Maria Jaensson
Title: Senior Lecturer School/office: School of Health Sciences
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Phone: +46 19 303405
Room: P2455
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About Maria Jaensson
Background
Maria Jaensson is senior lecturer, associate professor in nursing science and Excellent Teaching Practitioner (ETP).
Maria qualified as a nurse in 1988 and qualified as a registered nurse anesthetist in 1992. Maria completed her PhD studies in 2013 with a thesis entitled ’Post-operative sore throat and hoarseness. Clinical studies in patients undergoing general anaesthesia. Maria has been working in the Institute for Health Sciences at Örebro University since 2014. She also works as a PACU nurse in Örebro University hospital.
Teaching
Maria is course coordinator and examiner in courses in the specialist nurse programme within anaesthesia nursing. Her main focus is anesthesiological nursing including postoperative care. She also supervise theses at the undergraduate, advanced and third cycle level. She is also teaching in a course about supervision and mentoring in clinical practice for health professionals.
She is currently supervising one PhD student:
· Jakob Hedlund since 2019 (principal supervisor)
Research area/current projects
Maria's research projects is mainly about two focus areas, and she uses different methodological approaches in her research.
I: Patients' experiences, needs, and conditions for an optimal postoperative recovery and the impact of digitalisation on postoperative recovery
II: Learning and professional development from different perspectives
She is a part of the research environment Care about Caring and Centre for Perianesthesia Nursing
Maria is PI for SEHLO-project
Research projects
- Self-efficacy and health literacy impact on outcome after bariatric surgery
- The association between eHealth literacy and postoperative recovery in Swedish spekaing vs non-Swedish speaking persons undergoing surgery
- Learning in a clinical learning environment: Student nurse anesthetists' and supervisors' perspective
- Postoperative recovery
- RAPP - Recovery Assessment by Phone Points
- Role and competence of the nurse working at the PACU
Publications
Articles in journals |
Articles, reviews/surveys |
Conference papers |
Doctoral theses, comprehensive summaries |
Manuscripts |
Reports |
Articles in journals
Wångdahl, J. , Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2021). Arabic Version of the Electronic Health Literacy Scale in Arabic-Speaking Individuals in Sweden: Prospective Psychometric Evaluation Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23 (3).
Dahlberg, K. , Brady, J. M. , Jaensson, M. , Nilsson, U.
& Odom-Forren, J. (2021). Education, competence, and role of the nurse working in the PACU: an international survey. Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, 36 (3), 224-231.
Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M. , Flodberg, M. , Månsson, S.
& Nilsson, U. (2021). Levels of education and technical skills in registered nurses working in post-anaesthesia care units in Sweden. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences.
Nilsson, U. , Dahlberg, K.
& Jaensson, M. (2021). The Swedish Web Version of the Quality of Recovery Scale Adapted for Patients Undergoing Local Anaesthesia and Peripheral Nerve Blockade, SwQoR-LA: Prospective Psychometric Evaluation Study. JMIR Perioperative Medicine, 4 (1).
Nilsson, U. , Jaensson, M. , Hugelius, K. , Arakelian, E.
& Dahlberg, K. (2020). A journey to a new stable state-further development of the postoperative recovery concept from day surgical perspective: a qualitative study. BMJ Open, 10 (9).
Wångdahl, J. , Jaensson, M. , Dahlberg, K.
& Nilsson, U. (2020). The Swedish Version of the Electronic Health Literacy Scale: Prospective Psychometric Evaluation Study Including Thresholds Levels. JMIR mhealth and uhealth, 8 (2).
Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2019). “Let the patient decide” – person-centered postoperative follow-up contacts, initiated via a phone app after day surgery: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Surgery, 33-37.
Nilsson, U. , Dahlberg, K.
& Jaensson, M. (2019). Low Preoperative Mental and Physical Health is Associated with Poorer Postoperative Recovery in Patients Undergoing Day Surgery: A Secondary Analysis from a Randomized Controlled Study. World Journal of Surgery, 43 (8), 1949-1956.
Nilsson, U. , Jaensson, M. , Dahlberg, K.
& Hugelius, K. (2019). Postoperative recovery after general and regional anesthesia in patients undergoing day surgery: A mixed methods study. Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, 34 (3), 517-528.
Wångdahl, J. , Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2019). Psychometric validation of Swedish and Arabic versions of two Health literacy questionnaires, eHEALS and HLS-EU-Q16, for use in a Swedish context: A study protocol. BMJ Open, 9 (9).
Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2019). RAPP - digital uppföljning efter dagkirurgi. Svensk Kirurgi, 77 (1), 37-39.
Falk-Brynhildsen, K. , Jaensson, M. , Bridgid, G.
& Nilsson, U. (2019). Swedish operating room nurses and nurse anesthetists' perceptions of competence and self-efficacy. Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, 34 (4), 842-850.
Jaensson, M. , Dahlberg, K. , Nilsson, U.
& Stenberg, E. (2019). The impact of self-efficacy and health literacy on outcome after bariatric surgery in Sweden: a protocol for a prospective, longitudinal mixed methods study. BMJ Open, 9 (5).
Hälleberg Nyman, M. , Nilsson, U. , Dahlberg, K.
& Jaensson, M. (2018). Association Between Functional Health Literacy and Postoperative Recovery, Health Care Contacts, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients Undergoing Day Surgery Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Surgery, 153 (8), 738-745.
Frost, E. , Kihlgren, A.
& Jaensson, M. (2018). Experience of physician and nurse specialists in Sweden undertaking long distance aeromedical transportation of critically ill patients: A qualitative study. International Emergency Nursing, 43, 79-83.
Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M. , Nilsson, U. , Eriksson, M.
& Odencrants, S. (2018). Holding It Together - Patients' Perspectives on Postoperative Recovery When Using an e-Assessed Follow-Up: Qualitative Study. JMIR mhealth and uhealth, 20 (5).
Gillespie, B. M. , Harbeck, E. B. , Falk-Brynhildsen, K. , Nilsson, U.
& Jaensson, M. (2018). Perceptions of perioperative nursing competence: a cross-country comparison. BMC Nursing, 17.
Jaensson, M. , Falk-Brynhildsen, K. , Gillespie, B. M. , Wallentin, F. Y.
& Nilsson, U. (2018). Psychometric Validation of the Perceived Perioperative Competence Scale-Revised in the Swedish Context. Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, 33 (4), 499-511.
Jaensson, M. , Dahlberg, K.
& Nilsson, U. (2018). Sex Similarities in Postoperative Recovery and Health Care Contacts Within 14 Days With mHealth Follow-Up: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 20 (3).
Alm, F. , Jaensson, M. , Lundeberg, S.
& Ericsson, E. (2017). Adherence to Swedish guidelines for pain treatment in relation to pediatric tonsil surgery: A survey of the multidisciplinary team. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 101, 123-131.
Nilsson, U.
& Jaensson, M. (2017). Anestesiologisk omvårdnad. Ventilen (2), 24-24.
Dahlberg, K. , Philipsson, A. , Hagberg, L. , Jaensson, M. , Hälleberg Nyman, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2017). Cost-effectiveness of a systematic e-assessed follow-up of postoperative recovery after day surgery: a multicentre randomized trial. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 119 (5), 1039-1046.
Jaensson, M. , Dahlberg, K. , Eriksson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2017). Evaluation of postoperative recovery in day surgery patients using a mobile phone application: a multicentre randomized trial. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 119 (5), 1030-1038.
Jaensson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2017). Impact of changing positively worded items to negatively worded items in the Swedish web‐version of the Quality of Recovery (SwQoR) questionnaire. Journal of Evaluation In Clinical Practice, 23 (3), 502-507.
Hedenskog, C. , Nilsson, U.
& Jaensson, M. (2017). Swedish-Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Evaluation of Their Professional Self. Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, 32 (2), 106-111.
Nilsson, U. , Dahlberg, K.
& Jaensson, M. (2017). The Swedish Web Version of the Quality of Recovery Scale Adapted for Use in a Mobile App: Prospective Psychometric Evaluation Study. JMIR mhealth and uhealth, 5 (12).
Nilsson, U.
& Jaensson, M. (2016). Anesthetic Nursing: Keep in Touch, Watch Over, and Be One Step Ahead. Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, 31 (6), 550-551.
Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M. , Eriksson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2016). Evaluation of the Swedish Web-Version of Quality of Recovery (SwQoR): Secondary Step in the Development of a Mobile Phone App to Measure Postoperative Recovery. JMIR Research Protocols, 5 (3).
Nilsson, U. , Jaensson, M. , Dahlberg, K. , Odencrants, S. , Grönlund, Å. , Hagberg, L.
& Eriksson, M. (2016). RAPP, a systematic e-assessment of postoperative recovery in patients undergoing day surgery: study protocol for a mixed-methods study design including a multicentre, two-group, parallel, single-blind randomised controlled trial and qualitative interview studies. BMJ Open, 6 (1).
Jaensson, M. , Dahlberg, K. , Eriksson, M. , Grönlund, Å.
& Nilsson, U. (2015). The developement of the recovery assessment by phone points (RAPP): A mobile phone application for postoperative recovery monitoring and assessment. JMIR mhealth and uhealth, 3 (3).
Jaensson, M. , Gupta, A.
& Nilsson, U. (2014). Gender differences in sore throat and hoarseness following endotracheal tube or laryngeal mask airway: a prospective study. BMC Anesthesiology, 14 (56).
Jaensson, M. (2014). Ont i halsen och heshet efter generell anestesi. Ventilen, 49 (3).
Jaensson, M. , Gupta, A.
& Nilsson, U. (2012). Gender differences in risk factors for airway symptoms following tracheal intubation. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 56 (10), 1306-1313.
Jaensson, M. , Gupta, A.
& Nilsson, U. G. (2012). Risk factors for development of postoperative sore throat and hoarseness after endotracheal intubation in women: a secondary analysis. AANA Journal, 80 (4 (Suppl)), 67-73.
Jaensson, M. , Olowsson, L. L.
& NIlsson, U. G. (2010). Endotracheal tube size and sore throat following surgery: a randomized-controlled study. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 54 (2), 147-153.
Jaensson, M. , Lassinantti Olowsson, L.
& Nilsson, U. (2010). Påverkar endotrakealtubens storlek uppkomsten av ont i halsen hos kvinnor: en randomiserad kontrollerad studie. Ventilen, 4 (45), 12-13.
Jaensson, M. , Lassinantti Olowsson, L.
& Nilsson, U. (2010). Storlek på endotrakealtuben påverkar kvinnors halssmärta. Vårdfokus, 3.
Jaensson, M.
& Lassinantti Olowsson, L. (2007). Omvårdnadsåtgärder för att lindra patientens postoperativa halsbesvär med endotrakeal intubation. Ventilen, 42 (2), 26-30.
Articles, reviews/surveys
Jaensson, M. , Dahlberg, K.
& Nilsson, U. (2019). Factors influencing day surgery patients’ quality of postoperative recovery and satisfaction with recovery: A narrative review. Perioperative Medicine, 8.
Conference papers
Bergman, L. , Nilsson, U. , Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M.
& Wångdahl, J. (2021). Comparison of Health literacy and eHealth literacy among Arabic-speaking migrants and Swedish-speaking residents in Sweden.
Paper presented at IHLA Global Health Literacy Summit, [DIGITAL], October 3-5, 2021..
Bergman, L. , Nilsson, U. , Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M.
& Wångdahl, J. (2021). Health literacy and e-health literacy among Arabic speaking migrants in Sweden: a cross-sectional study.
Paper presented at 14th European Public Health Conference 2021, [DIGITAL], November 10-12, 2021..
Jaensson, M.
& Olofsson, V. (2020). Hållbar utveckling i undervisningen förutsätter fungerande kursutvecklingsprocesser.
Paper presented at NU2020. Hållbart lärande (digital konferens), Campus Flemingsberg, Stockholm, Oktober 7-9, 2020.
Falk-Brynhildsen, K. , Jaensson, M. , Gillespie, B. M.
& Nilsson, U. (2019). Differences in Perceptions of Competence and Self-Efficacy between Operating Room Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists.
Paper presented at 5th International Conference for PeriAnaesthesia Nurses (ICPAN 2019), Cancun, Mexico, November 5-8, 2019.
Dahlberg, K. , Brady, J. M. , Jaensson, M. , Nilsson, U.
& Odom-Forren, J. (2019). Education, Competency and the Role of the PACU Nurse: Results from an international survey.
Paper presented at 5th International Conference for PeriAnaesthesia Nurses (ICPAN 2019), Cancun, Mexico, November 5-8, 2019.
Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M. , Eriksson, M. , Nilsson, U.
& Odencrants, S. (2019). Holding it together – patients’ perspectives on postoperative recovery when using an e-assessed follow-up.
Paper presented at 5th International Conference for PeriAnaesthesia Nurses (ICPAN 2019), Cancun, Mexico, November 5-8, 2019.
Nilsson, U. , Dahlberg, K.
& Jaensson, M. (2019). Low Preoperative Mental Health can lead to Poorer Postoperative Recovery in Patients Undergoing Day Surgery.
Paper presented at SFAI-veckan, Gothenburg, Sweden, September 11-13, 2019.
Hälleberg Nyman, M. , Nilsson, U. , Dahlberg, K.
& Jaensson, M. (2019). The impact of health literacy on postoperative recovery among patients undergoing day surgery.
Paper presented at 5th International Conference for PeriAnaesthesia Nurses (ICPAN 2019), Cancun, Mexico, November 5-8, 2019.
Jaensson, M. (2017). Att möta UKÄ:s krav för en specialistutbildning.
Paper presented at AnIva Vårkongress, Örebro, Sweden, April 27-28, 2017.
Dahlberg, K. , Philipsson, A. , Hagberg, L. , Jaensson, M. , Hälleberg Nyman, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2017). Cost-effectiveness of a systematic e-assessed follow up of postoperative recovery after day surgery: a multicentre randomized controlled trial.
Paper presented at 4th International Conference for PeriAnaesthesia Nurses, Sydney, Australia, November 1-4, 2017.
Jaensson, M. , Dahlberg, K. , Eriksson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2017). How are you?: A systematic e-assessment of postoperative recovery.
Paper presented at 4th International Conference for PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ICPAN), Sydney, Australia, November 1-4, 2017.
Jaensson, M. , Dahlberg, K. , Eriksson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2017). How are you?: A systematic e-assessment of postoperative recovery.
Paper presented at Kirurgveckan, Jönköping, Sweden, August 21-25, 2017.
Nilsson, U. , Falk-Brynhildsen, K.
& Jaensson, M. (2017). Hur har ni det med kompetensen?.
Paper presented at AnIva Höstkongress 2017, 23-24 November, 2017, Upplands Väsby, Sweden,.
Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M. , Eriksson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2017). RAPP, en IT-lösning för uppföljning efter dagkirurgi.
Paper presented at ANIVA Vårkongress 2017, Örebro, Sweden, April 27-28, 2017.
Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M. , Eriksson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2017). The process of development and testing of an IT-solution for measuring postoperative recovery.
Paper presented at The 2017 European Conference in Nursing and Nursing Research, "Future Direction of European Nursing and Nursing Research", Malmö, Sweden, July 4-5, 2017.
Alm, F. , Jaensson, M. , Lundeberg, S. , Hemlin, C. , Hessén-Söderman, A. , Nerfeldt, P. , Odhagen, E. , Sunnergren, O.
& et al.
(2016). Adherence to Swedish Guidelines for Pain Treatment in Tonsil Surgery in Pediatric Patients.
Paper presented at 13th Congress of the European Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (ESPO 2016), Lisbon, Portugal, June 18-21, 2016.
Nilsson, U. , Falk Brynhildsen, K.
& Jaensson, M. (2016). Hur har ni det med kompetensen?.
Paper presented at Höstkongress 2016. Riksföreningen för operationssjukvård. Stockholm, 1-2 december, 2016.
Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M. , Eriksson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2016). RAPP, en IT-lösning för uppföljning efter dagkirurgi.
Paper presented at Medicinteknik dagarna 2016, Örebro, 5-6 Oktober, 2016.
Jaensson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2016). Simulation-based examination for registered nurse anesthetist students in Sweden.
Paper presented at 12th World Congress of Nurse Anesthestists, Glasgow, UK, 13th-16th May, 2016.
Dahlberg, K. , Eriksson, M. , Jaensson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2015). The development of a smartphone app for self-reporting postoperative recovery after day surgery.
In:
3rd International Conference for PeriAnaesthesia Nurses ICPAN 2015. Paper presented at 3rd International Conference for PeriAnaesthesia Nurses ICPAN 2015, Copenhagen, Denmark September 9–12, 2015.
Dahlberg, K. , Eriksson, M. , Jaensson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2015). Utveckling av en smartphoneapp för patientrapporterad postoperativ återhämtning efter dagkirurgi.
Paper presented at Kirurgveckan, Örebro, 17-21 augusti, 2015.
Jaensson, M. , Gupta, A.
& Nilsson, U. (2014). Hälsa för halsen: Forskning om ont i halsen och heshet efter generell anestesi.
Paper presented at Dagkirurgidagarna i Örebro, 8-9/5, 2014..
Jaensson, M. (2014). Hälsa för halsen: Forskning om ont i halsen och heshet efter generell anestesi.
Paper presented at Dräger, Användardagar i anestesi i Örebro, 13-14 mars 2014..
Jaensson, M. , Gupta, A.
& Nilsson, U. (2013). Gender differences in Risk factors for Airway Symptoms following Tracheal Intubation.
Paper presented at NOKIAS(Nordisk kongress för anestesi-och intensivvårdssjuksköterskor) 2013, Köpenhamn, Danmark, 19-21 september, 2013..
Jaensson, M. , Gupta, A.
& Nilsson, U. (2012). Secondary analysis of risk factors for development of postoperative sore throat and hoarseness after endotracheal intubation in women.
Paper presented at 10th World congress for Nurse Anesthetists, Ljubljana, Slovenien, 26-29 Maj, 2012.
Jaensson, M.
& Nilsson, U. (2011). Ont i halsen och heshet efter en intubation: Förväntat eller oväntat?.
Paper presented at AnIva kongress, Stockholm, 24-25/11, 2011..
Jaensson, M. , Lassinantti Olowsson, L.
& Nilsson, U. (2010). Does the size of the endotracheal tube affect the risk for sore throat following surgery in woman?: a randomized controlled study.
Paper presented at 9th World Congress for Nurse Anesthetists, Haag, Nederländerna, 4-8 juni 2010.
Jaensson, M. , Lassinantti Olowsson, L.
& Nilsson, U. (2010). Har tubstorlek någon betydelse vid intubation?.
Paper presented at Dagkirurgidagarna i Örebro, 6-7/5, 2010..
Jaensson, M. , Lassinantti-Olowsson, L.
& Nilsson, U. (2007). Omvårdnadsåtgärder för att lindra patientens postoperativa halsbesvär i samband med endotrakeal intubation: En litteraturstudie.
Paper presented at NOKIAS (Nordisk kongress för anestesi-och intensivvårdssjuksköterskor), Stockholm, 22-23 November, 2007..
Doctoral theses, comprehensive summaries
Jaensson, M. (2013). Postoperative sore throat and hoarseness: clinical studies in patients undergoing general anasthesia.
(Doctoral dissertation).
(Comprehensive summary)
Örebro: Örebro universitet.
Manuscripts
Dahlberg, K. , Jaensson, M. , Nilsson, U. , Eriksson, M.
& Odencrants, S. Holding it together : patients’ perspectives on postoperative recovery when using an e-assessed follow-up.
Jaensson, M. , Gupta, A.
& Nilsson, U. Sore throat and hoarseness following endotracheal tube or laryngeal mask airway : a prospective study.