Search for dissertations about: "Ethical with pain management"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Ethical with pain management.

  1. 1. 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

  2. 2. Dental care of patients with dementia

    Author : Gunilla Nordenram; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Dementia; Alzheimer s disease; cognition; ethical reasoning; ethical principles; advocate; geriatnc dentistry; dental management; elderly; nutrition; treatment need.;

    Abstract : To establish guidelines for fair and proper oral care for patients with dementia, the following aims were specified: To develop an appropriate method for analysing ethical problems related to the provision of dental care for patients with dementia; to categorize spokesmen's perceptions of the concept of oral comfort for persons with dementia; to assess the potential benefit of dental treatment for persons with dementia; to determine the influence of stage of dementia on the feasible level of treatment; to reveal the patient's individual adaption to dental treatment, irrespective of the dementia-related impairments; to disclose ethical dilemmas in dental management of patients with dementia experienced by hospital dentists and their reasoning in conflict situations. As dental care for impaired patients includes both close human relationships and technically demanding treatment procedures, the wide range of research questions concerning dental care of patients with dementia reflects this complexity. READ MORE

  3. 3. Health Care Utilization among Young Adults in Primary and Emergency Health Care : The Need for Support, the Capacity to Support, and the Communication in between

    Author : Lisa Viktorsson; Pia Yngman Uhlin; Eva Törnvall; Magnus Falk; Boel Andersson Gäre; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Young adult; Health care utilization; Health literacy; Empowerment; Integrated care;

    Abstract : Swedish health care has set an aim of working towards ‘a good and integrated care’ with focus on patient-centred care in an effort to strengthen patient autonomy and improve accessibility. Problems with accessibility in earlier research have been associated with non-urgent complaints, especially at emergency departments (EDs). READ MORE

  4. 4. End of Life Stroke Care : perspectives of health-care professionals and family members

    Author : Heléne Eriksson; Maria Friedrichsen; Katarina Hjelm; Anna Milberg; Anette Alvariza; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : IntroductionEven though medical improvements have reduced the mortality rates for patients afflicted by stroke, mortality during the first few days at hospital is significant. Today, there is an increasing recognition that the principles of palliative and supportive care are important components of meeting the needs of patients severely afflicted by stroke even in acute settings. READ MORE

  5. 5. Anorectal malformations – surgical aspects and transition

    Author : Louise Tofft; Lund Pediatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anorectal malformations ARM ; wound dehiscence; PSARP; transition; focus groups; fistula; colostogram; voiding cystourethrogram; cystoscopy; endoscopy; postoperative scarring; scar treatment; anorectal malformations ARM ; posterior sagittal anorectoplasty PSARP ; wound dehiscence; transition; focus groups; fistula; colostogram; voiding cystourethrogram; cystoscopy; endoscopy; postoperative scarring; scar treatment;

    Abstract : Background: Anorectal malformations (ARM) occur in 1/5000 live births (1.2–1.6:1 male:female). Associated malformations are common, influencing, together with ARM-subtype complexity, long-term outcome, follow-up and need of transitional care. READ MORE