Search for dissertations about: "barriers in pain management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words barriers in pain management.

2. 1. Postoperative pain management - predictors, barriers and outcome

   Author : Kerstin Wickström Ene; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; postoperative pain management; nursing; radical prostatectomy; epidural analgesia; intrathecal analgesia; anxiety and depression; healt-related quality of life; pain predictors;

   Abstract : Despite the availability of clinical practice guidelines, effective analgesics and new technologies for drug administration, the management of postoperative pain continues to remain problematic and unsatisfactory. Nurses play an important role in the pain management. READ MORE

4. 2. Patients' and nurses' perception of pain management in the emergency department

   Author : Lars Sturesson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Pain is one of the most common reasons for patients to seek care in the Emergency Department (ED) and pain management should have a primary focus since effective pain management is associated with patient satisfaction, earlier mobilization and shortened hospital stays. Despite earlier knowledge, there are still barriers to pain management at the ED which increase the risk of oligoanalgesia for the patients seeking care. READ MORE

5. 3. Identifying and Improving Quality of Care at an Emergency Department : Patient and healthcare professional perspectives

   Author : Åsa Muntlin; Lena Gunningberg; Marianne Carlsson; Ulrica Nilsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; nursing; emergency department; quality improvement; evidence-based care; patient perspectives; healthcare professional perspectives; pain management; intervention; implementation; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences in Medical Sciences;

   Abstract : Background: Patients in the emergency department are not always satisfied with the care received and the nursing care in the emergency department is sometimes described as instrumental and non-holistic. Structured quality improvement work and evidence-based practice are needed. READ MORE

6. 4. Shame and stigma in weight management during pregnancy and post bariatric surgery : perspectives of patients and healthcare providers

   Author : Anne Christenson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Body mass index (BMI) increases across the world, yet there is an alarming lack of obesity prevention and treatments that are effective, harmless and available for everyone in need. Stigmatizing attitudes towards people with obesity and discrimination are widespread, adding to the individuals’ burden of medical risks. READ MORE

7. 5. Exploring integrative medicine for back and neck pain : on the integration of manual and complementary therapies in Swedish primary care

   Author : Tobias Sundberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Integrative medicine; Primary care; Complementary therapy; Manual therapy; Pragmatic; Randomised clinical trial; Cost-effectiveness; Quality-adjusted life year; SF-36;

   Abstract : Background and aims: The integration of complementary therapies (CTs) with an emerging evidence base into conventional care services is common, despite limited evidence as to the clinical effectiveness of comprehensive models delivering such care, i.e. integrative medicine (IM). READ MORE