• The General Practitioner’s Consultation Approaches to Medically Unexplained Symptoms : a Qualitative Study 

      Hansen, Henriette Schou; Rosendal, Marianne; Fink, Per; Risør, Mette Bech (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2012)
      The prevalence of medically unexplained symptoms (MUSs) in primary care is about 10–15%. The definition of MUS is descriptive and there are no specific diagnostic criteria for MUS in primary care. Furthermore, a general practitioner’s (GP’s) categorisation of patients with MUS shows large variation. The aim of the present study is to investigate how GPs employ the definition of MUS and how they ...
    • Managing persistent physical symptoms when being social and active is the norm: a qualitative study among young people in Denmark 

      Andersen, Julie Høgsgaard; Risør, Mette Bech; Frostholm, Lisbeth; Rask, Mette Trøllund; Rosendal, Marianne; Rask, Charlotte Ulrikka (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-07)
      Background An increasing number of young people in Western countries report persistent physical symptoms (PPS). PPS may disturb everyday activities and they may have negative consequences for later adult mental and physical health. Still little is known about how young people handle PPS in their everyday lives. This study examines how young people with PPS attempt to manage their symptoms while ...