Search for dissertations about: "Gerd Ahlström"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words Gerd Ahlström.

  2. 11. 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. 12. Life situation after stroke : the spouses' perspective

    Author : Jenny Larson [Windahl]; Regina Wredling; Ewa Billing; Magnus von Arbin; Veronica Murrau; Gerd Ahlström; Örebro universitet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Caring sciences; Omvårdnadsvetenskap; Spouse; stroke; quality of life; support programme; nursing intervention; well-being; life situation; gender; predictors; questionnaire;

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  5. 13. Learning with, from and about each other : interprofessional education on a training ward in municipal care for older persons

    Author : Marie Lidskog; Gerd Ahlström; Anna Löfmark; Lars-Owe Dahlgren; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Interprofessional education; learning; health and social care; undergraduate; training ward; older persons; occupational therapy; nursing; social work; attitudes; phenomenography; social identity; community of practice; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Vårdvetenskap; Nursing Science;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe and evaluate interprofessional education on an interprofessional training ward in municipal care for older persons. Interprofessional education has for some years now been proposed as a means to meet the call for effective collaboration, co-ordination and quality in health and social care. READ MORE

  6. 14. Caring needs in patient-partner dyads affected by heart failure : An evaluation of the long-term effects of a dyadic psycho-educational intervention

    Author : Maria Liljeroos; Anna Strömberg; Tiny Jaarsma; Susanna Ågren; Gerd Ahlström; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Heart failure; intervention; caregiver burden; partner; dyad; nursing; qualitative content analysis; caring needs;

    Abstract : Introduction: As medical treatment has improved, patients with heart failure (HF) now live longer and care mostly takes place at home with partners providing the main assistance. Taking care of an ill or disabled individual imposes a well-documented burden on the partner’s healthrelated quality of life. READ MORE

  7. 15. Prosthetic and Orthotic Services in Developing Countries

    Author : Lina Magnusson; Gerd Ahlström; Malcom MacLachlan; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : Assistive device; Convention of Rights of Persons with Disabilities; disability; low-income countries; mobility; orthosis; prosthesis; satisfaction; QUEST;

    Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to generate further knowledge about prosthetic and orthotic services in developing countries. In particular, the thesis focused on patient mobility and satisfaction with prosthetic and orthotic devices, satisfaction with service delivery, and the views of staff regarding clinical practice and education. READ MORE