Jan Karlsson

Articles in journals

• Molarius, A. & Karlsson, J. (2025). Trends in obesity prevalence by gender and educational level among adults in Mid-Sweden between 2012 and 2022.  Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 79 (3), 216-219. [BibTeX]
• Molarius, A. & Karlsson, J. (2024). Factors associated with reported need of weight loss support among adults with overweight or obesity: results from a cross-sectional population study in 2022 in Sweden.  Public Health Nutrition, 27 (1). [BibTeX]
• Karlsson, J. , Hammarström, E. , Fogelkvist, M. & Lundqvist, L. (2024). Psychometric characteristics of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in stroke survivors of working age before and after inpatient rehabilitation.  PLOS ONE, 19 (8). [BibTeX]
• Ohlsson-Nevo, E. , Fogelkvist, M. , Lundqvist, L. , Ahlgren, J. & Karlsson, J. (2024). Validation of the Assessment of Rehabilitation Needs Checklist in a Swedish cancer population.  Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 8 (1). [BibTeX]
• Imhagen, A. , Karlsson, J. , Jansson, S. P. O. & Anderzen-Carlsson, A. (2023). A lifelong struggle for a lighter tomorrow: A qualitative study on experiences of obesity in primary healthcare patients.  Journal of Clinical Nursing, 32 (5-6), 834-846. [BibTeX]
• Joelson, A. , Szigethy, L. , Wildeman, P. , Sigmundsson, F. G. & Karlsson, J. (2023). Associations between future health expectations and patient satisfaction after lumbar spine surgery: a longitudinal observational study of 9929 lumbar spine surgery procedures.  BMJ Open, 13 (9). [BibTeX]
• Imhagen, A. , Karlsson, J. , Ohlsson-Nevo, E. , Stenberg, E. , Jansson, S. P. O. & Hagberg, L. (2023). Levels of Physical Activity, Enjoyment, Self-Efficacy for Exercise, and Social Support Before and After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: a Longitudinal Prospective Observational Study.  Obesity Surgery, 33 (12), 3899-3906. [BibTeX]
• Philipson, A. , Hagberg, L. , Hermansson, L. , Karlsson, J. , Ohlsson-Nevo, E. & Ryen, L. (2023). Mapping the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) onto SF-6D Using Swedish General Population Data.  PharmacoEconomics - open, 7 (5), 765-776. [BibTeX]
• Norén, P. , Karlsson, J. , Ohlsson-Nevo, E. , Möller, M. & Hermansson, L. (2023). Psychometric evaluation of the WHODAS 2.0 and prevalence of disability in a Swedish general population.  Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 7 (1). [BibTeX]
• Skogsdal, Y. R. E. , Karlsson, J. , Tydén, T. , Patil, S. & Backman, H. (2023). The association of smoking, use of snuff, and preconception alcohol consumption with spontaneous abortion: A population-based cohort study.  Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 102 (1), 15-24. [BibTeX]
• Ferrari, G. , Karlsson, J. , Cao, Y. , Geijer, H. , de Souza, D. R. & Samano, N. (2022). Quality of Life After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in No-Touch Saphenous Vein Grafts is Significantly Better Than in Conventional Vein Grafts.  Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 37 (4), 430-438. [BibTeX]
• Joelson, A. , Sigmundsson, F. G. & Karlsson, J. (2022). Responsiveness of the SF-36 general health domain: observations from 14883 spine surgery procedures.  Quality of Life Research, 31 (2), 589-596. [BibTeX]
• Joelson, A. , Strömqvist, F. , Sigmundsson, F. G. & Karlsson, J. (2022). Single item self-rated general health: SF-36 based observations from 16,910 spine surgery procedures.  Quality of Life Research, 31 (6), 1819-1828. [BibTeX]
• Joelson, A. , Sigmundsson, F. G. & Karlsson, J. (2022). Stability of SF-36 profiles between 2007 and 2016: A study of 27,302 patients surgically treated for lumbar spine diseases.  Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 20 (1). [BibTeX]
• Joelson, A. , Nerelius, F. , Sigmundsson, F. G. & Karlsson, J. (2022). The minimal important change for the EQ VAS based on the SF-36 health transition item: observations from 25772 spine surgery procedures.  Quality of Life Research, 31 (12), 3459-3466. [BibTeX]
• Järvholm, K. , Olbers, T. , Peltonen, M. , Marcus, C. , Flodmark, C. , Gronowitz, E. , Dahlgren, J. & Karlsson, J. (2021). Depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in young adults 5 years after undergoing bariatric surgery as adolescents.  Eating and Weight Disorders, 26, 1211-1221. [BibTeX]
• Karlsson, J. , Galavazi, M. , Jansson, S. P. O. & Jendle, J. (2021). Effects on body weight, eating behavior, and quality of life of a low-energy diet combined with behavioral group treatment of persons with class II or III obesity: A 2-year pilot study.  Obesity Science & Practice, 7 (1), 4-13. [BibTeX]
• Magnusson, P. , Mattsson, G. , Wallhagen, M. & Karlsson, J. (2021). Health-related quality of life in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators in Sweden: a cross-sectional observational trial.  BMJ Open, 11 (7). [BibTeX]
• Joelson, A. , Sigmundsson, F. G. & Karlsson, J. (2021). Properties of SF-6D when longitudinal data from 16,398 spine surgery procedures is applied to 9 national SF-6D value sets.  Acta Orthopaedica, 92 (5), 532-537. [BibTeX]
• Joelson, A. , Sigmundsson, F. G. & Karlsson, J. (2021). Properties of the EQ-5D-3L index distribution when longitudinal data from 27,328 spine surgery procedures are applied to nine national EQ-5D-3L value sets.  Quality of Life Research, 30, 1467-1475. [BibTeX]
• Joelson, A. , Wildeman, P. , Sigmundsson, F. G. , Rolfson, O. & Karlsson, J. (2021). Properties of the EQ-5D-5L when prospective longitudinal data from 28,902 total hip arthroplasty procedures are applied to different European EQ-5D-5L value sets.  The Lancet Regional Health: Europe, 8. [BibTeX]
• Ohlsson Nevo, E. , Hiyoshi, A. , Norén, P. , Möller, M. & Karlsson, J. (2021). The Swedish RAND-36: psychometric characteristics and reference data from the Mid-Swed Health Survey.  Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 5 (1). [BibTeX]
• Norlander, L. , Karlsson, J. , Anderzen-Carlsson, A. , Vidlund, M. , Dreifaldt, M. , Andreasson, J. & Sundqvist, A. (2021). Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Swedish versions of the Nuss Questionnaire modified for Adults and the Single Step Questionnaire.  Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 5 (1). [BibTeX]
• Järvholm, K. , Bruze, G. , Peltonen, M. , Marcus, C. , Flodmark, C. , Henfridsson, P. , Beamish, A. J. , Gronowitz, E. & et al. (2020). 5-year mental health and eating pattern outcomes following bariatric surgery in adolescents: a prospective cohort study.  The Lancet. Child & adolescent health, 4 (3), 210-219. [BibTeX]
• Molarius, A. , Lindén-Boström, M. & Karlsson, J. (2020). Desire to lose weight and need of weight loss support in the adult population: Results from a cross-sectional study in Sweden.  Obesity Science & Practice, 6 (4), 373-381. [BibTeX]
• Ohlsson Nevo, E. , Ahlgren, J. & Karlsson, J. (2020). Impact of health-related stigma on psychosocial functioning in cancer patients: Construct validity of the stigma-related social problems scale.  European Journal of Cancer Care, 29 (6). [BibTeX]
• Raoof, M. , Szabo, E. , Karlsson, J. , Näslund, E. , Cao, Y. & Näslund, I. (2020). Improvements of health-related quality of life 5 years after gastric bypass. What is important besides weight loss? A study from Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Register.  Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 16 (9), 1249-1257. [BibTeX]
• Skogsdal, Y. R. E. , Fadl, H. , Cao, Y. , Karlsson, J. & Tydén, T. (2019). An intervention in contraceptive counseling increased the knowledge about fertility and awareness of preconception health-a randomized controlled trial.  Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences, 124 (3), 203-212. [BibTeX]
• Strömbom, Y. , Magnusson, P. , Karlsson, J. & Fredrikson, M. (2019). Health-related quality of life among frequent attenders in Swedish primary care: a cross-sectional observational study.  BMJ Open, 9 (7). [BibTeX]
• Ohlsson Nevo, E. & Karlsson, J. (2019). Impact of health-related stigma on psychosocial functioning in the general population: Construct validity and Swedish reference data for the Stigma-related Social Problems scale (SSP).  Research in Nursing & Health, 42 (1), 72-81. [BibTeX]
• Järvholm, K. , Olbers, T. , Peltonen, M. , Marcus, C. , Dahlgren, J. , Flodmark, C. , Henfridsson, P. , Gronowitz, E. & et al. (2018). Binge eating and other eating-related problems in adolescents undergoing gastric bypass: results from a Swedish nationwide study (AMOS).  Appetite, 127, 349-355. [BibTeX]
• Strömbom, Y. , Karlsson, J. , Fredrikson, M. , Melin, L. & Magnusson, P. (2018). Cognitive behavioral therapy for frequent attenders in primary care.  Health Science Reports, 1 (9). [BibTeX]
• Samano, N. , Bodin, L. , Karlsson, J. , Geijer, H. , Arbeus, M. & Souza, D. (2016). Graft patency is associated with higher health-related quality of life after coronary artery bypass surgery.  Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 24 (3), 388-394. [BibTeX]
• Magnusson, P. , Morner, S. , Gadler, F. & Karlsson, J. (2016). Health-related quality of life in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients with implantable defibrillators.  Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 14. [BibTeX]
• Raoof, M. , Näslund, I. , Rask, E. , Karlsson, J. , Sundbom, M. , Edholm, D. , Karlsson, F. A. , Svensson, F. & et al. (2015). Health-Related Quality-of-Life (HRQoL) on an Average of 12 Years After Gastric Bypass Surgery.  Obesity Surgery, 25 (7), 1119-1127. [BibTeX]
• Dahlin Redfors, Y. , Olaison, S. , Karlsson, J. , Hellgren, J. & Möller, C. (2015). Hearing-related, health-related quality of life in patients who have undergone otosclerosis surgery: a long-term follow-up study.  International Journal of Audiology, 54 (2), 63-69. [BibTeX]
• Bergh, A. , Johansson, I. , Persson, E. , Karlsson, J. & Friberg, F. (2015). Nurses' Patient Education Questionnaire - development and validation process.  Journal of Research in Nursing, 20 (3), 181-200. [BibTeX]
• Norden, J. , Gronberg, A. M. , Bosaeus, I. , Forslund, H. B. , Hulthen, L. , Rothenberg, E. , Karlsson, J. , Wallengren, O. & et al. (2015). Nutrition impact symptoms and body composition in patients with COPD.  European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 69 (2), 256-261. [BibTeX]
• Engström, M. , Forsberg, A. , Søvik, T. T. , Olbers, T. , Lönroth, H. & Karlsson, J. (2015). Perception of Control Over Eating After Bariatric Surgery for Super-Obesity-a 2-Year Follow-Up Study.  Obesity Surgery, 25 (6), 1086-1093. [BibTeX]
• Konttinen, H. , Peltonen, M. , Sjöström, L. , Carlsson, L. & Karlsson, J. (2015). Psychological aspects of eating behavior as predictors of 10-y weight changes after surgical and conventional treatment of severe obesity: results from the Swedish Obese Subjects intervention study.  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 101 (1), 16-24. [BibTeX]
• Jarvholm, K. , Karlsson, J. , Olbers, T. , Peltonen, M. , Marcus, C. , Dahlgren, J. , Gronowitz, E. , Johnsson, P. & et al. (2015). Two-year trends in psychological outcomes after gastric bypass in adolescents with severe obesity.  Obesity, 23 (10), 1966-1972. [BibTeX]
• Svantesson, M. , Karlsson, J. , Boitte, P. , Schildman, J. , Dauwerse, L. , Widdershoven, G. , Pedersen, R. , Huisman, M. & et al. (2014). Outcomes of Moral Case Deliberation: the development of an evaluation instrument for clinical ethics support (the Euro-MCD).  BMC Medical Ethics, 15. [BibTeX]
• Bergh, A. , Persson, E. , Karlsson, J. & Friberg, F. (2014). Registered nurses' perceptions of conditions for patient education - focusing on aspects of competence.  Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 28 (3), 523-536. [BibTeX]
• Nordanstig, J. , Wann-Hansson, C. , Karlsson, J. , Lundstrom, M. , Pettersson, M. & Morgan, M. B. F. (2014). Vascular Quality of Life Questionnaire-6 facilitates health-related quality of life assessment in peripheral arterial disease.  Journal of Vascular Surgery, 59 (3), 700-U492. [BibTeX]
• Laurenius, A. , Olbers, T. , Näslund, I. & Karlsson, J. (2013). Dumping Syndrome Following Gastric Bypass: Validation of the Dumping Symptom Rating Scale.  Obesity Surgery, 23 (6), 740-755. [BibTeX]
• Sovik, T. T. , Karlsson, J. , Aasheim, E. T. , Fagerland, M. W. , Bjorkman, S. , Engstrom, M. , Kristinsson, J. , Olbers, T. & et al. (2013). Gastrointestinal function and eating behavior after gastric bypass and duodenal switch.  Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 9 (5), 641-647. [BibTeX]
• Hua, H. , Karlsson, J. , Widén, S. , Möller, C. & Lyxell, B. (2013). Quality of life, effort and disturbance perceived in noise: a comparison between employees with aided hearing impairment and normal hearing.  International Journal of Audiology, 52 (9), 642-649. [BibTeX]
• Berghammer, M. , Karlsson, J. , Ekman, I. , Eriksson, P. & Dellborg, M. (2013). Self-reported health status (EQ-5D) in adults with congenital heart disease.  International Journal of Cardiology, 165 (3), 537-543. [BibTeX]
• Mar, J. , Karlsson, J. , Arrospide, A. , Mar, B. , Martinez de Aragon, G. & Martinez-Blazquez, C. (2013). Two-year changes in generic and obesity-specific quality of life after gastric bypass.  Eating and Weight Disorders, 18 (3), 305-310. [BibTeX]
• Franzén, K. , Johansson, J. , Karlsson, J. & Nilsson, K. (2013). Validation of the Swedish version of the incontinence impact questionnaire and the urogenital distress inventory.  Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 92 (5), 555-561. [BibTeX]

Conference papers

• Norén, P. , Möller, M. , Karlsson, J. & Ohlsson Nevo, E. (2020). Tests of scaling assumptions and reference data for the Swedish RAND-36: the Mid-Swed Health Survey. Paper presented at 4th Nordic Conference in Nursing Research, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 12-14, 2020 (Conference postponed). [BibTeX]
• Norlander, L. , Karlsson, J. , Anderzen-Carlsson, A. , Vidlund, M. , Dreifaldt, M. , Andreasson, J. & Sundqvist, A. (2020). Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Swedish versions of Nuss Questionnaire modified for Adults (NQ-mA) and Single Step Questionnaire (SSQ). Paper presented at Nordic Conference in Nursing Research – Methods and Networks for the Future, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 12-14, 2020 (Conference postponed). [BibTeX]
• Ohlsson Nevo, E. & Karlsson, J. (2018). Impact of health-related stigma on psychosocial functioning in the general population: construct validity of the Stigma-related Social Problems scale. Paper presented at Nordic Conference in Nursing Research: Methods and Networks for the future, Oslo, Norway, 13-15 June, 2018. [BibTeX]
• Galavazi, M. , Jansson, S. P. O. , Jendle, J. & Karlsson, J. (2018). Long-term effects of low energy diet combined with CBT-based group treatment of patients with obesity on weight, quality of life and eating behaviour: a 2-year intervention study. Paper presented at IOB, Vienna, Austria, 2018. [BibTeX]
• Skogsdal, Y. R. E. , Fadl, H. , Karlsson, J. , Cao, Y. & Tydén, T. (2017). Contraceptive counselling is a golden opportunity to talk about fertility and reproductive health: results from a RCT in Sweden. In:  Contraceptive counselling is a golden opportunity to talk about fertility and reproductive health results from a RCT in Sweden. Paper presented at 33rd Annual Meeting of ESHREAt: Geneva, Switzerland, 2-5 July, 2015. [BibTeX]

Manuscripts

• Skogsdal, Y. , Karlsson, J. , Tydén, T. , Fadl, S. , Patil, S. & Fadl, H. Heavy alcohol consumption before pregnancy and the association with pregnancy outcomes : a population-based cohort study. [BibTeX]
• Raoof, M. , Szabo, E. , Karlsson, J. , Näslund, E. , Cao, Y. & Näslund, I. Improvements of health-related quality of life five years after gastric bypass. What is important besides weight loss? A study from Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Register. [BibTeX]
• Skogsdal, Y. , Karlsson, J. , Tydén, T. , Patil, S. & Fadl, H. Smoking, use of snuff, and preconception alcohol consumption and their association with spontaneous abortion : a population-based cohort study. [BibTeX]