Search for dissertations about: "Bjöörn Fossum"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words Bjöörn Fossum.
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1. Communication in the health services : two examples
Abstract : Background: The first objective of this thesis was to pinpoint decisive factors in the physician- patient encounter, i.e. factors in the behaviour of orthopaedic surgeons which can facilitate or impede communication in order to improve their communication with patients. READ MORE
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2. MRSA and other resistant bacteria : prevalence, patient and staff experiences, wounds and infection control
Abstract : Antibiotic resistance has become a major and serious global problem in healthcare. Limited treatment options for infections caused by these organisms can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. READ MORE
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3. Writing a bachelor's thesis in nursing education : A tool for the future
Abstract : Writing a bachelor’s thesis is associated with the demonstration of generic, scientific, and transferable knowledge and skills in the main area of studies in their first cycle of higher education. The many goals are challenging for nursing students on the threshold of working life, for whom a bachelor’s thesis is a prerequisite for completion of a threeyear academic education. READ MORE
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4. Home care communication : moving beyond the surface
Abstract : Communication is an essential part of care and human interaction. While communication within care entails both task-focused and socio-emotional elements, nurses are sometimes perceived as too task-focused. When in need of care, older persons want to be perceived and treated as individuals – to feel involved. READ MORE
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5. Learning as a patient : What and how individuals want to learn when preparing for surgery, and the potential use of serious games in their education
Abstract : Introduction: Surgical patients need knowledge to participate in their own care and to engage in self-care behaviour in the perioperative period which is important for their recovery. Patient education facilitates such knowledge acquisition and several methods can be used to facilitate it, for example, face-to-face education and brochures or using information technology such as website or computer games. READ MORE
