Search for dissertations about: "Karin I. Kjellgren"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Karin I. Kjellgren.

  2. 1. Antihypertensive medication in clinical practice : Aspects of patient adherence in treatment

    Author : Karin I. Kjellgren; Kurt Svärdsudd; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Adherence to antihypertensive drug regimens is a well-documented determinant of blood pressure control. A review of the literature shows that little attention has been paid to how antihypertensive medication is managed in clinical practice. READ MORE

  4. 2. A good learning environment for nursing students in primary health care

    Author : Elisabeth Bos (Sparén); Päivi Kaila; Charlotte Silén; Mikko Saarikoski; Karin Kjellgren; Karolinska institutet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Clinical learning environment; Supervisor; Nursing student; Primary health care; Clinical learning environment;

    Abstract : Background: Clinical learning is a key part for developing nursingursing education. Previous studies concentrated on hospitals as placement sites. Research results reported in this dissertation identify factors that encourage good learning environments in primary health care (PHC) placements. READ MORE

  5. 3. Learning manual and procedural clinical skills through simulation in health care education

    Author : Eva Johannesson; Håkan Hult; Charlotte Silén; Joanna Kvist; Karin Kjellgren; Italo Masiello; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to contribute to a deeper understanding of students’ perceptions of learning in simulation skills training in relation to the educational design of the skills training. Two studies were conducted to investigate learning features, what clinical skills nursing students learn through simulation, and how. READ MORE

  6. 4. Neurotoxic side effects and impact on daily life in patients with colorectal cancer with adjuvant oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy

    Author : Jenny Drott; Carina Berterö; Hans Starkhammar; Karin Kjellgren; Sussanne Börjeson; Yvonne Wengström; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cancer care; Cancer nursing; Colorectal cancer; Neurotoxicity; Neuropathy; Oxaliplatin; Chemotherapy; Patient-reported outcomes; Health; Qualitative study; Longitudinal study; mHealth;

    Abstract : Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers globally. Chemotherapeutic drugs are frequently used in postoperative treatment. The platinum compound oxaliplatin (OXA) is an option for adjuvant treatment of patients with resected CRC, and has been shown to improve survival. OXA-induced neurotoxic side effects are common (e. READ MORE

  7. 5. Women's knowledge, attitudes, and management of the menopausal transition

    Author : Lotta Lindh-Åstrand; Mats Hammar; Karin Kjellgren; Aila Collins; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Menopause; hormone therapy; knowledge; attitudes; conceptions; management treatment; climacteric symptoms; hot flushes; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar;

    Abstract : Introduction: Hormone therapy (HT) has been considered as a safe treatment for menopausal symptoms. Use of HT increased dramatically in the 1980s and 1990s. Results from large randomized clinical trials (RCT) could, around the turn of the century, however not find evidence for long-term benefits with HT. READ MORE