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Personal profile
Research Interests
Cardiac psychology; patient perspective; user-centered design; acute myocardial infarction; implantable cardioverter defibrillator; heart failure; quality of life; psychological distress; prognosisResearch information
My primary research area is in the field of behavioral medicine and particularly the interface between cardiology and psychology.
The following keywords reflect my areas of interest: Cardiovascular disease; implantable cardioverter defibrillator; heart failure; ischemic heart diease; left ventricular assist device; e-health; psychological factors; psychological and behavioral interventions; communication; information; patient-centeredness,
For further information, access my list of publications.
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, PhD, Psychosocial sequelae following coronary artery disease”, Aarhus University
Award Date: 21. Jun 2002
Current external positions
Professor, Odense University Hospital
1. Jul 2014 → …
Professor, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam
1. Aug 2000 → 12. Dec 2016
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Research output
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Body Image Concerns in patients with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: association with other patient-reported outcome measures
Frydensberg, V. S., Möller, S., Johansen, J. B., Strömberg, A. & Pedersen, S. S., 30. Jan 2025, In: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 24, 1, p. 91-101Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Development of an online psychological intervention to prevent depression in patients with atrial fibrillation: lessons learned in a user-centered design study
Helmark, C., Ahm, R., Brandes, A., Skovbakke, S. J., Nielsen, J. C., Frostholm, L., Taylor, R. S. & Pedersen, S. S., Jan 2025, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 11, 10 p., 2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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The missing piece: The clinical translation of precision diabetes medicine requires precision mental health care: A call to action from the international PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Study Group
international PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Study Group, 11. Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Diabetic Medicine. p. e15514Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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A call for action to include psychosocial management into holistic, integrated care for patients with atrial fibrillation
Brandes, A., Pedersen, S. S. & Hendriks, J. M., Apr 2024, In: EP - Europace. 26, 4, 3 p., euae078.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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A comparison of symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with a primary and secondary prophylactic indication for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. [Data from the ACQUIRE-ICD RCT]
Frydensberg, V. S., Skov, O., Möller, S., Skovbakke, S., Vinther, M., Melchior, T. M., Nielsen, J. C., Riahi, S., Johansen, J. B. & Pedersen, S. S., Jul 2024, In: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 23, Supplement 1, 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference abstract in journal › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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How do illness perceptions impact device acceptance in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
Skov, O. (Guest lecturer), Johansen, J. B. (Guest lecturer), Nielsen, J. C. (Guest lecturer), Riahi, S. (Guest lecturer), Vinther, M. (Guest lecturer), Skovbakke, S. (Guest lecturer), Möller, S. (Guest lecturer) & Pedersen, S. S. (Guest lecturer)
15. Jun 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Are anxiety and depression risk factors for poor medication adherence in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
Skov, O. (Guest lecturer), Johansen, J. B. (Guest lecturer), Nielsen, J. C. (Guest lecturer), Larroude, C. E. (Guest lecturer), Riahi, S. (Guest lecturer), Melchior, T. M. (Guest lecturer), Vinther, M. (Guest lecturer), Skovbakke, S. (Guest lecturer), Rottmann, N. (Guest lecturer) & Pedersen, S. S. (Guest lecturer)
24. Jun 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Association of Patient-reported Psychosocial Healthcare and Risk of Readmissions and Mortality in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: A Population-based Cohort Study
Zinckernagel, L. (Speaker), Holmberg, T. (Co-author), Zwisler, A. D. O. (Co-author), Pedersen, S. S. (Co-author), Graversen, C. B. (Co-author) & Ersbøll, A. K. (Co-author)
8. Sept 2021Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Patient-centrerede værktøjer til bekæmpelse af hjertesvigt
Pedersen, S. S. (Lecturer)
7. May 2015Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Heart and Mind: Is the time ripe for integrated care of ICD patients?
Pedersen, S. S. (Lecturer)
30. Apr 2015Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
Press/Media
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Forskning fra SDU baner vej for bedre mental sundhed hos hjertepatienter
21/02/2025
1 Media contribution
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Forskning fra SDU baner vej for bedre mental sundhed hos hjertepatienter
21/02/2025
1 Media contribution
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Susanne Schmidt Pedersen tildelt Ridderkorset af Dannebrogordenen
28/11/2024
1 Media contribution
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Ph.d.-projekt undersøger barrierer for behandling af åreforkalkning i Region Midtjylland
07/09/2023
1 Media contribution
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Ph.d.-projekt undersøger barrierer for behandling af åreforkalkning i Region Midtjylland
07/09/2023
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Prizes
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First Prize in Cardiology at the British Medical Association Book award 2019. “ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 3rd edition”. [my contribution: coordinator and author of section 59 entitled “Psychological factors and heart disease].
Pedersen, S. S. (Recipient), 2019
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Best poster prize for "Depression predicts mortality 7 years post implant in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator"
Pedersen, S. S. (Recipient), Andersen, C. M. (Recipient) & Theuns, D. A. M. J. (Recipient), 9. Jun 2018
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Deactivation of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator: The patient perspective.
Pedersen, S. S. (Recipient), 22. Mar 2013
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Poor health status in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients: Shock, patient pre implantation personality, or both as culprits?
Pedersen, S. S. (Recipient), 16. Mar 2012
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