Publications by authors named "Stine Hanson"
Aim: Determining patients' cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) preferences in the emergency department (ED) is common practice but the stability of these preferences and their recollection by patients has been questioned. Therefore, this study assessed the stability and recall of CPR preferences of older patients at and following ED discharge.
Methods: This survey-based cohort study was conducted between February and September 2020 at three EDs in Denmark.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on resuscitation preferences in older patients, aiming to understand which factors influence these decisions by organizing them into physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.
- A questionnaire was developed based on interviews and literature, initially containing 36 items, later reduced to 26 after pilot testing showed that some items, particularly regarding religious beliefs, were not relevant to older emergency department patients.
- The analysis indicated that while some factors like physical functioning and quality of life were important, the overall model fit for the questionnaire improved with bifactor analysis, suggesting a need for better understanding of these dimensions in resuscitation decision-making.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on unplanned hospital visits in Denmark during the 7 weeks following a 'shelter at home' order, revealing significant decreases in attendances.
- - Data showed a 21% overall drop in unplanned attendances, with psychiatric and non-psychiatric visits both down by 30-31%, while some common diagnoses remained stable.
- - Despite the reduction in hospital visits, the overall mortality rate rose in six weeks, suggesting potential implications for public health strategies and future campaigns.
Study Objective: To derive and validate a prognostic score to predict 1-year mortality using vital signs, mobility and other variables that are readily available at the bedside at no additional cost.
Methods: Post hoc analysis of two independent prospective observational studies in two emergency departments, one in Denmark and the other in Switzerland.
Participants: Alert and calm emergency department patients.
What matters at the end of life (EOL) among the older population in Denmark is poorly investigated. We used focus groups and in-depth interviews, to identify perspectives within the EOL, along with what influences resuscitation, decision making, and other treatment preferences. We included eligible participants aged ≥65 years in the Region of Southern Denmark.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective, Design And Methods: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has proved successful in attaining sustained weight loss but may lead to metabolic bone disease. To assess impact on bone mass and structure, we measured a real bone mineral density at the hip and spine by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and volumetric BMD (vBMD) and bone microarchitecture at the distal radius and tibia by high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT in 25 morbidly obese subjects (15 females, 10 males) at 0, 12 and 24 months after RYGB. Bone turnover markers (BTMs), calciotropic and gut hormones and adipokines were measured at the same time points.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRoux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) is an effective treatment of morbid obesity, with positive effects on obesity-related complications. The treatment is associated with bone loss, which in turn might increase fracture risk. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in bone mineral density (BMD) and bone architecture assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT), 6 and 12 months after RYGB, and correlate them to changes in selected biochemical markers.
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