Svein Barene

• Barene, Svein; Krustrup, Peter & Holtermann, Andreas (2022). Does a 40-week football and Zumba exercise intervention influence self-reported job satisfaction, work role functioning and sick leave among female hospital employees? A cluster-randomised controlled trial. European Journal of Sport Science (EJSS). ISSN 1746-1391. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2022.2139634. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  This 40-week cluster-randomised controlled trial (RCT) examines the effects of football and Zumba on self-perceived job satisfaction, work role functioning and sick leave among Norwegian female hospital employees. Hundred-and-seven employees, mainly consisting of nurses (80%), were allocated into three groups; Football (FG), Zumba (ZG) and Control (CG). The exercise groups were offered two to three and one to two 1-h weekly sessions during the first 12 and last 28 weeks, respectively, with an actual weekly exercise frequency of 2.4 ± 0.5 and 0.9 ± 0.2 in FG and 2.3 ± 0.3 and 0.8 ± 0.2 in ZG. Outcome variables were measured at baseline, 12 and 40 weeks. In comparison to CG (4.8 days 95% CI 3.2–6.4), ZG (1.9 days, 95% CI 0.4–3.5) had a significant lower overall mean days of sickness absence during last sick leave period (−2.9 days, 95% CI −5.1 to −0.7, p = .011) which corresponded to a moderate effect size (d = 0.60). Between baseline (88.5%, 95% CI 84.3–92.6) and 12 weeks (93.8%, 95% CI 89.4–98.2), ZG showed significant within-group improvement in total score of the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire (WRFQ) (5.3%, 95% CI 0.6–10.1, p = .029), corresponding to a moderate effect size (d = 0.40). This study indicates that two to three 1-h weekly Zumba sessions can have a preventive effect on sick leave in female hospital employees. Highlights Participants in Zumba exercise organised by the workplace showed a significant lower number of sick leave days compared with the controls. Despite a correspondingly significant reduction in exercise adherence in both groups in the last 28 weeks, only FG showed tendencies for group improvement in job satisfaction and total WRFQ in this period. Workplace promotion of exercise and physical activity can thus be beneficial for both the workers and the organisation.

• Barene, Svein; Ruud-Tronsmoen, Andreas & Johansen, Patrick Foss (2022). Associations between Demographic Characteristics, Lifestyle Factors and School-Related Conditions and Symptoms of Mental Health Problems in Norwegian Upper Secondary School Students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH). ISSN 1661-7827. 19(15). doi: 10.3390/ijerph19159575. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the associations between demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors and school-related conditions, and symptoms of mental health problems in Norwegian upper secondary school students following the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In this cross-sectional study design we used a binary logistic regression model to evaluate potential associations between the predictors and dependent variable. Results: The following six predictors had a statistically significant impact on symptoms of mental health problems; gender effect of being a girl (p < 0.001), self-perceived body image (p < 0.001), sleep problems (p < 0.001), dietary habits (p = 0.033), school satisfaction (p = 0.013), and satisfaction with physical education (PE) class participation (p = 0.025). Conclusions: Being a girl was associated with a 315% higher probability of reporting symptoms of mental health problems than boys, whereas one unit increase in sleep problems showed a 192% higher probability of symptoms of mental health problems. Furthermore, a one unit increase on the respective beneficial predictors’ scales was associated with the following percentage having a lower probability of reporting symptoms of mental health problems; self-perceived body image (59%), dietary habits (58%), school satisfaction (82%), and satisfaction with PE class participation (68%).

• Barene, Svein & Krustrup, Peter (2022). Football and Zumba Training in Female Hospital Staff: Effects after 12 and 40 Weeks on Self-Reported Health Status, Emotional Wellbeing, General Self-Efficacy and Sleep Problems. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH). ISSN 1661-7827. 19(3). doi: 10.3390/ijerph19031685. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Background: This 40-weeks intervention study evaluates the effects on self-reported health status, emotional wellbeing, general self-efficacy and sleep problems among female hospital employees. Methods: 107 employees were cluster-randomized into three groups; football (FG), Zumba (ZG) and control (CG). Outcome measurements were conducted at baseline, 12 and 40 weeks. Weekly training frequencies in the first 12 and next 28 weeks were 2.4 ± 0.3 and 0.8 ± 0.2 in FG and 2.3 ± 0.3 and 0.9 ± 0.2 in ZG. Results: Compared to the CG, the ZG showed significant improvement in self-reported health status (p = 0.025), a reduced frequency of poor and restless sleep (on a 0–4 scale) (p = 0.004), as well as a tendency for reduction in the frequency of problems falling asleep (p = 0.055) and overall sleep problems (p = 0.051). Between baseline and 12 weeks, both the FG (p = 0.017) and the ZG (p = 0.017) showed within-group improvements in emotional wellbeing, whereas this improvement was maintained only in the ZG between baseline and 40 weeks (p = 0.002). The FG showed a significant within-group improvement in general self-efficacy (p = 0.012) between baseline and 12 weeks follow-up, with no such improvements in the other groups. Conclusion: The present findings revealed that a physical activity intervention with Zumba as well as football training may improve mental health and sleep outcomes in female hospital staff.

• Barene, Svein; Pfister, Gertrud & Krustrup, Peter (2019). Football at the workplace. I Krustrup, Peter & Parnell, Daniell (Red.), Football as Medicine, Prescribing Football for Global Health Promotion. Routledge. ISSN 9780429284892. s. 129–156. doi: 10.4324/9780429284892-11. Vis sammendrag

  Over the past decades, the world population has become more physically inactive, leading to, obesity, elevated blood pressure and lipid profile, and decreased maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), which are risk factors for several non-communicable diseases. Health care workers are reported to have an unhealthy lifestyle with a high prevalence of obesity and low VO2max combined with relatively physically demanding work tasks. Female hospital employees were cluster-randomised to either a football group (FG, n=37) or a control group (CG, n=35). FG were encouraged to perform twice-weekly 1-hour training sessions outside working hours for 40 weeks. Based on ITT-analyses after 12 weeks, FG improved (P<0.05) VO2max and fat percentage compared with CG. Furthermore, FG increased (P<0.05) plasma osteocalcin by 21%. After 40 weeks, FG reduced fat mass and increased lower limb bone mineral content (BMC), bone mineral density (BMD) and plasma osteocalcin (P<0.05). Moreover, FG reduced (P<0.05) pain intensity in the neck-shoulder region after 12 and 40 weeks and improved (P<0.05) maximal neck extension strength after 12 and 40 weeks. With regards to long-term compliance, 30% of the original participants have played football together year-round over a 9-year period. The study indicates that football training at a workplace may improve fitness and prevent osteoporosis by promoting physiological health and having preventive effects on future perceived muscle pain in the neck-shoulder region among female hospital employees.

• Litleskare, Sigbjørn; Vaktskjold, Arild & Barene, Svein (2017). A cross-sectional study to examine the association between self-reported sleep and the frequency, duration and intensity of exercise. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. ISSN 0022-4707. 58(11), s. 1635–1641. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.17.07878-1. Vis sammendrag

  BACKGROUND: Insufficient sleep is associated with increased risk of several health concerns. Although physical activity is generally considered to improve sleep, the influence of different levels of exercise frequency, duration and intensity respectively, has not been sufficiently examined to allow specific recommendations to the general population. Therefore, our aim was to evaluate the association between different levels of the three cardinal characteristics of exercise and sleep disturbance. METHODS: Data were collected through a Norwegian comprehensive self-report survey. A total of 3763 respondents (46 % males, 54 % females) with an average age of 47.9 years (range 15-93) completed the questionnaire, whereof 13.7 % were categorised as poor sleepers. The exercise characteristics and sleep disturbance were measured on a 6 to 8 and a 4-item Likert scale, respectively. RESULTS: Respondents reporting intermediate levels of exercise frequency, duration and intensity, respectively, had a significantly lower occurrence of sleep disturbance compared to respondents with a sedentary lifestyle. No statistical difference in sleep disturbance was observed between respondents performing exercise corresponding to the lowest and highest levels of the three exercise characteristics and those who were sedentary. CONCLUSIONS: The lack of positive association between the lowest and highest levels of the cardinal exercise characteristic and reduction in sleep disturbance revealed in the present study support a recommendation of intermediate levels of exercise frequency, duration and intensity for preventing sleep disturbance in the general population

• Hennø, Linda Torrissen; Storjord, Elin; Christiansen, Dorte; Bergseth, Grete; Ludviksen, Judith K & Fure, Hilde [Vis alle 10 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2017). Effect of the anticoagulant, storage time and temperature of blood samples on the concentrations of 27 multiplex assayed cytokines ? Consequences for defining reference values in healthy humans. Cytokine. ISSN 1043-4666. 97, s. 86–95. doi: 10.1016/j.cyto.2017.05.014. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Cytokines are potentially useful biomarkers of sepsis and other inflammatory conditions. Many cytokines can be released by leukocytes and platelets after sampling. The sampling and processing techniques are consequently critically important to measure the in vivo levels. We therefore examined the effects of four different anticoagulants, EDTA, citrate, lepirudin, heparin compared to serum, on the levels of 27 different cytokines. The effects of storage temperature, freezing and thawing on the plasma cytokines were examined. Cytokines were analysed using a multiplex immunoassay. The cytokine levels in serum were significantly higher compared with plasma, consistent with release of cytokines in vitro during coagulation. In general, the lowest values for all cytokines were found in EDTA samples, stored on crushed ice, centrifuged within 4 h and thereafter stored at −80 °C. MCP-1 and MIP-1β levels were highest in heparin plasma and storage of blood for up to 4 h at room temperature significantly increased the interleukin (IL)-2, IL-6, IL-8, IFN-γ and GM-CSF levels in EDTA plasma, indicating post-sampling release. In contrast, the IP-10 levels were unaffected by sample storage at both temperatures. Our results indicate that the cytokines were more stable in plasma than in whole blood after sampling. Thus, cytokines should be analysed in EDTA plasma samples stored on ice and centrifuged within 4 h. Based on these data, the reference ranges of 27 cytokines in EDTA plasma in 162 healthy human donors were calculated.

• Barene, Svein; Holtermann, Andreas; Oseland, Harald; Brekke, Ole Lars & Krustrup, Peter (2016). Effects on muscle strength, maximal jump height, flexibility and postural sway after soccer and Zumba exercise among female hospital employees: A 9-month randomized controlled trial. Journal of Sports Sciences. ISSN 0264-0414. 34(19), s. 1849–1858. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1140906. Vis sammendrag

  This 9-month randomised controlled workplace physical activity trial investigated the effects of soccer and Zumba exercise, respectively, on muscle strength, maximal jump height, sit-and-reach flexibility and postural sway among female workers. A total of 107 female hospital employees aged 25–63 were cluster-randomised to a soccer group, a Zumba group or a control group. Training was conducted outside working hours as two to three 1-h weekly sessions the first 3 months and once a week the last 6 months. Tests were conducted at baseline, after 3 and 9 months. The soccer group improved maximal neck extension strength both after 3 (1.2 kg; P < 0.05) and 9 months (1.7 kg; P < 0.01) compared to the control group. The Zumba group improved maximal trunk extension strength (3.1 kg; P = 0.04) after 3 months, with improvements in postural sway velocity moment (−9.2 mm2/s; P < 0.05) and lower limb lean mass (0.4 kg; P < 0.05) after 9 months. No significant intervention effects were revealed in vertical jump height or sit-and-reach flexibility. The present study indicates that workplace-initiated soccer and Zumba exercise may be beneficial for improvement of the neck and trunk strength, which may have preventive effects with regard to future perceived muscle pain in the respective body regions. Furthermore, the Zumba group revealed positive effects on lower limb lean mass and postural sway compared to the control group.

• Elbe, Anne-Marie; Barene, Svein; Strahler, Katharina; Krustrup, Peter & Holtermann, Andreas (2016). Experiencing Flow in a Workplace Physical Activity Intervention for Female Health Care Workers: A Longitudinal Comparison Between Football and Zumba. Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal. ISSN 1063-6161. 24(1), s. 70–77. doi: 10.1123/wspaj.2015-0011. Vis sammendrag

  Flow is a rewarding psychological state that motivates individuals to repeat activities. This study explored healthcare workers’ flow experiences during a workplace exercise intervention. Seventy-nine females were assigned to either a 12-week football or Zumba exercise intervention and their flow experiences were assessed at the beginning, midway and at the end of the intervention. The results showed that both intervention groups experienced medium levels of flow and an increase in flow values over time. A significant positive correlation between experiencing flow midway through the intervention and adherence to regular physical activity 18 weeks after the end of the intervention was found. Furthermore, repeated measures throughout the intervention period showed a significantly different development of flow values over time for the adherers and nonadherers. Flow therefore may be of importance for adherence to regular workplace physical activity. Future research needs to investigate the importance of flow in other physical activity settings, especially also for male participants

• Barene, Svein; Krustrup, Peter & Holtermann, Andreas (2014). Effects of the Workplace Health Promotion Activities Soccer and Zumba on Muscle Pain, Work Ability and Perceived Physical Exertion among Female Hospital Employees. PLOS ONE. ISSN 1932-6203. 9(12). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0115059. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  This 40-week workplace physical training RCT investigated the effect of soccer and Zumba, respectively, on muscle pain intensity and duration, work ability, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during work among female hospital employees. Methods 107 hospital employees were cluster-randomized into two training groups, and a control group. The training was conducted outside working hours as two-three 1-h sessions per week for the first 12 weeks, and continued as one-two 1-h sessions per week for the last 28 weeks. Muscle pain intensity and duration, work ability, and RPE during work were measured at baseline and after 12 and 40 weeks. Results After 12 weeks, both the soccer (−1.9, 95% CI, −3.0, −0.8, P = 0.001) and the Zumba group (−1.3, 95% CI, −2.3, −0.3, P = 0.01) reduced the pain intensity (on a scale from 0 to 10) in the neck-shoulder region (eta squared = 0.109), whereas only the soccer group (−1.9, 95% CI, −3.2, −0.7, P = 0.002, eta squared = 0.092) showed a reduction after 40 weeks referencing the control group. After 40 weeks, both the soccer (-16.4 days, 95% CI, −29.6, −3.2, P<0.02) and the Zumba group (-16.6 days, 95% CI, −28.9, −4.2, P<0.01) reduced the pain duration during the past 3 months in the neck-shoulder region (eta squared = 0.077). No significant effects on intensity or duration of pain in the lower back, RPE during work or work ability were found. Conclusions The present study indicates that workplace initiated soccer and Zumba training improve neck-shoulder pain intensity as well as duration among female hospital employees

• Bendiksen, Mads; Williams, Craig A; Hornstrup, Therese; Clausen, Helle; Kloppenborg, Jesper & Shumikin, Dmitry [Vis alle 11 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2014). Heart rate response and fitness effects of various types of physical education for 8- to 9-year-old schoolchildren. European Journal of Sport Science (EJSS). ISSN 1746-1391. 14(8), s. 861–869. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2014.884168.
• Barene, Svein; Krustrup, Peter; Brekke, Ole Lars & Holtermann, Andreas (2014). Soccer and Zumba as health-promoting activities among female hospital employees: A 40-weeks cluster randomised intervention study. Journal of Sports Sciences. ISSN 0264-0414. 32(16), s. 1539–1549. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2014.906043.
• Barene, Svein; Krustrup, Peter; Jackman, Sarah; Brekke, Ole Lars & Holtermann, Andreas (2014). Do soccer and Zumba exercise improve fitness and indicators of health among female hospital employees? A 12-week RCT. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. ISSN 0905-7188. 24(6), s. 990–999. doi: 10.1111/sms.12138.

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• Barene, Svein (2023). Nå forskes det på hvordan Ali og Hassan påvirkes av fysisk aktivitet. [Avis]. Fredrikstad Blad. Vis sammendrag

  Røre-prosjektet er et folkehelse- og utviklingsprosjekt i skolen. Viken fylkeskommune har fått 40,5 millioner kroner av Sparebankstiftelsen DNB til prosjektet, som går ut skoleåret 2024. Tanken bak prosjektet er at bevegelse, kosthold og søvn er grunnleggende forutsetninger for å kunne lære. Røre-pauser - Lystbetonte aktiviteter som varer mellom seks og sju minutter. - Røre-pausene blir planlagt og organisert i kroppsøvingsfaget, men gjennomføres i andre undervisningstimer på skolen - Tanken er at elevene er med på å lage Røre-pause med øvelser de liker. En slik form for elevmedvirkning kan bidra til en mer aktiv livsstil på sikt. Tidligere forskning har vist at fysisk aktivitet gjennomført i forbindelse med undervisning kan ha en positiv effekt på elevenes læringsutbytte. Målet med forskningsprosjektet er å avdekke potensielle positive effekter av Røre-pauser, samt evaluere elevenes opplevelser og erfaringer med tiltaket.

• Barene, Svein; Krustrup, Peter; Litleskare, Sigbjørn & Holtermann, Andreas (2023). A 4-year follow-up study from the 40-weeks Football and Zumba workplace intervention study among female hospital employees in Norway.
• Barene, Svein (2019). Dette skjer med formen hvis du sløyfer treningen i ferien. [Avis]. Aftenposten. Vis sammendrag

  Sprek-artikkel (et samarbeid mellom Aftenposten, Bergens Tidende, Adressa, Stavanger Aftenblad, Fædrelandsvennen og Sunnmørsposten), hvor tema denne gang handler om hvordan vedlikeholde fysisk form gjennom sommerferien.

• Pettersen, Svein Arne; Barene, Svein & Krustrup, Peter (2018). Fotball er medisin – både forebyggende, behandlende og rehabiliterende. BestPractice Nordic. ISSN 1902-7583. 8(40), s. 55–57.
• Litleskare, Sigbjørn; Vaktskjold, Arild & Barene, Svein (2018). A cross-sectional study to examine the association between self-reported sleep and the frequency, duration and intensity of exercise.
• Krustrup, Peter; Williams, Craig A; Mohr, Magni; Hansen, Peter Riis; Helge, Eva Wulff & Elbe, Anne-Marie [Vis alle 51 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2018). The “Football is Medicine” platform – scientific evidence, large-scale implementation of evidence-based concepts and future perspectives. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. ISSN 0905-7188. 28, s. 3–7. doi: 10.1111/sms.13220.
• Barene, Svein; Krustrup, Peter; Holtermann, Andreas & Elbe, Anne-Marie (2015). Volitional skills predict attendance rates in a football training intervention.
• Barene, Svein (2015). Mindre nakkevondt med fotball og Zumba. Forskning.no. ISSN 1891-635X.
• Barene, Svein (2014). Fodbold og Zumba med kollegerne giver færre smerter. [Internett]. Videncenter for arbejdsmiljø.
• Barene, Svein (2014). Sprekere med Zumba og fotball. [Fagblad]. HMS magasinet.
• Barene, Svein (2014). Fodbold og Zumba på arbejdet gør dig overraskende sund. [Fagblad]. Videnskab.dk.
• Barene, Svein (2013). Du blir sprekere av Zumba og fotball på jobben. [Avis]. Avisa Nordland.
• Barene, Svein (2013). Fodbold på arbejdet gør SOSU'er sundere. [Fagblad]. Nyhedsinformation for Social- og Sundhedssektoren.
• Barene, Svein (2013). Fodbold og Zumba på arbejdspladsen gør kvinder sundere. [Fagblad]. Farmakonomen.
• Barene, Svein (2013). Sprekere av Zumba og fotball med jobben. [Fagblad]. Forskning.no.
• Barene, Svein (2013). Soccer and Zumba as health promoting activities among female hospital employees. A cluster randomized controlled intervention trial.
• Barene, Svein (2011). Test med blodsmak i munnen. [Avis]. Avisa Nordland. Vis sammendrag

  Avisartikkelen er en 2 siders reportasje i "AN Helg" om tesing av oksygenopptak og laktatprofil på en kvinnelig mosjonist som skal delta på Birkebeinerrittet 2012.

• Barene, Svein (2014). Soccer and Zumba as health promotion among female hospital employees. Effects of a randomised controlled workplace intervention trial. University of Copenhagen. ISSN 978-87-91771-58-3.

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