- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Health and Medical Studies
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Education, Healthcare and Sociology Research
- Social and Educational Sciences
- Research in Social Sciences
- Helminth infection and control
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Global Health Care Issues
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Hernia repair and management
Central Denmark Region
2016-2025
University of Southern Denmark
2016-2025
Kalmyk Institute for Humanities Research
2013-2019
George Brown College
2016
Lund University
1997-2015
The present study investigates whether loneliness and social isolation are associated with poor physical mental health among adolescents young adults, age gender play a role in the associations of health.This used cross-sectional self-report data from 2017 Danish Health Morbidity Surveys titled 'How you?' (N = 19,890, M 22.6 years).Logistic regression analyses showed that were independently health. Loneliness was increased odds asthma, migraine, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,...
Aims: Prolonged loneliness and severe stress are increasingly recognised as public health concerns considered risk factors for mental disorders, somatic illnesses mortality. Loneliness perceived also often co-occur; however, their longitudinal relation remains unclear. To the best of our knowledge, this is first study aiming to investigate between independently cross-sectional associations time effects. Methods: Designed a population-based cohort with repeated measurements, present included...
Summary Background The yeast Malassezia is considered to be one of the factors that can contribute atopic dermatitis (AD). Objectives To investigate reactivity allergens, measured as specific serum IgE, positive skin prick test and atopy patch (APT), in adult patients with AD. Methods In total, 132 AD, 14 seborrhoeic (SD) 33 healthy controls were investigated for their reactions M. sympodialis extract three recombinant allergens (rMal s 1, rMal 5 6). Results Sixty-seven per cent AD patients,...
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Environmental and genetic factors, as well microbial products from yeasts bacteria, play role in triggering the A cohort of 619 adult patients with AD was screened for severity AD, sensitization to Malassezia sympodialis, Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. Serum levels interleukin (IL)-18 were measured. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) combination both yeast mite antigens found be...
Due to increasing pressure on healthcare resources, knowledge of factors that affect utilization (HCU) is important. However, the evidence a longitudinal association between loneliness and social isolation respectively, HCU limited. The present prospective cohort study investigated with in general population over time.Data from 2013 Danish "How are you?" survey (n = 27.501) were combined individual-level register data almost complete follow-up 6-year period (2013-2018). Negative binomial...
Abstract Background Knowledge is limited on associations between social disconnectedness (i.e. loneliness and isolation), health literacy perceived treatment burden in individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, understanding these may be important for clinical practice. Methods This study used cross-sectional self-reported data from the 2017 Danish morbidity survey entitled ‘How are you?’, investigating of isolation low high CVD ( n = 2521; mean age 65.7 years). Results Logistic...
Abstract Background: Guidelines have been proposed for post-operative rehabilitation following periacetabular osteotomy (PAO). However, the perspectives of patients undergoing PAO not considered. Objectives: The present study aimed to explore perceived challenges daily life, hopes for, and expectations of, post-PAO from perspective individuals with acetabular dysplasia in Denmark Australia. Design: Qualitative study. Methods: We used a hermeneutic phenomenological approach semi-structured...
Abstract Introduction: The existing rehabilitation guidelines following periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) offer phase-based recommendations. They do not sufficiently address the perceived challenges and opportunities in rehabilitating patients with diverse needs, different goals or within varying healthcare contexts. Aim: present study explored navigating embracing various post-PAO approaches from perspectives of Danish Australian physiotherapists. Methods: 18 physiotherapists (7 males), aged...
Abstract The high prevalence of loneliness among adolescents, combined with their tendency to conceal it, highlights the need for strategies that identify and support those youth who experience loneliness. This study aimed validate test a detection tool late adolescents within educational settings in Denmark. tool, which was based on nine items from UCLA Loneliness Scale (UCLA‐9), underwent three‐stage refinement testing process. In Stage 1, psychometric analyses cognitive interviews...
The aim of the present study was to analyse whether physical workplace violence increases risk long-term adverse health outcomes (i.e., high number visits general practitioner, outpatient treatment, hospital admittance, antidepressant use, and/or having a mental disorder). based on representative survey data from 2006 and 2010 (entitled "How are you?") merged with register for 7-year follow-up period (N = 30,812). To examine if predictor outcomes, logistic regression models were conducted...
Studies of temperament profiles in patients with mental disorders mostly focus on emotionality-related traits, although illness symptoms include emotional and nonemotional aspects behavioral regulation. This study investigates relationships between 12 traits (9 nonemotionality 3 emotionality related) measured by the Structure Temperament Questionnaire four groups clinical (depression, anxiety, antisociality, dominance-mania) Personality Assessment Inventory. The further examines age...
In a retrospective study of 412 leg ulcers in 146 patients treated with pinch grafting, mean duration follow-up 32 months (range 2-84), the overall healing rate was 38%. The best vasculitic (56%), followed by venous (38%), arteriosclerotic (33%), mixed (33%) and "other ulcers" (20%). series as whole, ulcer problems 8 years, that 2.5 years
Abstract Background Research suggests that loneliness and social isolation are serious public health concerns. However, our knowledge of the associations with specific chronic diseases is limited. The present prospective cohort study investigated (a) longitudinal four (cardiovascular disease [CVD], obstructive pulmonary [COPD], diabetes mellitus Type 2 [T2D], cancer), (b) synergistic association disease, (c) baseline psychological behavioral explanatory factors. Methods Self-reported data...
Journal Article POLYMORPHIC LIGHT ERUPTIONS: RELATION TO ULTRAVIOLET INTENSITY AND HOURS OF SUNSHINE. Get access H. BRODTHAGEN, BRODTHAGEN Finsen Institute, Department of Dermatology, Copenhagen, Denmark Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar J. V. CHRISTIANSEN British Volume 68, Issue 7-8, 1 July 1956, Pages 261–263, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.1956.tb12813.x Published: 01 1956
Current research suggests that individual differences in the experience of loneliness should be reflected personalized approaches to treatment. Psychological interventions are effective reducing and complete reporting these treatment studies is recommended facilitate their implementation clinical practice. Here, an adapted TIDieR (template for intervention description replication) checklist was used assess quality psychological loneliness, identified systematic reviews, including adaptations...
The mounting evidence that loneliness is a determinant of poor health and well-being underpins the need for effective interventions community action. 'More Together' (MoTo) large-scale, complex, multi-component multi-level intervention change addresses among young people older adults in Silkeborg Municipality, Denmark. inspired by Collective Impact framework, it practice driven rooted an extensive cross-sector partnership. This article outlines (i) organization partnership, (ii) structure...
Abstract Background The present prospective cohort study investigated the association of loneliness and social isolation with healthcare utilisation in general population over time. We also synergistic effect on utilisation. Methods Data from 2013 Danish “How are you?' survey (n = 29,472) were combined individual-level register data National Patient Registry Health Service a 6-year follow-up period (2013-2018). Negative binomial regression analyses performed while adjusting for baseline...
Abstract Researchers typically associate the high prevalence of loneliness during adolescence with evolving dynamics and changes in relationships, both familial peer-related. Consequently, transient feelings are anticipated considered part normative developmental process. While many adolescents naturally navigate through periods by reconnecting peers, a subset experiences prolonged loneliness. This group faces an increased risk additional mental health issues potential adverse consequences....