Valentina Cabral Iversen

Biographic Data

ID6815025
NAMEValentina Cabral Iversen
GIVEN NAMESValentina Cabral
FAMILY NAMEIversen
SIGNATUREIVERSEN V C
AFFILIATIONSNorwegian University of Science and Technology
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS9
TOTAL CITATIONS5
WORKS AS AUTHOR9
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2012
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX2

  • Tracking progress via clinical feedback systems in treatment of substance use disorders

    Open AccessØyvind Grindheim, Heidi Brattland et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2025

    The findings expand the knowledge base and strengthen the qualitative foundation for longitudinal monitoring of SUDs and have implications for how feedback measures should be designed. The study also provides knowledge about the process of change and highlights patient experiences that are worth paying attention to when tracking progress in treatment of SUDs

  • Beyond the diagnosis of drug-resistant Tuberculosis in Norway

    Open AccessEline Storvig, Ingunn Harstad et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    This study highlights the enduring impact of drug-resistant tuberculosis on patients and the significance of timely diagnosis, psychosocial support and post-treatment follow-up. The participants universally faced serious implications of the disease, including stigma and isolation. Participants who experienced delayed diagnosis, reflected on missed early intervention opportunities. We recommend further research in low endemic countries to evaluate…

  • Response processes for patients providing quantitative self-report data

    Open AccessØyvind Grindheim, Andrew A McAleavey et al.ARTICLEQuality of Life Research2024

    The findings suggest that patients providing quantitative self-report data encounter conditions in the response process that challenge and influence their ability to convey meaning and accuracy. This results in responses that for many of the items reflect messages important for interpretation and follow-up, even if it does not appear from the numerical scores alone. The proposed model may be a useful tool when developing items, assessing validity…

  • Cytokines in Relation to Motor Activity in an Acute Psychiatric Population

    Open AccessJeanette Brun Larsen, Astrid Kamilla Stunes et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Psychiatry2019

    Background: Deviations in motor activity are important clinical features of several psychiatric disorders in an acute state. Immune activity is associated with several psychiatric disorders and may affect motor activity. We aimed to examine the association between immune activity measured as serum levels of cytokines and deviations in motor activity, in an acute psychiatric setting. Methods: Data on motor activity and immune markers were availabl…

  • Pathological spirit possession as a cultural interpretation of trauma-related symptoms

    Tobias Hecker, Eva Barnewitz et al.ARTICLEPsychological Trauma Theory…2016

    The results of this study indicate that pathological spirit possession is a broad explanatory framework for various subjectively unexplainable mental and physical health problems, including but not limited to trauma-related disorders. Understanding pathological spirit possession as a subjective disease model for various mental and physical health problems may help researchers and clinicians to develop culturally sensitive treatment approaches for…

  • Religious Convictions in Patients with Epilepsy-Associated Affective Disorders

    Open AccessArne E Vaaler, Daniel Kondziella et al.ARTICLEJournal of Religion and Health2015

  • Communication Problems and Language Barriers Between Foreign Inmates and Prison Officers

    Valentina Cabral Iversen, Wenche Langfjord Mangerud et al.ARTICLEJournal of Immigrant & Refugee…2013Cited by: 1References: 10

    This study uses communication accommodation theory to explain communication strategies used by foreign inmates towards prison officers. A qualitative method using one-to-one, semistructured interviews was used. The sample consisted of 19 inmates. Through a content analysis of the transcripts, three themes were identified: social and cultural differences, emotional and psychological burdens, and withdrawing from others. Prison officers in intercul…

  • Exploring the role of communication skills among natives and immigrants on their misconduct behaviour in prisons

    Valentina Cabral Iversen, Wenche Langfjord Mangerud et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of Culture…2012Cited by: 2References: 6

    As Norwegian society becomes increasingly multicultural and linguistically diverse and prison services continue to see larger numbers of immigrants, our knowledge about the interplay between communication and language and behavioural problems needs to be improved and addressed. The study focuses on language and communication problems associated with misconduct behaviour among immigrant and Norwegian prisoners. A cross-sectional study of immigrant…

  • The role of trauma and psychological distress on motivation for foreign language acquisition among refugees

    Valentina Cabral Iversen, Nora Sveaass et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of Culture…2012Cited by: 2References: 6

    As a way of facilitating a positive development with regard to adaptation, all refugees are expected to go through the foreign language training programme as soon as possible after settlement. This is seen as a way to help refugees gain a greater participation in the host society. The current study aimed at evaluating the role of trauma and psychological distress on motivation for foreign language acquisition among refugees. A total of 12 schools…