Search for dissertations about: "Care dyad"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Care dyad.
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1. Exploring dementia care dyads' person transfer situations from a behavioral medicine perspective in physiotherapy : development of an assessment scale
Abstract : Individuals who suffer from severe dementia require assistance when performing activities of daily living. The highly important person transfer situation is influenced by complex, intertwined biopsychosocial factors that are related to the expression of personal, environmental and behavioral variables, which can interfere with the performance of dementia-care dyads' transfer situations. READ MORE
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2. Unravelling the duality of Caregivinghood - How informal caregivers describe their situation when salutogenically approached
Abstract : Demographic changes and an emphasis on community care, increase the number of informal caregivers to older adults in most societies. Their willingness to provide care and that they are healthy enough to manage, is essential. READ MORE
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3. Caring needs in patient-partner dyads affected by heart failure : An evaluation of the long-term effects of a dyadic psycho-educational intervention
Abstract : Introduction: As medical treatment has improved, patients with heart failure (HF) now live longer and care mostly takes place at home with partners providing the main assistance. Taking care of an ill or disabled individual imposes a well-documented burden on the partner’s healthrelated quality of life. READ MORE
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4. Exploring patient safety in home healthcare : a resilience engineering approach
Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis is to increase knowledge and understanding of patient safety in home healthcare.This thesis has an explorative mixed-methods design, with both qualitative (Papers І and ІІ) and quantitative (Papers ІІІ, ІV and V) methods. Data for Papers І and ІІ were collected at three specialised home healthcare units. READ MORE
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5. Exploring the influence of Parkinson's disease on relationship quality
Abstract : The aim of this project was to explore how clinical variables affect patients with Parkinson’s disease and their partners’ relationship quality, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and caregiver burden. Fifty-one dyads who had been living together for more than 3 years and aged >55 years were included. READ MORE