Elder Abuse Judith D Tamkin International Symposium on Elder Abuse , Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA 2022-02-24 - 2022-02-25
  • Academic 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. Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Incontinence and Pelvic 6th Arctic Pelvic Floor Meeting (APFM) , Lofoten 2022-05-23 - 2022-05-24
  • Lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2022) Vold og overgrep mot eldre - Hva sier forskningen?. Pensjonistforbundet Åpent møte «Dette skjer ikke – eller gjør det?» Vold og overgrep mot eldre – hvordan er utviklingen og hva sier forskningen? , Haugesund 2022-10-06 - 2022-10-06

2021

  • Academic lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2021) Eldre pasienter som utsettes for vold, overgrep og forsømmelser - Pårørendes oppfatning og erfaring. NTNU Vold, overgrep og forsømmelser i sykehjem , Trondheim 2021-03-25 - 2021-03-25
  • Academic lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2021) Vold, overgrep og forsømmelser av pasienter i sykehjem: Pårørendes oppfatning og erfaring. Vefsn kommune Pasientsikkerhetsuka Mosjøen , Mosjøen 2021-09-22 - 2021-09-23
  • Academic lecture
    Botngård, Anja; Saga, Susan. (2021) System error – Hva forskningen sier om vold, overgrep og forsømmelse på sykehjem. Bufdir/Bufetat TryggEst konferansen , Oslo 2021-10-19 - 2021-10-20
  • Lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2021) Vold og overgrep mot eldre i institusjoner og private hjem - Hva sier forskningen?. Pensjonistforbundet Åpent møte , Stavanger 2021-10-01 - 2021-10-01
  • Academic lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2021) Pårørendes erfaring med vold, overgrep og forsømmelser i sykehjem. NKVTS og RVTS Øst Nettverkssamling med tema vold, overgrep og forsømmelser i sykehjem , Digitalt 2021-03-18 - 2021-03-18

2019

  • Academic 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 , Oslo 2019-09-01 - 2019-09-04
  • Academic lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2019) Understanding faecal incontinence in nursing homes: What is the problem?. International Continence Society 49th ICS Annual meeting , Gøteborg 2019-09-03 - 2019-09-06
  • Academic lecture
    Saga, Susan; Seim, Arnfinn; Norton, Christine; Mørkved, Siv; Vinsnes, Anne G.. (2019) Translation and validation of a Norwegian version of ICIQ-B. International Continence Society 49th ICS Annual meeting , Gøteborg 2019-09-03 - 2019-09-06
  • Academic lecture
    Knutshaug, Toril Johanne; brorstad, monica; Fischer, Heike; Saga, Susan. (2019) SKUV i kommunehelsetjenesten. NSF, Faggruppe for utdanning, fagutvikling og forskning Perspektiver på sykepleierkompetanse - utdanning og forskning , Oslo 2019-09-16 - 2019-09-17
  • Lecture
    Knutshaug, Toril Johanne; Fischer, Heike; brorstad, monica; Saga, Susan. (2019) SKUV i kommunehelsetjensten. Utviklingssenter for sykehjem og hjemmetjenester i Trøndelag Omsorgskonferansen 2019 , Hell 2019-10-15 - 2019-10-15

2017

  • Lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2017) Tarmproblemer hos eldre pasienter i sykehjem - hva er egentlig problemet?. Norsk forening for alders- og sykehjemsmedisin Nasjonal konferanse i alders- og sykehjemsmedisin , Trondheim 2017-03-06 - 2017-03-07

2016

  • Lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2016) Aldersforandringer og funksjonsforstyrrelser hos den eldre pasienten: Hva karakteriserer disposisjon for kontinens hos sykehjemsbeboere. Nasjonal kompetansetjeneste for inkontinens og bekkenbunnsyk Fagdag for tverrfaglig team , Tromsø 2016-09-07 - 2016-09-08

2015

  • Academic lecture
    Planke, Catherine; Martini, A; Engh, Marie Ellström; Øresland, Tom; Cvancarova, M; Grotle, M. (2015) TRANSLATION AND VALIDATION OF CONDITION-SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE QUESTIONNAIRES FOR WOMEN WITH PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE IN THE NORWEGIAN CONTEXT. Norsk gynekologisk forening Årsmøtet i Norsk gynekologisk forening , Bergen 2015-10-21 - 2016-10-23

2013

  • Academic lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2013) Fecal incontinence among nursing home patients. Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for inkontinens og bekkenbunnssyk Arctic Pelvic Floor Meeting 2013 , Trondheim 2013-11-07 - 2013-11-08

2012

  • Poster
    Saga, Susan; Vinsnes, Anne Guttormsen; Mørkved, Siv; Norton, Christin; Seim, Arnfinn. (2012) Correlates of FI among nursing home patients. International Continence Society ICS Annual meeting , Beijing 2012-10-15 - 2012-10-19
  • Academic lecture
    Saga, Susan. (2012) Avføringsinkontinens i sykehjem – forekomst og risikofaktorer. Institutt for samfunnsmedisinske fag, Universitetet i Bergen Nasjonal konferanse for sykehjemsmedisin , Bergen 2012-02-06 - 2012-02-07

2011

  • 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 International Continence Society 41 st Annual Meeting , Glasgow 2011-08-29 - 2011-09-02
  • 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 International Continence Society 41st Annual Meeting , Glasgow 2011-08-29 - 2011-09-02

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