Bente Appel Esbensen

Bente Appel Esbensen

Clinical Professor

Member of:

  • Internal Medicine: Rheumatology


  1. 2022
  2. Published

    Inflammatory Arthritis and the Effect of Physical Activity on Quality of Life and Self-Reported Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Björk, M., Dragioti, E., Alexandersson, H., Esbensen, Bente Appel, Boström, C., Friden, C., Hjalmarsson, S., Hörnberg, K., Kjeken, I., Regardt, M., Sundelin, G., Sverker, A., Welin, E. & Brodin, N., Jan 2022, In: Arthritis Care and Research. 74, 1, p. 31-43 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    A comprehensive transfer program from pediatrics to adult care for parents of adolescents with chronic illness (ParTNerSTEPs): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

    Thomsen, E. L., Boisen, K. A., Hanghøj, S., Hansson, Helena, Grabow Scheelhardt, H. C. V., Christensen, S. T. & Esbensen, Bente Appel, 2022, In: Trials. 23, 1034.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Cost-effectiveness of motivational counselling and text reminders in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: results based on a randomised clinical trial

    Sørensen, J., Esbensen, Bente Appel, Aadahl, Mette, Hetland, Merete Lund & Thomsen, T., 2022, In: RMD Open. 8, 2, e002304.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Development of a complex intervention to support parents of adolescents with chronic illness transferring from pediatrics to adult care (ParTNerSTEPs)

    Thomsen, E. L., Esbensen, Bente Appel, Hanghøj, S., Hansson, Helena & Boisen, K. A., 2022, In: BMC Health Services Research. 22, 1, 485.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Efficacy and Acceptability of Intermittent Aerobic Exercise on Polysomnography-Measured Sleep in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis With Self-Reported Sleep Disturbance: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Loeppenthin, K., Esbensen, Bente Appel, Midtgaard, Julie, Østergaard, Mikkel, Christensen, J. F., Tolver, Anders, Thomsen, T., Bech, J. S. & Jennum, Poul, 2022, In: ACR Open Rheumatology. 4, 5, p. 395-405 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Functional capacity vs side effects: treatment attributes to consider when individualising treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    Bywall, K. S., Esbensen, Bente Appel, Lason, M., Heidenvall, M., Erlandsson, I. & Johansson, J. V., 2022, In: Clinical Rheumatology. 41, p. 695–704

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Impact of non-pharmacological interventions targeting sleep disturbances or disorders in patients with inflammatory arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

    Latocha, K. M., Løppenthin, K. B., Al-Bazy, S., Albrechtsen, T. L., Jensen, H. E., Østergaard, Mikkel, Jennum, Poul, Esbensen, Bente Appel & Christensen, R., 2022, In: Arthritis Care & Research. 74, 12, p. 2108-2118

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Making space for patients' preferences in precision medicine: a qualitative study exploring perspectives of patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    Bywall, K. S., Johansson, J. V., Erlandsson, I., Heidenvall, M., Lason, M. & Esbensen, Bente Appel, 2022, In: BMJ Open. 12, 6, 6 p., e058303.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Outcome measures in rheumatology applied in self-management interventions targeting people with inflammatory Arthritis A systematic review of outcome domains and measurement instruments

    Hansen, C. W., Esbensen, Bente Appel, de Thurah, A., Christensen, R., de Wit, M. & Cromhout, P. F., 2022, In: Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. 54, 151995.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Participant evaluation of a behavioral intervention targeting reduction of sedentary behavior in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a mixed methods study

    Thomsen, T., Aadahl, Mette, Aabo, M. R., Beyer, N., Hetland, Merete Lund & Esbensen, Bente Appel, 2022, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 21, p. 6382-6393 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  12. 2021
  13. Published

    2021 EULAR recommendations for the implementation of self-management strategies in patients with inflammatory arthritis

    Nikiphorou, E., Santos, E. J. F., Marques, A., Böhm, P., Bijlsma, J. W. J., Daien, C. I., Esbensen, Bente Appel, Ferreira, R. J. O., Fragoulis, G. E., Holmes, P., McBain, H., Metsios, G. S., Moe, R. H., Stamm, T. A., De Thurah, A., Zabalan, C., Carmona, L. & Bosworth, A., 2021, In: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 80, 10, p. 1278-1285

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Everyday life with chronic back pain: a qualitative study among Turkish immigrants in Denmark

    Honoré Grauslund, A., Solmunde Michelsen, J. & Esbensen, Bente Appel, 2021, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 43, 8, p. 1162-1170 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Facilitators and barriers in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis as described by general practitioners: a Danish study based on focus group interviews

    Baymler Lundberg, A. S., Esbensen, Bente Appel, Jensen, M. B., Hauge, E. M. & Thurah, A. D., 2021, In: Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care. 39, 2, p. 222-229

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Family nursing conversations with patients with chronic non-cancer pain and their selected family members: A protocol for the FANCOC-PAIN quasi-experimental trial

    Roenne, P. F., Esbensen, Bente Appel, Broedsgaard, A., Andersen, L. O. & Hansen, C. A., 2021, In: Medicine: Case Reports and Study Protocols. 2, 5, p. 1-12 12 p., e0103.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    The feasibility of an exercise intervention to improve sleep (time, quality and disturbance) in people with rheumatoid arthritis: a pilot RCT

    McKenna, S. G., Donnelly, A., Esbensen, Bente Appel, Comber, L., Ng, W. L., Anjum, A. M., Fraser, A. & Kennedy, N. M., 2021, In: Rheumatology International. 41, p. 297–310

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Validation of the Danish versions of the Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Multi-Dimensional Questionnaires (BRAFs)

    Primdahl, J., Esbensen, Bente Appel, Pedersen, A. K., Bech, B. & de Thurah, A., 2021, In: Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology. 50, 5, p. 351-359

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  19. 2020
  20. Published

    How do people with rheumatoid arthritis experience participation in a smoking cessation trial: a qualitative study

    Roelsgaard, I. K., Thomsen, Thordis, Østergaard, Mikkel, Semb, A. G., Andersen, L. & Esbensen, Bente Appel, Jan 2020, In: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being. 15, 1, 9 p., 1725997.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: protocol for the randomised, single-blinded, parallel-group Sleep-RA trial

    Latocha, K. M., Loppenthin, K. B., Østergaard, Mikkel, Jennum, Poul, Christensen, R., Hetland, Merete Lund, Røgind, H., Lundbak, T., Midtgaard, Julie & Esbensen, Bente Appel, 2020, In: Trials. 21, 17 p., 440.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Correlations of fatigue in Danish patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and spondyloarthritis

    Esbensen, Bente Appel, Stallknecht, S. E., Madsen, M. E., Hagelund, L. & Pilgaard, T., 2020, In: PLoS ONE. 15, 8 August, 14 p., e0237117.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) as reorganized support for increased patient involvement - Focus group discussions among patients' with inflammatory arthritis

    Bech, B., Lykkegaard, J. J., Lundbak, T., Schrøder, H. M., Birkeland, L. M., Schlyter, M. L., Hansen, L. H., Dalsgaard, L. & Esbensen, Bente Appel, 2020, In: BMC Rheumatology. 4, 1, 44.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    Patients' Views on Routine Collection of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Rheumatology Outpatient Care - A Multicenter Focus Group Study

    Primdahl, J., Jensen, D. V., Meincke, R. H., Jensen, K. V., Ziegler, C., Nielsen, S. W., Dalsgaard, L., Kildemand, M., Hetland, Merete Lund & Esbensen, Bente Appel, 2020, In: Arthritis Care & Research. 72, 9, p. 1331-1338

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    Prevention and adherence in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal disease

    Esbensen, Bente Appel, Kennedy, N. & Brodin, N., 2020, In: Best Practice and Research: Clinical Rheumatology. 34, 2, 10 p., 101525.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Smoking cessation is associated with lower disease activity and predicts cardiovascular risk reduction in rheumatoid arthritis patients

    Roelsgaard, I. K., Ikdahl, E., Rollefstad, S., Wibetoe, G., Esbensen, B. A., Kitas, G. D., Van Riel, P., Gabriel, S., Kvien, T. K., Douglas, K., Wållberg-Jonsson, S., Rantapää Dahlqvist, S., Karpouzas, G., Dessein, P. H., Tsang, L., El-Gabalawy, H., Hitchon, C. A., Pascual-Ramos, V., Contreras-Yáñez, I., Sfikakis, P. P. & 3 others, González-Gay, M. A., Crowson, C. S. & Semb, A. G., 2020, In: Rheumatology. 59, 8, p. 1997-2004

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Sustained long-term efficacy of motivational counselling and text message reminders on daily sitting time in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Long-term follow-up of a randomized, parallel-group trial

    Thomsen, T., Aadahl, Mette, Beyer, N., Hetland, Merete Lund, Løppenthin, K. B., Midtgaard, Julie, Christensen, R., Nielsen, S. M., Østergaard, Mikkel, Jennum, Poul & Esbensen, Bente Appel, 2020, In: Arthritis Care & Research. 72, 11, p. 1560-1570 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    The effect of graded activity and pain education (GAPE): an early post-surgical rehabilitation programme after lumbar spinal fusion-study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

    Tegner, H., Esbensen, Bente Appel, Henriksen, Marius, jmn329, jmn329, Lundberg, M., Nielsen, L. & Rolving, N., 2020, In: Trials. 21, 13 p., 791.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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