Jan Mårtensson
Head of Research School of Health and Welfare
Department of Nursing
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Jan Mårtensson works as a Professor in Nursing at the School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Sweden. The focus of his research is mainly in the area of Nursing Science, with emphasis on secondary prevention in patients with chronic heart failure. Within this field he has done both quantitative and qualitative studies focusing on: the life situation for patients with moderate to severe heart failure and their family; physical training of elderly patients with heart failure; follow-up programs in primary health care of patients with heart failure; self-care and IT-support for heart failure patients; sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease and their partner; end of life care for patients with heart failure.
Jan defended his doctoral thesis in 2002 at the University of Gothenburg. The title of his thesis is “The Life Situation of Patients with Heart Failure in Primary Health Care — an Explorative and Interventional Study". He has been involved in about 90 original scientific publications in pre-reviewed Journals and 15 books or chapters (in Swedish, Danish and English) and the main supervisor for five PhD students and second supervisor for two.
He has been the chair of the Working Group on Heart Failure in Sweden and for the Education Committee of CCNAP (Council on cardiovascular nursing and allied professions) in Europe. He is involved in CEASAR at a regional level. CEASAR (Collaboration and Exchange in Swedish cardiovascular caring Academic Research ) is a group of over 25 regional researchers in the area of cardiac care from Linköping, Jönköping, Kalmar and Norrköping working toward collaboration and exchange in their field.
Jan Mårtensson started ADULT, one of the research environments at the School of Health and Welfare and was the chair during four years. Jan Mårtensson is currently an associate editor for The European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing and has been a member of the Board for the Red Cross University College in Stockholm since 2016.
Jan was a guest professor at University of Arkansas in the United States for six months during 2010. Since 2011 he is responsible for the academic exchange and cooperation between School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University (TMU), China and School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University. He worked as a professor at the Institute of Nursing, Bergen University College in Norway between 2014-2017.
Jan Mårtensson is currently sharing his position as a professor at the Department of Nursing and Director of the Research School for Health and Welfare at Jönköping University.
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Tingsvik, C., Henricson, M., Hammarskjöld, F., Mårtensson, J.
(2025).
Physicians' decision making when weaning patients from mechanical ventilation: A qualitative content analysis Australian Critical Care, 38(1).
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Malm, D., Mårtensson, J., Arestedt, K.
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Sense of coherence and quality of life in the recovery of women and men with myocardial infarction: a 10-year follow-up study European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.
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Jiang, N., Zhao, Y., Mårtensson, J., Stensson, M.
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The effects of an integrated supportive programme on oral health in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy: A randomized controlled trial International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 22(4), 878-886.
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Cheng, L., Wang, W., Wikström, L., Mårtensson, J.
(2024).
The Association between Depression, Self-efficacy, and Health-related Quality of Life Among Chinese Patients Undergoing Their First Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ASIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR, 7(4), 164-171.
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Kato, N.
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(2024).
Changes over time in patient-reported outcomes in patients with heart failure ESC Heart Failure, 11(2), 811-818.
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Markhus, L., Mårtensson, J., Keilegavlen, H., Fålun, N.
(2023).
Women with heart failure and their experiences of sexuality and intimacy: A qualitative content analysis Journal of Clinical Nursing, 32(19-20), 7382-7389.
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Kato, N.
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(2023).
Changes over time in patient-reported outcomes in patients with heart failure European Journal of Heart Failure, 25, 275.
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Hjelmfors, L., Mårtensson, J., Strömberg, A., Sandgren, A., Friedrichsen, M., Jaarsma, T.
(2022).
Communication about Prognosis and End-of-Life in Heart Failure Care and Experiences Using a Heart Failure Question Prompt List International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(8).
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Karlsson, K., Nasic, S., Lundberg, L., Mårtensson, J., Jonsson, A.
(2022).
Health problems among Swedish ambulance personnel: long-term risks compared to other professions in Sweden - a longitudinal register study International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 28(2), 1130-1135.
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Falck, J., Rolander, B., Nygårdh, A., Jonasson, L., Mårtensson, J.
(2022).
Women with lipoedema: a national survey on their health, health-related quality of life, and sense of coherence BMC Women's Health, 22(1).
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Jiang, N., Zhao, Y., Stensson, M., Mårtensson, J.
(2022).
Effects of an integrated supportive program on xerostomia and saliva characteristics in patients with head and neck cancer radiated with a low dose to the major salivary glands: a randomized controlled trial BMC Oral Health, 22(1).
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Lu, Q., Mårtensson, J., Zhao, Y., Johansson, L.
(2022).
Needs of family members caring for stroke survivors in China: A deductive qualitative content analysis study by using the caregiver task inventory-25 BMC Geriatrics, 22(1).
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Wu, E., Mårtensson, J., Desta, L., Broström, A.
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Adverse events and their management during enhanced external counterpulsation treatment in patients with refractory angina pectoris: observations from a routine clinical practice European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 21(2), 152-160.
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Jiang, N., Wei, S., Mårtensson, J., Zhao, Y., Årestedt, K.
(2021).
Assessment of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: Validation of the Xerostomia Questionnaire in Chinese Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Cancer Nursing, 44(2), E68-E75.
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Jaarsma, T., Klompstra, L., Stromberg, A., Ben Gal, T., Mårtensson, J., van der Wal, M.
(2021).
Exploring factors related to non-adherence to exergaming in patients with chronic heart failure ESC Heart Failure, 8(6), 4644-4651.
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Jaarsma, T.
Perkio Kato, N.
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Back, M.
Chiala, O.
Evangelista, L.
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(2021).
Factors associated with lack of improvement in submaximal exercise capacity of patients with heart failure ESC Heart Failure, 8(6), 4539-4548.
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Wu, E., Mårtensson, J., Desta, L., Broström, A.
(2021).
Predictors of treatment benefits after enhanced external counterpulsation in patients with refractory angina pectoris Clinical Cardiology, 44(2), 160-167.
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Jaarsma, T.
Klompstra, L.
Ben Gal, T.
Ben Avraham, B.
Boyne, J.
Bäck, M.
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(2021).
Effects of exergaming on exercise capacity in patients with heart failure: results of an international multicentre randomized controlled trial European Journal of Heart Failure, 23(1), 114-124.
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Hjelmfors, L.
van der Wal, M.
Friedrichsen, M.
Milberg, A.
Mårtensson, J.
Sandgren, A.
, ... Jaarsma T.
(2020).
Optimizing of a question prompt list to improve communication about the heart failure trajectory in patients, families, and health care professionals BMC Palliative Care, 19(1).
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Östbring, M., Hellström, L., Mårtensson, J.
(2020).
Trivial or troublesome: Experience with coronary heart disease medication from the patient’s perspective Patient Preference and Adherence, 14, 411-424.
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Van der Wal, M.
Stromberg, A.
Milberg, A.
Mårtensson, J.
Sandgren, A.
Friedrichsen, M.
, ... Jaarsma T.
(2020).
Acceptability of a communication tool on the heart failure trajectory: data from Sweden and the Netherlands European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 19(1 SUPPL), S35-S36.
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Hjelmfors, L., Stromberg, A., Friedrichsen, M., Sandgren, A., Mårtensson, J., Jaarsma, T., Van der Wal, M.
(2020).
Optimizing a communication tool to improve discussion about the heart failure trajectory in Sweden and the Netherlands European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 19(1 SUPPL), S24-S25.
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Markhus, L., Mårtensson, J., Norekvaal, T., Keilegavlen, H., Pettersen, T., Faalun, N.
(2020).
Experiences with intimacy and sexual activity in female heart failure patients European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 19(1 SUPPL), S4.
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Wu, E., Desta, L., Broström, A., Mårtensson, J.
(2020).
Effectiveness of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Treatment on Symptom Burden, Medication Profile, Physical Capacity, Cardiac Anxiety, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Refractory Angina Pectoris Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 35(4), 375-385.
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Vellone, E.
Chialà, O.
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Evangelista, L.
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(2020).
Cognitive impairment in patients with heart failure: an international study ESC Heart Failure, 7(1), 47-54.
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Algurén, B., Coenen, M., Malm, D., Fridlund, B., Mårtensson, J., Årestedt, K.
(2020).
A scoping review and mapping exercise comparing the content of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) across heart disease-specific scales.
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Lin, C., Broström, A., Årestedt, K., Mårtensson, J., Steinke, E., Pakpour, A.
(2020).
Using extended theory of planned behavior to determine factors associated with help-seeking behavior of sexual problems in women with heart failure: a longitudinal study Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 41(1), 54-61.
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Iversen, E., Kolltveit, B., Hernar, I., Mårtensson, J., Haugstvedt, A.
(2019).
Transition from paediatric to adult care: a qualitative study of the experiences of young adults with type 1 diabetes. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 33(3), 723-730.
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Klompstra, L.
Johansson Östbring, M.
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Ågren, S.
Fridlund, B.
Hjelm, C.
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(2019).
The appropriateness and presentation of commonly available cardiovascular web pages providing information about cardiovascular diseases Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 37(10), 493-497.
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Björklund, M., Fridlund, B., Mårtensson, J.
(2019).
Experiences of psychological flow as described by people diagnosed with and treated for head and neck cancer European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 43.
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Wu, E., Broström, A., Mårtensson, J.
(2019).
Experiences of Undergoing Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Patients With Refractory Angina Pectoris: A Qualitative Study Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 34(2), 147-158.
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Lindmark, U.
Bülow, P.
Mårtensson, J.
Rönning, H.
Ahlstrand, I.
Broström, A.
, ... Sandgren A.
(2019).
The use of the concept of transition in different disciplines within health and social welfare: An integrative literature review.
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Lu, Q., Mårtensson, J., Zhao, Y., Johansson, L.
(2019).
Living on the edge: Family caregivers’ experiences of caring for post-stroke family members in China: A qualitative study International Journal of Nursing Studies, 94, 1-8.
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Wu, E., Desta, L., Broström, A., Mårtensson, J.
(2019).
Long-term effects of enhanced external counterpulsation treatment on symptom burden, usage of nitrates, physical capacity and health-related quality of life in patients with refractory angina pectoris European Heart Journal, 40(1), 1634.
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Hjelmfors, L., Sandgren, A., Strömberg, A., Mårtensson, J., Jaarsma, T., Friedrichsen, M.
(2018).
“I was told that I would not die from heart failure”: Patient perceptions of prognosis communication Applied Nursing Research, 41, 41-45.
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Henricson, M., Fridlund, B., Mårtensson, J., Hedberg, B.
(2018).
The validation of the Supervision of Thesis Questionnaire (STQ) Nurse Education Today, 65, 11-16.
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Wang, L., Mårtensson, J., Zhao, Y., Nygårdh, A.
(2018).
Experiences of a health coaching self-management program in patients with COPD: a qualitative content analysis. The International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 13, 1527-1536.
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Jiang, N., Zhao, Y., Jansson, H., Chen, X., Mårtensson, J.
(2018).
Experiences of xerostomia after radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer: A qualitative study Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(1-2), e100-e108.
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Tingsvik, C., Hammarskjöld, F., Mårtensson, J., Henricson, M.
(2018).
Patients' lived experience of intensive care when being on mechanical ventilation during the weaning process: A hermeneutic phenomenological study. Intensive & Critical Care Nursing, 47, 46-53.
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van der Wal, M., Hjelmfors, L., Mårtensson, J., Friedrichsen, M., Strömberg, A., Jaarsma, T.
(2018).
Variables Related to Communication About Prognosis Between Nurses and Patients at Heart Failure Clinics in Sweden and the Netherlands. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 33(2), E1-E6.
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Hjelmfors, L., Strömberg, A., Friedrichsen, M., Sandgren, A., Mårtensson, J., Jaarsma, T.
(2018).
Using co-design to develop an intervention to improve communication about the heart failure trajectory and end-of-life care European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 17, 23.
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(2018).
Undergoing enhanced external counterpulsation treatment - a qualitative study of patients with refractory angina pectoris European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 17, 12-13.
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Hjelmfors, L., Strömberg, A., Friedrichsen, M., Sandgren, A., Mårtensson, J., Jaarsma, T.
(2018).
Using co-design to develop an intervention to improve communication about the heart failure trajectory and end-of-life care BMC Palliative Care, 17(1).
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(2018).
Psychometric Properties of the 9-item European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior Scale Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Rasch Analysis Among Iranian Patients. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 33(3), 281-288.
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Pettersen, T., Mårtensson, J., Axelsson, Å., Jørgensen, M., Strömberg, A., Thompson, D., Norekvål, T.
(2018).
European cardiovascular nurses' and allied professionals' knowledge and practical skills regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 17(4), 336-344.
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Klompstra, L., Jaarsma, T., Mårtensson, J., Strömberg, A.
(2017).
Exergaming through the eyes of patients with heart failure: A qualitative content analysis study Games for Health Journal, 6(3), 152-158.
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Näsström, L., Mårtensson, J., Idvall, E., Strömberg, A.
(2017).
Participation in Care Encounters in Heart Failure Home-Care Clinical Nursing Research, 26(6), 713-730.
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Saffari, M.
Lin, C.
Broström, A.
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Malm, D.
Burri, A.
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(2017).
Investigating sexual problems, psychological distress and quality of life in female patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A prospective case-control study European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 16(7), 614-622.
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Pakpour, A., Broström, A., Mårtensson, J., Malm, D.
(2017).
Help seeking behavior for sexual dysfunction in female patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A longitudinal application of the theory of planned behavior European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 16(Suppl. 1), S32-S33.
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(2017).
Cardiac rehabilitation teams‘ psychosocial determinants for sexual counseling of women with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A theory-based longitudinal study European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 16(Suppl. 1), S53-S54.
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Patient perspectives of prognosis communication European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 16(Suppl. 1), S65-S66.
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Wu, E., Mårtensson, J., Broström, A.
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Enhanced external counterpulsation as an intervention for patients with refractory angina pectoris - a review of performed research European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 16(Suppl. 1), S38.
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Sedlar, N., Lainscak, M., Mårtensson, J., Strömberg, A., Jaarsma, T., Farkas, J.
(2017).
Factors related to self-care behaviours in heart failure: A systematic review of European Heart Failure Self-Care Behaviour Scale studies European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 16(4), 272-282.
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Luttik, M.
Goossens, E.
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(2017).
Attitudes of nurses towards family involvement in the care for patients with cardiovascular diseases European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 16(4), 299-308.
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Prospective case-control study of sexual dysfunction in female patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 16(Suppl. 1), S85-S86.
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Sedlar, N., Socan, G., Farkas, J., Mårtensson, J., Strömberg, A., Jaarsma, T., Lainscak, M.
(2017).
Measuring self-care in patients with heart failure: A review of the psychometric properties of the European Heart Failure Self-Care Behaviour Scale (EHFScBS). Patient Education and Counseling, 100(7), 1304-1313.
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Sedlar, N., Lainscak, M., Mårtensson, J., Strömberg, A., Jaarsma, T., Farkas, J.
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Factors associated with self-care behaviours in heart failure: a systematic review of european heart failure self-care behaviour scale (EHFScBS) studies European Journal of Heart Failure, 19, 140.
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Klompstra, L., Sedlar, N., Strömberg, A., Mårtensson, J., Lainscak, M., Farkas, J., Jaarsma, T.
(2017).
Effective interventions to improve self-care in patients with heart failure European Journal of Heart Failure, 19, 308.
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Lainscak, M., Sedlar, N., Socan, G., Farkas, J., Mårtensson, J., Stromberg, A., Jaarsma, T.
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Psychometric properties of the European Heart Failure Self-Care Behaviour Scale (EHFScBS) European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 16(Suppl. 1), S74.
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Patient-nurse communication about prognosis and end-of-life care Journal of Palliative Medicine, 18(10), 865-871.
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An experience-based co-design to accomplish person-centered self-care support for elderly persons with heart failure European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 14, 51-52.
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European cardiac nurses' current practice and knowledge on anticoagulation therapy European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 13(3), 261-269.
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Education for nurses working in cardiovascular care: A European survey European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 13(6), 532-540.
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(2002).
The life situation of patients with heart failure in primary health care: An explorative and interventional study
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