Search for dissertations about: "Lena Gunningberg"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Lena Gunningberg.

2. 1. Prevention of pressure ulcers in patients with hip fractures : Definition, measurement and improvement of the quality of care

   Author : Lena Gunningberg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Medical sciences; Pressure ulcer prevention; hip fractures; quality improvement; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

   Abstract : The aims of the present thesis were to survey the prevalence and incidence ofpressure ulcers in patients with hip fracture and to investigate nursing staffknowledge and documentation regarding pressure ulcer prevention for the samepatient group. Another aim was to test the effect of three preventive interventions:risk assessment and pressure ulcer grading, a pressure-reducing mattress and aneducational programme. READ MORE

4. 2. Operating Room Efficiency and Postoperative Recovery after Major Abdominal Surgery : The Surgical Team’s Efficiency and the Early Postoperative Recovery of Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

   Author : Erebouni Arakelian; Haile Mahteme; Lena Gunningberg; Jan Larsson; Karin Norlén; Gun Nordström; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; efficiency; operating room; postoperative recovery; peritoneal carcinomatos; cytoreductive surgery; HIPEC;

   Abstract : In selected patients, surgical treatments such as cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) have enabled curative treatment options for previously incurable diseases, such as peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC). The introduction of resource demanding surgery could affect the work process, efficiency, and productivity within a surgical department and factors influencing patient postoperative recovery processes may have an impact on the efficiency of patient care after major surgery. READ MORE

5. 3. e-Assessed follow-up of postoperative recovery : developement, evaluation and patient experiences

   Author : Karuna Dahlberg; Ulrica Nilsson; Maria Jaensson; Mats Eriksson; Lena Gunningberg; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ambulatory surgery; cost-effectiveness; eHealth; mobile applications; postoperative recovery; qualitative research; randomised controlled trial;

   Abstract : The majority of all surgeries are performed as day surgery. After discharge, patients are expected to take responsibility for their postoperative recovery themselves. READ MORE

6. 4. Patients with Hip Fracture : Various aspects of patient safety

   Author : Anna-Karin Gunnarsson; Lena Gunningberg; Sune Larsson; Kenneth B Jonsson; Anne-Marie Boström; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hip fracture; patient safety; nutrition; cranberry; patient involvement; adverse event; elderly; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to investigate whether patient safety can be improved for patients with hip fracture by nutritional intervention and by pharmacological treatment with cranberry concentrate. Another aim was to describe the patients’ experience of involvement in their care. READ MORE

7. 5. Preventing pressure ulcers : – risk assessment and patient participation

   Author : Lisa Hultin; Lena Gunningberg; Ann-Christin Karlsson; Helle Wijk; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Patient participation; pressure ulcer prevention; risk assessment; Hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; Health Care Research;

   Abstract : Background: Pressure ulcers are considered as an adverse event. Identifying patients at risk is the first step in pressure ulcer prevention. The patient should receive relevant information about their risk status and be encouraged to participate in their own preventive care. READ MORE