Search for dissertations about: "Patient empowerment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 61 swedish dissertations containing the words Patient empowerment.

2. 1. Patient Patients? : Achieving Patient Empowerment through active participation, increased knowledge and organisation

   Author : Sophie Söderholm Werkö; Victor Pestoff; Birgitta Olsson; Gemma Donnelly-Cox; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; patients; empowerment; patient organisations; participation; representation; influence; membership; co-production; intense dedication; diabetes; health care; Sweden; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business Administration; företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : This study examines patient empowerment in two local diabetes branch organisations in Sweden. In particular, the study focuses on the organisations’ membership, participation and influence on external actors. READ MORE

4. 2. The circle of strength and power : Experiences of empowerment in intensive care

   Author : Ingrid Wåhlin; Ewa Idvall; Anna-Christina Ek; Britt-Marie Ternestedt; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Empowerment; Critical care; Experiences; Relationships; Work satisfaction; Patient; Family; Nurse; Physician; Comparison; Atmosphere; Quality of care; Interview; Intensive care; Intensivvård;

   Abstract : Patients and next of kin in intensive care often experience powerlessness, anxiety and distress and intensive care staff are repeatedly exposed to traumatic situations and demanding events. Empowerment has been described as a process of overcoming a sense of powerlessness and a model through which people may develop a sense of inner strength through connections with others. READ MORE

5. 3. Patient involvement and service innovation in healthcare

   Author : Jon Engström; Mattias Elg; Lars Witell; Glenn Robert; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Patient Involvement; participation; co-creation; patient empowerment; user involvement. patient centered care; motivation; user experiences; co-creation; service development; service innovation; service design; health care; lead users; diary; value;

   Abstract : This thesis adds to a stream of research suggesting that healthcare can be more patient centered and efficient by redefining the role of the patient from a passive receiver to a more active and collaborative participant. This may relate to healthcare provision (Anderson and Funnell, 2005; Berry and Bendapudi, 2007; Bitner and Brown, 2008; McColl-Kennedy et al. READ MORE

6. 4. The Supported Osteoarthritis Self-Management Programme in primary health care. Patient-reported outcomes and physiotherapists´ experiences

   Author : Karin Sturesdotter Åkesson; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; osteoarthritis OA ; hip; knee; patient education; enablement; empowerment; patient partner;

   Abstract : Abstract Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling joint disease affecting about 300 million people worldwide. Today, there is no cure for OA and treatment focuses on relieving symptoms. Guidelines recommend education, exercise, and weight control, as first-line treatment. READ MORE

7. 5. On Decision Support in Participatory Medicine Supporting Health Care Empowerment

   Author : Kerstin Ådahl; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Decision support; CDSS; EHR; Patient safety; Patient empowerment; Participatory medicine; Patient-centered collaborative practice;

   Abstract : The task of ensuring Patient Safety is, more than ever, central in Healthcare. The report “To Err is Human” [Kohn et al. 2000], was revealing alarming numbers of incidents, injuries and deaths caused by deficiencies in healthcare activities. The book initiated assessment and change of Healthcare methods and procedures. READ MORE