Publications 2021

Baun MLL, Dueholm M, Heje HN, Hamilton W, Petersen LK, Vedsted P. Direct access from general practice to transvaginal ultrasound for early detection of ovarian cancer: a feasibility study. Scand J Prim Health Care. 2021 Jun 7;1-9. doi: 10.1080/02813432.2021.1922831.
Bernhardson BM, Tishelman C, Rasmussen BH et al. Sensations, symptoms, and then what? Early bodily experiences prior to diagnosis of lung cancer. PLoS One. 2021 Mar 29;16(3):e0249114. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249114.
Bjerg L, Nicolaisen SK, Christensen DH et al. Diabetic polyneuropathy early in type 2 diabetes is associated with higher incidence rate of cardiovascular disease: Results from two Danish cohort studies. Diabetes Care. 2021 Jul;44(7):1714-1721. doi: 10.2337/dc21-0010.
Boennelykke A, Jensen H, Østgård LSG, Falborg AZ, Christensen KS, Hansen A T, Emery J, Vedsted P. Insufficient classification of anaemia in general practice: a Danish register-based observational study. Scand J Prim Health Care . 2021 Sep;39(3):364-372. doi: 10.1080/02813432.2021.1958499. Epub 2021 Jul 30.
Boennelykke A, Jensen H, Falborg AZ, Østgård LSG, Hansen AT, Christensen KS, Vedsted P. Diagnostic workup of cancer in patients with new-onset anaemia: a Danish cohort study in general practice. Scand J Prim Health Care. 2021 Aug 31;1-12. doi: 10.1080/02813432.2021.1970934.
Brandborg CE, Skjerning HT, Nielsen RO. Physical activity through social prescribing: An interview-based study of Danish general practitioners' opinions. Health Soc Care Community. 2021 Sep 29. doi: 10.1111/hsc.13577. Online ahead of print.
Brinck-Claussen UØ, Curth NK, Christensen KS, Davidsen AS, Mikkelsen JH, Lau ME, Lundsteen M, Csillag C, Hjorthøj C, Nordentoft M, Eplov LF. Improving the precision of depression diagnosis in general practice : a cluster-randomized trial. BMC Fam Pract. 2021 May 7;22(1):88. doi: 10.1186/s12875-021-01432-w.
Brund RBK, Waagepetersen R, Nielsen RO, Rasmussen J, Nielsen MS, Andersen CH, de Zee M. How precisely can easily accesible variables predict achilles and patellar tendon forces during running? Sensors. 2021; 21(21):7418. doi.org/10.3390/s21217418.
Carrozzino D, Christensen KS, Cosci F. Construct and criterion validity of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) for depression: A clinimetric comparison. J Affect Disord. 2021 Mar 15;283:30-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.01.043.
Carrozzino D, Christensen KS, Patierno C, Siri C, Zecchinelli A, Pezzoli G, Cosci F. The Hopkins Symptom Checklist (SCL-9-R): a patient-reported outcome measure in Parkinson’s disease. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol. 2021 Dec 31. 8919887211060020. doi: 10.1177/08919887211060020.
Charles MH. Thomsen JL, Christensen B, Pulleyblank R, Kongstand LP, Olsen KR. Use of electronic patient data overview with alerts in primary care increases prescribing of lipid-lowering medications in patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetologia. 2021 Oct 28. doi: 10.1007/s00125-021-05598-x. Online ahead of print.
Danckert B, Falborg AZ, Christensen NL, Frederiksen H, Lyratzopoulos G, McPhail S, Ryg J, Vedsted P, Thomsen LA, Jensen H. Routes to diagnosis and the association with the prognosis in patients with cancer – A nationwide register-based cohort study in Denmark. Cancer Epidemiol. 2021 Oct;74:101983. doi: 10.1016/j.canep.2021.101983. Epub 2021 Aug 2.
Ertman KR, Lyngsøe BK, Nicolaisdottir DR, Kragstrup J, Siersma V. Mental vulnerability before and depressive symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum: a prospective population-based cohort study from general practice. Nord J Psychiatry. 2021 Aug 6;1-7. doi: 10.1080/08039488.2021.1953583. Online ahead of print.
Fenger-Grøn M, Vestergaard CH, Ribe AR, Johnsen SP, Frost L, Sandbæk A, Davydow DS. Association between bipolar disorder or schizophrenia and oral anticoagulation use in Danish adults with incident or prevalent atrial fibrillation. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 May 3;4(5):e2110096. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.10096.
Frumer M, Andersen RS, Vedsted P, Offersen SMH. ’In the meantine’: Ordinary life in continuous medical testing for lung cancer. MAT Medicine Anthropology Theory, Bind 8, nr. 2, 06.2021.
Graff S. Oppfeldt AM, Gotfredsen M, Christensen B. Diagnostisk bias. Ugeskr Læger 2022;184:V06210530.
Graversen SB, Pedersen HS, Ribe AR, Foss CH, Sandbaek A. The significance of depression for short-term readmission and mortality after a pneumonia admission.Med Care. 2021 Oct 1;59(10):872-880. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000001626.
Graversen SB, Pedersen HS, Sandbaek A, Foss CH, Palmer VJ, Ribe AR. Dementia and the risk of short-term readmission and mortality after a pneumonia admission. PLoS One. 2021 Jan 28;16(1):e0246153.
Holsting AF, Rask MT, Frostholm L, Rosendal M, Rask CU. Self-help interventions for young people with persistent physical symptoms: a systematic review. J Psychosom Res. 2021 Sep;148:110553. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2021.110553. Epub 2021 Jun 19.
Høj K, Mygind A, Bro F. Exploring implementation processes in general practice in a feedback intervention aiming to reduce potentially inappropriate prescribing: a qualitative study among general practitioners. Implement Sci Commun. 2021 Jan 7;2(1):4. doi: 10.1186/s43058-020-00106-5.
Høj K, Pedersen HS, Lundberg ASB, Bro F, Nielsen NP, Saedder EA. External validation of the Medication Risk Score in polypharmacy patients in general practice: a tool for prioritizing patients at greatest risk of potential drug-related problems. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2021 Oct;129(4):319-331. doi: 10.1111/bcpt.13636. Epub 2021 Jul 14.
Iversen AB, Iversen AB, Johnsen SP, Blauenfeldt RA, Gude MF, Dalby RB, Christensen B, Andersen G, Christensen MB. Help-seeking behaviour and subsequent patient and system delays in stroke. Acta Neurol Scand. 2021 Jun 14. doi: 10.1111/ane.13484. Online ahead of print.
Jacobsen JS, Jakobsen SS, Søballe K, Hölmich P, Thorborg K. Isometric hip strength impairments in patients with hip dysplasia are improved but not normalized 1 year after periacetabular osteotomy: a cohort study of 82 patients. Acta Orthop. 2021 Jun;92(3): 285-291. doi: 10.1080/17453674.2020.1864911. Epub 2021 Feb 4.
Jacobsen JS, Lind M, Hansen MG, Rasmussen RG, Blaabjerg B, Østergaard LG. Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and measurement properties of a Danish version of the Tegner Activity Scale. Transl Sports Med. 2021;4:627–636. doi: 10.1002/tsm2.251.
Jensen H, Frederiksen H. Balance on slack line; diagnostic intensity and patient safety during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (editorial). Acta Oncol. 2021 Jan;60(1):1-3. doi: 10.1080/0284186X.2020.1867766. Epub 2021 Jan 8.
Jensen KS, Oskarsson T, Lähteenmäki PM, Flaegstad T et al. Detection mode of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia relapse and its effect on survival: a Nordic population-based cohort study. Br J Haematol. 2021 Aug;194(4):734-744. doi: 10.1111/bjh.17555. Epub 2021 May 27.
Jensen KS, Albertsen BK, Schrøder H et al. Health care utilisation preceding relapse or second malignant neoplasm after childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: a population-based matched cohort study. BMJ Open. 2021 Aug 19;11(8):e050285. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050285.
Jensen MLO, Bro F, Mygind A. Implementation of healthcare accreditation in Danish generel practice: a questionnaire study exploring general practitioners' perspectives on external support. Scand j Prim Health Care. 2021 Mar;39(1):85-91.
Jessen NH, Jensen H, Helsper CW, Falborg AZ, Glerup H, Gronbaek H, Vedsted, Peter. Cancer suspicion, referral to cancer patient pathway and primary care interval: a survey and register study exploring 10 different types of abdominal cancer. Fam Pract. 2021 Apr 27;cmab025. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmab025. Online ahead of print.
Jessen NH, Jensen H, Falborg AZ, Glerup H, Gronbaek H, Vedsted P. Abdominal investigations in the year preceding a diagnosis of abdominal cancer: a register-based cohort study in Denmark. Cancer Epidemiol. 2021 Jun;72:101926. doi: 10.1016/j.canep.2021.101926. Epub 2021 Mar 6.
Jorgensen MD, Frederiksen SB, Sørensen D, Jacobsen JS. Experiences of living with developmental dysplasia of the hip in adults not eligible for surgical treatment: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2021;11:e052486. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052486.
Laugesen K, Kormendine FD, Vestergaard M, Jørgensen JOL, Petersen I, Sørensen HT. Glucocorticoid use and risk of suicide: a Danish population‐based case‐control study. World Psychiatry. 2021 Feb;20(1):142-143. doi: 10.1002/wps.20831.
Kasteleyn MJ, Peet Pv, Kirk UB, Dalfsen Jv, Meijer E, Honkoop P, Ho K, Chavannes NH, Talboom-Kampt EPWA. SERIES: eHealth in primary care. Part 5: A critical appraisal of five widely used eHealth applications for primary care - opportunities and challenges. Eur J Gen Pract. 2021 Dec;27(1):248-256. doi: 10.1080/13814788.2021.1962845.
Lyngsøe BK, Munk-Olsen T, Vestergaard CH, Rytter D, Christensen KS, Bech BH. Maternal depression and childhoold injury risk: a population-based cohort study in Denmark. Brain Behav. 2021 Jan 15;e02029.
Lyngsøe BK, Rytter D, Munk-Olsen T, Vestergaard CH, Christensen KS, Bech BH. Maternal depression and non-specific health complaints in the offspring: a cross-sectional study in Danish primary care. Br J Gen Pract. 2021 Jan 28;71(703):e105-e112.
Mansueto G, Carrozzino D, Christensen KS, Cardellicchio S, Pezzuto A, Abrams K, Zvolensky M, Cosci F. Clinimetric properties of the Smoking Abstinence Expectancies Questionnaire. Addict Behav. 2021 Dec;123:107061. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107061. Epub 2021 Jul 26.
Mansournia MA, Collins GS, Nielsen RO et al. CHecklist for statistical assessment of medical papers: The CHAMP statement (editorial). Br J Sports Med. 2021 Sep;55(18):1002-1003. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103651. Epub 2021 Jan 29.
Mansournia MA, Collins GS, Nielsen RO et al. A CHecklist for statistical Assessment of Medical Papers (the CHAMP statement): explanation and elaboration. Br J Sports Med. 2021 Sep;55(18):1009-1017. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103652.
Mansournia MA, Collins GS, Nielsen RO, Nazemipour M, Jewell NP, Altman DG, Campbell MJ. CHecklist for statistical Assessment of Medical Papers (the CHAMP statement): explanation and elaboration. Br J Sports Med. 2021 Sep;55(18):1009-1017. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103652. Epub 2021 Jan 29.
Murchie P, Falborg AZ, Turner M, Vedsted P, Virgilsen LF. Geographic variation in diagnostic and treatment interval, cancer stage and mortality among colorectal patients - an international comparison between Denmark and Scotland using data-linked cohorts. Cancer Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 19;74:102004. doi: 10.1016/j.canep.2021.102004. Online ahead of print.
Persson F, Charles M, Povlsen JV, Knudsen ST. Improving frequency of urinary albumin testing in type 2 diabetes in primary care - An analysis of cross-sectional studies in Denmark. Prim Care Diabetes. 2021 Dec;15(6):1007-1011. doi: 10.1016/j.pcd.2021.07.003.
Petersen GS, Laursen SGW, Jensen H, Maindal HT, Pedersen AF, Vedsted P, Virgilsen LF. Patients' health literacy is associated with timely diagnosis of cancer - a cross-sectional study in Denmark. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2021 Oct 27. doi: 10.1111/ecc.13532. Online ahead of print.
Pottegård A, Olesen M, Christensen B et al. Who prescribes drugs to patients: A Danish register-based study. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2021 Jul;87(7):2982-2987. doi: 10.1111/bcp.14691. Epub 2021 Jan 25. Erratum in: Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2022 Mar;88(3):1398. doi: 10.1111/bcp.15146.
Prior A, Vestergaard C, Ribe AR, Sandbæk A, Bro F, Vedsted P, Smith S, Vestergaard M, Fenger-Gron M. Chronic care services and variation between Danish general practices: a nationwide cohort study. Br J Gen Pract. 2021 Nov 29;BJGP.2021.0419. doi: 10.3399/BJGP.2021.0419. Online ahead of print.
Rask MT, Jakobsen PR, Clemensen J et al. Development of an eHealth programme for self-management of persistent physical symptoms: a qualitative study on user needs in general practice. BMC Fam Pract. 2021 Feb 7;22(1):33. doi: 10.1186/s12875-021-01380-5.
Rasmussen LA, Jensen H, Virgilsen LF, Hölmich LR, Vedsted P. A validated register-based algorithm to identify patients diagnosed with recurrence of malignant melanoma in Denmark. Clin Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 15;13:207-214. doi: 10.2147/CLEP.S295844. eCollection 2021.
Rasmussen LA, Jensen H, Falborg AZ, Iversen LH, Vedsted P. A nationwide register-study of healthcare utilisation in the year preceding a colorectal cancer recurrence diagnosis. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2021 Jul 22;e13494. doi: 10.1111/ecc.13494. Online ahead of print.
Reimer LCU, Kierkegaard S, Mechlenburg I et al. Does daily physical activity differ between patients with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome and patients with hip dysplasia? A cross-sectional study in 157 patients and 60 healthy volunteers. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Aug 1;16(4):1084-1092. doi: 10.26603/001c.25523.
Ribe AR, Christensen LD, Vestergaard CH, Prior A, Brynningsen PK, Bro F, Sandbæk A, Vedsted P, Witte DR, Fenger-Grøn M. Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs): frequency and extent of GP-related variation in PIMs: a register-based cohort study. BMJ Open. 2021 Jul 14;11(7):e046756. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046756.
Sandbæk A, Christensen LD, Larsen LL, Christensen NP, Kofo FSG, Guassora AD, Merrild CH, Hvidt EA. Guidance for implementing video consultations in Danish general practice: a rapid cycle co-production approach. JMIR Formative Research. doi: 10.2196/27323.
Schmidt SAJ, Sørensen HT, Langan SM, Vestergaard M. Associations of lifestyle and anthropometric factors with the risk of Herpes Zoster: A nationwide population-based cohort study. Am J Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 1;190(6):1064-1074. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwab027.
Schmidt SAJ, Sørensen HT, Langan SM, Vestergaard M. Perceived psychological stress and risk of herpes zoster: a nationwide population-based cohort study. Br J Dermatol. 2021 Jul;185(1):130-138. doi: 10.1111/bjd.19832.
Storm MP, Christensen KS. Comparing treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder – a systematic review. Dan Med J 2021;68(9):A09200643.
Thulesius H, Sandén U, Petek D, Hoffman R, Koskela T, Oliva-Fanlo B, Neves AL, Hajdarevic S, Harrysson L, Toftegaard BS, Vedsted P, Harris M. Pluralistic task shifting for a more timely cancer diagnosis. A grounded theory study from a primary care perspective. Scand J Prim Health Care. 2021 Dec;39(4):486-497. doi: 10.1080/02813432.2021.2004751. Epub 2021 Dec 10.
Virgilsen LF, Jensen H, Pedersen AF, Falborg AZ, Vedsted P. Patient's worry about cancer and the general practitioner's suspicion of cancer or serious illness: a population-based study in Denmark. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2021 Jan 28;e13411.
Virgilsen LF, Pedersen AF, Vedsted P, Petersen GS, Jensen H. Alignment between the patient's cancer worry and the GP's cancer suspicion and the association with the interval between first symptom presentation and referral: a cross-sectional study in Denmark. BMC Fam Pract. 2021 Jun 24;22(1):129. doi: 10.1186/s12875-021-01480-2.

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