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E. Fors — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 27
Works: 81
Citations: 3,217

Most-cited papers

The IASP classification of chronic pain for ICD-11: applicability in primary care
Blair H. Smith, E. Fors, Beatrice Korwisi, A. Barke +5 more
2019Pain460 citations Open access
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Deciphering osteoarthritis genetics across 826,690 individuals from 9 populations
C. Boer, K. Hatzikotoulas, L. Southam, L. Stefánsdóttir +151 more
2021Cell433 citations Open access
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The effect of exercise on fatigue and physical functioning in breast cancer patients during and after treatment and at 6 months follow-up: A meta-analysis.
L. Juvet, I. Thune, I. O. Elvsaas, E. Fors +4 more
2017Breast256 citations Open access
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A Smartphone-Based Intervention With Diaries and Therapist-Feedback to Reduce Catastrophizing and Increase Functioning in Women With Chronic Widespread Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial
Ó. Kristjansdottir, E. Fors, E. Eide, Arnstein Finset +4 more
2013Journal of Medical Internet Research177 citations Open access
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Psychosocial interventions as part of breast cancer rehabilitation programs? Results from a systematic review
E. Fors, G. Bertheussen, I. Thune, L. Juvet +6 more
2010Psycho-Oncology145 citations Open access
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The effect of guided imagery and amitriptyline on daily fibromyalgia pain: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial.
E. Fors, H. Sexton, K. Götestam
2002Journal of Psychiatric Research131 citations
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Prevalence and long-term predictors of persistent chronic widespread pain in the general population in an 11-year prospective study: the HUNT study
I. Mundal, R. Gråwe, J. Bjørngaard, O. Linaker +1 more
2014BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders130 citations Open access
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The extent of neurocognitive dysfunction in a multidisciplinary pain centre population. Is there a relation between reported and tested neuropsychological functioning?
N. Landrø, E. Fors, Lindis L. Våpenstad, Øyvor Holthe +2 more
2013Pain121 citations
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Is Europe also facing an opioid crisis?—A survey of European Pain Federation chapters
W. Häuser, E. Buchser, D. Finn, G. Dom +10 more
2021European Journal of Pain86 citations Open access
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Associations between pain intensity, psychosocial factors, and pain-related disability in 4285 patients with chronic pain
Live Landmark, H. Sunde, E. Fors, L. E. Kennair +3 more
2024Scientific Reports83 citations Open access
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Written online situational feedback via mobile phone to support self-management of chronic widespread pain: a usability study of a Web-based intervention
Ó. Kristjansdottir, E. Fors, E. Eide, A. Finset +3 more
2011BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders83 citations Open access
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A Smartphone-Based Intervention With Diaries and Therapist Feedback to Reduce Catastrophizing and Increase Functioning in Women With Chronic Widespread Pain. Part 2: 11-month Follow-up Results of a Randomized Trial
Ó. Kristjansdottir, E. Fors, E. Eide, A. Finset +4 more
2013Journal of Medical Internet Research76 citations Open access
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Psychosocial factors and risk of chronic widespread pain: An 11‐year follow‐up study—The HUNT study
I. Mundal, R. Gråwe, J. Bjørngaard, O. Linaker +1 more
2014Pain72 citations
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Genome-wide association study identifies RNF123 locus as associated with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain
Md Shafiqur Rahman, B. Winsvold, Sergio O. Chavez Chavez, S. Børte +10 more
2020Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases63 citations Open access
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Pilot field testing of the chronic pain classification for ICD-11: the results of ecological coding
A. Barke, Beatrice Korwisi, H. Casser, E. Fors +7 more
2018BMC Public Health55 citations Open access
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Weather and the pain in fibromyalgia: are they related?
E. Fors, H. Sexton
2002Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases50 citations Open access
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Patients with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome show increased hsCRP compared to healthy controls.
N. Groven, E. Fors, S. Reitan
2019Brain, behavior, and immunity48 citations Open access
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Kynurenine metabolites and ratios differ between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and healthy controls.
N. Groven, S. Reitan, E. Fors, İsmail Güzey
2021Psychoneuroendocrinology46 citations Open access
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Patient education, guided imagery and pain related talk in fibromyalgia coping
E. Fors, K. Götestam
200038 citations
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Unbiased immune profiling reveals a natural killer cell-peripheral nerve axis in fibromyalgia
Vivek Verma, Gillian L. Drury, M. Parisien, A. Ö. Özdağ Acarlı +24 more
2021Pain37 citations Open access
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Pain acceptance and its impact on function and symptoms in fibromyalgia
S. F. Tangen, A. Helvik, H. Eide, E. Fors
2020Scandinavian Journal of Pain37 citations Open access
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Inpatient multimodal occupational rehabilitation reduces sickness absence among individuals with musculoskeletal and common mental health disorders: a randomized clinical trial
S. Gismervik, Lene Aasdahl, O. Vasseljen, E. Fors +8 more
2020Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health34 citations Open access
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Fibromyalgia 2016 criteria and assessments: comprehensive validation in a Norwegian population
E. Fors, K. Wensaas, H. Eide, E. Jaatun +3 more
2020Scandinavian Journal of Pain33 citations Open access
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Patients with problematic opioid use can be weaned from codeine without pain escalation
H. Nilsen, T. Stiles, N. I. Landrø, E. Fors +2 more
2010Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica33 citations
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Neuropsychological dysfunction in chronic fatigue syndrome and the relation between objective and subjective findings.
O. Rasouli, M. Gotaas, A. Stensdotter, E. Skovlund +3 more
2019Neuropsychology32 citations Open access
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Impact of self-administered relaxation and guided imagery techniques during final trimester and birth.
M. Gedde-Dahl, E. Fors
2012Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice32 citations
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Physical Function and Fatigue in Mild and Moderate Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Consecutive Randomized Controlled Trial of Standard and Short Interventions
M. Gotaas, T. Stiles, J. Bjørngaard, P. Borchgrevink +1 more
2021Frontiers in Psychiatry29 citations Open access
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Chronic fatigue syndromes: real illnesses that people can recover from
Tomas Nordheim Alme, A. Andreasson, T. Asprusten, Anne Karen Bakken +47 more
2023Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care25 citations Open access
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Long-Term Changes in Musculoskeletal Pain Sites in the General Population: The HUNT Study.
I. Mundal, J. Bjørngaard, T. I. Nilsen, B. Nicholl +2 more
2016Journal of Pain23 citations Open access
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Do weather changes influence pain levels in women with fibromyalgia, and can psychosocial variables moderate these influences?
G. Smedslund, H. Eide, Ó. Kristjansdottir, A. Nes +2 more
2014International journal of biometeorology21 citations
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MCP-1 is increased in patients with CFS and FM, whilst several other immune markers are significantly lower than healthy controls
N. Groven, E. Fors, A. K. Stunes, S. Reitan
2020Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health20 citations Open access
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Protocol for the Cognitive Interventions and Nutritional Supplements (CINS) trial: A randomized controlled multicenter trial of a brief intervention (BI) versus a BI plus cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) versus nutritional supplements for patients with long-lasting muscle and back pain
S. Reme, T. Tveito, T. Chalder, Tormod Bjørkkjær +5 more
2011BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders20 citations Open access
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Gross and fine motor function in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
O. Rasouli, E. Fors, P. Borchgrevink, F. Öhberg +1 more
2017Journal of Pain Research18 citations Open access
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Are persons with fibromyalgia or other musculoskeletal pain more likely to report hearing loss? A HUNT study
Magne Stranden, Håvard Solvin, E. Fors, L. Getz +1 more
2016BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders18 citations Open access
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The Norwegian PraksisNett: a nationwide practice-based research network with a novel IT infrastructure
E. Kristoffersen, B. Bjorvatn, P. Halvorsen, Stein Nilsen +8 more
2022Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care17 citations Open access
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Sick-listed workers’ experiences with motivational interviewing in the return to work process: a qualitative interview study
V. Foldal, M. Standal, Lene Aasdahl, R. Hagen +4 more
2020BMC Public Health17 citations Open access
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Definition and Characteristics of Behavioral Medicine, and Main Tasks and Goals of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine—an International Delphi Study
J. Dekker, Marie Amitami, A. Berman, Helen Brown +24 more
2020International Journal of Behavioral Medicine16 citations Open access
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Motivational interviewing in long-term sickness absence: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial followed by qualitative and economic studies
Lene Aasdahl, V. Foldal, M. Standal, R. Hagen +8 more
2018BMC Public Health16 citations Open access
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Effectiveness of adding motivational interviewing or a stratified vocational advice intervention to usual case management on return to work for people with musculoskeletal disorders: the MI-NAV randomised controlled trial
F. Aanesen, M. Grotle, T. Rysstad, A. Tveter +13 more
2022Occupational and Environmental Medicine14 citations Open access
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Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of adding motivational interviewing or stratified vocational advice intervention to usual case management on return to work for people with musculoskeletal disorders. The MI-NAV study
B. Øiestad, F. Aanesen, I. Løchting, K. Storheim +11 more
2020BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders13 citations Open access
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Association between cytokines and psychiatric symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome and healthy controls
N. Groven, E. Fors, V. Iversen, L. White +1 more
2018Nordic Journal of Psychiatry13 citations Open access
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Health, Work, and Family Strain – Psychosocial Experiences at the Early Stages of Long-Term Sickness Absence
M. Standal, V. Foldal, R. Hagen, Lene Aasdahl +3 more
2021Frontiers in Psychology12 citations Open access
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Analyzing Change Processes Resulting from a Smartphone Maintenance Intervention Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Women with Chronic Widespread Pain
A. Nes, S. van Dulmen, R. Wicksell, E. Fors +1 more
2017International Journal of Behavioral Medicine12 citations Open access
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Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing Motivational Interviewing as a Return to Work Intervention in a Norwegian Social Insurance Setting: A Mixed Methods Process Evaluation
V. Foldal, Marit Solbjør, M. Standal, E. Fors +9 more
2021Journal of occupational rehabilitation11 citations Open access
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Prevalence and characteristics of fibromyalgia according to three fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria: A secondary analysis study
E. Fors, K. Wensaas, A. Helvik
2024Scandinavian Journal of Pain10 citations Open access
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Complex return to work process – caseworkers’ experiences of facilitating return to work for individuals on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders
I. Løchting, M. Grotle, K. Storheim, V. Foldal +3 more
2020BMC Public Health10 citations Open access
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Chronic vulvar pain in gynecological outpatients
Per Kristen Teigen, C. Hagemann, E. Fors, Elisabeth Stauri +2 more
2022Scandinavian Journal of Pain9 citations Open access
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Contextual and time dependent pain in fibromyalgia: An explorative study
E. Fors, T. Landmark, Ø. Bakke
2012BMC Research Notes8 citations Open access
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Preschool children's sickness absenteeism from Norwegian regular and outdoor day care centres: A comparative study
K. Moen, H. Bakke, Ø. Bakke, E. Fors
2007Scandinavian Journal of Public Health8 citations
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A Concurrent Cognitive Task Does Not Perturb Quiet Standing in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
O. Rasouli, E. Fors, O. Vasseljen, A. Stensdotter
2018Pain Research and Management7 citations Open access
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