A5050279452- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Innovations in Medical Education
University of Gothenburg
2016-2025
Spenshult Hospital
2016-2025
The George Institute for Global Health
2025
The University of Melbourne
2025
Lund University
2015-2024
Hallands sjukhus Halmstad
2024
Erasmus University Rotterdam
2023
Erasmus MC
2023
Varberg Hospital
2022
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
2021
Abstract Background Self-reported knee complaints may vary with age and gender. Reference data from the adult population would help to better interpret outcome of interventions due complaints. The objectives present study were describe variation self-reported pain, function quality life gender in establish population-based reference for Knee injury Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Methods Population-based cohort retrieved national register. knee-specific (KOOS) was mailed 840 subjects...
Pain is the predominant symptom for people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) and osteoarthritis (OA) mandating development of evidence-based recommendations health professional's approach to pain management. A multidisciplinary task force including professionals patient representatives conducted a systematic literature review reviews evaluate evidence regarding effects on multiple treatment modalities. Overarching principles assessment were specified basis reviewed expert opinion. From 2914...
Objective - To explore the prevalence of fibromyalgia and chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain in a general population using criteria American College Rheumatology from 1990. Design Structured interview clinical examination, including tender-point count threshold measured with dolorimeter, subjects suspected pain. Setting The south-west Sweden 1995-1996. Subjects 303 individuals were identified previously defined cohort containing 2425 men women aged 20-74 years. 202 invited 147 agreed to...
To study the rate of common comorbidities and cardiovascular disease in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) compared general population seeking health care.This cohort included 935 subjects (67% men) ages ≥20 years diagnosed AS adult background Southern Sweden. During 2004 to 2007 we recorded occurrence physicians' diagnostic codes for a select number commonly associated risk factors. We obtained standardized morbidity-rate ratios (SMRs) by dividing observed morbidity expected based on...
Breastfeeding is associated with many benefits for both mother and child. Initiation rates are high in Sweden. Recently a slight decline seen.The aim of this study was to assess factors discontinuation breastfeeding during the first 4 weeks.A population-based longitudinal birth cohort recruiting from 2007 2008 south-western At visit child health centre, parents were asked complete questionnaire. Also, infants' height, weight, head waist circumference collected. Response rate...
Objective To estimate the prevalence of spondyloarthritis and its subtypes. Methods The Swedish healthcare organisation comprises a system where all inpatient outpatient care is registered by personal identifier. For calendar years 2003–7, residents aged ≥15 in southernmost county Sweden (1.2 million inhabitants) diagnosed physician with (ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), inflammatory associated bowel disease (Aa-IBD) or undifferentiated spondylarthritis (USpA)) were...
To study the prevalence of chronic widespread pain (ChWP), regional (ChRP), and fibromyalgia in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) followed for 5 years after inclusion, to effect on measures disease activity function.A questionnaire was sent 1910 participating Better Anti-Rheumatic Pharmacotherapy study. The responders (73%) were divided into 3 groups according reported duration distribution - having no (NChP), ChWP, ChRP. Outcome 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28), Health...
To investigate the prevalence of chronic pain and its association with health-related quality life (HRQoL) in a group women, diagnosed autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or attention deficit hyperactive (ADHD) childhood.Prospective longitudinal 16-19 years follow-up study 100 Swedish females ASD ADHD childhood/adolescence. Seventy-seven women were included current sub-study, using validated measures perception life.A large majority (76.6%) reported pain. HRQoL was low overall lower still for...
The SF-36 is a well-validated health status instrument measuring eight different concepts. One aim of this study was to compare as measured by in subjects from the general population with no chronic pain (NCP), regional (CRP), and widespread (CWP). A second assess if could reflect changes over time. third at baseline, SF-36, predict 3 years later. designed 3-year follow up postal questionnaire, including survey, 2357 aged 20–74 years. results were controlled for age, sex, co-morbidity,...
AbstractThe aim of this study was to ascertain the prevalence rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a Swedish general adult population. A questionnaire about chronic pain mailed total 3928 subjects who were chosen as random sample population two communities county Halland. All persons answering affirmatively questions intended identify patients with RA invited clinical examination. X-rays hands and feet, analyses factor C reactive protein performed provided that fulfilled or more five items 1987 ARA...
To study the impact on health status as measured by SF-36 in groups of subjects having chronic musculoskeletal pain with different degree generalization: No (NCP), regional (CRP), widespread (CWP), CWP a stricter 'Manchester' definition (CWP-M), and clinically defined fibromyalgia (FM). The also examines association between psychosocial lifestyle background variables, these pain-groups.A cross-sectional postal survey to 3928 subjects, constituting representative sample adult general...
Abstract Introduction Depression is frequent in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients. However, epidemiological data about the potential increase risk are lacking. This study compares rate of doctor-diagnosed depression a well defined cohort AS patients to general population seeking care. Methods The Skåne Healthcare Register comprises healthcare each resident Region Skåne, Sweden (population 1.2 million), including ICD-10 diagnoses. Using physician coded consultation from years 1999 2011, we...
Objective: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis perceive reduced quality of life in several domains, such as physical health, level independence, environment and personal beliefs, compared the healthy population. There is an increasing interest clinical medical interventions. Few studies have explored patients’ individual conceptions life, interviews can thus complement quantitative studies. a need for deeper understanding experiences regard to living long-term condition arthritis. The aim...
Abstract Background Pain is a common symptom in children receiving hospital care. Adequate pain management paediatric patients of the utmost importance. Few studies have investigated children’s own experiences during hospitalization. Aim To describe prevalence pain, self-reported intensity at rest and movement, compliance with treatment guidelines adolescents Furthermore, to examine statements about relief how often staff asked pain. Methods A quantitative, cross-sectional study descriptive...
Abstract Objective To study patient‐reported physical activity in patients with spondylarthritis (SpA) and possible differences patterns between the SpA subtypes sexes. Methods In 2009, a questionnaire including inquiries concerning was sent to diagnosis (n = 3,711). The World Health Organization (WHO) global recommendations of for health requiring 150 minutes moderate‐intensity (MI‐PA) or 75 vigorous‐intensity (VI‐PA) per week were used as recommended levels. Standardized risk ratios (RRs)...
Objective. To assess work productivity and associated factors in patients with SpA. Methods. This cross-sectional postal survey included 1773 SpA identified a regional health care register. Items on presenteeism (reduced at work, 0–100%, 0 = no reduction) were answered by 1447 individuals. Absenteeism was defined as register-based sick leave using data from national Disease duration, disease activity (BASDAI), physical function (BASFI), health-related quality of life (EQ-5D), anxiety...
This study aimed to report changes in the annual incidence of invasive treatment, treatment modalities, and sex differences patients treated for intermittent claudication (IC) due infra-inguinal lesions Sweden between 2009 2022. Data were collected from Swedish Vascular Registry (Swedvasc), including all registrations IC The treatments showed no statistically significant change 2022 (p = .21). proportion open surgery decreased 38.1% 23.4% < .001). Endovascular hybrid interventions increased...
Abstract The transition from being a medical student to working as doctor is pivotal phase, often marked by challenges in balancing learning with the demands of clinical practice. Despite extensive research on struggles faced junior doctors, there remains gap understanding how other key stakeholders perceive this and it can be viewed more than just struggle. In phenomenographic study, we used Swedish internship proxy for explored programme directors’ (PDs) perceptions developmental point...