Personal profile
Research areas
My primary research interests revolve around shared decision-making, patient involvement, and patient communication with an emphasis on the patients' experiences and the roles of nurses. Mainly, but not exclusively, related to patients with neurosurgical diseases
Education/Academic qualification
PhD degree in Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark
Award Date: 3. Feb 2023
Master of Science in Health Science, University of Southern Denmark
Award Date: 31. Jul 2017
Bachelor in Nursing, Sygeplejeskolen i Svendborg
Award Date: 31. Oct 2002
Current external positions
Clinical Nursing, Odense University Hospital
1. Dec 2017 → 31. Jan 2019
Clinical Nursing, Queen Ingrid Hospital
1. May 2006 → 31. Jan 2007
Clinical Nursing, Odense University Hospital
1. Jun 2005 → 31. Jul 2015
Clinical Nursing, Oslo University Hospital
1. Mar 2003 → 30. Apr 2005
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Young adults’ lived experiences of parental cancer: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Guldager, R., Andersen, T., von Essen, H. S., Lundh, M. G., Bundgaard, K. & Vedelø, T. W., Jun 2026, In: International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances. 10, 100531.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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It’s like living with a ticking time bomb—A qualitative study about patients’ and their families’ experiences related to the recurrence of a high-grade glioma
von Essen, H. S., Steffensen, K. D., Poulsen, F. R. & Piil, K., 1. Aug 2025, In: Neuro-Oncology Practice. 12, 4, p. 723-731Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Shared decision making in neuro-oncology: existing practices and future steps
Essen, H. S. V., Apr 2025, In: Neuro-Oncology Practice. 12, 2, p. 179-180Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Measuring healthcare professionals’ perceptions of their ability to adopt shared decision making: Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Danish version of the IcanSDM questionnaire
Finderup, J., Bekker, H. L., Albèr , N. T., Boel, S., Buur, L. E., von Essen, H. S., Kristensen, A. W., Lyng, K. D., Vedelø, T. W., Rasmussen, G. S., Skovlund, P. C., Rauff Søndergaard, S. & Giguère, A., 15. Nov 2024, In: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making. 24, 11 p., 340.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Decisional needs of patients with recurrent high-grade glioma and their families
von Essen, H. S., Stacey, D., Steffensen, K. D., Guldager, R., Poulsen, F. R. & Piil, K., Oct 2022, In: Neuro-Oncology Practice. 9, 5, p. 402–410Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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Presentation at the annual Brain Tumor Day
von Essen, H. S. (Keynote speaker)
14. Mar 2026Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Min genoptræningsvej: Et beslutningsstøtteværktøj, der forbereder patienter med håndledsbrud til fælles beslutningstagning om den postoperative genoptræning
Boel, S. (Speaker), Kristensen, H. K. (Co-author), Vinther, A. (Co-author), von Essen, H. S. (Co-author), Mette Staal, S. (Co-author), Landgren, M. (Co-author) & Hansen, A. Ø. (Co-author)
6. Nov 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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My Rehabilitation Path: An online decision aid for post-surgical rehabilitation decisions after distal radius fractures
Boel, S. (Speaker), Kristensen, H. K. (Co-author), Vinther, A. (Co-author), von Essen, H. S. (Co-author), Mette Staal, S. (Co-author), Landgren, M. (Co-author) & Hansen, A. Ø. (Co-author)
4. Nov 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Min genoptræningsvej: Et beslutningsstøtteværktøj, der forbereder patienter med håndledsbrud til fælles beslutningstagning om den postoperative genoptræning
Boel, S. (Speaker), Kristensen, H. K. (Co-author), Vinther, A. (Co-author), von Essen, H. S. (Co-author), Mette Staal, S. (Co-author), Landgren, M. (Co-author) & Hansen, A. Ø. (Co-author)
21. Oct 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Poster pitch: The experiences of patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas using a patient decision aid during neurosurgical consultations
von Essen, H. S. (Speaker)
18. Oct 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
Press/Media
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Kræftpatienter træffer mere konservative valg, når de er med til at bestemme deres behandling
04/08/2022
1 Media contribution
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Kræftpatienter træffer mere konservative valg, når de er med til at bestemme deres behandling
03/08/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Fælles beslutningstagning får flere kræftpatienter til at træffe konservative behandlingsvalg
10/07/2022
1 Media contribution
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Prizes
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Investigator Travel Scholarship for Outstanding Science for EANO allied health professionals and nurses members (European Association of Neuro-Oncology meeting 2025)
von Essen, H. S. (Recipient), 25. Jul 2025
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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Investigator Travel Scholarship for Outstanding Science for EANO allied health professionals and nurses members (European Association of Neuro-Oncology meeting 2023)
von Essen, H. S. (Recipient), 6. Jul 2023
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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DCCC Exceptional Young Scientist Abstract 2022
Essen, H. S. V. (Recipient), 25. Aug 2022
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
Teaching & Supervision
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Kvalitative forskningsmetoder i sundhedsvidenskabelig forskning
von Essen, H. S. 06/10/2025 → 06/10/2025
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching
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Master thesis supervision
von Essen, H. S. 01/10/2024 → 30/06/2025
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision
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Qualitative research methods in health science
von Essen, H. S. 12/05/2025 → 14/05/2025
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching
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Supervisor on students assignments
Sørensen Von Essen, H. 19/10/2020 → 04/12/2021
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision
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Shared decision making and patient decision aids
Sørensen Von Essen, H. 14/10/2021 → 14/10/2021
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching