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Elisabeth Westerdahl

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Om Elisabeth Westerdahl

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Elisabeth Westerdahl är leg sjukgymnast och docent i medicinsk vetenskap med inriktning kirurgi vid Örebro universitet, disputerad i medicinsk vetenskap med inriktning klinisk fysiologi, Uppsala universitet år 2004. Elisabeth Westerdahl har specialistkompetens i sjukgymnastik inom lungmedicin utfärdat av Fysioterapiförbundet 1997.

Forskningsinriktning, samverkan

Forskningsarbetet rör lungfunktion och effekter av fysioterapi efter kirurgi. Elisabeths forskning fokuserar främst på andningsträning, mobilisering och fysisk aktivitet i samband med thoraxkirurgiska ingrepp. Hon studerar även andningsvårdande behandling till patientgrupper med kroniskt obstruktiv lungfunktionsnedsättning och hennes intressen inkluderar fysiologiska effekter av olika former av andningsträning. Huvudmålet med forskningen är att utvärdera fysioterapeutiska metoder främst i samband med hjärtkirurgi och lungcancerkirurgi för att optimera postoperativ återhämtning. Elisabeth har i ett antal studier (se publikationer) visat på effekter av fysioterapeutiska insatser för olika patientgrupper med nedsatt andningsfunktion.

Externa samarbeten

Nationellt samarbetar Elisabeth med forskare vid Örebro universitet, Uppsala universitet, Göteborgs universitet, Karolinska institutet, Linköpings universitet och Karlstad universitet. Internationellt bedriver hon forskning i samarbete med en forskargrupp vid Aalborgs universitetssjukhus, Danmark och Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.

Elisabeth har varit projektansvarig för ett internationellt och tvärprofessionellt forskningsprogram om fysioterapeutisk behandling i samband med lungcancerkirurgi finansierat av Cancerfonden 2015-2019. Hon har arbetat med nationella riktlinjer för andningsvårdande behandling inom sjukgymnastik för patienter som genomgår buk- och thoraxkirurgi samt levnadsvanor i samband med hjärtkirurgi på uppdrag av Fysioterapiförbundet och Socialstyrelsen. Elisabeth Westerdahl har handlett tre doktorander som har examinerats 2013 (Uppsala universitet), 2015 och 2019 (Örebro universitet). Handledning för ytterligare två doktorander pågår vid Örebro universitet. F.n. och på uppdrag har Elisabeth undervisat i masterprogrammet i medicin vid Örebro universitet och har haft basgruppshandledning på termin 3 läkarprogrammet 2012-2018.

Professionella anslutningar

Sektionen för andning och cirkulation/Fysioterapiförbundet, Svensk lungmedicinsk förening, Svensk förening för klinisk fysiologi och European Respiratory Society.

Publikationer

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Artiklar i tidskrifter

Westerdahl, E. , Gunnarsson, M. , Wittrin, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2021). Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International, 2021.

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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.

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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.

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Ståhl, A. & Westerdahl, E. (2020). Physiotherapy to prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. European Respiratory Journal, 56 (Suppl. 64).

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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.

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Nilsagård, Y. , Westerdahl, E. & Forsberg, A. (2019). Engagement in performing clinical physiotherapy research: Perspectives from leaders and physiotherapists. Physiotherapy Research International, 24 (2).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?. European Respiratory Journal, 52 (Suppl. 62).

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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. European Respiratory Journal, 52 (Suppl. 62).

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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. European Respiratory Journal, 52 (Suppl. 62).

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Westerdahl, E. , Arne, M. , Larsson, M. & Engman, K. O. (2018). Spirometry to motivate smoking cessation - a systematic review. European Respiratory Journal, 52 (Suppl. 62).

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Westerdahl, E. , Osadnik, C. & Emtner, M. (2017). Airway clearance techniques for patients with acute exacerbations of COPD physiotherapy practice in Sweden. European Respiratory Journal, 50 (Sup. 61).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. , Kånåhols, M. , Gunnarsson, M. & Nilsagård, Y. (2015). Breathing exercises for patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial. Physiotherapy, 101 (Sup. 1).

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Westerdahl, E. (2015). Deep breathing techniques after cardiac surgery. Physiotherapy, 101 (Sup. 1), e1622-e1623.

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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.

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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. European Respiratory Journal, 46 (Sup. 59).

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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.

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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. Physiotherapy, 101 (Sup. 1).

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Westerdahl, E. (2015). Optimal technique for deep breathing exercises after cardiac surgery. Minerva anestesiologica, 81 (6), 678-683.

Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. , Kånåhols, M. , Gunnarsson, M. & Nilsagård, Y. (2014). Breathing exercises for patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial. European Respiratory Journal, 44.

Nilsagård, Y. , Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. & Gunnarsson, M. (2014). Correlation between maximal walking distance and self-rated limitations in walking. Multiple Sclerosis, 20 (7), 992-992.

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.

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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.

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Jonsson, M. , Urell, C. , Emtner, M. & Westerdahl, E. (2014). Physical activity and lung function two months after cardiac surgery. European Respiratory Journal, 44 (Sup. 58).

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.

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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. European Respiratory Journal, 42 (57).

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.

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Westerdahl, E. (2013). Physical therapy research in professional clinical practice. Journal of Novel Physiotherapies (3), 159.

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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.

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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. Multiple Sclerosis, 19 (11), 118-118.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Artiklar, forskningsöversikter

Westerdahl, E. , Engman, K. O. , Arne, M. & Larsson, M. (2019). Spirometry to increase smoking cessation rate: A systematic review. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 17.

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Olsen, M. F. , Lannefors, L. & Westerdahl, E. (2015). Positive expiratory pressure: common clinical applications and physiological effects. Respiratory Medicine, 109 (3), 297-307.

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Konferensbidrag

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. Konferensbidrag vid 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. Konferensbidrag vid 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. I: Abstract book IFSHT. Konferensbidrag vid 14th IFSSH 11th IFSHT Triennial Congress, Berlin, Germany, June 17-21, 2019.. Freiburg: Intercongress GmbH.

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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. Konferensbidrag vid The International IRW Conference, Groningen, Netherlands, 15 -16 March, 2018.

Annika, L. , Theander, K. , Arne, M. , Lisspers, K. , Lundh, L. , Sandelowsky, H. , Ställberg, B. , Thors Adolfsson, E. & et al. (2018). Incorrect inhalation technique is common in patients with COPD in primary care. Konferensbidrag vid 9th IPCRG World Conference, Alfandega Conference Centre, Porto, Portugal, 31 May-2 June, 2018..

Westerdahl, E. , Jonsson, M. & Emtner, M. (2017). Does pulmonary function recover after cardiac surgery?. Konferensbidrag vid 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. Konferensbidrag vid 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. Konferensbidrag vid 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. Konferensbidrag vid 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]. Konferensbidrag vid 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. I: 8th Joint Scandinavian Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery August 17-19, 2016 Reykjavik, Iceland. Konferensbidrag vid 8th Joint Scandinavian Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Reykjavik, Iceland, 17-19 August, 2016. (ss. 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. Konferensbidrag vid 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. Konferensbidrag vid Fysioterapi 2015, Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, Stockholm, 21-23 okt, 2015..

Westerdahl, E. (2015). Deep breathing techniques after cardiac surgery. Konferensbidrag vid Fysioterapi 2015, Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre 21-23 okt, 2015.. Örebro:

Westerdahl, E. (2015). What is an optimal deep breathing technique after cardiac surgery?. Konferensbidrag vid Svenska Thoraxmötet, Conventum, Örebro, 14-16 okt, 2015..

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. Konferensbidrag vid Forsknings- og udviklingssymposium i Region Nordjylland 2014, Aalborg, Denmark, 4 december, 2014.

Jonsson, M. , Urell, C. , Emtner, M. & Westerdahl, E. (2014). Self-reported physical activity and lung function two months after cardiac surgery. I: 6th Joint Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery & The Swedish Thoracic Meeting (Svenska Thoraxmötet) PROGRAM & ABSTRACTS. Konferensbidrag vid 6th Joint Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery & The Swedish Thoracic Meeting (Svenska Thoraxmötet), Gothenburg, Sweden 3-5 Sept, 2014. (ss. 46-46).

Manuskript

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.