Elisabeth Westerdahl

Artiklar i tidskrifter

• Westerdahl, E. , Lilliecrona, J. , Sehlin, M. , Svensson-Raskh, A. , Nygren-Bonnier, M. & Olsen, M. F. (2024). First initiation of mobilization out of bed after cardiac surgery: an observational cross-sectional study in Sweden.  Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 19 (1). [BibTeX]
• 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). [BibTeX]
• Reinhart, M. , Jonsson, M. , Enthoven, P. & Westerdahl, E. (2024). Immediate effects of upper limb exercises with and without deep breathing on lung function after cardiac surgery: a randomized crossover trial.  Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 19 (1). [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. & Giezeman, M. (2024). Many barriers to overcome before the 'no antibiotic' approach to mild community-acquired pneumonia in young children can become a routine practice.  Evidence-Based Nursing. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. , Bergh, C. & Urell, C. (2024). Patient-reported physical activity, pain, and fear of movement after cardiac surgery: a descriptive cross-sectional study.  Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal, 58 (1). [BibTeX]
• Jonsson, M. , Westerdahl, E. & Reeve, J. (2024). Physiotherapy provided for patients undergoing thoracic surgery in Sweden - a national survey of practice.  Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 40 (10), 2179-2185. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. (2022). Clinician's Commentary on Newman et al..  Physiotherapy Canada, 74 (1), 33-34. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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). [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. , Gunnarsson, M. , Wittrin, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2021). Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.  Multiple Sclerosis International, 2021. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• Nilsagård, Y. , Westerdahl, E. & Forsberg, A. (2019). Engagement in performing clinical physiotherapy research: Perspectives from leaders and physiotherapists.  Physiotherapy Research International, 24 (2). [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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). [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. (2013). Physical therapy research in professional clinical practice.  Journal of Novel Physiotherapies (3), 159. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]

Artiklar, forskningsöversikter

• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. , Engman, K. O. , Arne, M. & Larsson, M. (2019). Spirometry to increase smoking cessation rate: A systematic review.  Tobacco Induced Diseases, 17. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. (2015). Optimal technique for deep breathing exercises after cardiac surgery.  Minerva anestesiologica, 81 (6), 678-683. [BibTeX]
• Olsen, M. F. , Lannefors, L. & Westerdahl, E. (2015). Positive expiratory pressure: common clinical applications and physiological effects.  Respiratory Medicine, 109 (3), 297-307. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• Fagevik Olsén, M. & Westerdahl, E. (2009). Positive expiratory pressure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review.  Respiration, 77 (1), 110-118. [BibTeX]

Kapitel i böcker, del av antologier

• Westerdahl, E. & Jonsson, M. (2023). Fysioterapi i samband med thoraxkirurgi. I: Monika Fagevik Olsén; Per Wollmer, Fysioterapi vid nedsatt lungfunktion (ss. 277-288). . Studentlitteratur AB. [BibTeX]

Konferensbidrag

• 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. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid ERS International Congress 2023, Milan, Italy, September 9-13, 2023. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. , Lilliecrona, J. & Fagevik Olsén, M. (2023). National observational study of first mobilization after cardiac surgery. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid ERS International Congress 2023, Milan, Italy, September 9-13, 2023. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. , Jonsson, M. , Urell, C. & Brocki, B. C. (2023). Subjektiv nytta av postoperativ andningsträning i hemmet efter thoraxkirurgi. Konferensbidrag vid Fysioterapi 2023, Göteborg, 4-5 Oktober, 2023. [BibTeX]
• 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. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid European Respiratory Society ERS International Congress 2021 (ERS2021), (Virtual congress), September 5-8, 2021. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• Ståhl, A. & Westerdahl, E. (2020). Physiotherapy to prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid ERS International Congress 2020 (Virtual congress), September 6-9, 2020. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• 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. . [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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?. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid 28th International Congress of the European-Respiratory-Society (ERS), Paris, France, September 15-19, 2018. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• 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. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid 28th International Congress of the European-Respiratory-Society (ERS), Paris, France, September 15-19, 2018. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• 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. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid 28th International Congress of the European-Respiratory-Society (ERS), Paris, France, September 15-19, 2018. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. , Arne, M. , Larsson, M. & Engman, K. O. (2018). Spirometry to motivate smoking cessation - a systematic review. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid 28th International Congress of the European-Respiratory-Society (ERS), SEP 15-19, 2018, Paris, FRANCE. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. , Osadnik, C. & Emtner, M. (2017). Airway clearance techniques for patients with acute exacerbations of COPD physiotherapy practice in Sweden. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid ERS (European Respiratory Society) Annual Congress, Milan, Italy 9-13 Sept, 2017. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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). [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. , Kånåhols, M. , Gunnarsson, M. & Nilsagård, Y. (2015). Breathing exercises for patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial. I:  Physiotherapy. Konferensbidrag vid WCPT (World Confederation for physical therapy) Congress, Singapore, 1-4 May, 2015. Elsevier. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. (2015). Deep breathing techniques after cardiac surgery. Konferensbidrag vid Fysioterapi 2015, Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre 21-23 okt, 2015. Örebro: [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. (2015). Deep breathing techniques after cardiac surgery. I:  Physiotherapy. Konferensbidrag vid WCPT (World Confederation for physical therapy) Congress, Singapore, 1-4 May, 2015. (ss. e1622-e1623). Elsevier. [BibTeX]
• 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. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid ERS (European Respiratory Society) Annual Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands 26-30 September 2015. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• 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. I:  Physiotherapy. Konferensbidrag vid WCPT (World Confederation for physical therapy) Congress, Singapore, 1-4 May, 2015. Elsevier. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. (2015). What is an optimal deep breathing technique after cardiac surgery?. Konferensbidrag vid Svenska Thoraxmötet, Conventum, Örebro, 14-16 okt, 2015. [BibTeX]
• Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. , Kånåhols, M. , Gunnarsson, M. & Nilsagård, Y. (2014). Breathing exercises for patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid ERS (European Respiratory Society) Annual Congress, Munchen, Germany, 6-10 Sept, 2014. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• Nilsagård, Y. , Westerdahl, E. , Wittrin, A. & Gunnarsson, M. (2014). Correlation between maximal walking distance and self-rated limitations in walking. I:  Multiple Sclerosis Journal. Konferensbidrag vid 19th Annual Conference on Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis (RIMS), JUN 06-07, 2014, Brighton, ENGLAND. (ss. 992-992). Sage Publications. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• Jonsson, M. , Urell, C. , Emtner, M. & Westerdahl, E. (2014). Physical activity and lung function two months after cardiac surgery. I:  European Respiratory Journal. Konferensbidrag vid ERS (European Respiratory Society) Annual Congress, Munchen, Germany, 6-10 Sept, 2014. European Respiratory Society. [BibTeX]
• 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). [BibTeX]
• 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. I:  European Respiratory Journal. EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD. [BibTeX]
• 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. I:  Multiple Sclerosis Journal. Konferensbidrag vid 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. (ss. 118-118). Sage Publications. [BibTeX]

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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]
• 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. [BibTeX]