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Jan Sture Skouen

Professor
Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care
  • E-mailJan.Skouen@uib.no
  • Phone+47 55 58 61 59+47 930 16 344
  • Visitor Address
    Kalfarveien 31
  • Postal Address
    Postboks 7804
    5020 Bergen

Main areas of research interests last years

Rehabilitation medicine, especially neurorehabilitation. For several years been a project leader for two big randomized controlled studies, one looking at the effect of two different new intensive rehabilitation programs in Bergen municipality for stroke patients discharged from a Stroke unit compared to rehabilitation as usual (grant from Research Council of Norway). The other project is comparing an outpatient cognitive rehabilitation model with ordinary follow-ups from the general practitioners for patients discharged from hospital still having symptoms from mild traumatic brain injury. From 2013 leader of a national and international randomized controlled multicentre study trying out a virtual reality equipment on stroke patients as an addition to traditional rehabilitation of arm function. For several years led a multicentre randomized controlled study on rehabilitation of mild traumatic brain injury patients. Examination and treatment of patients with long-lasting musculoskeletal pain. Evaluation and development of examination methods. Discs and sciatica: basic and clinical studies. Involved in multidisciplinary and multicentre studies

 

Journal articles
  • Knapstad, Mari Kalland; Goplen, Frederik Kragerud; Skouen, Jan Sture; Ask, Tove; Nordahl, Stein Helge. 2019. Symptom severity and quality of life in patients with concurrent neck pain and dizziness. Disability and Rehabilitation. 1-5. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1571640
  • Herlin, Christofer; Kjær, Per; Espeland, Ansgar; Skouen, Jan Sture; Leboeuf-Yde, Charlotte; Karppinen, Jaro; Niinimäki, Jaakko; Sørensen, Joan Solgaard; Storheim, Kjersti; Jensen, Tue Secher. 2018. Modic changes-Their associations with low back pain and activity limitation: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. PLoS ONE. 13:e0200667: 1-27. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0200677
  • Knapstad, Mari Kalland; Nordahl, Stein Helge; Naterstad, Ingvill Fjell; Ask, Tove; Skouen, Jan Sture; Goplen, Frederik Kragerud. 2018. Measuring pressure pain threshold in the cervical region of dizzy patients-The reliability of a pressure algometer. Physiotherapy Research International. 23: 1-6. doi: 10.1002/pri.1736
  • Sigerseth, Maja; Bovim, Lars Peder Vatshelle; Bogen, Bård Erik; Larsen, Thomas Fiskerseth; Soleim, Harald; Geitung, Atle Birger; Monsen, Remy Andre; Stanton, Tasha; Skouen, Jan Sture; Indredavik, Grethe Elin Arnesen; Wilhelmsen, Kjersti Thulin; Magnussen, Liv Heide; Aaslund, Mona Kristin; Flesland, Martin; Andersen, Håkon Foss; Fersum, Kjartan. 2018. Bruk av virtuelle miljø i fysioterapipraksis? Fysioterapeuten. 85: 22-25. Published 2018-12-11.
  • Aaslund, Mona Kristin; Moe-Nilssen, Rolf; Gjelsvik, Bente E Bassøe; Bogen, Bård Erik; Næss, Halvor; Hofstad, Håkon; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2017. A longitudinal study investigating how stroke severity, disability, and physical function the first week post-stroke are associated with walking speed six months post-stroke. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 33: 932-942. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1360424
  • Brunner, Iris Charlotte; Skouen, Jan Sture; Hofstad, Håkon; Assmus, Jörg; Becker, Frank; Sanders, Anne-Marthe; Pallesen, Hanne; Michielsen, Marc; Thijs, L; Verheyden, Geert. 2017. Virtual Reality Training for Upper Extremity in Subacute Stroke (VIRTUES): A multicenter RCT. Neurology. 12: 2413-2421. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000004744
  • Furunes, Håvard; Storheim, Kjersti; Brox, Jens Ivar; Johnsen, Lars Gunnar; Skouen, Jan Sture; Franssen, Eric; Solberg, Tore; Sandvik, Leiv; Hellum, Christian. 2017. Total disc replacement versus multidisciplinary rehabilitation in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative discs: 8-year follow-up of a randomized controlled multicenter trial. The spine journal. 17: 1480-1488. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2017.05.011
  • Storheim, Kjersti; Espeland, Ansgar; Grøvle, Lars; Skouen, Jan Sture; Assmus, Jörg; Anke, Audny; Froholdt, Anne; Pedersen, Linda Margareth; Haugen, AJ; Fors, Terese; Schistad, Ellina Iordanova; Lutro, Olav; Marchand, Gunn Hege; Kadar, Thomas; Vetti, Nils; Randen, Solfrid; Nygaard, Øystein Petter; Brox, Jens Ivar; Grotle, Margreth; Zwart, John-Anker. 2017. Antibiotic treatment In patients with chronic low back pain and Modic changes (the AIM study): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials. 15: 596-607. doi: 10.1186/s13063-017-2306-8
  • Vikane, Eirik; Hellstrøm, Torgeir; Røe, Cecilie; Bautz-Holter, Erik; Assmus, Jörg; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2017. Multidisciplinary outpatient treatment in patients with mild traumatic brain injury: A randomised controlled intervention study. Brain Injury. 31: 475-484. doi: 10.1080/02699052.2017.1280852
  • Brunner, Iris Charlotte; Skouen, Jan Sture; Hofstad, Håkon; Assmus, Jörg; Becker, Frank; Pallesen, Hanne; Thijs, Liselot; Verheyden, Geert. 2016. Is upper limb virtual reality training more intensive than conventional training for patients in the subacute phase after stroke? An analysis of treatment intensity and content. BMC Neurology. 16:219: 1-7. doi: 10.1186/s12883-016-0740-y
  • Hofstad, Håkon; Næss, Halvor; Gjelsvik, Bente E Bassøe; Eide, Geir Egil; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2016. Subjective health complaints predict functional outcome six months after stroke. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica. 135: 161-169. Published 2016-06-28. doi: 10.1111/ane.12624
  • Vikane, Eirik; Hellstrøm, Torgeir; Røe, Cecilie; Bautz-Holter, Erik; Assmus, Jörg; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2016. Predictors for Return to Work in Subjects with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Behavioural Neurology. 2016. 10 pages. doi: 10.1155/2016/8026414
  • Ask, Tove; Magnussen, Liv Heide; Skouen, Jan Sture; Skaar, Anne; Kvåle, Alice. 2015. Experiences with a brief functional evaluation for employees with musculoskeletal disorders as perceived by the employees and their supervisors. European Journal of Physiotherapy. 17: 166-175. doi: 10.3109/21679169.2015.1061594
  • Ask, Tove; Skouen, Jan Sture; Assmus, Jörg; Kvåle, Alice. 2015. Self-reported and tested function in health care workers: Is there a difference in function between workers on full, partial or not on sick leave? Journal of occupational rehabilitation. 25: 506-517. doi: 10.1007/s10926-014-9557-y
  • Skouen, Jan Sture. 2015. Ryggplager, sykefravær og uføretrygd. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 135: 1567-1568.
  • Taule, Tina; Strand, Liv Inger; Assmus, Jörg; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2015. Ability in daily activities after early supported discharge models of stroke rehabilitation. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 22: 355-365. doi: 10.3109/11038128.2015.1042403
  • Taule, Tina; Strand, Liv Inger; Skouen, Jan Sture; Råheim, Målfrid. 2015. Striving for a life worth living: stroke survivors' experiences of home rehabilitation. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 29: 651-661. doi: 10.1111/scs.12193
  • Ask, Tove; Skouen, Jan Sture; Assmus, Jörg; Kvåle, Alice. 2014. Self-Reported and Tested Function in Health Care Workers with Musculoskeletal Disorders on Full, Partial or Not on Sick Leave. Journal of occupational rehabilitation. 25: 506-517. doi: 10.1007/s10926-014-9557-y
  • Brunner, Iris; Skouen, Jan Sture; Ersland, Lars; Grüner, Renate. 2014. Plasticity and response to action observation: A longitudinal fMRI study of potential mirror neurons in patients with subacute stroke. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. 28: 874-884. doi: 10.1177/1545968314527350
  • Brunner, Iris; Skouen, Jan Sture; Hofstad, Håkon; Strand, Liv Inger; Becker, Frank; Sanders, Anne-Marthe; Pallesen, Hanne; Kristensen, Tove; Michielsen, Marc; Verheyden, Geert. 2014. Virtual reality training for upper extremity in subacute stroke (VIRTUES): Study protocol for a randomized controlled multicenter trial. BMC Neurology. 14:186: 1-5. doi: 10.1186/s12883-014-0186-z
  • Gjelsvik, Bente E Bassøe; Hofstad, Håkon; Smedal, Tori; Eide, Geir Egil; Næss, Halvor; Skouen, Jan Sture; Frisk, Bente; Daltveit, Silje; Strand, Liv Inger. 2014. Balance and walking after three different models of stroke rehabilitation: Early supported discharge in a day unit or at home, and traditional treatment (control). BMJ Open. 4. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-004358
  • Gjelsvik, Bente E Bassøe; Strand, Liv Inger; Næss, Halvor; Hofstad, Håkon; Skouen, Jan Sture; Eide, Geir Egil; Smedal, Tori. 2014. Trunk Control and Lesion Locations According to Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score in Acute Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation. 6 pages.
  • Hofstad, Håkon; Gjelsvik, Bente E Bassøe; Næss, Halvor; Eide, Geir Egil; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2014. Early supported discharge after stroke in Bergen (ESD Stroke Bergen): three and six months results of a randomised controlled trial comparing two early supported discharge schemes with treatment as usual. BMC Neurology. 14:239. doi: 10.1186/s12883-014-0239-3
  • Skouen, Jan Sture. 2014. Regional versus widespread pain in patients with chronic low back pain: it does matter! Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 46: 479-480. doi: 10.2340/16501977-1828
  • Vikane, Eirik; Hellstrøm, Torgeir; Røe, Cecilie; Bautz-Holter, Erik; Assmus, Jörg; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2014. Missing a follow-up after mild traumatic brain injury-Does it matter? Brain Injury. 28: 1374-1380. doi: 10.3109/02699052.2014.919532
  • Fersum, Kjartan; O'Sullivan, Peter; Skouen, Jan Sture; Smith, Anne; Kvåle, Alice. 2013. Efficacy of classification-based cognitive functional therapy in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Pain. 17: 916-928. doi: 10.1002/j.1532-2149.2012.00252.x
  • Gjelsvik, BEB; Smedal, T; Hofstad, Håkon; Eide, Geir Egil; Skouen, Jan Sture; Frisk, B; Daltveit, S; Strand, Liv Inger. 2013. Balance and walking outcome after stroke rehabilitation - a randomized controlled trial comparing two early discharge models with treatment as usual. Cerebrovascular Diseases. 35: 95-96.
  • Hellstrøm, Torgeir; Vikane, Eirik; Skouen, Jan Sture; Bautz-Holter, Erik; Røe, Åsmund Treu; Røe, Cecilie. 2013. Symptoms 2 months after mild TBI- are they related to the brain injury- A cluster analysis. International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 1.
  • Hofstad, Håkon; Næss, Halvor; Moe-Nilssen, Rolf; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2013. Early supported discharge after stroke in Bergen (ESD Stroke Bergen): a randomized controlled trial comparing rehabilitation in a day unit or in the patients' homes with conventional treatment. International Journal of Stroke. 8: 582-587. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-4949.2012.00825.x
  • Taule, T; Skouen, Jan Sture; Råheim, Målfrid. 2013. Life changed existentially. A qualitative study of experiences 6 months post stroke. Cerebrovascular Diseases. 35: 764-764.
  • Brunner, Iris; Skouen, Jan Sture; Strand, Liv Inger. 2012. Is modified constraint-induced movement therapy more effective than bimanual training in improving arm motor function in the subacute phase post stroke? A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. 26: 1078-1086. doi: 10.1177/0269215512443138
  • Hellum, Christian; Johnsen, Lars Gunnar; Gjertsen, Øivind; Berg, Linda; Neckelmann, Gesche F; Grundnes, Oliver; Rossvoll, Ivar; Skouen, Jan Sture; Brox, Jens Ivar; Storheim, Kjersti. 2012. Predictors of outcome after surgery with disc prosthesis and rehabilitation in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative disc: 2-year follow-up. European spine journal. 21: 681-690. doi: 10.1007/s00586-011-2145-3
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Smith, Anne J.; Warrington, Nicole M; O'Sullivan, Peter B.; McKenzie, Louise; Pennell, Craig E.; Straker, Leon M. 2012. Genetic variation in the beta-2 adrenergic receptor is associated with chronic musculoskeletal complaints in adolescents. European Journal of Pain. 16: 1232-1242. doi: 10.1002/j.1532-2149.2012.00131.x
  • Vikane, Eirik; Roe, Cecilie; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2012. A descriptive portrait of mild traumatic brain injury patients referred to a university hospital. Brain Injury. 26: 592-593.
  • Wehling, Eike; Tyvoll, Hilde; Hofstad, Håkon; Lundervold, Astri; Gramstad, Arne; Skouen, Jan Sture; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Sørensen, Lin. 2012. Attention Deficit In Stroke Patients 12 Months After Discharge From Hospital. Brain Injury. 26: 712-713.
  • Brunner, Iris; Skouen, Jan Sture; Strand, Liv Inger. 2011. Recovery of upper extremity motor function post stroke with regard to eligibility for constraint-induced movement therapy. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 18: 248-257. doi: 10.1310/tsr1803-248
  • Strand, Liv Inger; Anderson, Bodil; Lygren, Hildegunn; Skouen, Jan Sture; Ostelo, Raymond; Magnussen, Liv Heide. 2011. Responsiveness to change of 10 physical tests used for patients with back pain. Physical Therapy. 91: 404-415. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20100016
  • Fersum, Kjartan; Dankaerts, Wim; O'Sullivan, Peter B.; Maes, Jonas; Skouen, Jan Sture; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Kvåle, Alice. 2010. Integration of subclassification strategies in randomised controlled clinical trials evaluating manual therapy treatment and exercise therapy for non-specific chronic low back pain: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 44: 1054-1062. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2009.063289
  • Iordanova, Ellina; Røe, Cecilie; Keller, Anne; Skouen, Jan Sture; Rygh, Lars Jørgen; Espeland, Ansgar; Gjerstad, Johannes. 2010. Langvarige korsryggsmerter og MR-forandringer i ryggvirvlene :. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 130: 2260-2263. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.09.0122
  • Ask, Tove; Strand, Liv Inger; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2009. The effect of two exercise regimes; motor control versus endurance/strength training for patients with whiplash-associated disorders: a randomized controlled pilot study. Clinical Rehabilitation. 23: 812-823. doi: 10.1177/0269215509335639
  • Fersum, Kjartan; Dankaerts, Wim; O'Sullivan, Peter B.; Maes, Jonas; Skouen, Jan Sture; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Kvåle, Alice. 2009. Integration of sub-classification strategies in RCTs evaluating manual therapy treatment and exercise therapy for non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP): a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine.
  • Fersum, Kjartan; O'Sullivan, Peter B.; Kvåle, Alice; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2009. Inter-examiner reliability of a classification system for patients with non-specific low back pain. Manual Therapy. 14: 555-561. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2008.08.003
  • Magnussen, Liv Heide; Strand, Liv Inger; Skouen, Jan Sture; Eriksen, Hege Randi. 2009. Long-term follow-up of disability pensioners having musculoskeletal disorders. BMC Public Health. 9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-9-407
  • Magnussen, Liv Heide; Strand, Liv Inger; Skouen, Jan Sture; Eriksen, Hege Randi. 2007. Motivating disability pensioners with back pain to return to work - A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 39: 81-87.
  • Magnussen, Liv; Strand, Liv Inger; Skouen, Jan Sture; Eriksen, Hege Randi. 2007. Motivating disability pensioners with back pain to return to work - A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 39: 81-87. doi: 10.2340/16501977-0004
  • Rognsvåg, Turid; Strand, Liv Inger; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2007. Smerte- og funksjonsforløp hos pasienter med lumbal skiveprotese. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 127: 1188-1191.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture. 2007. Isjias - kompresjon og inflammasjon av nerveroten? Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening.
  • Dankaerts, Wim; O'Sullivan, Peter B.; Straker, Leon M.; Burnett, Angus F.; Skouen, Jan Sture. 2006. The inter-examiner reliability of a classification method for non-specific chronic low back pain patients with motor control impairment. Manual Therapy. 11: 28-39. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2005.02.001
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Grasdal, Astrid L.; Haldorsen, Ellen M. H. 2006. Return to work after comparing outpatient multidisciplinary treatment programs versus treatment in general practice for patients with chronic widespread pain. European Journal of Pain. 10: 145-152. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2005.02.005
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Kvåle, Alice. 2006. Different outcomes in subgroups of patients with long-term musculoskeletal pain. Norsk Epidemiologi. 16: 127-135.
  • Kvåle, Alice; Skouen, Jan Sture; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth. 2005. Sensitivity to change and responsiveness of the global physiotherapy examination (GPE-52) in patients with long-lasting musculoskeletal pain. Physical Therapy. 85: 712-726.
  • Werner, Erik L; Ihlebæk, Camilla; Skouen, Jan Sture; Lærum, Even. 2005. Beliefs about low back pain in the Norwegian general population: Are they related to pain experiences and health professionals? Spine. 30: 1770-1776.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Lærum, Even; Jensen, Thor Øivind. 2003. Tverrfaglige ryggpoliklinikker - et nytt behandlingstilbud. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 123: 2895-2896.
  • Haldorsen, Ellen Marie Håland; Grasdal, Astrid L.; Skouen, Jan Sture; Risa, Alf Erling; Kronholm, Karsten; Ursin, Holger. 2002. Is there a right treatment for a particular patient group? Comparison of the ordinary treatment, light mulitdisciplinary treatment, and extensive mulitdisciplinary treatment for long-term sic-listed employees with muskuloskeletal pain. Pain. 95: 49-63.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Grasdal, Astrid L.; Haldorsen, Ellen Marie Håland; Ursin, Holger. 2002. Relative cost-effectiveness of extensive and lightmultidisciplinary treatment programs versus treatment as usual for patients with chronic low bak pain on long-term sick leave. Randomized controlled study. Spine. 27: 901-910.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Larsen, JP; Gjerde, Ivar Otto; Hegrestad, S; Vollset, Stein Emil. 1997. Cerebrospinal fluid protein concentration in patients with sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation: An investigation of biochemical, neurologic, and radiologic predictors of long-term outcome. Journal of spinal disorders. 10: 505-511.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Larsen, John Ludvig; Vollset, E.; Grønning, Mona. 1994. Elevated cerebrospinal fluid proteins in sciatica caused by disc herniation. European spine journal. 3: 107-111.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Larsen, John Ludvig; Vollset, E.; Grønning, Mona. 1994. Elevated cerebrospinal fluid proteins in sciatica caused by disc herniation. European spine journal. 3: 107-111.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Larsen, John Ludvig; Vollset, Stein Emil. 1994. Cerebrospinal fluid protein concentrations related to clinical findings in patients with sciatica caused by disc herniation. Journal of spinal disorders. 7: 12-18.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Larsen, John Ludvig; Vollset, Stein Emil. 1994. Cerebrospinal fluid protein concentrations related to clinical findings in patients with sciatica caused by disc herniation. Journal of spinal disorders. 7: 12-18.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Larsen, John Ludvig; Vollset, Stein Emil. 1994. Cerebrospinal fluid protein concentrations related to clinical findings in patients with sciatica caused by disk herniation. Journal of spinal disorders. 7: 12-18.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Larsen, John Ludvig; Vollset, Stein Emil; Grønning, Mona. 1994. Elevated cerebrospinal fluid proteins in sciatica caused by disc herniation. European spine journal. 3: 107-111.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Larsen, John Ludvig; Vollset, Stein Emil; Grønning, Mona. 1994. Elevated cerebrospinal fluid proteins in sciatica caused by disc herniation. European spine journal. 3: 107-111.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture; Larsen, John Ludvig; Vollset, Stein Emil. 1993. Cerebrospinal fluid proteins as indicators of nerve root compression in patients with sciatica caused by disc herniation. Spine. 18: 72-79.
Reports and theses
  • Lærum, Even; Brox, Jens Ivar; Storheim, Kjersti; Espeland, Ansgar; Haldorsen, Ellen Marie Håland; Munch-Ellingsen, Jens; Rossvoll, Ivar; Skouen, Jan Sture; Stig, Lars-Christian; Werner, Erik L; Nielsen, Lars-Lennart. 2007. Nasjonale kliniske retningslinjer. Korsryggsmerter - med og uten nerverotaffeksjon. Sosial-og helsedirektoratet. 15 pages.
  • Skouen, Jan Sture. 1999. Protein markers in cerebrospinal fluid in sciatica. A clinical and experimental study. Dr.med.. -.

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 PUBLICATIONS (period 2012-15). Publications with referee