Search for dissertations about: "Maria Björk"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words Maria Björk.

  2. 1. LIVING WITH CHILDHOOD CANCER - Family Members’ Experiences and Needs

    Author : Maria Björk; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Parents; Siblings; Nursing; Child; Family; Childhood Cancer;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to elucidate family members’ lived experiences and needs during a child’s cancer trajectory and to describe how the illness and its treatment influence both individuals within the family and the family as a whole. Seventeen families with a child under the age of 13 and newly diagnosed with cancer were followed during the child’s treatment trajectory by means of interviews and observations. READ MORE

  4. 2. Cooperation in local electricity markets : modelling of technical measures

    Author : Maria Andersson; Björn Karlsson; Curt Björk; Tomas Larsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energy system; System cost; Electricity market; Co-operation; Demand-side management; Energy efficiency; Shadow prices;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a system analysis for co-operation in local electricity markets including distributors and customers. The purpose of co-operation is to minimise the system cost of local markets by introducing system measures, such as end-use measures and municipal co-generation plants. READ MORE

  5. 3. Cost-effective incentives for local electric utilities and industries in co-operation : modelling of technical measures

    Author : Maria Andersson; Björn Karlsson; Curt Björk; Tomas Kåberger; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energy system; System cost; Electricity market; Co-operation; Demand-side management; Energy efficiency;

    Abstract : In the Swedish electricity system there is a great potential for increasing the cost efficiency of the electricity use. However, today the economic incentives, offered for instance by existing electricity rates, are too weak to improve the use of the system. READ MORE

  6. 4. Participation and support in everyday life over a decade : perspectives of persons with rheumatoid arthritis and their significant others

    Author : Maria Bergström; Mathilda Björk; Annette Sverker; Åsa Larsson Ranada; Stefan Bergman; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Activities; Everyday life; Longitudinal research; Participation; Rehabilitation; Rheumatoid arthritis; Significant Others; Support; Work; Aktiviteter; Arbete; Delaktighet; Longitudinell forskning; Närstående; Rehabilitering; Reumatoid artrit; Stöd; Vardagliga livet;

    Abstract : Introduction: The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has evolved over recent decades. Today, many previous limitations related to, for example, joint damage have become rare, and persons with RA can often continue to work and engage in different aspects of everyday life. READ MORE

  7. 5. Bridging the gap between caring theory and nursing practice : Learning experiences of undergraduate nursing students in a caring behavior course

    Author : Sophie Mårtensson; Maria Björk; Susanne Knutsson; Anders Broström; Eric A. Hodges; Mariann Fossum; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Caring; Narrative pedagogy; Observational behavioral instrument; Qualitative method; Quantitative observational method; Reflective practice; Student-centered learning approach; Simulation; Swanson’s Theory of Caring; Undergraduate nursing education;

    Abstract : Background: Healthcare providers are obligated to practice with scientific knowledge in order to deliver high quality and safe care based on patients’ needs. Despite this obligation, complaints from care recipients and their significant others regarding healthcare providers’ lack of compassion and competent care in their professional encounters have increased. READ MORE