Camilla Lauritzen
Biographic Data
| ID | 4415440 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Camilla Lauritzen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Camilla |
| FAMILY NAME | Lauritzen |
| SIGNATURE | LAURITZEN C |
| AFFILIATIONS | UiT The Arctic University of Norway |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4509-7881 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A qualitative study of health professional students’ development of therapeutic competence through interactive simulation-based learning
Health education must prepare students to support clients in sensitive and complex health situations. Developing therapeutic competence requires students navigating practical, relational, and ethical challenges. To address this need, the Therapeutic VR Interaction (TeraVRi) project developed four learning resources involving virtual patients and practice-based scenarios. This study investigates healthcare students’ perceptions of learning, focusi…
Municipal Differences in Thresholds for Investigations and Interventions by Child Welfare and Protection Services
In this study, we used child welfare and protection (CWP) statistics from Statistics Norway for the period 2015–2021 to examine reports, investigations and interventions in CWP services. The purpose was to study differences between municipalities and to what extent these can be attributed to demographic factors. The results showed that there is greater variation in the proportion of closed reports and the proportion of children with interventions…
How ‘the System’ Affects job Satisfaction and Intention to Stay or Leave—A Qualitative Study Among Child Welfare and Protection Workers in Norway
This article presents the findings of a study examining the factors that influence the intentions of Norwegian child welfare and protection workers to either remain in or leave their positions. It explores the elements that sustain their motivation and commitment, as well as those that contribute to their sense of challenge during difficult times. The study involved group interviews with 11 experienced workers, all of whom expressed a profound, i…
Families refusing assistance from the Norwegian child welfare Services- the importance of family characteristics, case processing and identified problems
Child-focused practice in social services for adults in Norway
Children of social service users are at risk for developing mental health problems as well as social and behavioral problems. Social service counselors should therefore be aware of service users’ children and provide support for them. In fact, they are obligated by law to consider children's views and their best interests in cases affecting them. Despite this, little is known about social service counselors’ child focus in their practice. In this…
Norwegian School Children’s Perceptions of the Child Protection Services
Support for Children of Parents With Mental Illness
Sessions with patients' children appeared to be relatively rare, and participating children did not necessarily receive appropriate information, support, or follow-up. To ensure that HCPs provide quality support and follow-up to COPMI, the routines and the training of HCPs need to be improved
Do the Child Welfare and Protection Services Involve Children in Cases With Parental Mental Health Problems? A Norwegian Case-File Study
Background: Parental mental health problems is a common source of concern reported to child welfare and protection services (CWPS). In this study we explored to what extent the child was invited to participate in the investigation process. We aimed to study: (a) what was the current practice in the child protection service in Norway when the CWPS received a report of concern about children whose parents were affected by mental health problems or …
Concerns of Parental Substance Abuse and Mental Health Problems Reported to Child Welfare Services—Testing a Moderated Mediation Model for Paths From Reports to Substantiated Concern and Service Provi…
The total effect of reports about mental illness and substance abuse upon service provision was low. Service provision in cases with suspected substance abuse and/or mental illness is highly dependent upon substantiation of that specific problem. Substantiation threshold is not impacted by other case characteristics. This is surprising because there are good theoretical reasons to assume that parental drug abuse and or mental illness are potentia…
Systematic approaches to assessment in child protection investigations
The primary aim of this study is to summarise research findings about the use of assessment frameworks, that is, structured models that guide information collection and decision making in child protection services, by reviewing the literature. The research review method consisted of identification, selection, coding, categorisation and summary of publications on child protection investigative work. The results indicated that there is some documen…
Screening decisions for non-abuse concerns reported to child protection agencies- a structural equation model for referral content and decision outcome
Child protection referrals that contain information about incidents of physical child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence have a high chance of being screened in for investigation. The aim of the current study is to investigate which case factors that affect the decision to screen-in cases with other types of concerns. A sample of referrals (N = 1365) to child protection services in Norway was randomly drawn. Information was collected rega…
Promotion of Wellbeing for Children of Parents With Mental Illness
Background: The main objective of this project is to create a research and intervention model to promote large-scale implementation and evaluations of generic very brief interventions for children of parents with mental disorders (COPMI). Feasible interventions for COPMI aged 0-18 years are highly needed, as this is a large high-risk group in society. Reducing behavioral problems and enhancing wellbeing for families with parents affected by any m…
The Impact of the “Semente” Program on the Family-Focused Practice of Mental Health Professionals in Portugal
Background: Children of parents with mental illness (COPMI) are a high-risk group. There is a strong association between parents' psychiatric disorders and the incidence of psychopathology in their children. These children need to be identified and supported by mental health workers early, and hence, clinical practice in adult mental health services needs to change from a focus on individual patients to a more systemic family focus. "Semente," a …
Identification of Children of Parents With Mental Illness
Background: The main objective of this study was to identify and describe core life circumstances of children with mentally ill parents (COPMI) and their parents. Knowledge about COPMI aged 0-17 years is necessary, as assessment of the risk and protective factors in their lives provide solid background for preventive interventions. Methods: Participants ( N = 422) were parents of minor children ( N = 589) receiving treatment in the clinic for psy…
Identification of and Support for Children of Mentally Ill Parents
Background: Children of parents with mental disorders are more likely to develop mental difficulties during their childhood and adulthood. Based on this knowledge, the Norwegian health legislation has been amended to better identify and protect children of parents with a mental illness. In this project, two interventions were implemented in a regional clinic for adult mental health services. These interventions were (i) Assessment Form and (ii) C…
Factors that determine decision making in child protection investigations
The aim of the study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature on factors that determine decision making in child protection investigations. More specifically, to investigate the existing research on the 4 factors that are considered fundamental for child protection decision making: case characteristics, caseworker characteristics, organizational characteristics, and external factors. The results indicated that child welfare decisions …
Children and Families Seeking Asylum in Northern Norway
The mental health of children seeking asylum and their families is a somewhat neglected area of research. Research on refugee children and children living with adversities suggests that environmental factors are crucial in preventing mental health problems. In this study, we aim to identify central environmental conditions that affect the mental health of children living with their families at governmental asylum processing centres in northern No…
Children and Families Seeking Asylum in Northern Norway
The mental health of children seeking asylum and their families is a somewhat neglected area of research. Research on refugee children and children living with adversities suggests that environmental factors are crucial in preventing mental health problems. In this study, we aim to identify central environmental conditions that affect the mental health of children living with their families at governmental asylum processing centres in northern No…
Children and Families Seeking Asylum in Northern Norway
The mental health of children seeking asylum and their families is a somewhat neglected area of research. Research on refugee children and children living with adversities suggests that environmental factors are crucial in preventing mental health problems. In this study, we aim to identify central environmental conditions that affect the mental health of children living with their families at governmental asylum processing centres in northern No…
Identification of and Support for Children of Mentally Ill Parents
Background: Children of parents with mental disorders are more likely to develop mental difficulties during their childhood and adulthood. Based on this knowledge, the Norwegian health legislation has been amended to better identify and protect children of parents with a mental illness. In this project, two interventions were implemented in a regional clinic for adult mental health services. These interventions were (i) Assessment Form and (ii) C…
Factors that determine decision making in child protection investigations
The aim of the study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature on factors that determine decision making in child protection investigations. More specifically, to investigate the existing research on the 4 factors that are considered fundamental for child protection decision making: case characteristics, caseworker characteristics, organizational characteristics, and external factors. The results indicated that child welfare decisions …
Promotion of Wellbeing for Children of Parents With Mental Illness
Background: The main objective of this project is to create a research and intervention model to promote large-scale implementation and evaluations of generic very brief interventions for children of parents with mental disorders (COPMI). Feasible interventions for COPMI aged 0-18 years are highly needed, as this is a large high-risk group in society. Reducing behavioral problems and enhancing wellbeing for families with parents affected by any m…
The Impact of the “Semente” Program on the Family-Focused Practice of Mental Health Professionals in Portugal
Background: Children of parents with mental illness (COPMI) are a high-risk group. There is a strong association between parents' psychiatric disorders and the incidence of psychopathology in their children. These children need to be identified and supported by mental health workers early, and hence, clinical practice in adult mental health services needs to change from a focus on individual patients to a more systemic family focus. "Semente," a …
Identification of Children of Parents With Mental Illness
Background: The main objective of this study was to identify and describe core life circumstances of children with mentally ill parents (COPMI) and their parents. Knowledge about COPMI aged 0-17 years is necessary, as assessment of the risk and protective factors in their lives provide solid background for preventive interventions. Methods: Participants ( N = 422) were parents of minor children ( N = 589) receiving treatment in the clinic for psy…
Systematic approaches to assessment in child protection investigations
The primary aim of this study is to summarise research findings about the use of assessment frameworks, that is, structured models that guide information collection and decision making in child protection services, by reviewing the literature. The research review method consisted of identification, selection, coding, categorisation and summary of publications on child protection investigative work. The results indicated that there is some documen…
Screening decisions for non-abuse concerns reported to child protection agencies- a structural equation model for referral content and decision outcome
Child protection referrals that contain information about incidents of physical child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence have a high chance of being screened in for investigation. The aim of the current study is to investigate which case factors that affect the decision to screen-in cases with other types of concerns. A sample of referrals (N = 1365) to child protection services in Norway was randomly drawn. Information was collected rega…
Child-focused practice in social services for adults in Norway
Children of social service users are at risk for developing mental health problems as well as social and behavioral problems. Social service counselors should therefore be aware of service users’ children and provide support for them. In fact, they are obligated by law to consider children's views and their best interests in cases affecting them. Despite this, little is known about social service counselors’ child focus in their practice. In this…
Norwegian School Children’s Perceptions of the Child Protection Services
Support for Children of Parents With Mental Illness
Sessions with patients' children appeared to be relatively rare, and participating children did not necessarily receive appropriate information, support, or follow-up. To ensure that HCPs provide quality support and follow-up to COPMI, the routines and the training of HCPs need to be improved
Do the Child Welfare and Protection Services Involve Children in Cases With Parental Mental Health Problems? A Norwegian Case-File Study
Background: Parental mental health problems is a common source of concern reported to child welfare and protection services (CWPS). In this study we explored to what extent the child was invited to participate in the investigation process. We aimed to study: (a) what was the current practice in the child protection service in Norway when the CWPS received a report of concern about children whose parents were affected by mental health problems or …
Concerns of Parental Substance Abuse and Mental Health Problems Reported to Child Welfare Services—Testing a Moderated Mediation Model for Paths From Reports to Substantiated Concern and Service Provi…
The total effect of reports about mental illness and substance abuse upon service provision was low. Service provision in cases with suspected substance abuse and/or mental illness is highly dependent upon substantiation of that specific problem. Substantiation threshold is not impacted by other case characteristics. This is surprising because there are good theoretical reasons to assume that parental drug abuse and or mental illness are potentia…
How ‘the System’ Affects job Satisfaction and Intention to Stay or Leave—A Qualitative Study Among Child Welfare and Protection Workers in Norway
This article presents the findings of a study examining the factors that influence the intentions of Norwegian child welfare and protection workers to either remain in or leave their positions. It explores the elements that sustain their motivation and commitment, as well as those that contribute to their sense of challenge during difficult times. The study involved group interviews with 11 experienced workers, all of whom expressed a profound, i…
Families refusing assistance from the Norwegian child welfare Services- the importance of family characteristics, case processing and identified problems
Municipal Differences in Thresholds for Investigations and Interventions by Child Welfare and Protection Services
In this study, we used child welfare and protection (CWP) statistics from Statistics Norway for the period 2015–2021 to examine reports, investigations and interventions in CWP services. The purpose was to study differences between municipalities and to what extent these can be attributed to demographic factors. The results showed that there is greater variation in the proportion of closed reports and the proportion of children with interventions…
A qualitative study of health professional students’ development of therapeutic competence through interactive simulation-based learning
Health education must prepare students to support clients in sensitive and complex health situations. Developing therapeutic competence requires students navigating practical, relational, and ethical challenges. To address this need, the Therapeutic VR Interaction (TeraVRi) project developed four learning resources involving virtual patients and practice-based scenarios. This study investigates healthcare students’ perceptions of learning, focusi…
Medicine (14 works) · Psychology (14 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (10 works) · Psychiatry (9 works) · Mental health (8 works) · Child protection (7 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Welfare (6 works)