Bjørn Gjelsvik

• Kjeldsen, Sverre Erik; Gjelsvik, Bjørn & Klemsdal, Tor Ole (2026). Treatment of hypertension in Norway in relation to new European hypertension guidelines. Exploration of Medicine. 7. doi: 10.37349/emed.2026.1001390. Full text in Research Archive
• Natvik, Marianne; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Vangen, Siri; Skjeie, Holgeir & Brekke, Mette (2023). Women's information needs about menopause: a cross-sectional survey in Norwegian general practice. British Journal of General Practice Open. 8(1), p. 1–8. doi: 10.3399/BJGPO.2023.0127. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background Research indicates that providing women with information about menopause can improve their attitude towards menopause and symptom experience. Nevertheless, information shared on this topic is often arbitrary. Aim Examine women’s information needs about menopause, and understand if, when, and from whom they want information. Design & setting A cross-sectional study among women in the waiting room of 54 general practice clinics in South-Eastern Norway, autumn 2022. Method Medical students recruited women in the clinics waiting room. A one-page study specific questionnaire was used, focusing on need for information about menopause. Results A total of 625 women were included, with a mean age of 44.4 years (SD 8.7). In all, 59% answered that they wanted information about menopause, and 81% of these wanted their general practitioner (GP) to inform them, from a median age of 45. According to the women, only 10% of GPs had addressed the topic. Higher education was a predictor for wanting information. A main driver of information needs was to help oneself in the present and in the future. In all, 33% did not want information. The main reasons were that they already possessed sufficient information, would take menopause as it comes, were too young, or were already postmenopausal. The gender of the GP did not influence the results. Conclusion Most women wanted information about menopause from their GP. The study emphasises the need for GPs to consider prioritising this discussion, and to keep up to date on recommendations and treatment options.

• Nøkleby, Kjersti; Berg, Tore Julsrud; Mdala, Ibrahimu; Tran, Anh Thi; Bakke, Åsne & Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. [Show all 12 contributors for this article] (2020). Variation between general practitioners in type 2 diabetes processes of care. Primary Care Diabetes. ISSN 1751-9918. 15(3), p. 1–7. doi: 10.1016/j.pcd.2020.11.018. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Aims To explore variation in general practitioners’ (GPs’) performance of six recommended procedures in type 2 diabetes patients <75 years without cardiovascular disease. Methods Cross-sectional study of quality of diabetes care in Norway based on electronic health records from 2014. GPs (clustered in practices) were divided in quintiles based on a composite measure of performance of six processes of care. We fitted a multilevel partial ordinal regression model to identify GP factors associated with being in quintiles with better performance. Results We identified 6015 type 2 diabetes patients from 275 GPs in 77 practices. The GPs performed on average 63.4% of the procedures; on average 46% in the poorest quintile to 81% in the best quintile with a larger range in individual GPs. After adjustments, use of a structured follow-up form was associated with GPs being in upper three quintiles (OR 12.4 (95% CI 2.37–65.1). Routines for reminders were associated with being in a better quintile (OR 2.6 (1.37–4.92). GPs’ age >60 years and heavier workload were associated with poorer performance. Conclusion We found large variations in GPs’ performance of processes of care. Factors reflecting structure and workload were strongly associated with performance.

• Tran, Anh Thi; Berg, Tore Julsrud; Mdala, Ibrahimu; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Cooper, John & Sandberg, Sverre [Show all 8 contributors for this article] (2020). Factors associated with potential over- and undertreatment of hyperglycaemia and annual measurement of HbA<inf>1c</inf> in type 2 diabetes in norwegian general practice. Diabetic Medicine. ISSN 0742-3071. doi: 10.1111/dme.14500. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Aims To identify individual and general practitioner (GP) characteristics associated with potential over- and undertreatment of hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes and with HbA1c not being measured. Methods A cross-sectional study that included 10233 individuals with type 2 diabetes attending 282 GPs. Individuals with an HbA1c measurement during the last 15 months were categorized as potentially overtreated if they were prescribed a sulphonylurea and/or insulin when the HbA1c was less than 53 mmol/mol (7%) when aged over 75 years or less than 48 mmol/mol (6.5%) when aged between 65 and 75 years. Potential undertreatment was defined as age less than 60 years and HbA1c > 64 mmol/mol (8.0%) or HbA1c > 69 mmol/mol (8.5%) and treated with lifestyle modification and/or monotherapy. We used multilevel binary and multinominal logistic regression models to examine associations. Results Overall, 4.1% were potentially overtreated, 7.8% were potentially undertreated and 11% did not have HbA1c measured. Characteristics associated with potential overtreatment were as follows: long diabetes duration, prescribed antihypertensive medication, cardiovascular disease and renal failure. Potential undertreatment was associated with male gender, non-western origin and low educational level. Characteristics associated with not having an HbA1c measurement performed were male gender, age < 50 years and cardiovascular diseases. GP specialist status and GPs’ use of a Noklus diabetes application reduced the risk of not having an HbA1c measurement performed. Conclusion Potential overtreatment in elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes was relatively low. Nevertheless, appropriate de-intensification or intensification of treatment and regular HbA1c measurement in identified subgroups is warranted.

• Sørensen, Monica; Groven, Karen Synne; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Almendingen, Kari & Garnweidner-Holme, Lisa (2020). Experiences of self-management support in patients with diabetes and multimorbidity: a qualitative study in Norwegian general practice. Primary Health Care Research and Development. ISSN 1463-4236. 21:e44, p. 1–8. doi: 10.1017/S1463423620000432. Full text in Research Archive
• Sørensen, Monica; Groven, Karen Synne; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Almendingen, Kari & Garnweidner-Holme, Lisa (2020). The roles of healthcare professionals in diabetes care: A qualitative study in Norwegian general practice. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care. ISSN 0281-3432. 38(1), p. 12–23. doi: 10.1080/02813432.2020.1714145. Full text in Research Archive
• Tran, Anh Thi; Berg, Tore Julsrud; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Mdala, Ibrahimu; Thue, Geir & Cooper, John [Show all 11 contributors for this article] (2019). Ethnic and gender differences in the management of type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study from Norwegian general practice. BMC Health Services Research. 19:903, p. 1–11. doi: 10.1186/s12913-019-4557-4. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background: Ethnic minority groups from Asia and Africa living in Western countries have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) than the general population. We aimed to assess ethnic differences in diabetes care by gender. Methods: Population-based, cross-sectional study identified 10,161 individuals with T2DM cared for by 282 General Practitioners (GP) in Norway. Ethnicity was based on country of birth. Multilevel regression models adjusted for individual and GP factors were applied to evaluate ethnic differences by gender. Results: Diabetes was diagnosed at a younger mean age in all other ethnic groups compared with Westerners (men: 45.9–51.6 years vs. 56.4 years, women: 44.9–53.8 years vs. 59.1 years). Among Westerners mean age at diagnosis was 2.7 years higher in women compared with men, while no gender difference in age at diagnosis was found in any minority group. Daily smoking was most common among Eastern European, South Asian and Middle East/North African men. In both genders, we found no ethnic differences in processes of care (GPs’ measurement of HbA1c, blood pressure, LDL-cholesterol, creatinine). The proportion who achieved the HbA1c treatment target was higher in Westerners (men: 62.3%; women: 66.1%), than in ethnic minorities (men 48.2%; women 53.5%). Compared with Western men, the odds ratio (OR) for achieving the target was 0.45 (95% CI 0.27 to 0.73) in Eastern European; 0.67 (0.51 to 0.87) in South Asian and 0.62 (0.43 to 0.88) in Middle Eastern/North African men. Compared with Western women, OR was 0.49 (0.28 to 0.87) in Eastern European and 0.64 (0.47 to 0.86) South Asian women. Compared with Westerners, the blood pressure target was more often achieved in South Asians and Middle Easterners/North Africans in both genders. Small ethnic differences in achieving the LDL-cholesterol treatment target by gender were found. Conclusion: Diabetes was diagnosed at a considerably earlier age in both minority men and minority women compared with Westerners. Several minority groups had worse glycaemic control compared with Westerners in both genders, which implies that it is necessary to improve glucose lowering treatment for the minority groups. Smoking cessation advice should particularly be offered to men in most minority groups.

• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Tran, Anh Thi; Berg, Tore Julsrud; Bakke, Åsne; Mdala, Ibrahimu & Nøkleby, Kjersti [Show all 12 contributors for this article] (2019). Exploring the relationship between coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study of secondary prevention among diabetes patients. British Journal of General Practice Open. doi: 10.3399/bjgpopen18X101636. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background: Coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke are the major causes of death among people with diabetes. Aim: To describe the prevalence and onset of CHD and stroke among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in primary care in Norway, and explore the quality of secondary prevention. Design & setting: A cross-sectional study of data was undertaken from electronic medical records (EMRs) of 10 255 patients with T2DM in general practice. The study took place in five counties of Norway (Oslo, Akershus, Rogaland, Hordaland, and Nordland). Quality of care was assessed based on national guideline recommendations. Method: Summary statistics with adjustments and binary logistic regression models were used. Results: In total, 2260 patients (22.1%) had CHD and 759 (7.4%) had stroke. South Asians had significantly more CHD than ethnic Norwegians (29.5%, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 26.1 to 33.0 versus 21.5%, CI = 20.6 to 22.3) and other ethnic groups, and experienced onset of CHD or stroke at a mean of 7 years before Norwegians. In 47.9% of the patients, CHD was diagnosed before T2DM. Treatment target for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was reached for 30.0% and for systolic blood pressure (SBP) for 65.1% of the patients with CHD. Further, 20.9% of patients with CHD were present smokers, and only 5.0% of patients reached all four treatment targets (no smoking, HbA1c ≤7.0%, SBP <135 mmHg, LDL-cholesterol <1.8 mmol/l). Conclusion: The diagnosis of CHD preceded the diagnosis of T2DM in half of the patients. The prevalence of CHD was highest and onset earlier among ethnic South Asians. More intensive treatment of lipids, blood pressure, and smoking are needed in patients with T2DM and CHD.

• Bakke, Åsne; Tran, Anh Thi; Dalen, Ingvild; Cooper, John; Løvaas, Karianne Fjeld & Jenum, Anne Karen [Show all 15 contributors for this article] (2018). Population, general practitioner and practice characteristics are associated with screening procedures for microvascular complications in Type 2 diabetes care in Norway. Diabetic Medicine. ISSN 0742-3071. p. 1–13. doi: 10.1111/dme.13842. Full text in Research Archive
• Tran, Anh Thi; Bakke, Åsne; Berg, Tore Julsrud; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Mdala, Ibrahimu & Nøkleby, Kjersti [Show all 13 contributors for this article] (2018). Are general practitioners characteristics associated with the quality of type 2 diabetes care in general practice? Results from the Norwegian ROSA4 study from 2014. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care. ISSN 0281-3432. 36(2), p. 170–179. doi: 10.1080/02813432.2018.1459238. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Objective: To explore the associations between general practitioners (GPs) characteristics such as gender, specialist status, country of birth and country of graduation and the quality of care for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting and subjects: The 277 GPs provided care for 10082 patients with T2DM in Norway in 2014. The GPs characteristics were self-reported: 55% were male, 68% were specialists in General Practice, 82% born in Norway and 87% had graduated in Western Europe. Of patients, 81% were born in Norway and 8% in South Asia. Data regarding diabetes care were obtained from electronic medical records and manually verified. Main outcome measures: Performance of recommended screening procedures, prescribed medication and level of HbA1c, blood pressure and LDL-cholesterol stratified according to GPs characteristics, adjusted for patient and GP characteristics. Result: Female GPs, specialists, GPs born in Norway and GPs who graduated in Western Europe performed recommended procedures more frequently than their counterparts. Specialists achieved lower mean HbA1c (7.14% vs. 7.25%, p < 0.01), a larger proportion of their patients achieved good glycaemic control (HbA1c = 6.0%–7.0%) (49.1% vs. 44.4%, p = 0.018) and lower mean systolic blood pressure (133.0 mmHg vs. 134.7 mmHg, p < 0.01) compared with non-specialists. GPs who graduated in Western Europe achieved lower diastolic blood pressure than their counterparts (76.6 mmHg vs. 77.8 mmHg, p < 0.01). Conclusion: Several quality indicators for type 2 diabetes care were better if the GPs were specialists in General Practice.

• Bakke, Åsne; Cooper, John; Thue, Geir; Skeie, Svein; Carlsen, Siri & Dalen, Ingvild [Show all 15 contributors for this article] (2017). Type 2 diabetes in general practice in Norway 2005-2015: moderate improvements in risk factor control, but still major gaps in complication screening. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. 5(1). doi: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2017-000459. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Objective: To assess the status of type 2 diabetes care in general practice and changes in the quality of care between 2005 and 2014, and to identify areas of diabetes care requiring improvement. Research design and methods: Two cross-sectional surveys were performed that included patients with type 2 diabetes in selected areas (n=9464 in 2014, n=5463 in 2005). Quality of care was assessed based on key recommendations in national guidelines. Differences in clinical performance between 2005 and 2014 were assessed in regression models adjusting for age, sex, counties and clustering within general practices. Results: Treatment targets were achieved in a higher proportion of patients in 2014 compared with 2005: hemoglobin A1c ≤7.0% (≤53 mmol/mol) in 62.8% vs 54.3%, blood pressure ≤135/80 mm Hg in 44.9% vs 36.6%, and total cholesterol ≤4.5 mmol/L in 49.9% vs 33.5% (all adjusted P≤0.001). Regarding screening procedures for microvascular complications, fewer patients had recorded an eye examination (61.0% vs 71.5%, adjusted P<0.001), whereas more patients underwent monofilament test (25.9% vs 18.7%, adjusted P<0.001). Testing for albuminuria remained low (30.3%) in 2014. A still high percentage were current smokers (22.7%). Conclusions: We found moderate improvements in risk factor control for patients with type 2 diabetes in general practice during the last decade, which are similar to improvements reported in other countries. We report major gaps in the performance of recommended screening procedures to detect microvascular complications. The proportion of daily smokers remains high. We suggest incentives to promote further improvements in diabetes care in Norway.

• Kvittingen, Eivind V.; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. & Gjesdal, Knut (2014). EKG i allmennpraksis. Hjerteforum. ISSN 0802-1465. 27(4), p. 42–46. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.15.0310. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Straand, Jørund; Hunskaar, Steinar; Dalen, Ingvild & Rosvold, Elin Olaug (2014). Use and discontinued use of menopausal hormone therapy by healthy women in Norway: The Hordaland women's cohort study. Menopause. ISSN 1072-3714. 21(5), p. 459–468. doi: 10.1097/GME.0b013e3182a11f2d. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2012). Conflicts and dilemmas in prevention of cardiovascular disease. The new, Norwegian Guidelines-a new approach to risk management. European Journal of General Practice. ISSN 1381-4788. 18(1), p. 56–62. doi: 10.3109/13814788.2011.650857. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Rosvold, Elin Olaug; Straand, Jørund; Dalen, Ingvild & Hunskaar, Steinar (2011). Symptom prevalence during menopause and factors associated with symptoms and menopausal age. Results from the Norwegian Hordaland Women's Cohort study. Maturitas. ISSN 0378-5122. 70(4), p. 383–390. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2011.09.011. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Rosvold, Elin Olaug; Straand, Jørund; Dalen, Ingvild & Hunskaar, Steinar (2011). Factors associated with menopausal age and symptom burden in Norway. A prospective, population based study of the natural course of menopause. Maturitas. ISSN 0378-5122. 70(4), p. 383–390. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2011.09.011. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2008). Flere nye europeiske retningslinjer for å forebygge hjerte-karsykdom i klinisk praksis – men hva kan brukes i allmennpraksis? Utposten. ISSN 0800-5680. 37(4), p. 12–15. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2008). Allmennlegers råd om hormonbehandling i overgangsalderen. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 128(15), p. 1660–1663. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Swensen, Elisabeth & Hjortdahl, Per (2007). Allmennlegers syn på hormonbehandling i og etter overgangsalderen. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 127(11), p. 1500–3. Full text in Research Archive
• Graham, Ian; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Atar, Dan; Borch-Johnsen, K; Boysen, Gudrun & Burell, G [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2007). European guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice: full text. Fourth Joint Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology and other societies on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice (constituted by representatives of nine societies and by invited experts). European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation. ISSN 1741-8267. 14, p. 1–113. Full text in Research Archive
• Meland, Eivind; Ellekjær, H; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Kimsås, Alf; Holmen, Jostein & Hetlevik, Irene (2000). Medikamentell forebygging av hjerte-kar sykdom i allmennpraksis. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 120, p. 2643–2647. Full text in Research Archive
• Meland, Eivind; Ellekjær, H; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Kimsås, Alf; Holmen, Jostein & Hetlevik, Irene (2000). Forebyggende livsstilsråd mot hjerte-kar sykdommer i allmennpraksis. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 120, p. 2656–2660. Full text in Research Archive
• Hetlevik, Irene; Meland, Eivind; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Kimsås, Alf; Ellekjær, H & Holmen, Jostein (1999). Kliniske retningslinjer for hypertensjon. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 119, p. 3037–3041. Full text in Research Archive

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• Kjeldsen, Sverre; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. & Klemsdal, Tor Ole (2025). Hypertensjonsbehandling i lys av nye internasjonale retningslinjer. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 145(6). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.25.0169. Full text in Research Archive
• Hetlevik, Øystein; Gjelsvik, Bjørn & Sivertsen, Øyvind Stople (2024). Classification as a tool to improve practice. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2018). Hormonbehandling etter menopausen – ny kunnskap om langtidsrisikoen :. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 138(1), p. 8–8. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.17.0922. Full text in Research Archive
• Tran, Anh Thi; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Berg, Tore Julsrud; Nøkleby, Kjersti; Cooper, John & Bakke, Åsne [Show all 10 contributors for this article] (2018). The influences of ethnicity on the quality of type 2 diabetes care in Norwegian general practice. Full text in Research Archive
• Klemsdal, Tor Ole; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Elling, Inger; Johansen, Sirin; Kjeldsen, Sverre Erik & Kristensen, Øivind [Show all 11 contributors for this article] (2017). Nye retningslinjer for forebygging av hjerte- og karsykdom. 137(16), p. 1164–1168. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.17.0109. Full text in Research Archive
• Bakke, Åsne; Cooper, John; Thue, Geir; Skeie, Svein; Carlsen, Siri & Dalen, Ingvild [Show all 14 contributors for this article] (2017). Type 2 diabetes in General Practice in Norway 2005-2014: Moderate improvements in risk Control but still major gaps in complication screening. Full text in Research Archive
• Bakke, Åsne; Cooper, John; Thue, Geir; Skeie, Svein; Carlsen, Siri & Dalen, Ingvild [Show all 15 contributors for this article] (2017). Type 2 Diabetes in General Practice in Norway 2005-2014: Moderate improvements in risk factor control but still major gaps in complication screening. Full text in Research Archive
• Cooper, John; Claudi, Tor; Høines, Kristian Jong; Lyngstad, Inger; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. & Mouland, Gunnar [Show all 8 contributors for this article] (2016). Re: Bruk av skjema i oppfølgingen av diabetes i allmennpraksis. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 136(8), p. 688–689. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.16.0322. Full text in Research Archive
• Kvittingen, Eivind V.; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. & Gjesdal, Knut (2015). EKG i allmennpraksis – kvaliteten kan forbedres. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 135(8), p. 746–746. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.15.0310. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2015). B. Gjelsvik svarer:. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 135(1), p. 14–14. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.14.1509. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2014). Å lytte til pasientens preferanser. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 134(20), p. 1924–1924. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2014). Hormonbehandling og symptomer i overgangsalderen. Utposten. ISSN 0800-5680. p. 44–45. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2014). Re: Å lytte til pasientens preferanser. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.14.1509. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2014). Hormonbehandling og symptomer i overgangsalderen. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 134(4), p. 396–396. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2013). Blodtrykksbehandling - kilde til debatt. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 133(17), p. 1792–1792. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.13.1029. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2013). Blodtrykksbehandling - fortsatt uenigheter. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.13.1029. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Dalen, Ingvild; Hunskaar, Steinar; Straand, Jørund & Rosvold, Elin Olaug (2012). Use of hormone therapy (HT) in a Norwegian Cohort of healthy women. Factors associated with HT use and prevalence of symptoms after treatment cessation. Utposten. ISSN 0800-5680. p. 37–37. Full text in Research Archive
• Norheim, Ole Frithjof; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Klemsdal, Tor Ole; Madsen, Steinar; Meland, Eivind & Narvesen, Stein [Show all 11 contributors for this article] (2011). Norway's new principles for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: age differentiated risk thresholds. BMJ. British Medical Journal. ISSN 0959-8146. 343(d3626). doi: 10.1136/bmj.d3626. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2011). Prevention of cardiovascular disease: From dreams to reality. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2010). Development of guidelines for prevention of cardiovascular disease: New priorities in a multi-disciplinary approach. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Straand, Jørund & Rosvold, Elin Olaug (2010). Kvinnekohorten – en longitudinell studie om kvinners overgangsalder. Full text in Research Archive
• Brekke, Mette & Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2009). Effectiveness of secondary prevention programmes in CHD Reply. The Lancet. ISSN 0140-6736. 373(9676), p. 1671–1671. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(09)60932-6. Full text in Research Archive
• Brekke, Mette & Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2009). Secondary cardiovascular risk prevention-we can do better. The Lancet. ISSN 0140-6736. 373(9667), p. 873–875. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2008). Prevention programmes in different national settings for primary care. Full text in Research Archive
• Fugelli, Per & Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2007). Kronisk hjertesvikt og mer tillitssvikt. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 127, p. 1234–1235. Full text in Research Archive
• Fugelli, Per & Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2007). Hjertesvikt og tillitssvikt. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 127, p. 621–622. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2007). History of European Joint Task Force Guidelines for CVD prevention and Wonca collaboration with ESC and other societies. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. & Brekke, Mette (2006). Implementation of guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases in Europe: problems and challenges. Is the SCORE prediction system useful, or does it do more harm than good? European Journal of General Practice. ISSN 1381-4788. 12(4), p. 146–147. doi: 10.1080/13814780601088236. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E. (2003). The European Definition of General Practice/Family Medicine. Full text in Research Archive
• Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Fosse, Anette & Bærheim, Anders (1999). NSAM's holdning til den norske nyfødtkohorten. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 119, p. 2696–2696. Full text in Research Archive
• Holmen, Jostein; Hetlevik, Irene; Ellekjær, H; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Kimsås, Alf & Meland, Eivind (1999). Kliniske retningslinjer for primærhelsetjenesten. 119, p. 1794–1797. Full text in Research Archive
• Swensen, Elisabeth; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Stensland, Per & Stavdal, Anna (1995). Behandling av hypertensjon - skift til det dyre! Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening (Tidsskriftet). ISSN 0029-2001. 115, p. 3070–3070. Full text in Research Archive
• Norheim, Ole Frithjof; Gjelsvik, Bjørn E.; Kjeldsen, Sverre Erik; Klemsdal, Tor Ole; Meland, Eivind & Njølstad, Inger [Show all 10 contributors for this article] (2009). Nasjonale Retningslinjer for individuell primærforebygging av hjerte- og karsykdommer. Helsedirektoratet. Full text in Research Archive

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