Search for dissertations about: "managing chronic illness"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words managing chronic illness.

  2. 1. Chronic sorrow and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis

    Author : Ann-Kristin Isaksson; Gerd Ahlström; Lars-Gunnar Gunnarsson; Siv Söderberg; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Multiple sclerosis; illness experience; diagnosis experience; impairment; health-related quality of life; subjective quality of life; immunological treatment; chronic sorrow; depression; managing chronic illness; content analysis; well-being; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Vårdvetenskap; Nursing Science;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to increase our understanding and knowledge of patients’ experiences of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). A mixed-method design was used, including both qualitative and quantitative methods. READ MORE

  4. 2. Autonomy and Participation in Care For Older People : Descriptions by Older People, Registered Nurses, Case Managers, First Line Managers and Local Authorities Senior Medicine Advisors

    Author : Maria Hedman; Elisabeth Häggström; Ulrika Pöder; Ingela Enmarker; Kenneth Asplund; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Autonomy; Participation; Older People; Chronic Illness; Healthcare; RN; CM; FLM; LASMA; Relatives; Municipal Care; Phenomenology; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Innovative Learning;

    Abstract : Overall aim: To describe the essence of autonomy and participation for older people in care, and how to promote this in care for them.Method: A descriptive design with a phenomenological approach. Sixteen older people (I) and 13 registered nurses (II) participated in individual face-to-face interviews (I and II). READ MORE

  5. 3. Women’s experiences of living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV and the experiences of their close relatives

    Author : Ann Ekdahl; Malin Rising Holmström; Siv Söderberg; Lena Marmstål Hammar; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; confirmation; everyday life; experiences; healthcare encounters; health; interviews; lived experience; phenomenological hermeneutics; qualitative content analysis; well-being; women;

    Abstract : This doctoral thesis is in nursing and the overall aim was to explore, describe, and generate knowledge about women’s experiences of living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stages III or IV, and about the experiences of their close relatives. Living with a serious long-term illness such as COPD profoundly affects a person’s everyday life and thereby their health and well-being. READ MORE

  6. 4. Patient Participation in Kidney Care : Patients’ and professionals’ perspectives

    Author : Caroline Hurtig; Ann Catrine Eldh; Fredrik Uhlin; Liselott Årestedt; Axel Wolf; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic kidney failure; long-term condition; mixedmethods; patient participation; person-centred care; qualitative research; quantitative research.;

    Abstract : Background: Patient participation is central to modern healthcare, known to enhance both physical health and well-being. However, the way in which a person prefers to engage can vary depending on their condition, knowledge, and healthcare context. READ MORE

  7. 5. Managing adversity : qualitative studies of long-term social assistance recipiency in Sweden in a resilience perspective

    Author : Anneli Marttila; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : This thesis is based on four qualitative studies and aimed to explore the experiences of living long term on social assistance, and to increase knowledge on how social workers providing social assistance perceive their possibilities to support their clients. The findings were reflected from a resilience perspective, focusing on processes and features that help (or hinder), the positive functioning of individuals and families in adverse situations. READ MORE