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  2. 1. Acute postoperative and cancer-related pain management, Patients´ experiences and perceptions in relation to health-related quality of life and the multidimensionality of pain

    Author : Barbro Boström; Anestesiologi och intensivvård; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anestesiologi; intensivvård; intensive care; Anaesthesiology; SF-36.; postoperative pain; Pain-o-Meter; perceptions; pain management; nursing care; Health-Related Quality of Life; American Pain Society; cancer-related pain; American Pain Society; MEDICINE;

    Abstract : This thesis describes patients in acute postoperative pain as well as patients with acute cancer-related pain in palliative care, and their experiences and perceptions of pain management in relation to HRQOL and the multidimensionality of pain. A combination of qualitative and quantitative methods was chosen. READ MORE

  4. 2. Acute Confusional State in Elderly Patients with Hip Fracture. Identification of risk factors and intervention using a prehospital and perioperative management program

    Author : Karin Björkman Björkelund; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; postoperative confusion; mortality; pain; fasting; hypoxemia; complications; ASA; Anemia; transfusion.; anesthesia;

    Abstract : Abstract The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge about underlying causes and perioperative risk factors of Acute Confusional State (ACS) in elderly patients with hip fracture and to investigate the effect of a multi-factorial intervention program in order to decrease the number of patients who develop ACS. The aim in paper I was to describe elderly patients with hip fracture on the basis of the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ ASA classification system and to identify preoperative risk factors in relation to the postoperative outcome measured up to 4-months after surgery. READ MORE

  5. 3. Autologous fat transplantation to the female breast after surgery and radiotherapy assessment of patient-reported outcomes, radiology and gene expression patterns

    Author : Anna Lindegren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Autologous fat transplantation (AFT) is commonly used as a complementary method to enhance breast appearance after breast surgery, radiotherapy and breast reconstruction. Some of the indications for AFT to the breast are contour irregularities, volume deficits, chronic wounds, soft tissue indurations and scarring. READ MORE

  6. 4. Hallux valgus surgery : epidemiological aspects and clinical outcome

    Author : Carlos Saro; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Hallux valgus; Osteotomy; Plantar pressure; Prevalence; Quality of life; Randomized controlled trial; Surgery;

    Abstract : Hallux valgus is a common condition that accounts for a significant number of visits to foot and ankle specialists. Surgery is the standard treatment but there is insufficient evidence from randomized trials to determine which method of treatment is the most appropriate. READ MORE

  7. 5. The impact of tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty

    Author : Charlotta Olivecrona; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Use of the tourniquet in extremity surgery is considered to be an important tool because it prevents intraoperative bleeding and thereby improves visualization of the surgical field. However, its use is not without risks, and complications may occur. READ MORE