Search for dissertations about: "Palliative Care"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 95 swedish dissertations containing the words Palliative Care.
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11. Who cares? Fragmentation or integration of cancer care
Abstract : Background: New cancer treatments and increased accessibility of palliativecare have resulted in improved treatment outcomes. Coordination andcommunication between different health care professionals and providers mayimpact patient satisfaction and quality of care. READ MORE
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12. Deciphering Unwritten Rules : Patients, relatives and nurses in palliative cancer care
Abstract : This thesis focuses on palliative cancer care in acute care hospitals and home care settings. The overall aim was to generate a grounded theory explaining the latent patterns of behavior of patients, relatives and nurses. The thesis includes one population-based study with cross-sectional design and four classic grounded theory studies. READ MORE
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13. Symptoms, problems and care needs among patients newly diagnosed with oesophageal and gastric cancer. Implications for early palliative care
Abstract : Background: Patients with oesophageal and gastric cancer face a poor prognosis and multiple symptoms and problems that negatively affect their quality of life. In view of the prognosis and extensive illness burden, an early palliative care approach is of importance. READ MORE
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14. Att upprätthålla självbestämmande i palliativt skede på särskilt boende - en modell för att främja personcentrerad vård för äldre : Maintaining self-determination in palliative phase in residential care- a model to facilitate person-centred care for older persons
Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to develop a model that facilitates self-determination in the palliative phase in residential care. The three first studies constituted the ground for the model, which was developed in the fourth study. Study I. READ MORE
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15. COMPETENCE AND COMMUNICATION : Do Not Resuscitate Decisions in Cancer Care
Abstract : Within cancer care, do not resuscitate (DNR) decisions are frequently made. DNR decisions can be ethically difficult and lead to conflicts of interest and disagreements within the medical team. READ MORE