Search for dissertations about: "stroke care process"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words stroke care process.
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1. Modelling of Care Processes. The use of Simulation Models for the Design of Health Care Environments
Abstract : The necessity to improve the building design process is stressed in many studies. Communication in the early stages of the process is particularly important and it is suggested that this influences the quality of the whole process. READ MORE
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2. Rehabilitation after stroke with focus on early supported discharge and post-stroke fatigue
Abstract : Background Stroke is a major cause of disability worldwide. After treatment in a specialized stroke unit, early supported discharge (ESD) followed by home rehabilitation has shown to be an effective way to improve patient outcome and quality of care for persons with mild to moderate stroke. READ MORE
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3. Eating difficulties in elderly, focusing on patients with stroke
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to describe eating difficulties and interventions to improve eating among elderly patients, especially those with stroke, to make comparisons between patients with dysphagia and those without (Papers I & II), those with and without assisted eating (Paper IV), and to analyse the relation between eating difficulties, nutritional status (Papers II-V), pressure ulcers (Paper IV), length of hospital stay and levels of independent living when discharged (Paper V). Eating difficulties were mainly assessed using structured observations. READ MORE
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4. Outcomes and Experiences of a Fast Track - A direct admission process from ambulance to stroke unit for patients not eligible for acute intervention
Abstract : Background Stroke is a serious medical condition, and the time before acute intervention and care at stroke units is crucial. People who suffer from a stroke and are not eligible for stroke alert are often transported to the emergency department (ED), where they risk experiencing a long length of stay (LOS) before being admitted to the stroke unit. READ MORE
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5. Registry-based studies of return to work after stroke - part of the work after stroke study (WASS)
Abstract : Objectives. Stroke is one of the most common diseases and a main cause of disability both globally and in Sweden. Even though the risk increases with older age, stroke in the younger population is increasing and a substantial part of those who suffer from stroke are at working age. READ MORE