Kristofer Årestedt

Professor

Department of Health and Caring Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

kristofer.arestedt@lnu.se

+46 480-44 63 25

+46 70-342 63 25

I have an active role in two different national research networks, The CESAR group (group for researcher within cardiovascular care) ant the PMhealth group (a network for care researcher with interest for psychometrics).

My ongoing research projects

Project: Chronic inflammation in patients treated for neovascular age-related macular degeneration - investigating new treatment pathways Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an irreversible eye…
Project: Measuring older persons’ well-being The research project aims to create better conditions for improving the well-being of older adults by developing a quality-assured measure with robust…

My completed research projects

Publications

Article in journal (Refereed)

Larsson, K., Hjelm, C., Strömberg, A., Israelsson, J., Bremer, A., et al. (2025). Cardiac arrest survivors’ self-reported cognitive function, and its association with self-reported health status, psychological distress, and life satisfaction — a Swedish nationwide registry study. Resuscitation.
Status: In press
Möllerberg, M., Årestedt, K., Hagell, P., Melin, J. (2025). Measuring a family sense of coherence : a rasch-based study extending dyadic data analyses. BMC Palliative Care. 24 (1).
Status: Published
Malm, D., Mårtensson, J., Årestedt, K. (2025). Sense of coherence and quality of life in the recovery of women and men with myocardial infarction : a 10-year follow-up study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 24 (4). 631-639.
Status: Published
Hagelin, C.L., Holm, M., Axelsson, L., Rosen, M., Norell, T., et al. (2025). The Support Needs Approach for Patients (SNAP) : content validity and response processes from the perspective of patients and nurses in Swedish specialised palliative home care. BMC Palliative Care. 24 (1).
Status: Published
Bauman, C., Årestedt, K., Wallin, V., Tibell, L.H., Fürst, P., et al. (2025). Web-Based Psychoeducational Intervention to Improve Family Caregiver Preparedness in Specialized Palliative Home Care : A Randomized Controlled Trial. Psycho-Oncology. 34 (6).
Status: Published
Ringblom, J., Wåhlin, I., Proczkowska, M., Korhonen, L., Årestedt, K. (2025). Measurement Properties of the Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium Scale : A Confirmatory Factor Analysis-Based Study. Pediatric Anaesthesia. 35 (2). 155-162.
Status: Published
Hadziabdic, E., Årestedt, K., Juuso, P., Sarstrand Marekovic, A., Heikkilä, K. (2025). Demographic and Social Characteristics of Internationally Educated Nurses in Sweden : Descriptive Statistical Study Comparisons Between Two Different Pathways for Recertification. Sage Open Nursing. 11.
Status: Published
Hellström, P., Israelsson, J., Nordström, E.B., Hjelm, C., Broström, A., et al. (2025). Measurement properties of the Minimal Insomnia Symptom Scale (MISS) among cardiac arrest survivors - A Rasch evaluation study. Resuscitation Plus. 22.
Status: Published
Larsson, M., Årestedt, K., Svensson, A., Andersson, H., Wolmesjö, M. (2025). Missing incidents and the risk of harm in persons living with dementia reported to the Swedish police : A nationwide retrospective registry study. BMC Geriatrics. 25 (1).
Status: Published
Kneck, Å., Ewertzon, M., Leksell, J., Årestedt, K., Amsberg, S. (2024). I have never been invited - A cross-sectional explorative study of family members' experiences of encounters with healthcare professionals in diabetes care. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 38 (1). 82-91.
Status: Published
Norinder, M., Årestedt, K., Axelsson, L., Grande, G., Ewing, G., et al. (2024). Increased preparedness for caregiving among family caregivers in specialized home care by using the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool Intervention. Palliative & Supportive Care. 22 (2). 236-242.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Rooth, M., Bremer, A., Koistinen, L., Attin, M., et al. (2024). Associations between initial heart rhythm and self-reported health among cardiac arrest survivors : A nationwide registry study. Resuscitation. 201. 1-7.
Status: Published
Tallhage, S., Årestedt, K., Schildmeijer, K., Oscarsson, M. (2024). Incidence and risk factors for umbilical cord prolapse in labor when amniotomy is used and with spontaneous rupture of membranes : A Swedish nationwide register study. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 103 (2). 304-312.
Status: Published
Doveson, S., Häger Tibell, L., Årestedt, K., Holm, M., Kreicbergs, U., et al. (2024). Communication about incurable illness and remaining life between spouses and patients with incurable illness receiving specialized home care : effects of a family caregiver-targeted web-based psycho-educational intervention. BMC Palliative Care. 23 (1).
Status: Published
Svensson, A., Nilsson, B., Lantz, E., Bremer, A., Årestedt, K., et al. (2024). Response times in rural areas for emergency medical services, fire and rescue services and voluntary first responders during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Resuscitation Plus. 17.
Status: Published
Ayoub, M., Udo, C., Årestedt, K., Kreicbergs, U., Lövgren, M. (2024). The Family Talk Intervention in Pediatric Oncology : Potential Effects Reported by Parents. Children. 11 (1).
Status: Published
Bini, C., Hjelm, C., Hellström, A., Årestedt, K., Broström, A., et al. (2024). How patients with insomnia interpret and respond to the consensus sleep diary : a cognitive interview study. Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes. 8 (1).
Status: Published
Mattisson, M., Börjeson, S., Årestedt, K., Lindberg, M. (2024). Interaction between telenurses and callers - A deductive analysis of content and timing in telephone nursing calls. Patient Education and Counseling. 123.
Status: Published
Ljungholm, L., Årestedt, K., Fagerström, C., Djukanovic, I., Ekstedt, M. (2024). Measuring patients' experiences of continuity of care in a primary care context - Development and evaluation of a patient-reported experience measure. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 80 (1). 387-398.
Status: Published
Tibell, L.H., Årestedt, K., Holm, M., Wallin, V., Steineck, G., et al. (2024). Preparedness for caregiving and preparedness for death : Associations and modifiable thereafter factors among family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in specialized home care. Death Studies. 48 (4). 407-416.
Status: Published
Ståhl, C., Karlsson, E., Wenemark, M., Sandqvist, J., Årestedt, K. (2024). The Social Insurance Literacy Questionnaire (SILQ) : Development and Psychometric Evaluation. Journal of occupational rehabilitation. 34. 693-706.
Status: Published
Agerström, J., Andréll, C., Bremer, A., Strömberg, A., Årestedt, K., et al. (2024). All else equal : Examining treatment bias and stereotypes based on patient ethnicity and socioeconomic status using in-hospital cardiac arrest clinical vignettes. Heart & Lung. 63. 86-91.
Status: Published
Säfström, E., Årestedt, K., Liljeroos, M., Nordgren, L., Jaarsma, T., et al. (2023). Associations between continuity of care, perceived control and self-care and their impact on health-related quality of life and hospital readmission - A structural equation model. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 79 (6). 2305-2315.
Status: Published
Säfström, E., Årestedt, K., Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Liljeroos, M., Nordgren, L., et al. (2023). Development and psychometric properties of a short version of the Patient Continuity of Care Questionnaire. Health Expectations. 26 (3). 1137-1148.
Status: Published
Mattisson, M., Börjeson, S., Årestedt, K., Lindberg, M. (2023). Role of interaction for caller satisfaction in telenursing - A cross-sectional survey study. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 32 (15-16). 4752-4761.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Koistinen, L., Årestedt, K., Rooth, M., Bremer, A. (2023). Associations between comorbidity and health-related quality of life among in-hospital cardiac arrest survivors – A cross-sectional nationwide registry study. Resuscitation. 188.
Status: Published
Carlsson, N., Årestedt, K., Alvariza, A., Axelsson, L., Bremer, A. (2023). Factors Associated With Symptoms of Prolonged Grief and Psychological Distress Among Bereaved Family Members of Persons Who Died From Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 38 (5). 454-461.
Status: Published
Hellström, P., Israelsson, J., Hellström, A., Hjelm, C., Broström, A., et al. (2023). Is insomnia associated with self-reported health and life satisfaction in cardiac arrest survivors? : A cross-sectional survey. Resuscitation Plus. 15.
Status: Published
Aregger Lundh, S., Israelsson, J., Hagell, P., Lilja Andersson, P., Årestedt, K. (2023). Life satisfaction in cardiac arrest survivors : A nationwide Swedish registry study. Resuscitation Plus. 15.
Status: Published
Persson, H.A., Ahlstrom, G., Årestedt, K., Behm, L., Drevenhorn, E., et al. (2023). Palliative care delivery at nursing homes before and after an educational intervention from professionals' perspective : A pre-post design. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 37 (1). 229-242.
Status: Published
Norinder, M., Axelsson, L., Årestedt, K., Grande, G., Ewing, G., et al. (2023). Enabling professional and personal growth among home care nurses through using the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool Intervention-An interpretive descriptive study. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 32 (13-14). 4092-4102.
Status: Published
Mattisson, M., Börjeson, S., Lindberg, M., Årestedt, K. (2023). Psychometric evaluation of the Telenursing Interaction and Satisfaction Scale. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 37 (3). 687-697.
Status: Published
Norinder, M., Axelsson, L., Årestedt, K., Grande, G., Ewing, G., et al. (2023). Family caregivers' experiences of discussing their needs with a nurse during specialised home care utilizing the carer support needs assessment tool intervention - A qualitative study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 66.
Status: Published
Svavarsdottir, M.H., Ingadottir, B., Oldridge, N., Årestedt, K. (2023). Translation and evaluation of the HeartQoL in patients with coronary heart disease in Iceland. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 21 (1).
Status: Published
Lundberg, T., Årestedt, K., Olsson, M., Alvariza, A., Forinder, U. (2023). Posttraumatic Growth After Struggling With the Loss of a Parent in Young Adulthood. Omega.
Status: Epub ahead of print
Carlsson, N., Alvariza, A., Bremer, A., Axelsson, L., Årestedt, K. (2023). Symptoms of prolonged grief and self-reported health among bereaved family members of persons who died in sudden cardiac arrest. Omega. 87 (1). 66-86.
Status: Published
Petersson, S., Årestedt, K., Birgegård, A. (2022). Evaluation of the Affect School as supplementary treatment of Swedish women with eating disorders : a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Eating Disorders. 10 (1).
Status: Published
Keith, K., Årestedt, K., Tjernberg, I. (2022). The relationship between the laboratory diagnosis of Lyme neuroborreliosis and climate factors in Kalmar County Sweden - an overview between 2008 and 2019. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. 41 (2). 253-261.
Status: Published
Konradsen, H., Kabir, Z.N., Bostroem, A., Årestedt, K. (2022). Comparison of Swedish nurses' attitudes toward involving families in care over a decade. BMC Nursing. 21 (1).
Status: Published
Andersson, L., Almerud Österberg, S., Årestedt, K., Johansson, P. (2022). Nurse anesthetist attitudes towards parental presence during anesthesia induction- a nationwide survey. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 78 (4). 1020-1030.
Status: Published
Macedo, A.F., Hellström, A., Massof, R., Tuvesson, H., Rask, M., et al. (2022). Predictors of problems reported on the EQ-5D-3L dimensions among people with impaired vision in northern Portugal. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 20 (1).
Status: Published
Carlsson, N., Alvariza, A., Axelsson, L., Bremer, A., Årestedt, K. (2022). Grief reactions in relation to professional and social support among family members of persons who died from sudden cardiac arrest : A longitudinal survey study. Resuscitation Plus. 12.
Status: Published
Lundberg, T., Årestedt, K., Forinder, U., Olsson, M., Fürst, C.J., et al. (2022). Higher Self-Esteem Associated With Less Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Among Young Adults After the Loss of a Parent to Cancer - A Longitudinal Study. Journal of Palliative Care. 37 (2). 113-119.
Status: Published
Agerström, J., Carlsson, M., Bremer, A., Herlitz, J., Rawshani, A., et al. (2022). Treatment and survival following in-hospital cardiac arrest : does patient ethnicity matter?. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 21 (4). 341-347.
Status: Published
Momeni, P., Årestedt, K., Alvariza, A., Winnberg, E., Goliath, I., et al. (2022). A survey study of family members' encounters with healthcare services within the care of older people, psychiatric care, palliative care and diabetes care. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 36 (4). 1228-1240.
Status: Published
Ahorsu, D.K., Imani, V., Lin, C., Timpka, T., Broström, A., et al. (2022). Associations Between Fear of COVID-19, Mental Health, and Preventive Behaviours Across Pregnant Women and Husbands : An Actor-Partner Interdependence Modelling. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. 20. 68-82.
Status: Published
Momeni, P., Ewertzon, M., Årestedt, K., Winnberg, E. (2022). Family Members' Experiences with the Healthcare Professionals in Nursing Homes - A Survey Study. Nursing: Research and Reviews. 12. 57-66.
Status: Published
Winterling, J., Kisch, A., Alvariza, A., Årestedt, K., Bergkvist, K. (2022). Preparedness for family caregiving prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Palliative & Supportive Care. 20 (4). 519-526.
Status: Published
Ekstrand, J., Westergren, A., Årestedt, K., Hellström, A., Hagell, P. (2022). Transformation of Rasch model logits for enhanced interpretability. BMC Medical Research Methodology. 22 (1).
Status: Published
Larsson, K., Hjelm, C., Lilja, G., Strömberg, A., Årestedt, K. (2022). Differences in self-reported health between cardiac arrest survivors with good cerebral performance and survivors with moderate cerebral disability : a nationwide register study. BMJ Open. 12 (7).
Status: Published
Walfridsson, U., Walfridsson, H., Middeldorp, M.E., Sanders, P., Årestedt, K. (2022). Validation of the English version of the arrhythmia-specific questionnaire in tachycardia and arrhythmia (ASTA) : a Rasch evaluation study. Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes. 6 (1).
Status: Published
Andersen, P., Holmberg, S., Årestedt, K., Lendahls, L., Nilsen, P. (2022). Factors associated with increased physical activity among patients prescribed physical activity in Swedish routine health care including an offer of counselor support : a 1-year follow-up. BMC Public Health. 22 (1).
Status: Published
Carlsson, N., Bremer, A., Alvariza, A., Årestedt, K., Axelsson, L. (2022). Losing a close person following death by sudden cardiac arrest : bereaved family members’ lived experiences. Death Studies. 46 (5). 1139-1148.
Status: Published
Tallhage, S., Årestedt, K., Schildmeijer, K., Oscarsson, M. (2022). Prevalence of amniotomy in Sweden : a nationwide register study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 22 (1).
Status: Published
Kisch, A.M., Bergkvist, K., Alvariza, A., Årestedt, K., Winterling, J. (2021). Family caregivers' support needs during allo-HSCT-a longitudinal study. Supportive Care in Cancer. 29. 3347-3356.
Status: Published
Hellström, P., Årestedt, K., Israelsson, J. (2021). A comprehensive description of self-reported health and life satisfaction in cardiac arrest survivors. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine. 29 (1).
Status: Published
Bremer, A., Årestedt, K., Rosengren, E., Carlsson, J., Sandboge, S. (2021). Do-not-attempt-resuscitation orders : attitudes, perceptions and practices of Swedish physicians and nurses. BMC Medical Ethics. 22 (1).
Status: Published
Agerström, J., Carlsson, M., Bremer, A., Herlitz, J., Israelsson, J., et al. (2021). Discriminatory cardiac arrest care? : Patients with low socioeconomic status receive delayed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and are less likely to survive an in-hospital cardiac arrest. European Heart Journal. 42 (8). 861-869.
Status: Published
Strömberg, A., Liljeroos, M., Ågren, S., Årestedt, K., Chung, M.L. (2021). Associations Among Perceived Control, Depressive Symptoms, and Well-being in Patients With Heart Failure and Their Spouses : A Dyadic Approach. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 36 (3). 198-205.
Status: Published
Larsson, K., Bremer, A., Årestedt, K., Gunnarsson, L., Strömberg, A., et al. (2021). Ways of understanding cognitive impairment in cardiac arrest survivors : a phenomenographic study. Intensive & Critical Care Nursing. 63.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Israelsson, J., Djukanovic, I., Herlitz, J., Carlsson, J., et al. (2021). Symptom Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Older Cardiac Arrest Survivors : A Comparative Nationwide Register Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 10 (18).
Status: Published
Jiang, N., Wei, S., Mårtensson, J., Zhao, Y., Årestedt, K. (2021). Assessment of radiation-induced xerostomia : validation of the xerostomia questionnaire in Chinese patients with head and neck cancer. Cancer Nursing. 44 (2). E68-E75.
Status: Published
Bohm, M., Cronberg, T., Årestedt, K., Friberg, H., Hassager, C., et al. (2021). Caregiver burden and health-related quality of life amongst caregivers of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors. Resuscitation. 167 (October). 118-127.
Status: Published
Wåhlin, I., Ek, A., Lindgren, M., Geijer, S., Årestedt, K. (2021). Development and validation of an ICU-specific pressure injury risk assessment scale. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 35 (3). 769-778.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Brännström, M., Evangelista, L.S., Strömberg, A., Alvariza, A. (2021). Palliative key aspects are of importance for symptom relief during the last week of life in patients with heart failure. ESC Heart Failure. 8 (3). 2202-2209.
Status: Published
Norinder, M., Årestedt, K., Lind, S., Axelsson, L., Grande, G., et al. (2021). Higher levels of unmet support needs in spouses are associated with poorer quality of life - a descriptive cross-sectional study in the context of palliative home care. BMC Palliative Care. 20 (1).
Status: Published
Möllerberg, M., Årestedt, K., Sandgren, A., Benzein, E., Swahnberg, K. (2020). Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the short version of Family Sense of Coherence Scale in a sample of persons with cancer in the palliative stage and their family members. Palliative & Supportive Care. 18 (1). 24-32.
Status: Published
Djärv, T., Bremer, A., Herlitz, J., Israelsson, J., Cronberg, T., et al. (2020). Health-related quality of life after surviving an out-of-hospital compared to an in-hospital cardiac arrest : a Swedish population-based registry study. Resuscitation. 151. 77-84.
Status: Published
Lin, C., Broström, A., Årestedt, K., Mårtensson, J., Steinke, E.E., et al. (2020). Using extended theory of planned behavior to determine factors associated with help-seeking behavior of sexual problems in women with heart failure : a longitudinal study. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 41 (1). 54-61.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Persson, C., Bremer, A., Strömberg, A., Årestedt, K. (2020). Dyadic effects of type D personality and perceived control on health-related quality of life in cardiac arrest survivors and their spouses using the actor–partner interdependence model. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 19 (4). 351-358.
Status: Published
Axelsson, L., Alvariza, A., Carlsson, N., Cohen, S.R., Sawatzky, R., et al. (2020). Measuring quality of life in life-threatening illness - content validity and response processes of MQOL-E and QOLLTI-F in Swedish patients and family carers. BMC Palliative Care. 19 (1). 1-9.
Status: Published
Andersen, P., Holmberg, S., Årestedt, K., Lendahls, L., Nilsen, P. (2020). Physical Activity on Prescription in Routine Health Care : 1-Year Follow-Up of Patients with and without Counsellor Support. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17 (16). 1-15.
Status: Published
Pucciarelli, G., Årestedt, K., Simeone, S., Bolgeo, T., Alvaro, R., et al. (2020). Psychometric characteristics of the WHOQOL-SRPB Scale in a population of stroke survivors and caregivers. Quality of Life Research. 29 (7). 1973-1985.
Status: Published
Lundberg, T., Forinder, U., Olsson, M., Furst, C.J., Årestedt, K., et al. (2020). Poor Psychosocial Well-Being in the First Year-and-a-Half After Losing a Parent to Cancer - A Longitudinal Study Among Young Adults Participating in Support Groups. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care. 16 (4). 330-345.
Status: Published
Holm, M., Årestedt, K., Ohlen, J., Alvariza, A. (2020). Variations in grief, anxiety, depression, and health among family caregivers before and after the death of a close person in the context of palliative home care. Death Studies. 44 (9). 531-539.
Status: Published
Axelsson, L., Alvariza, A., Holm, M., Årestedt, K. (2020). Intensity of Predeath Grief and Postdeath Grief of Family Caregivers in Palliative Care in Relation to Preparedness for Caregiving, Caregiver Burden, and Social Support. Palliative Medicine Reports. 1 (1). 191-200.
Status: Published
Melin, J., Årestedt, K. (2020). The Patient Participation in Rehabilitation Questionnaire (PPRQ) : psychometric evaluation and revision for use in neurological rehabilitation.. Disability and Rehabilitation. 42 (10). 1454-1461.
Status: Published
Säfström, E., Näsström, L., Liljeroos, M., Nordgren, L., Årestedt, K., et al. (2020). Patient Continuity of Care Questionnaire in a cardiac sample : A Confirmatory Factor Analysis. BMJ Open. 10 (7). 1-10.
Status: Published
Hellström, A., Hagell, P., Broström, A., Ulander, M., Luik, A.I., et al. (2019). A classical test theory evaluation of the Sleep Condition Indicator accounting for the ordinal nature of item response data. PLOS ONE. 14 (3). 1-13.
Status: Published
Holm, M., Alvariza, A., Furst, C., Ohlen, J., Årestedt, K. (2019). Psychometric evaluation of the anticipatory grief scale in a sample of family caregivers in the context of palliative care. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 17. 1-11.
Status: Published
Ericsson, C., Skagerström, J., Schildmeijer, K., Årestedt, K., Broström, A., et al. (2019). Can patients contribute to safer care in meetings with healthcare professionals? : A cross-sectional survey of patient perceptions and beliefs. BMJ Quality and Safety. 28 (8). 657-666.
Status: Published
Waldréus, N., Jaarsma, T., Ivarsson, B., Strömberg, A., Årestedt, K., et al. (2019). Development and validation of a questionnaire to measure patient's experiences of health care in pulmonary arterial hypertension outpatient clinics. Heart, Lung and Circulation. 28 (7). 1074-1081.
Status: Published
Bremer, A., Dahné, T., Stureson, L., Årestedt, K., Thylén, I. (2019). Lived experiences of surviving in‐hospital cardiac arrest. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 33 (1). 156-164.
Status: Published
Möllerberg, M., Årestedt, K., Swahnberg, K., Benzein, E., Sandgren, A. (2019). Family sense of coherence and its associations with hope, anxiety and symptoms of depression in persons with cancer in palliative phase and their family members : A cross-sectional study. Palliative Medicine : A Multiprofessional Journal. 33 (10). 1310-1318.
Status: Published
Ozanne, A., Sawatzky, R., Håkanson, C., Alvariza, A., Fürst, C.J., et al. (2019). Symptom relief during last week of life in neurological diseases. Brain and Behavior. 9 (8). 1-9.
Status: Published
Lin, C., Imani, V., Broström, A., Årestedt, K., Pakpouro, A.H., et al. (2019). Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the 7-Item Persian Game Addiction Scale for Iranian Adolescents. Frontiers in Psychology. 10.
Status: Published
Danielsson, M., Nilsen, P., Rutberg, H., Årestedt, K. (2019). A national study of patient safety culture in hospitals in Sweden. Journal of patient safety. 15 (4). 328-333.
Status: Published
Holm, M., Årestedt, K., Alvariza, A. (2019). Associations between Predeath and Postdeath Grief in Family Caregivers in Palliative Home Care. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 22 (12). 1530-1535.
Status: Published
Mattisson, M., Johnson, C., Börjeson, S., Årestedt, K., Lindberg, M. (2019). Development and content validation of the Telenursing Interaction and Satisfaction Questionnaire (TISQ). Health Expectations. 22 (6). 1213-1222.
Status: Published
Eriksson, K., Årestedt, K., Broström, A., Wikström, L. (2019). Nausea intensity as a reflector of early physical recovery after surgery. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 75 (5). 989-999.
Status: Published
Djärv, T., Bremer, A., Herlitz, J., Israelsson, J., Cronberg, T., et al. (2019). Health related quality of life after surviving an out-of-hospital compared to an in-hospital cardiac arrest : a national population-based Swedish cohort study. Resuscitation. 142 (s1). e27-e27.
Status: Published
Andreae, C., Årestedt, K., Evangelista, L., Strömberg, A. (2019). The relationship between physical activity and appetite in patients with heart failure : A prospective observational study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 18 (5). 410-417.
Status: Published
Alvariza, A., Holm, M., Benkel, I., Norinder, M., Ewing, G., et al. (2018). A person-centred approach in nursing : Validity and reliability of the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 35. 1-8.
Status: Published
Ewertzon, M., Alvariza, A., Winnberg, E., Leksell, J., Andershed, B., et al. (2018). Adaptation and evaluation of the Family Involvement and Alienation Questionnaire for use in the care of older people, psychiatric care, palliative care and diabetes care. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 74 (8). 1839-1850.
Status: Published
Lundberg, T., Forinder, U., Olsson, M., Furst, C.J., Årestedt, K., et al. (2018). Bereavement stressors and psychosocial well-being of young adults following the loss of a parent A cross-sectional survey. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 35. 33-38.
Status: Published
Andreae, C., Stromberg, A., Chung, M.L., Hjelm, C., Årestedt, K. (2018). Depressive Symptoms Moderate the Association Between Appetite and Health Status in Patients With Heart Failure. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 33 (2). E15-E20.
Status: Published
Andersson, S., Årestedt, K., Lindqvist, O., Furst, C., Brännström, M. (2018). Factors Associated With Symptom Relief in End-of-Life Care in Residential Care Homes : A National Register-Based Study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 55 (5). 1304-1312.
Status: Published
Lin, C., Ou, H., Nikoobakht, M., Broström, A., Årestedt, K., et al. (2018). Validation of the 5-Item Medication Adherence Report Scale in Older Stroke Patients in Iran. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 33 (6). 536-543.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Thylén, I., Strömberg, A., Bremer, A., Årestedt, K. (2018). Factors associated with health-related quality of life among cardiac arrest survivors treated with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Resuscitation. 132. 78-84.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Allert, C., Djukanovic, I., Israelsson, J., Schildmeijer, K., et al. (2018). Health-related quality of life among in-hospital cardiac arrest survivors in working age. Resuscitation. 130 (s1).
Status: Published
Axelsson, L., Alvariza, A., Lindberg, J., Ohlen, J., Håkanson, C., et al. (2018). Unmet Palliative Care Needs Among Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease : A National Registry Study About the Last Week of Life. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 55 (2). 236-244.
Status: Published
Liljeroos, M., Strömberg, A., Årestedt, K., Chung, M.L. (2018). Mediation effect of depressive symptoms in the relationship between perceived control and wellbeing in patients with heart failure and their partners. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 17 (6). 527-534.
Status: Published
Hjelm, C., Hellström, A., Broström, A., Bremer, A., Årestedt, K. (2018). Exploring sleep disturbances in cardiac arrest survivors : a phenomenographic interview study from registered nurses’ perspective. Resuscitation. 130 (s1). e129-e129.
Status: Published
Steel, K., Bremer, A., Gunnarsson, L., Årestedt, K., Strömberg, A., et al. (2018). Nurses’ perceptions of cognitive function in survivors after cardiac arrest : a qualitative study. Resuscitation. 130 (s1). e128-e128.
Status: Published
Alvariza, A., Årestedt, K., Boman, K., Brännström, M. (2018). Family members' experiences of integrated palliative advanced home and heart failure care : a qualitative study of the PREFER intervention. Palliative & Supportive Care. 16 (3). 278-285.
Status: Published
Bremer, A., Dahné, T., Stureson, L., Årestedt, K., Thylén, I. (2018). Lived experiences of surviving in-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 130 (s1). e122-e122.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Alvariza, A., Boman, K., Öhlén, J., Goliath, I., et al. (2018). Symptom relief and palliative care during the last week of life among patients with heart failure : a national register study. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 21 (3). 361-367.
Status: Published
Holm, M., Alvariza, A., Furst, C., Ohlen, J., Årestedt, K. (2018). Psychometric evaluation of the Texas revised inventory of grief in a sample of bereaved family caregivers. Research in Nursing & Health. 41 (5). 480-488.
Status: Published
Bremer, A., Kowalczyk, E., Årestedt, K., Wireklint Sundström, B. (2018). Emergency Medical Services physicians’ perceptions of ambulance nurses’ responsibility for referring patients to primary care and self-care - a Swedish national survey. BMJ Open. 8 (Suppl 1). A6-A6.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Thylén, I., Strömberg, A., Bremer, A., Årestedt, K. (2018). Factors associated with health status and psychological distress among cardiac arrest survivors treated with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Resuscitation. 130 (s1). e85.
Status: Published
Hedberg, B., Malm, D., Karlsson, J., Årestedt, K., Broström, A. (2018). Factors associated with confidence in decision making and satisfaction with risk communication among patients with atrial fibrillation. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 17 (5). 446-455.
Status: Published
Lin, C., Pakpour, A.H., Brostrom, A., Fridlund, B., Årestedt, K., et al. (2018). Psychometric Properties of the 9-item European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior Scale Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Rasch Analysis Among Iranian Patients. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 33 (3). 281-288.
Status: Published
Elmerstig, E., Wijma, B., Årestedt, K., Swahnberg, K. (2017). Being “good in bed” : body concerns, self-perceptions and gender expectations among Swedish heterosexual female and male senior high-school students. Journal of sex & marital therapy. 43 (4). 326-342.
Status: Published
Liljeroos, M., Agren, S., Jaarsma, T., Årestedt, K., Stromberg, A. (2017). Long-term effects of a dyadic psycho-educational intervention on caregiver burden and morbidity in partners of patients with heart failure : a randomized controlled trial. Quality of Life Research. 26 (2). 367-379.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Bremer, A., Herlitz, J., Axelsson, Å.B., Cronberg, T., et al. (2017). Health status and psychological distress among in-hospital cardiac arrest survivors in relation to gender. Resuscitation. 114. 27-33.
Status: Published
Flink, M., Lindblad, M., Frykholm, O., Kneck, A., Nilsen, P., et al. (2017). The Supporting Patient Activation in Transition to Home (sPATH) intervention : a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial using motivational interviewing to decrease re-hospitalisation for patients with COPD or heart failure. BMJ Open. 7 (7).
Status: Published
Nordström, E.B., Lilja, G., Årestedt, K., Friberg, H., Nielsen, N., et al. (2017). Validity of the IQCODE-CA : An informant questionnaire on cognitive decline modified for a cardiac arrest population. Resuscitation. 118. 8-14.
Status: Published
Ohlen, J., Russell, L., Håkanson, C., Alvariza, A., Furst, C.J., et al. (2017). Variations in Care Quality Outcomes of Dying People : Latent Class Analysis of an Adult National Register Population. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 53 (1). 13-24.
Status: Published
Wikström, L., Eriksson, K., Fridlund, B., Nilsson, M., Årestedt, K., et al. (2017). The clinical applicability of a daily summary of patients' self-reported postoperative pain : A repeated measure analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 26 (23-24). 4675-4684.
Status: Published
Djukanovic, I., Carlsson, J., Årestedt, K. (2017). Is the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) a valid measure in a general population 65-80 years old? : A psychometric evaluation study. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 15. 1-10.
Status: Published
Hagell, P., Alvariza, A., Westergren, A., Årestedt, K. (2017). Assessment of Burden Among Family Caregivers of People With Parkinson's Disease Using the Zarit Burden Interview. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 53 (2). 272-278.
Status: Published
Eriksson, K., Wikström, L., Fridlund, B., Årestedt, K., Broström, A. (2017). Association of pain ratings with the prediction of early physical recovery after general and orthopaedic surgery : A quantitative study with repeated measures. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 73 (11). 2664-2675.
Status: Published
Holm, M., Årestedt, K., Carlander, I., Wengström, Y., Ohlen, J., et al. (2017). Characteristics of the Family Caregivers Who Did Not Benefit From a Successful Psychoeducational Group Intervention During Palliative Cancer Care A Prospective Correlational Study. Cancer Nursing. 40 (1). 76-83.
Status: Published
Boman, E., Lundman, B., Nygren, B., Årestedt, K., Fischer, R.S. (2017). Inner strength and its relationship to health threats in ageing : A cross-sectional study among community-dwelling older women. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 73 (11). 2720-2729.
Status: Published
Smedback, J., Ohlen, J., Årestedt, K., Alvariza, A., Furst, C., et al. (2017). Palliative care during the final week of life of older people in nursing homes : A register-based study. Palliative & Supportive Care. 15 (4). 417-424.
Status: Published
Holm, M., Alvariza, A., Furst, C., Wengstrom, Y., Årestedt, K., et al. (2017). Recruiting participants to a randomized controlled trial testing an intervention in palliative cancer care - The perspectives of health care professionals. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 31. 6-11.
Status: Published
Hagell, P., Westergren, A., Årestedt, K. (2017). Beware of the origin of numbers : Standard scoring of the SF-12 and SF-36 summary measures distorts measurement and score interpretations. Research in Nursing & Health. 40 (4). 378-386.
Status: Published
Wu, T., Lin, C., Årestedt, K., Griffiths, M.D., Brostrom, A., et al. (2017). Psychometric validation of the Persian nine-item Internet Gaming Disorder Scale - Short Form : Does gender and hours spent online gaming affect the interpretations of item descriptions?. Journal of Behavioral Addictions. 6 (2). 256-263.
Status: Published
Semark, B., Årestedt, K., Israelsson, J., Von Wangenheim, B., Carlsson, J., et al. (2017). Quality of chest compressions by healthcare professionals using real-time audiovisual feedback during in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 16 (5). 453-457.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Von Wangenheim, B., Årestedt, K., Semark, B., Schildmeijer, K., et al. (2017). Sensitivity and specificity of two different automated external defibrillators. Resuscitation. 120. 108-112.
Status: Published
Eriksson, K., Wikström, L., Fridlund, B., Årestedt, K., Brostrom, A. (2016). Patients' experiences and actions when describing pain after surgery - A critical incident technique analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 56. 27-36.
Status: Published
Ahlander, B., Årestedt, K., Engvall, J., Maret, E., Ericsson, E. (2016). Development and validation of a questionnaire evaluating patient anxiety during Magnetic Resonance Imaging : the Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Anxiety Questionnaire (MRI-AQ). Journal of Advanced Nursing. 72 (6). 1368-1380.
Status: Published
Dalteg, T., Benzein, E., Sandgren, A., Malm, D., Årestedt, K. (2016). Associations of Emotional Distress and Perceived Health in Persons With Atrial Fibrillation and Their Partners Using the Actor–Partner Interdependence Model. Journal of Family Nursing. 22 (3). 368-391.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Lilja, G., Bremer, A., Stevenson-Ågren, J., Årestedt, K. (2016). Post cardiac arrest care and follow-up in Sweden : a national web-survey. BMC Nursing. 15 (1).
Status: Published
Holm, M., Årestedt, K., Carlander, I., Furst, C., Wengström, Y., et al. (2016). Short-term and long-term effects of a psycho-educational group intervention for family caregivers in palliative home care - results from a randomized control trial. Psycho-Oncology. 25 (7). 795-802.
Status: Published
Persson, C., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K. (2016). Assessing family resources : validation of the Swedish version of the Family Hardiness Index. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 30 (4). 845-855.
Status: Published
Wikström, L., Eriksson, K., Fridlund, B., Årestedt, K., Broström, A. (2016). Healthcare professionals' descriptions of care experiences and actions when assessing postoperative pain : a critical incident technique analysis. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 30 (4). 802-812.
Status: Published
Andreae, C., Strömberg, A., Årestedt, K. (2016). Prevalence and associated factors for decreased appetite among patients with stable heart failure. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 25 (11-12). 1703-1712.
Status: Published
Bylund, A., Årestedt, K., Benzein, E., Thorell, A., Persson, C. (2016). Assessment of family functioning : evaluation of the General Functioning Scale in a Swedish Bariatric Sample. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 30 (3). 614-622.
Status: Published
Olsson, Y., Claren, L., Alvariza, A., Årestedt, K., Hagellf, P. (2016). Health and Social Service Access Among Family Caregivers of People with Parkinson's Disease. Journal of Parkinson's Disease. 6 (3). 581-587.
Status: Published
Ulla, W., Anna, S., Årestedt, K. (2015). Development and Validation of an Arrhythmia-Specific Scale in Tachycardia and Arrhythmia With Focus on Health-Related Quality of Life. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 30 (2). 98-108.
Status: Published
Henriksson, A., Carlander, I., Årestedt, K. (2015). Feelings of rewards among family caregivers during ongoing palliative care. Palliative & Supportive Care. 13 (6). 1509-1517.
Status: Published
Lundman, B., Årestedt, K., Norberg, A., Norberg, C., Fischer, R.S., et al. (2015). Psychometric properties of the Swedish version of the Self-Transcendence Scale among very old people.. Journal of Nursing Measurement. 23 (1). 96-111.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Ågren, S., Flemme, I., Moser, D.K., Strömberg, A. (2015). A psychometric evaluation of the four-item version of the Control Attitudes Scale for patients with cardiac disease and their partners. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 14 (4). 317-325.
Status: Published
Henriksson, A., Carlander, I., Årestedt, K. (2015). Factors associated with feelings of reward during ongoing family palliative caregiving. Palliative & Supportive Care. 13 (3). 505-512.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Bremer, A., Axelsson, Å., Cronberg, T., Djärv, T., et al. (2015). Neurologic outcome, health-related quality of life, anxiety and symptoms of depression among in-hospital cardiac arrest survivors. Resuscitation. 96 (S1). 101-101.
Status: Published
Semark, B., Årestedt, K., Israelsson, J., Carlsson, J., Von Wangenheim, B., et al. (2015). Quality of chest compressions during CPR-comparison between manual and automatic review. Resuscitation. 96 (Supplement 1). 66-66.
Status: Published
Liljeroos, M., Agren, S., Jaarsma, T., Årestedt, K., Stromberg, A. (2015). Long Term Follow-Up after a Randomized Integrated Educational and Psychosocial Intervention in Patient-Partner Dyads Affected by Heart Failure. PLOS ONE. 10 (9).
Status: Published
Rahmqvist Linnarsson, J., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K. (2015). Nurses' views of forensic care in emergency departments and their attitudes, and involvement of family members. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 24 (1-2). 266-274.
Status: Published
Hjelm, C.M., Broström, A., Riegel, B., Årestedt, K., Strömberg, A. (2015). The association between cognitive function and self-care in patients with chronic heart failure. Heart & Lung. 44 (2). 113-119.
Status: Published
Henriksson, A., Hudson, P., Ohlen, J., Thomas, K., Holm, M., et al. (2015). Use of the Preparedness for Caregiving Scale in Palliative Care : A Rasch Evaluation Study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 50 (4). 533-541.
Status: Published
Holm, M., Carlander, I., Furst, C., Wengstrom, Y., Årestedt, K., et al. (2015). Delivering and participating in a psycho-educational intervention for family caregivers during palliative home care : a qualitative study from the perspectives of health professionals and family caregivers. BMC Palliative Care. 14.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Israelsson, J., Herlitz, J., Bremer, A. (2015). Psychometric properties of the Hospital Anxiety and Depressionscale in sudden cardiac arrest survivors. Resuscitation. 96 (Suppl 1). 141-141.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Bremer, A., Herlitz, J., Årestedt, K. (2015). Health-related quality of life among in-hospital cardiacarrest survivors. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 14 (1 suppl).
Status: Published
Wikstrom, L., Eriksson, K., Årestedt, K., Fridlund, B., Broström, A. (2014). Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of the Use of Pain Scales in Postoperative Pain Assessments. Applied Nursing Research. 27 (1). 53-58.
Status: Published
Näsström, L., Jaarsma, T., Idvall, E., Årestedt, K., Strömberg, A. (2014). Patient participation in patients with heart failure receiving structured home care : a prospective longitudinal study. BMC Health Services Research. 14.
Status: Published
Rovner, G.S., Årestedt, K., Gerdle, B., Börsbo, B., Mccracken, L.M. (2014). Psychometric properties of the 8-item Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ - 8) in a Swedish Chronic Pain Cohort. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 46 (1). 73-80.
Status: Published
Edback, M.P., Lindberg, M., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K. (2014). Social support : an important factor for quality of life in women with hirsutism. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 12.
Status: Published
Eriksson, K., Wikstrom, L., Årestedt, K., Fridlund, B., Broström, A. (2014). Numeric rating scale : patients' perceptions of its use in postoperative pain assessments. Applied Nursing Research. 27 (1). 41-46.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Persson, C., Strömberg, A., Årestedt, K. (2014). Is there a difference in survival between men and women suffering in-hospital cardiac arrest?. Heart & Lung. 43 (6). 510-515.
Status: Published
Vellone, E., Jaarsma, T., Strömberg, A., Fida, R., Årestedt, K., et al. (2014). The European Heart Failure Self-care Behaviour Scale : new insights into factorial structure, reliability, precision and scoring procedure.. Patient Education and Counseling. 94 (1). 97-102.
Status: Published
Thylen, I., Wenemark, M., Fluur, C., Strömberg, A., Bolse, K., et al. (2014). Development and evaluation of the EOL-ICDQ as a measure of experiences, attitudes and knowledge in end-of-life in patients living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 13 (2). 142-151.
Status: Published
Broström, A., Nilsen, P., Gardner, B., Johansson, P., Ulander, M., et al. (2014). Validation of the CPAP Habit Index-5 : A Tool to Understand Adherence to CPAP Treatment in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.. Sleep Disorders. 2014.
Status: Published
Broström, A., Sunnergren, O., Årestedt, K., Johansson, P., Nilsen, P., et al. (2013). Undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea in hypertensive outpatients in primary care : Associations with sleep complaints, depressive symptoms and global perceived health. Open Journal of Nursing. 3 (6). 445-452.
Status: Published
Rönning, H., Årestedt, K., Erik Nielsen, N., Swahn, E., Strömberg, A. (2013). Development and psychometric evaluation of the knowledge scale for adults with congenitally malformed hearts.. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 28 (3). 228-237.
Status: Published
Schildmeijer, K., Nilsson, L., Perk, J., Årestedt, K., Nilsson, G. (2013). Strengths and weaknesses of working with the Global Trigger Tool method for retrospective record review: focus group interviews. BMJ Open. 3. e003131.
Status: Published
Skagerström, J., Alehagen, S., Häggström-Nordin, E., Årestedt, K., Nilsen, P. (2013). Prevalence of alcohol use before and during pregnancy and predictors of drinking during pregnancy : a cross sectional study in Sweden.. BMC Public Health. 13 (1). 780.
Status: Published
Schildmeijer, K., Nilsson, L., Årestedt, K., Perk, J. (2013). Reply to Deilkas letter: Imprecision concerning the Global Trigger Tool Reply. BMJ Quality and Safety. 22 (3). 271-272.
Status: Published
Rahmqvist Linnarsson, J., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K., Erlingsson, C. (2013). Preparedness to care for victims of violence and their families in emergency departments. Emergency Medicine Journal. 30 (3). 198-201.
Status: Published
Henriksson, A., Årestedt, K., Benzein, E., Ternestedt, B., Andershed, B. (2013). Effects of a support group programme for patients with life-threatening illness during ongoing palliative care. Palliative Medicine : A Multiprofessional Journal. 27 (3). 257-264.
Status: Published
Berg, K., Årestedt, K., Kjellgren, K. (2013). Postoperative recovery from the perspective of day surgery patients : A phenomenographic study.. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 50 (12). 1630-1638.
Status: Published
Hjelm, C., Strömberg, A., Årestedt, K., Broström, A. (2013). Association between sleep-disordered breathing, sleep-wake pattern, and cognitive impairment among patients with chronic heart failure. European Journal of Heart Failure. 15 (5). 496-504.
Status: Published
Henriksson, A., Årestedt, K. (2013). Exploring factors and caregiver outcomes associated with feelings of preparedness for caregiving in family caregivers in palliative care : A correlational, cross-sectional study. Palliative Medicine : A Multiprofessional Journal. 27 (7). 639-646.
Status: Published
Palmetun Ekbäck, M., Lindberg, M., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K. (2013). Health-Related Quality of Life, Depression and Anxiety Correlate with the Degree of Hirsutism. Dermatology. 227 (3). 278-284.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Saveman, B., Johansson, P., Blomqvist, K. (2013). Social support and its association with health-related quality of life among older patients with chronic heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 12 (1). 69-77.
Status: Published
Ulander, M., Årestedt, K., Svanborg, E., Johansson, P., Brostrom, A. (2013). The fairness of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale : two approaches to differential item functioning. Sleep and Breathing. 17 (1). 157-165.
Status: Published
Ekback, M., Benzein, E., Lindberg, M., Årestedt, K. (2013). The Swedish version of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) : a psychometric evaluation study in women with hirsutism and nursing students. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 11.
Status: Published
Henriksson, A., Andershed, B., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K. (2012). Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Preparedness for Caregiving Scale, Caregiver Competence Scale and Rewards of Caregiving Scale in a sample of Swedish family members of patients with life-threatening illness. Palliative Medicine : A Multiprofessional Journal. 26 (7). 930-938.
Status: Published
Schildmeijer, K., Nilsson, L., Årestedt, K., Perk, J. (2012). Assessment of adverse events in medical care : lack of consistency between experienced teams using the global trigger tool.. BMJ Quality and Safety. 21 (4). 307-314.
Status: Published
Walfridsson, U., Årestedt, K., Strömberg, A. (2012). Development and validation of a new Arrhythmia-Specific questionnaire in Tachycardia and Arrhythmia (ASTA) with focus on symptom burden.. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 10.
Status: Published
Bergman, E., Årestedt, K., Fridlund, B., Karlsson, J., Malm, D. (2012). The impact of comprehensibility and sense of coherence in the recovery of patients with myocardial infarction : a long-term follow-up study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 11 (3). 276-283.
Status: Published
Berg, K., Kjellgren, K., Unosson, M., Årestedt, K. (2012). Postoperative recovery and its association with health-related quality of life among day surgery patients.. BMC Nursing. 11 (1). Article ID: 24.
Status: Published
Broström, A., Sunnergren, O., Årestedt, K., Johansson, P., Ulander, M., et al. (2012). Factors associated with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea in hypertensive primary care patients.. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care. 30 (2). 107-113.
Status: Published
Borendal Wodlin, N., Nilsson, L., Årestedt, K., Kjølhede, P. (2011). Mode of anesthesia and postoperative symptoms following abdominal hysterectomy in a fast-track setting.. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 90 (4). 369-379.
Status: Published
Saveman, B., Benzein, E., Engström, Å., Årestedt, K. (2011). Refinement and psychometric revalidation of the instrument : Families' Importance in Nursing Care - Nurses' Attitudes (FINC-NA). Journal of Family Nursing. 17 (3). 312-329.
Status: Published
Broström, A., Ulander, M., Nilsen, P., Svanborg, E., Årestedt, K. (2011). The attitudes to CPAP treatment inventory : development and initial validation of a new tool for measuring attitudes to CPAP treatment.. Journal of Sleep Research. 20 (3). 460-471.
Status: Published
Walfridsson, U., Walfridsson, H., Årestedt, K., Strömberg, A. (2011). Impact of radiofrequency ablation on health-related quality of life in patients with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia compared with a norm population one year after treatment.. Heart & Lung. 40 (5). 405-411.
Status: Published
Berg, K., Idvall, E., Nilsson, U., Årestedt, K., Unosson, M. (2010). Psychometric evaluation of the post-discharge surgical recovery scale.. Journal of Evaluation In Clinical Practice. 16 (4). 794-801.
Status: Published
Broström, A., Årestedt, K., Nilsen, P., Strömberg, A., Ulander, M., et al. (2010). The side-effects to CPAP treatment inventory : the development and initial validation of a new tool for the measurement of side-effects to CPAP treatment.. Journal of Sleep Research. 19 (4). 603-611.
Status: Published
Johansson, P., Årestedt, K., Alehagen, U., Svanborg, E., Dahlström, U., et al. (2010). Sleep disordered breathing, insomnia, and health related quality of life -- : a comparison between age and gender matched elderly with heart failure or without cardiovascular disease.. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 9 (2). 108-117.
Status: Published
Jaarsma, T., Årestedt, K., Mårtensson, J., Dracup, K., Strömberg, A. (2009). The European Heart Failure Self-care Behaviour scale revised into a nine-item scale (EHFScB-9): a reliable and valid international instrument. European Journal of Heart Failure. 11 (1). 99-105.
Status: Published
Benzein, E., Johansson, P., Årestedt, K., Berg, A., Saveman, B. (2008). Families' Importance in Nursing Care: Nurses' Attitudes An Instrument Development. Journal of Family Nursing. 14 (1). 97-114.
Status: Published
Benzein, E., Johansson, P., Årestedt, K., Saveman, B. (2008). Nurses' Attitudes About the Importance of Families in Nursing Care: A Survey of Swedish Nurses. Journal of Family Nursing. 14 (2). 162-180.
Status: Published
Franzén, K.(.N.Å.K., Saveman, B., Blomqvist, K. (2007). Predictors for health related quality of life in persons 65 years or older with chronic heart failure.. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 6 (2). 112-120.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Saveman, B., Blomqvist, K. (2007). Health related quality of life in elderly persons with chronic heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 6. 112-120.
Status: Published
Franzén, K.(.N.Å.K., Blomqvist, K., Saveman, B. (2006). Impact of Chronic Heart Failure on Elderly Persons' Daily Life : A Validation Study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 5 (2). 137-145.
Status: Published

Conference paper (Refereed)

Tallhage, S., Årestedt, K., Schildmeijer, K., Oscarsson, M. (2025). Is amniotomy a risk factor for severe perineal trauma? - a Swedish nationwide register study. Presented at the 23rd Nordic Midwifery Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark, May 26-28, 2025.
Tallhage, S., Årestedt, K., Schildmeijer, K., Oscarsson, M. (2023). Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for umbilical cord prolapse when amniotomy is used : a swedish nationwide register study. Presented at the 33rd ICM Triennial Congress, Bali, Indonesia, June 11-14, 2023.
Tallhage, S., Årestedt, K., Schildmeijer, K., Oscarsson, M. (2022). Prevalence of amniotomy in Sweden : a nationwide register study. Presented at the 22nd Nordic Midwifery Congress (NJF 2022), Helsinki, Finland, May 4-6, 2022.
Israelsson, J., Thylén, I., Strömberg, A., Bremer, A., Årestedt, K. (2017). Factors associated with health status and psychological distress among cardiac arrest (CA) survivors living with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). .
Årestedt, K., Sawatsky, R., Israelsson, J., Herlitz, J., Lilja, G., et al. (2017). Psychometric properties of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale in cardiac arrest survivors. .
Israelsson, J., Bremer, A., Herlitz, J., Årestedt, K. (2016). Health status and psychological distress among in-hospital cardiac arrest survivors in relation to sex. Presented at EuroHeart, Dubrovnik, Croatia, June 14-15, 2015.
Schildmeijer, K., Nilsson, L., Årestedt, K., Perk, J. (2012). The assessment of adverse events in medical care: lack of consistency between experienced teams using the Global Trigger Tool. .
Årestedt, K., Strömberg, A., Broström, A., Dahlström, U., Forsum, E., et al. (2009). Design and methodology of the NutriHeart study: a multifactorial and interdisciplinary approach to investigate nutrition and cardiac cachexia in patients with chronic heart failure. .
Broström, A., Årestedt, K., Strömberg, A., Ståhlkrantz, A., Alberts, J., et al. (2008). The Informational Needs to CPAP treatment Inventory: A description of a new self-assessment tool in CPAP-treated patients with obstructive sleep apnoea. .
Broström, A., Årestedt, K., Strömberg, A., Ståhlkrantz, A., Alberts, J., et al. (2008). Validity and reliability of the Side Effects to CPAP treatment Inventory: A tool for measuring side-effects to CPAP treatment in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea. .
Jaarsma, T., Årestedt, K., Strömberg, A. (2008). The revised European Heart Failure Self-Care Behaviour Scale: further testing of reliability and validity in 6 countries. .
Årestedt, K., Blomqvist, K., Saveman, B. (2006). Validation of the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire in a group of elderly persons with chronic heart failure. .
Årestedt, K., Blomqvist, K., Saveman, B. (2005). The impact of chronic heart failure on daily life in an elderly population: Validation of the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire. .
Årestedt, K., Blomqvist, K., Saveman, B. (2004). Validation of a Swedish Version of Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire in an Elderly Population. .

Article, review/survey (Refereed)

Algurén, B., Coenen, M., Malm, D., Fridlund, B., Mårtensson, J., et al. (2020). A scoping review and mapping exercise comparing the content of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) across heart disease-specific scales. Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes. Springer. 4 (1).
Status: Published

Article in journal (Other academic)

Hellström, A., Hagell, P., Broström, A., Ulander, M., Årestedt, K. (2017). Initial psychometric testing of the sleep condition indicator in a swedish context. Sleep Medicine. 40. E129-E130.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Sawatzky, R., Israelsson, J., Herlitz, J., Lilja, G., et al. (2017). Psychometric properties of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale in cardiac arrest survivors. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 16. S2-S3.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Alvariza, A., Håkansson, C., Öhlén, J., Boman, K., et al. (2017). Symptom relief and palliative care during the last week of life among patients with heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 16. S58-S59.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Von Wangenheim, B., Årestedt, K., Semark, B., Schildmeijer, K., et al. (2015). Sensitivity and specificity of two different automated external defibrillators used in-hospital and out-of-hospital. Resuscitation. 96 (Supplement 1). 23-23.
Status: Published
Andreae, C., Stromberg, A., Årestedt, K. (2014). Factors associated with appetite among patients with symptomatic heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 13. S53-S54.
Status: Published
Klompstra, L.V., Ostbring, M.J., Jaarsma, T., Martensson, J., Stromberg, A., et al. (2014). Evaluation of cardiovascular educational websites in Sweden. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 13. S61-S61.
Status: Published
Liljeroos, M., Ågren, S., Årestedt, K., Jaarsma, T., Strömberg, A. (2013). A long-term follow up of experiences of and factors influencing caregiverburden in partners of patients with heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 12. S46-S47.
Status: Published
Hjelm, C., Broström, A., Riegel, B., Årestedt, K., Strömberg, A. (2013). A conceptual model of the relationship between self-care and cognitive function in patients with chronic heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 12. S15-S16.
Status: Published
Ulander, M., Brostrom, A., Årestedt, K., Svanborg, E. (2012). Differences in the level of sleepiness measured by the different items of the Epworth sleepiness scale : a comparison to the Multiple sleep latency test. Journal of Sleep Research. 21. 308-308.
Status: Published
Årestedt, K., Andreae, C., Stromberg, A. (2012). Initial psychometric evaluation of the council of nutrition appetite questionnaire (CNAQ) in patients with chronic heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 11. S12-S13.
Status: Published
Andreae, C., Årestedt, K., Stromberg, A. (2012). The association between depressive symptoms and appetite among patients with chronic heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 11. S52-S52.
Status: Published
Israelsson, J., Årestedt, K. (2012). Is gender associated with survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest?. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 11. S14-S14.
Status: Published
Liljeroos, M.M., Agren, S., Jaarsma, T., Årestedt, K., Stromberg, A. (2012). Long term follow up after an integrated educational and psychosocial intervention in patient-partner dyads affected by heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 11. S49-S50.
Status: Published

Conference paper (Other academic)

Schildmeijer, K., Semark, B., Årestedt, K., Israelsson, J., Carlsson, J., et al. (2017). Quality of chest compressions by healthcare professionals using real-time audiovisual feedback during in-hospital cardiopulmonary resusscitation. Paper presented at the 2nd International Nursing Conference (Nursing-2017), Barcelona, Spain, November 1-3, 2017.
Schildmeijer, K., Semark, B., Årestedt, K., Israelsson, J., Von Wangenheim, B., et al. (2017). Quality of chest compressions and complaince by healthcare professionals with real-time audiovisual feedback during in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 2nd International Nursing Conference, November 1-3, 2017, Barcelona, Spain.
Schildmeijer, K., Israelsson, J., Von Wangenheim, B., Semark, B., Årestedt, K., et al. (2016). Sensitivitet och specificitet hos två olika hjärtstartare. Presented at HLR2016: "Ett hjärtsäkert Sverige”, Gothenburg, Sweden, October 11-12, 2016.
Semark, B., Årestedt, K., Israelsson, J., Carlsson, J., Von Wangenheim, B., et al. (2015). Quality of chest compressions during CPR : comparison between manual and automatic review. .
Årestedt, K., Saveman, B., Blomqvist, K. (2009). Social support and its relationship to health related quality of life among people 65 years and older with chronic heart failure.. .

Doctoral thesis, monograph (Other academic)

Årestedt, K. (2007). Health related quality of life among persons 65 years or older with chronic heart failure: An empirical and methodological study. Doctoral Thesis.