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Elisabeth Westerdahl

Position: Affiliated Researcher School/office: School of Medical Sciences

Email: elisabeth.westerdahl@oru.se

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Research subject

Surgical Science

About Elisabeth Westerdahl

Background

Elisabeth Westerdahl is a Physiotherapist and Associate professor in Medical Science at Örebro University. She obtained a PhD in Medical Science, Clinical Physiology, Uppsala University in 2004. Elisabeth Westerdahl has been certified as specialist competence in physiotherapy in lung medicine issued by the Swedish Association of Physiotherapists 1997.

Research

The research field is lung function and the effects of physiotherapy after surgery. Elisabeth's research mainly focuses on breathing exercises, mobilization and physical activity in connection with thoracic surgery. She also studies respiratory therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and her interests include physiological effects of various forms of respiratory exercises. The aim of the research is to evaluate physiotherapeutic methods mainly in conjunction with cardiac surgery and lung cancer surgery to optimize postoperative recovery. Elisabeth has shown in a number of studies (see publications) the effects of physiotherapeutic interventions for different patient groups with impaired respiratory function.

National and international collaboration

Elisabeth collaborates with researchers at Örebro University, Uppsala University, Gothenburg University, Karolinska Institutet, Linköping University and Karlstad University. Internationally, she conducts research in collaboration with researchers at Aalborg University Hospital, Hvidovre hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark and Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Elisabeth has been the project leader for an international and interprofessional research program on physiotherapy treatment in connection with lung cancer surgery funded by the Swedish Cancer Society 2015-2019. She has worked with national guidelines for respiratory care in physiotherapy for patients undergoing abdominal and thoracic surgery and improvement of living habits in connection with cardiac surgery on behalf of the Swedish Association of Physiotherapists and the National Board of Health and Welfare, Sweden. Elisabeth Westerdahl has supervised three PhD students who have graduated in 2013 (Uppsala University), 2015 and 2019 (Örebro University). Supervision for another two PhD students is ongoing at Örebro University. On assignment, Elisabeth has been lecturing on the master's program in Medicine and has had group assignment on the Medical programme, Örebro University 2012-2018.

Professional connections

Swedish Association of Physiotherapists/Section for breathing and circulation, Swedish society pulmonary medicine (Svensk lungmedicinsk förening), Swedish society Clinical physiology (Svensk förening för klinisk fysiologi) and the European Respiratory Society.

Research groups
Publications

Research groups

Physiotherapy, prevention and pulmonary function

Publications

Articles in journals

Fagevik Olsén, M. , Sehlin, M. , Westerdahl, E. , Schandl, A. , Block, L. , Nygren-Bonnier, M. & Svensson-Raskh, A. (2024). First mobilisation after abdominal and cardiothoracic surgery: when is it actually performed? A national, multicentre, cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 14 (2).
Jonsson, M. , Westerdahl, E. & Reeve, J. (2023). Physiotherapy provided for patients undergoing thoracic surgery in Sweden - a national survey of practice. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 1-7.
Westerdahl, E. (2022). Clinician's Commentary on Newman et al.. Physiotherapy Canada, 74 (1), 33-34.
Annika, L. , Theander, K. , Arne, M. , Lisspers, K. , Lundh, L. , Sandelowsky, H. , Ställberg, B. , Westerdahl, E. & et al. (2022). One additional educational session in inhaler use to patients with COPD in primary health care: A controlled clinical trial. Patient Education and Counseling, 105 (9), 2969-2975.
Jonsson, M. , Westerdahl, E. , Ahlsson, A. & Hurtig-Wennlöf, A. (2022). Validation of two self-reported physical activity instruments against accelerometer data in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38 (13), 3119-3125.
Kofod, L. , Westerdahl, E. , Kristensen, M. T. , Brocki, B. C. , Ringbæk, T. & Hansen, E. F. (2021). Effect of Automated Oxygen Titration during Walking on Dyspnea and Endurance in Chronic Hypoxemic Patients with COPD: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10 (21).
Westerdahl, E. , Gunnarsson, M. , Wittrin, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2021). Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International, 2021.
Fjerbaek, A. , Westerdahl, E. , Andreasen, J. J. , Thomsen, L. P. & Brocki, B. C. (2020). Change of position from a supine to a sitting position increases pulmonary function early after cardiac surgery. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 22 (6), 313-317.
Ståhl, A. & Westerdahl, E. (2020). Postoperative Physical Therapy to Prevent Hospital-acquired Pneumonia in Patients Over 80 Years Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery-A Quasi-experimental Study. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 15, 1821-1829.
Björk, M. , Niklasson, J. , Westerdahl, E. & Sagerfors, M. (2020). Self-efficacy corresponds to wrist function after combined plating of distal radius fractures. Journal of Hand Therapy, 33 (3), 314-319.
Westerdahl, E. , Osadnik, C. & Emtner, M. (2019). Airway clearance techniques for patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Physical therapy practice in Sweden. Chronic Respiratory Disease, 16.
Nilsagård, Y. , Westerdahl, E. & Forsberg, A. (2019). Engagement in performing clinical physiotherapy research: Perspectives from leaders and physiotherapists. Physiotherapy Research International, 24 (2).
Annika, L. , Theander, K. , Arne, M. , Lisspers, K. , Lundh, L. , Sandelowsky, H. , Ställberg, B. , Westerdahl, E. & et al. (2019). Errors in inhaler use related to devices and to inhalation technique among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in primary health care. Nursing Open, 6 (4), 1519-1527.
Jonsson, M. , Ahlsson, A. , Hurtig-Wennlöf, A. , Vidlund, M. , Cao, Y. & Westerdahl, E. (2019). In-Hospital Physiotherapy and Physical Recovery 3 Months After Lung Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 18.
Jonsson, M. , Hurtig-Wennlöf, A. , Ahlsson, A. , Vidlund, M. , Cao, Y. & Westerdahl, E. (2019). In-hospital physiotherapy improves physical activity level after lung cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Physiotherapy, 105 (4), 434-441.
Brocki, B. C. , Andreasen, J. J. & Westerdahl, E. (2018). Inspiratory Muscle Training in High-Risk Patients Following Lung Resection May Prevent a Postoperative Decline in Physical Activity Level. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 17 (4), 1095-1102.
Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. , Kånåhols, M. , Gunnarsson, M. & Nilsagård, Y. (2016). Deep breathing exercises with positive expiratory pressure in patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Respiratory Journal, 10 (6), 698-706.
Brocki, B. C. , Andreasen, J. J. , Langer, D. , Souza, D. S. R. & Westerdahl, E. (2016). Postoperative inspiratory muscle training in addition to breathing exercises and early mobilization improves oxygenation in high-risk patients after lung cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 49 (5), 1483-1491.
Westerdahl, E. , Jonsson, M. & Emtner, M. (2016). Pulmonary function and health-related quality of life 1-year follow up after cardiac surgery. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 11 (1).
Urell, C. , Emtner, M. , Hedenström, H. & Westerdahl, E. (2016). Respiratory muscle strength is not decreased in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 11.
Nilsagård, Y. , Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. & Gunnarsson, M. (2016). Walking Distance as a Predictor of Falls in People With Multiple Sclerosis. Physiotherapy Research International, 21 (2), 102-108.
Olsen, M. F. , Carlsson, M. , Olsen, E. & Westerdahl, E. (2015). Evaluation of Pressure Generated by Resistors From Different Positive Expiratory Pressure Devices. Respiratory care, 60 (10), 1418-1423.
Pettersson, H. , Faager, G. & Westerdahl, E. (2015). Improved oxygenation during standing performance of deep breathing exercises with positive expiratory pressure after cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 47 (8), 748-752.
Brocki, B. C. , Westerdahl, E. , Andreasen, J. J. & Souza, D. S. R. (2015). Improvements in physical performance and health-related quality of life one year after radical operation for lung cancer. Cancer Treatment Communications, 4, 65-74.
Westerdahl, E. , Urell, C. , Jonsson, M. , Bryngelsson, I. , Hedenström, H. & Emtner, M. (2014). Deep breathing exercises performed 2 months following cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention, 34 (1), 34-42.
Anderzén-Carlsson, A. , Lundholm, U. P. , Kohn, M. & Westerdahl, E. (2014). Medical yoga: another way of being in the world-A phenomenological study from the perspective of persons suffering from stress-related symptoms. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 9.
Westerdahl, E. & Tenling, A. (2014). Preoperative physical therapy reduces risk of postoperative atelectasis and pneumonia in people undergoing elective cardiac surgery. Evidence-Based Nursing, 17 (1), 13-14.
Jonsson, M. , Urell, C. , Emtner, M. & Westerdahl, E. (2014). Self-reported physical activity and lung function two months after cardiac surgery: a prospective cohort study. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 9.
Brocki, B. C. , Andreasen, J. , Nielsen, L. R. , Nekrasas, V. , Gorst- Rasmussen, A. & Westerdahl, E. (2014). Short and long-term effects of supervised versus unsupervised exercise training on health-related quality of life and functional outcomes following lung cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Lung Cancer, 83 (1), 102-108.
Johansson, H. , Sjöholm, R. , Stafberg, A. & Westerdahl, E. (2013). Breathing exercises with positive expiratory pressure after abdominal surgery: the current physical therapy practice in Sweden. Journal of Anesthesia & Clinical Research, 4 (6), 325.
Köhn, M. , Persson Lundholm, U. , Bryngelsson, I. , Anderzén-Carlsson, A. & Westerdahl, E. (2013). Medical yoga for patients with stress-related symptoms and diagnosis in primary health care: a randomized control trial. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Westerdahl, E. (2013). Physical therapy research in professional clinical practice. Journal of Novel Physiotherapies (3), 159.
Lomi, C. & Westerdahl, E. (2013). Physical therapy treatment after cardiac surgery: a national survey of practice in Greece. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Cardiology (S7), 004.
Urell, C. , Westerdahl, E. , Hedenström, H. , Janson, C. & Emtner, M. (2012). Lung function before and two days after open-heart surgery. Critical Care Research and Practice, 2012.
Westerdahl, E. & Olsén, M. F. (2011). Chest physiotherapy and breathing exercises for cardiac surgery patients in Sweden: a national survey of practice. Monaldi archives for chest disease / Archivio Monaldi per le malattie del torace / Fondazione clinica del lavoro, IRCCS [and] Istituto di clinica tisiologica e malattie apparato respiratorio, Università di Napoli, Secondo ateneo, 75 (2), 112-119.
Urell, C. , Emtner, M. , Hedenstrom, H. , Tenling, A. , Breidenskog, M. & Westerdahl, E. (2011). Deep breathing exercises with positive expiratory pressure at a higher rate improve oxygenation in the early period after cardiac surgery: a randomised controlled trial. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 40 (1), 162-167.
Fagevik Olsén, M. , Lindstrand, H. , Lind Broberg, J. & Westerdahl, E. (2011). Measuring chest expansion; a study comparing two different instructions. Advances in Physiotherapy, 13 (3), 128-132.
Westerdahl, E. & Möller, M. (2010). Physiotherapy-supervised mobilization and exercise following cardiac surgery: a national questionnaire survey in Sweden. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 5, 67.
Westerdahl, E. , Lindmark, B. , Eriksson, T. , Friberg, Ö. , Hedenstierna, G. & Tenling, A. (2005). Deep-breathing exercises reduce atelectasis and improve pulmonary function after coronary artery bypass surgery.. Chest, 128 (5), 3482-3488.
Westerdahl, E. , Lindmark, B. , Bryngelsson, I. & Tenling, A. (2003). Pulmonary function 4 months after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Respiratory Medicine, 97 (4), 317-322.
Westerdahl, E. , Lindmark, B. , Eriksson, T. , Hedenstierna, G. & Tenling, A. (2003). The immediate effects of deep breathing exercises on atelectasis and oxygenation after cardiac surgery. Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal, 37 (6), 363-367.
Westerdahl, E. , Lindmark, B. , Almgren, S. & Tenling, A. (2001). Chest physiotherapy after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a comparison of three different deep breathing techniques. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 33 (2), 79-84.

Articles, reviews/surveys

Wistrand, C. , Westerdahl, E. & Sundqvist, A. (2024). Effectiveness of reducing bacterial air contamination when covering sterile goods in the operating room setting: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Hospital Infection, 145, 106-117.
Fagevik Olsén, M. , Olofsson, P. , Frejd, P. , Lannefors, L. & Westerdahl, E. (2021). Technical Aspects of Devices and Equipment for Positive Expiratory Pressure With and Without Oscillation. Respiratory care, 66 (5), 862-877.
Westerdahl, E. , Engman, K. O. , Arne, M. & Larsson, M. (2019). Spirometry to increase smoking cessation rate: A systematic review. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 17.
Westerdahl, E. (2015). Optimal technique for deep breathing exercises after cardiac surgery. Minerva anestesiologica, 81 (6), 678-683.
Olsen, M. F. , Lannefors, L. & Westerdahl, E. (2015). Positive expiratory pressure: common clinical applications and physiological effects. Respiratory Medicine, 109 (3), 297-307.
Örman, J. & Westerdahl, E. (2010). Chest physiotherapy with positive expiratory pressure breathing after abdominal and thoracic surgery: a systematic review. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 54 (3), 261-267.
Fagevik Olsén, M. & Westerdahl, E. (2009). Positive expiratory pressure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review. Respiration, 77 (1), 110-118.

Chapters in books

Westerdahl, E. & Jonsson, M. (2023). Fysioterapi i samband med thoraxkirurgi. In: Monika Fagevik Olsén; Per Wollmer, Fysioterapi vid nedsatt lungfunktion (pp. 277-288). . Studentlitteratur AB.

Conference papers

Kofod, L. M. , Hansen, E. F. , Brocki, B. , Kristensen, M. T. & Westerdahl, E. (2023). Automated oxygen titration at home for patients with COPD - a pilot study. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at ERS International Congress 2023, Milan, Italy, September 9-13, 2023. European Respiratory Society.
Westerdahl, E. , Lilliecrona, J. & Fagevik Olsén, M. (2023). National observational study of first mobilization after cardiac surgery. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at ERS International Congress 2023, Milan, Italy, September 9-13, 2023. European Respiratory Society.
Westerdahl, E. , Jonsson, M. , Urell, C. & Brocki, B. C. (2023). Subjektiv nytta av postoperativ andningsträning i hemmet efter thoraxkirurgi. Paper presented at Fysioterapi 2023, Göteborg, 4-5 Oktober, 2023.
Kofod, L. M. , Westerdahl, E. , Kristensen, M. T. , Brocki, B. C. , Ringbæk, T. & Hansen, E. F. (2021). Dyspnea and endurance with automated oxygen titration during walking in patients with COPD. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at European Respiratory Society ERS International Congress 2021 (ERS2021), (Virtual congress), September 5-8, 2021. European Respiratory Society.
Ståhl, A. & Westerdahl, E. (2020). Physiotherapy to prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at ERS International Congress 2020 (Virtual congress), September 6-9, 2020. European Respiratory Society.
Fjerbaek, A. , Westerdahl, E. , Andreasen, J. , Thomsen, L. & Brocki, B. C. (2019). Change of position from a supine to a sitting position increases pulmonary function early after cardiac surgery. Paper presented at The 2019 Annual Scandinavian Association for Thoracic Surgery (SATS), Stockholm, Sweden, 5 September, 2019. .
Jonsson, M. , Ahlsson, A. , Hurtig-Wennlöf, A. , Vidlund, M. , Cao, Y. & Westerdahl, E. (2019). In-hospital physiotherapy improves physical activity level after lung cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Paper presented at Fysioterapi, Stockholm Waterfront, 23-25 okt, 2019.
Björk, M. , Niklasson, J. , Westerdahl, E. & Sagerfors, M. (2019). Self-efficacy corresponds to wrist function after combined plating of distal radius fractures. In: Abstract book IFSHT. Paper presented at 14th IFSSH 11th IFSHT Triennial Congress, Berlin, Germany, June 17-21, 2019. Freiburg: Intercongress GmbH.
Annika, L. , Theander, K. , Arne, M. , Lisspers, K. , Lundh, L. , Sandelowsky, H. , Ställberg, B. , Thors Adolfsson, E. & et al. (2018). A descriptive study of incorrect inhalation technique in patients with COPD in primary care. Paper presented at The International IRW Conference, Groningen, Netherlands, 15 -16 March, 2018.
Brocki, B. C. , Westerdahl, E. , Andreasen, J. & Andreasen, J. J. (2018). Can the Melbourne Scoring Scale be used to assess postoperative pulmonary complications in high-risk patients following lung resection?. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at 28th International Congress of the European-Respiratory-Society (ERS), Paris, France, September 15-19, 2018. European Respiratory Society.
Annika, L. , Theander, K. , Arne, M. , Lisspers, K. , Lundh, L. , Sandelowsky, H. , Ställberg, B. , Adolfsson, E. T. & et al. (2018). Description of inhalation technique in patients with COPD in primary care. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at 28th International Congress of the European-Respiratory-Society (ERS), Paris, France, September 15-19, 2018. European Respiratory Society.
Jonsson, M. , Hurtig-Wennlöf, A. , Ahlsson, A. , Vidlund, M. , Cao, Y. & Westerdahl, E. (2018). Physical activity level during the first three days after lung cancer surgery improves with physiotherapy: a randomized controlled trial. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at 28th International Congress of the European-Respiratory-Society (ERS), Paris, France, September 15-19, 2018. European Respiratory Society.
Westerdahl, E. , Arne, M. , Larsson, M. & Engman, K. O. (2018). Spirometry to motivate smoking cessation - a systematic review. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at 28th International Congress of the European-Respiratory-Society (ERS), SEP 15-19, 2018, Paris, FRANCE. European Respiratory Society.
Westerdahl, E. , Osadnik, C. & Emtner, M. (2017). Airway clearance techniques for patients with acute exacerbations of COPD physiotherapy practice in Sweden. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at ERS (European Respiratory Society) Annual Congress, Milan, Italy 9-13 Sept, 2017. European Respiratory Society.
Westerdahl, E. , Jonsson, M. & Emtner, M. (2017). Does pulmonary function recover after cardiac surgery?. Paper presented at 18th International WCPT (World Confederation for Physical Therapy) Congress, Cape town, South Africa, 2-4 July, 2017.
Westerdahl, E. , Brocki, B. C. & Andreasen, J. (2017). Inspiratory muscle training in high-risk patients following lung cancer surgery. Paper presented at Svenska Thoraxmötet, Stockholm, Sweden, 11-13 Oct, 2017.
Brocki, B. C. , Andreasen, J. & Westerdahl, E. (2017). Inspiratory muscle training in high-risk patients following lung cancer surgery. Paper presented at 18th International WCPT (World Confederation for Physical Therapy) Congress, Cape town, South Africa, 2-4 July, 2017.
Jonsson, M. , Hurtig-Wennlöf, A. , Ahlsson, A. , Vidlund, M. , Cao, Y. & Westerdahl, E. (2017). Postoperative level of physical activity during hospitalization after lung cancer surgery is improved by physiotherapy. Paper presented at Svenska Thoraxmötet, Stockholm, Sweden, 11-13 Oct, 2017.
Westerdahl, E. (2016). Gör andningsträning för patienter med multipel skleros någon nytta? [Breathing exercises for patients with multiple sclerosis]. Paper presented at Internationella Fysioterapins dag 2016 Wilandersalen, USÖ, Örebro, Sweden, 8 sept, 2016.
Brocki, B. C. , Westerdahl, E. , de Souza, D. R. & Andreasen, J. (2016). Respiratory muscle strength is not affected two weeks and six months following intended curative lung cancer surgery - preliminary results. In: 8th Joint Scandinavian Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery August 17-19, 2016 Reykjavik, Iceland. Paper presented at 8th Joint Scandinavian Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Reykjavik, Iceland, 17-19 August, 2016. (pp. 116-116).
Brocki, B. C. , Westerdahl, E. , Langer, D. , de Souza, D. R. & Andreasen, J. (2016). Respiratory muscle strength is not affected two weeks and six months following intended curative lung cancer surgery – preliminary results. Paper presented at Svenska Thoraxmötet i Malmö 12-14 okt 2016.
Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. , Kånåhols, M. , Gunnarsson, M. & Nilsagård, Y. (2015). Breathing exercises for patient with multiple sclerosis. Paper presented at Fysioterapi 2015, Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, Stockholm, 21-23 okt, 2015.
Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. , Kånåhols, M. , Gunnarsson, M. & Nilsagård, Y. (2015). Breathing exercises for patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial. In: Physiotherapy. Paper presented at WCPT (World Confederation for physical therapy) Congress, Singapore, 1-4 May, 2015. Elsevier.
Westerdahl, E. (2015). Deep breathing techniques after cardiac surgery. Paper presented at Fysioterapi 2015, Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre 21-23 okt, 2015. Örebro:
Westerdahl, E. (2015). Deep breathing techniques after cardiac surgery. In: Physiotherapy. Paper presented at WCPT (World Confederation for physical therapy) Congress, Singapore, 1-4 May, 2015. (pp. e1622-e1623). Elsevier.
Brocki, B. C. , Andreasen, J. , Westerdahl, E. & de Souza, D. R. (2015). Improvement in physical performance and health-related quality of life one year after radical operation for primary or secondary lung cancer. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at ERS (European Respiratory Society) Annual Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands 26-30 September 2015. European Respiratory Society.
Köhn, M. , Persson Lundholm, U. , Bryngelsson, I. , Anderzen-Carlsson, A. & Westerdahl, E. (2015). Medical yoga for patients with stress-related symptoms in primary health care. In: Physiotherapy. Paper presented at WCPT (World Confederation for physical therapy) Congress, Singapore, 1-4 May, 2015. Elsevier.
Westerdahl, E. (2015). What is an optimal deep breathing technique after cardiac surgery?. Paper presented at Svenska Thoraxmötet, Conventum, Örebro, 14-16 okt, 2015.
Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. , Kånåhols, M. , Gunnarsson, M. & Nilsagård, Y. (2014). Breathing exercises for patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at ERS (European Respiratory Society) Annual Congress, Munchen, Germany, 6-10 Sept, 2014. European Respiratory Society.
Nilsagård, Y. , Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. & Gunnarsson, M. (2014). Correlation between maximal walking distance and self-rated limitations in walking. In: Multiple Sclerosis Journal. Paper presented at 19th Annual Conference on Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis (RIMS), JUN 06-07, 2014, Brighton, ENGLAND. (pp. 992-992). Sage Publications.
Brocki, B. C. , Westerdahl, E. , Souza, D. S. R. & Andreasen, J. J. (2014). Factors influencing postoperative pulmonary complications following pulmonary resection due to malignant or benign lung tumour: preliminary results. Paper presented at Forsknings- og udviklingssymposium i Region Nordjylland 2014, Aalborg, Denmark, 4 december, 2014.
Jonsson, M. , Urell, C. , Emtner, M. & Westerdahl, E. (2014). Physical activity and lung function two months after cardiac surgery. In: European Respiratory Journal. Paper presented at ERS (European Respiratory Society) Annual Congress, Munchen, Germany, 6-10 Sept, 2014. European Respiratory Society.
Jonsson, M. , Urell, C. , Emtner, M. & Westerdahl, E. (2014). Self-reported physical activity and lung function two months after cardiac surgery. In: 6th Joint Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery & The Swedish Thoracic Meeting (Svenska Thoraxmötet) PROGRAM & ABSTRACTS. Paper presented at 6th Joint Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery & The Swedish Thoracic Meeting (Svenska Thoraxmötet), Gothenburg, Sweden 3-5 Sept, 2014. (pp. 46-46).
Westerdahl, E. , Urell, C. , Jonsson, M. , Bryngelsson, I. , Hedenstrom, H. & Emtner, M. (2013). Home-based deep breathing exercises after cardiac surgery - A randomized controlled trial. In: European Respiratory Journal. EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD.
Wittrin, A. , Nilsagård, Y. , Westerdahl, E. & Gunnarsson, M. (2013). Self-assessment of walking ability in patients with multiple sclerosis and its impact on the expanded disability status scale (EDSS) score. In: Multiple Sclerosis Journal. Paper presented at 29th Congress of the European-Committee-for-Treatment-and-Research-in-Multiple-Sclerosis / 18th Annual Conference of Rehabilitation in MS, OCT 02-05, 2013, Copenhagen, DENMARK. (pp. 118-118). Sage Publications.

Manuscripts

Jonsson, M. , Ahlsson, A. , Hurtig-Wennlöf, A. , Vidlund, M. , Cao, Y. & Westerdahl, E. In-hospital physiotherapy and physical recovery three months after lung cancer surgery : a randomized controlled trial.
Brocki, B. , Westerdahl, E. , Langer, D. , Souza, D. S. & Andreasen, J. J. Respiratory muscle strength is not affected two weeks and six months following pulmonary resection.
Jonsson, M. , Westerdahl, E. , Ahlsson, A. & Hurtig-Wennlöf, A. Validation of two self-reported physical activity instruments for patients who have undergone lung cancer surgery.