Search for dissertations about: "intensive care"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 603 swedish dissertations containing the words intensive care.

  2. 21. Severe cerebral emergency : aspects of treatment and outcome in the intensive care patient

    Author : Marie Rodling Wahlström; Silvana Naredi; Sven-Erik Gisvold; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; severe traumatic brain injury; intracranial pressure-targeted therapy; albumin; prostacyclin; endothelial dysfunction; pro-inflammatory cytokines; subarachnoid haemorrhage; asymmetric dimethylarginine; Anaesthetics and intensive care; Anestesiologi och intensivvård; Anaesthesiology; anestesiologi;

    Abstract : Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) are severe cerebral emergencies. They are common reasons for extensive morbidity and mortality in young people and adults in the western world. READ MORE

  4. 22. Clinical Pathway Implementation and Teamwork in Swedish Intensive Care : Challenges in Evidence-Based Practice and Interprofessional Collaboration

    Author : Petronella Bjurling-Sjöberg; Ulrika Pöder; Barbro Wadensten; Inger Jansson; Lena Nordgren; Ingegerd Bergbom; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Desicion support; Standardized care plans; Research utilization; Organisation; Caring sciences; Beslutstöd; Vårdplanering; Organisation; Forskningsanvändning; Vårdvetenskap; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : Suboptimal quality of care is an evident issue in current healthcare services. Clinical pathways (CPs) have the potential to facilitate evidence-based practice and interprofessional teamwork, and thereby improve patient safety and quality of care. READ MORE

  5. 23. Caring in intensive psychiatry : rhythm and movements in a culture of stability

    Author : Martin Salzmann-Erikson; Henrik Eriksson; Ann-Britt Ivarsson; Kim Lützén; Ingela Skärsäter; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Acute psychiatric care; concept analysis; critical incident technique; ethnography; intensive psychiatry; nursing staff; psychiatric care; psychiatric hospitals; psychiatric nursing; Caring Sciences w. Medical Focus; Omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to describe and explore the concept of caring in intensive psychiatry. An initial inventory was made of nursing care activities in a PICU, based on an analysis of critical incidents. This inventory resulted in four categories: supporting, protecting and use of the structured environment (Study I). READ MORE

  6. 24. Mechanisms Underlying Intensive Care Unit Muscle Wasting : Intervention Strategies in an Experimental Animal Model and in Intensive Care Unit Patients

    Author : Monica Llano-Diez; Lars Larsson; Marco Sandri; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; acute quadriplegic myopathy; intensive care unit; myosin; regulation of contraction; muscle atrophy; mechanical loading; mobilization; Clinical Neurophysiology; Klinisk neurofysiologi;

    Abstract : Critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) commonly develop severe muscle wasting and weakness and consequently impaired muscle function. This not only delays respirator weaning and ICU discharge, but has deleterious effects on morbidity, mortality, financial costs, and quality of life of survivors. READ MORE

  7. 25. Uncovering pain and caring for children in the pediatric intensive care unit : nurses’ clinical approach and parent’s perspective

    Author : Janet Mattsson; Maria Arman; Maria Forsner; Maaret Castrén; Maja Söderbäck; Karin Enskär; Mats Eriksson; Berit Lindahl; Stockholm Södersjukhuset; Karolinska Institutet Department of Clinical Science and Education; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Nursing care; clinical judgment; pain; non-verbal children; PICU; caring culture; parental perspectives; Nursing care;

    Abstract : Background: The thesis has a standpoint in a synthesis of caring science and educationscience from a clinical perspective. Children in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) are in an exposed position, dependent on nurses to acknowledge their needs. READ MORE