Search for dissertations about: "Self-Management"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 109 swedish dissertations containing the word Self-Management.

  2. 21. Patients' experiences in the self-management of diabetes mellitus : walking a fine line

    Author : Kerstin Ternulf Nyhlin; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : diabetes mellitus; self-care; adaptation; coping; concepts of health and disease; grounded theory; interaction;

    Abstract : This study focuses on how diabetic patients manage to handle their disease,what has facilitated and what has impaired that process.The approach was to use a qualitative method as to enable the researcher to fathom the patients' point of view and to highlight their own experiences. READ MORE

  4. 22. Towards Defence In Depth In Diabetes Glucose Self-Management

    Author : Fredrik Ståhl; Institutionen för reglerteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Diabetes; model; insulin action; postprandial glucose;

    Abstract : Diabetes is a disease characterized by insufficient capacity to regulate the blood glucose level. In insulin-dependent diabetes, multiple daily injections of insulin have to be administered. In-between scheduled visits to the care provider, the patient has to manage the glucose control independently. READ MORE

  5. 23. Patient participation from the patient's preferences, that's what counts

    Author : Kristina Luhr; Marie Holmefur; Ulrica Nilsson; Åsa Muntlin Athlin; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Patient Participation; Patient Preferences; Measure; Content Analysis; Psychometric Evaluations; Self-Management; Long-Term Conditions;

    Abstract : Patient participation is a core element in legislation in most western countries today. From the patient’s perspective, patient participation includes respect, equality, sharing of knowledge, joint planning, and self-management. However, participation is not always experienced, and the patient’s experiences and preferences are seldom mapped. READ MORE

  6. 24. Interventions for urinary incontinence in women : survey and effects on population and patient level

    Author : Karin Franzén; Kerstin Nilsson; Jan-Erik Johansson; Ian Milsom; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Urinary incontinence; female; general living conditions; self-management; electrical stimulation; quality of life questionnaire; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Surgery; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : Urinary Incontinence is a common health problem that can cause both severe medical and social problems, resulting in negative impact on different aspects of Quality of Life. In 2000, the Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment (SBU) published a systematic review, “Treatment of Urinary Incontinence” where multiple knowledge gaps in the field of UI, all of considerable clinical importance, were pointed out. READ MORE

  7. 25. On parental self-efficacy in families with paediatric cataract and its clinical implications

    Author : Jenny Gyllén; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; paediatric cataract; parents; family; caregiver; self-efficacy; self-management;

    Abstract : Introduction: Parent participation is implicit in all paediatric care. Responsibility for the treatment after cataract surgery (contact lenses, patching, eye drops and being alert to signs of complications) mainly lies with parents. READ MORE