About us
The Danish SDM Network consists of Danes with an interest in shared decision making, including patients, SDM researchers, clinician-researchers, and individuals in health policy and management. Our aim is to increase awareness of SDM research and initiatives across Denmark, foster collaboration and support, and address gaps in research and advocacy.
The Danish network was launched in June 2024. For any questions about the network or to join, please email the national coordinator, Bettina Mølri Knudsen. For more information see also the Danish website.
In 2024, the network will host a Danish Symposium on SDM. The symposium will be held on November 7 in Vejle, Denmark. You can find more details and a link to register here. If you have any questions about the symposium, email Bettina Mølri Knudsen.
Bettina Mølri Knudsen (Denmark)
Affiliation: PhD student, National Coordinator of Danish SDM Network, Center for Shared Decision Making, Lillebaelt Hospital – University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Denmark
SDM Projects:
Implementation and evaluation of patient decision aids
Patient and public involvement in SDM research
Improvement of decision-making in healthcare
Email: Bettina.Knudsen@rsyd.dk
- Knudsen, B. M., Søndergaard, S. R., Stacey, D., & Steffensen, K. D. (2024). Impact of timing and format of patient decision aids for breast cancer patients on their involvement in and preparedness for decision making-the IMPACTT randomised controlled trial protocol. BMC cancer, 24(1), 336. Impact of timing and format of patient decision aids for breast cancer patients on their involvement in and preparedness for decision making – the IMPACTT randomised controlled trial protocol
- Steffensen, K. D., Knudsen, B. M., Finderup, J., Würgler, M. W., & Olling, K. (2022). Implementation of patient-centred care in Denmark: the way forward with shared decision-making. Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen, 171, 36-41. Implementation of patient-centred care in Denmark: The way forward with shared decision-making
- Kargo, A. S., Jensen, P. T., Lindemann, K., Hjøllund, N. H., Liposits, G. I., Raaschou-Jensen, N., … & Steffensen, K. D. (2021). Association of patient-reported outcomes and ovarian cancer recurrence. International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer, 31(9). Association of patient-reported outcomes and ovarian cancer recurrence
Jeanette Finderup (Denmark)
Affiliation: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Renal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark and Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
SDM Projects:
Jeanette Finderup work both clinically and academically with shared decision making. She has developed and evaluated three shared decision making interventions for people with kidney failure. The intervention includes training of healthcare professionals, patient decision aids, and conversations between patient, relatives and healthcare professionals. The interventions are implemented and part of usual practice at 11 out of 14 hospitals in Denmark. Jeanette is the lead of the Danish shared decision making research group.
Leah Sejrup Christensen (Denmark)
Affiliation: PhD student, Internal Medicine Research Unit, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Aabenraa, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
SDM Projects:
Family involvement during patient hospitalisation, developing and implementing a decision aid
Family involvement during the outpatient programme
Involving children and adolescents as close relatives during patient hospitalisation
- SDM, health literacy and family involvement (upcoming project)
- Christensen, L. S., Jensen, A. D., Christiansen, M., Brink, A., & Sørensen, T. L. (2024). Involving change agents implementing a systematic approach to family involvement during patient hospitalization. BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine 2024;29(Suppl 1):A107-A108 (conference abstract).
- Christensen, L. S., Jensen, A. D., Jørgensen, L. O., Christiansen, M., & Brink, A. (2024). Shared Decision Making and Family Involvement During Hospitalisation (conference abstract), pages 18-19 in Dieperink, K. B. (Ed.), & Clausen, A. M. (2024). Abstract book Nordic Conference in Family Health and Care (NFHC24). Syddansk Universitet. https://doi.org/10.21996/a8hx-be83
Lisbeth Snede (Denmark)
Affiliation: President, United Patient Involvement and Collaboration Community (U-PICC), Founder at Patients Unite, Steering group member at Danish SDM Network
SDM Projects:
Patient Involvement: Promoting patient engagement and empowerment in healthcare decision-making processes.
Healthcare Innovation: Developing patient-centric tools and platforms that enhance patient involvement in clinical research and healthcare policy.
Educational Initiatives: Creating and disseminating educational resources to improve patient literacy and decision-making capabilities.
- Networking and Collaboration: Building and nurturing networks that connect patients, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to improve shared decision-making.