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  1. Combined inspiratory muscle training and weight loss as a conservative strategy to improve outcome following bilateral diaphragm paralysis: a case report

    Article • Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, June 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  2. Optimised oxygenation improves functional capacity during daily activities in patients with COPD on long-term oxygen therapy: a randomised crossover trial

    Article • Thorax, June 2025, BMJ

    Clinical Professor, PT, PhD Morten Tange Kristensen, Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  3. Patient-Reported Experiences of Home-Based Breathing Exercises After Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Questionnaire-Based Cohort Study

    Article • Journal of Patient Experience, June 2025, SAGE Publications

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  4. Adaptive Oxygen Delivery in Home Settings for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Long-Term Oxygen Therapy - A Pilot Randomized Crossover Feasibility Trial

    Article • American Review of Respiratory Disease, May 2025, American Thoracic Society

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  5. The Experience of Automated Home Oxygen Therapy for Patients With COPD – A Qualitative Study

    Article • COPD Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, March 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Clinical Professor, PT, PhD Morten Tange Kristensen, Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  6. Automated Oxygen Delivery in Home Setting for Patients with COPD on Long-Term Oxygen Therapy – a randomized crossover feasibility trial

    Article • January 2025, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

    Clinical Professor, PT, PhD Morten Tange Kristensen, Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  7. The Experience of Automated Home Oxygen Therapy for Patients with COPD – a Qualitative Study

    Article • November 2024, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

    Clinical Professor, PT, PhD Morten Tange Kristensen, Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  8. The impact of oxygen saturation on functional performance in patients with COPD on long-term oxygen therapy – a randomized crossover trial

    Article • September 2024, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  9. Optimised oxygenation improves functional capacity during daily activities in patients with COPD on long-term oxygen therapy – a randomised crossover trial

    Article • May 2024, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  10. Comparison of important factors to patients recovering from pulmonary embolism and items covered in patient-reported outcome measures: A mixed-methods systematic review

    Article • Thrombosis Research, January 2024, Elsevier

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  11. Exercise-based real-time telerehabilitation for older patients recently discharged after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: An extended feasibility study

    Article • Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, November 2023, Tsinghua University Press

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  12. Automated oxygen titration at home for patients with COPD - a pilot study

    Article • September 2023, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Clinical Professor, PT, PhD Morten Tange Kristensen, Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  13. Perspectives on Participation in a Feasibility Study on Exercise-Based Cardiac Telerehabilitation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Qualitative Interview Study Among Patients and Health Professionals

    Article • JMIR Formative Research, June 2022, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  14. Exercise-Based Real-time Telerehabilitation for Older Adult Patients Recently Discharged After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study

    Article • JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies, April 2022, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  15. Perspectives on Participation in a Feasibility Study on Exercise-Based Cardiac Telerehabilitation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Qualitative Interview Study Among Patients and Health Professionals (Preprint)

    Article • February 2022, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  16. Exercise-Based Real-time Telerehabilitation for Older Adult Patients Recently Discharged After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study (Preprint)

    Article • November 2021, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  17. Effect of Automated Oxygen Titration during Walking on Dyspnea and Endurance in Chronic Hypoxemic Patients with COPD: A Randomized Crossover Trial

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, October 2021, MDPI AG

    Clinical Professor, PT, PhD Morten Tange Kristensen, Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  18. Dyspnea and endurance with automated oxygen titration during walking in patients with COPD

    Article • September 2021, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  19. Perspectives of patients and health professionals on important factors influencing rehabilitation following acute pulmonary embolism: A multi-method study

    Article • Thrombosis Research, December 2020, Elsevier

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  20. Effect of a Physiotherapist-Guided Home-Based Exercise Intervention on Physical Capacity and Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism

    Article • JAMA Network Open, February 2020, American Medical Association (AMA)

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  21. Change of position from a supine to a sitting position increases pulmonary function early after cardiac surgery

    Article • European Journal of Physiotherapy, June 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  22. Coping with everyday life and physical activity in the aftermath of an acute pulmonary embolism: A qualitative study exploring patients' perceptions and coping strategies

    Article • Thrombosis Research, June 2019, Elsevier

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  23. Can the Melbourne Scoring Scale be used to assess postoperative pulmonary complications in high-risk patients following lung resection?

    Article • September 2018, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  24. Inspiratory Muscle Training in High-Risk Patients Following Lung Resection May Prevent a Postoperative Decline in Physical Activity Level

    Article • Integrative Cancer Therapies, August 2018, SAGE Publications

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  25. Lung function after lung surgery

    Article • ERJ Open Research, January 2018, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  26. Does an 8-week home-based exercise program affect physical capacity, quality of life, sick leave, and use of psychotropic drugs in patients with pulmonary embolism? Study protocol for a multicenter randomized clinical trial

    Article • Trials, May 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  27. Postoperative inspiratory muscle training in addition to breathing exercises and early mobilization improves oxygenation in high-risk patients after lung cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial

    Article • European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, October 2015, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  28. Physical functioning and quality of life oner year after lung cancer surgery

    Article • Cancer Treatment Communications, January 2015, Elsevier

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  29. Short and long-term effects of supervised versus unsupervised exercise training on health-related quality of life and functional outcomes following lung cancer surgery – A randomized controlled trial

    Article • Lung Cancer, January 2014, Elsevier

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  30. Effect of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation after heart valve surgery (CopenHeartVR): study protocol for a randomised clinical trial

    Article • Trials, January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  31. Efforts to Change Transfusion Practice and Reduce Transfusion Rates Are Effective in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

    Article • Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2012, Elsevier

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  32. Economic Evaluation of Endoscopic Versus Open Vein Harvest for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

    Article • The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, April 2012, Elsevier

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki

  33. Precautions Related to Midline Sternotomy in Cardiac Surgery: A Review of Mechanical Stress Factors Leading to Sternal Complications

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, June 2010, SAGE Publications

    Physiotherapist, Phd Barbara Brocki