Publications by authors named "Maj-Britt Hansen"
Background: Mental health plays a major role in children and adolescents with obesity. The aim of this study was (1) to compare mental health in children with obesity with the background population and (2) to investigate if mental health changed during one year in an obesity treatment program.
Methods: Data on self-reported mental health was collected in 107 children and adolescents (mean age 13.
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- Smerteinfo.dk is a Danish website providing research-based information on chronic pain, developed collaboratively with health professionals and patients, aimed at improving self-management.
- A study involving interviews and surveys with patients revealed that while users appreciated the easy access to information, they felt the need for more personalized content and faced navigation challenges.
- Despite some usability issues, 87% of survey respondents found the information understandable, with many reporting improved understanding and coping with their pain after using the site, highlighting its value for chronic pain management.*
Staff observations are the most common source of data for driving improvements in care. However, the patient perspective should also be considered, and healthcare complaints offer concrete details that health organizations might otherwise overlook and that can highlight areas for learning and improvement in the healthcare system. However, because of the diverse nature of patient complaints, systematic analyses can be challenging.
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