Search for dissertations about: "nurses and pain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 84 swedish dissertations containing the words nurses and pain.

  2. 1. Pain in pediatric oncology : Diagnostics and treatment

    Author : Gustaf Ljungman; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; adolescence; child; pain; neoplasms; cancer; educational needs; pediatric procedure sedation; anxiety procedure; administration intranasal; conscious sedation; general anesthesia; lumbarpuncture; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; pediatrik; Pediatrics;

    Abstract : Pain treatment is a crucial aspect in the care of children with cancer and several studies demonstrate inefficient pain treatment. The general aims of the thesis were to identify the current pain problems in pediatric oncology, and to see whether specific interventions could improve the situation. READ MORE

  4. 2. Postoperative pain management : Nurse perspectives on acute pain services

    Author : Margareta Warrén-Stomberg; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; postoperative pain management; postoperative pain assessment; postoperative pain documentation; VAS; nurse anaesthetist; acute pain services; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Medical sciences; Medicin; Postoperative pain management; -assessment; -documentation; VAS; nurse anaesthetist; acute pain services.;

    Abstract : Postoperative pain management (POPM) has remained an area of concern despite major efforts to improve pain assessment and management by the introduction of specified guidelines, advanced techniques for pain alleviation, and education of staff members. Different nurse specialists are involved in the perioperative care of surgical patients. READ MORE

  5. 3. 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

  6. 4. Musculoskeletal Pain among Health Care Staff : Riskfactors for Pain, Disability and Sick leave

    Author : Annika Nilsson; Eva Denison; Per Lindberg; Kerstin Ekberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Caring sciences; pain; musculoskeletal pain; disability; sick leave; health care staff; registered nurses; nurses aides; work-related factors; personal factors; life values; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : The present thesis is based on four empirical studies concerning risk factors related to musculoskeletal pain (MSP), disability, and sick leave among three non-clinical samples of health care staff. Initially, in Study I, cognitive, behavioural and environmental factors related to MSP of nurses' aides were explored. READ MORE

  7. 5. Pain and pain management with femoral nerve block following hip fracture : effects and experiences: the perspective of older patients and staff

    Author : Anna Unneby; Birgitta Olofsson; Britt-Marie Lindgren; Ulrica Bergström; Bengt Nellgård; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; femoral nerve block; hip fracture; individualized pain management; nursing care; older; pain; pain management; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences; Orthopaedics; ortopedi;

    Abstract : Background: Older people with hip fractures are often frail with several comorbidities and roughly half of them have dementia disorders. Pain is common among patients with hip fracture and pain management in these patients is a challenge. Opioids are known to relieve pain while at rest but are not as effective in movement. READ MORE