Search for dissertations about: "Karin Enskär"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words Karin Enskär.
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1. Towards an evidence-based assessment of early motor performance in the child health services : Psychometric properties and clinical utility of the Structured Observation of Motor Performance in Infants
Abstract : The Swedish child health services (CHS) have a unique position in that they reach almost all children 0-6 years of age. The child health nurse has the main responsibility for developmental surveillance. READ MORE
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2. Using health-related quality of life instruments for children with long-term conditions : On the basis of a national quality registry system
Abstract : Introduction: There has been a continuous development of new technologies in healthcare that are derived from national quality registries. However, this innovation needs to be translated into the workflow of healthcare delivery, to enable children with long-term conditions to get the best support possible to manage their health during everyday life. READ MORE
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3. Assessing the life situation of children and adolescents with cancer and their families
Abstract : In recent decades, more children have been cured of cancer due to research development and intensification of treatment. Having a life-threatening disease, like cancer, during childhood effects both the child and the family. It is important for the staff working with those families to know what is distressing in order to provide appropriate care. READ MORE
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4. Children in the Radiology Department : a study of anxiety, pain, distress and verbal interaction
Abstract : This dissertation focuses on children’s experiences of going through an acute radiographic examination due to a suspected fracture. The findings from interviews with children aged 3-15 years showed anxiety, pain and distress to be a concern in conjunction with an examination (Paper I). READ MORE
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5. The everyday life of young children through their cancer trajectory
Abstract : The young child’s experiences of living with cancer are crucial to providing evidence based care. The overall aim of this thesis was to explore and describe experiences of health and functioning in the everyday life of young children with cancer, over a three year period from diagnosis, to provide insights and suggestions to improve evidence based care. READ MORE