Abstract Aim The programme “Join the Healthy Boat” promotes amongst other things a healthy diet in primary school children. In order to evaluate programme’s effectiveness, this study longitudinally investigated children’s nutrition behaviour. Subject and methods A total of 1564 children (7.1 ± 0.6 years) participated cluster-randomised study. Teachers delivered lessons including behavioural con...

BACKGROUND Norwegian children consume less fruit and vegetables (FV) than recommended. In order to increase the intake, a School Fruit subscription programme is now offered to all Norwegian elementary and junior high schools. This programme has limited effect due to low participation by schools and pupils. However, recent evaluations of the programme offered for free have reported good effects ...

OBJECTIVE Non-adherence to pharmacological treatment in osteoporosis is a well-recognized problem. We hypothesized that a group-based educational programme would increase patients' knowledge and level of adherence with medical treatment. METHODS A total of 300 patients (32 men aged 65 ± 9 years and 268 women aged 63 ± 8 years), recently diagnosed with osteoporosis, were randomised to either a...

BACKGROUND Different interventions can reduce the burden of the chronic low back pain. One example is the use of a 'Back School Programme'. This is a brief therapy that uses a health education method to empower participants through a procedure of assessment, education and skill development. This study aimed to evaluate to what extent the programme could improve quality of life in those who suff...

OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of a 2-year camp-based family treatment programme and an outpatient programme on obesity in two generations. DESIGN Pragmatic randomised controlled trial. SETTING Rehabilitation clinic, tertiary care hospital and primary care. PATIENTS Families with at least one child (7-12 years) and one parent with obesity. INTERVENTIONS Summer camp for 2 weeks a...