Search for dissertations about: "Pressure ulcer documentation"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Pressure ulcer documentation.

  2. 1. Prevention of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus

    Author : Magdalena Annersten Gershater; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : amputation; complications; diabetes mellitus; diabetic foot ulcers; documentation; education; healing; home care; neuropathy; nursing; nursing process; peripheral vascular disease; pressure ulcer; prevention; RCT;

    Abstract : Amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus preceded by a foot ulcer is a serious complication. Patients with the highest risk of developing a foot ulcer are often found in home nursing settings. READ MORE

  4. 2. Pressure ulcers - role of the nurse to improve patient safety : prevalence, risk factors, classification and documentation in patients undergoing hip surgery

    Author : Eila Sterner; Bjöörn Fossum; Christina Lindholm; André Stark; Ewa Idwall; Sophiahemmet Högskola; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hip fracture; Pressure ulcers; Classification; Reflectance spectrophotometer; Nursing documentation;

    Abstract : Pressure ulcer is a common complication in hip fracture surgery and convalescence. Earlier prevalence studies have demonstrated a lower prevalence in Southern Europe than in Northern Europe. READ MORE

  5. 3. Computerized decision support system in nursing homes

    Author : Mariann Fossum; Anna Ehrenberg; Margareta Ehnfors; Anna Forsberg; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computerized decision support; intervention study; malnutrition; nursing documentation; pressure ulcer; qualitative content analysis; think-aloud interviews; usability evaluation; Vårdvetenskap; Nursing Science;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to study the thinking strategies and clinical reasoning processes of registered nurses (RNs) and to implement and test a computerized decision support system (CDSS) integrated into the electronic health care record (EHR) to improve patient outcomes, i.e. READ MORE

  6. 4. Prevention of pressure ulcers in patients with hip fractures : Definition, measurement and improvement of the quality of care

    Author : Lena Gunningberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Medical sciences; Pressure ulcer prevention; hip fractures; quality improvement; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

    Abstract : The aims of the present thesis were to survey the prevalence and incidence ofpressure ulcers in patients with hip fracture and to investigate nursing staffknowledge and documentation regarding pressure ulcer prevention for the samepatient group. Another aim was to test the effect of three preventive interventions:risk assessment and pressure ulcer grading, a pressure-reducing mattress and aneducational programme. READ MORE

  7. 5. Assessment of cognitive function in elderly patients with hip fractures

    Author : Anita Söderqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Hip fractures; Cognitive disorders; Comorbidities; Decubitus ulcer; Mortality; Documentation.;

    Abstract : Impaired cognitive function is common among elderly patients. The aim of this thesis was to illuminate the documentation of cognitive function in elderly patients with hip fractures and to study the effect of cognitive function on the outcome in this patient group. READ MORE