Search for dissertations about: "care interventions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 759 swedish dissertations containing the words care interventions.

2. 1. Improving neonatal health care in Nepal

   Author : Olivia Brunell; Mats Målqvist; Anna Bergström; Uwe Ewald; Debra Jackson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; global health; quality improvement; neonatal health care; Nepal; neonatal mortality; essential newborn care; delayed cord clamping; skin-to-skin contact; KMC; early initiation of breastfeeding; breastfeeding; parent-infant closeness; satisfaction with care; provision of care; experience of care; Pediatrik; Pediatrics; Hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; Health Care Research;

   Abstract : Every year, millions of newborns die globally due to poor quality of care around the time of birth. The overall aim of this thesis was to inform and test design of quality improvement (QI) interventions in Nepal. READ MORE

4. 2. Intervening with care : creating new infrastructures for learning and increasing quality of elderly care

   Author : Esther Hauer; Kristina Westerberg; Annika Nordlund; Maria Gustavsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; learning intervention; learning climate; skills; knowledge; resource adequacy; workload; quality improvement; autonomy-support; elderly care; Sweden; Psychology; psykologi;

   Abstract : Substantial changes in public elderly care in Sweden have been resulting in a standing need of updating staff competence to match the new demands and maintain quality. Since the ability to learn is of importance when confronting changing conditions, organizations in general, as well as the authorities responsible for elderly care, invest large amounts of resources in learning in the workplace. READ MORE

5. 3. A support group programme for family members : an intervention during ongoing palliative care

   Author : Anette Henriksson (Alvariza); Birgitta Andershed; Britt-Marie Ternestedt; Eva Benzein; Anna-Karin Edberg; Ersta Sköndal högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Competence; Family members; Interventions; Palliative care; Preparedness; Rewards; Support groups; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : Family members are central in providing care for patients with lifethreatening illness, but they often experience a lack of necessary preparation and knowledge, with a need for information and psychosocial support. The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate participant’s experiences as well as effects of a support group programme for family members of patients with life-threatening illness during ongoing palliative care. READ MORE

6. 4. Addressing poor educational outcomes among children with out-of-home care experience : Studies on impact, pathways, and interventions

   Author : Hilma Forsman; Lars Brännström; Bo Vinnerljung; Marie Sallnäs; Mattias Strandh; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; child welfare; out-of-home care; educational outcomes; impact; pathways; interventions; longitudinal; evaluation; socialt arbete; Social Work;

   Abstract : Children with out-of-home care (OHC; foster family/residential care) experience is a high-risk group for future adverse outcomes. With an ambition of supporting the design of effective preventive child welfare measures targeting children in OHC, the overall aim of this thesis is to examine education as a possible intervention path for improving their development and overall life chances. READ MORE

7. 5. Towards safer care in Sweden? : Studies of influences on patient safety

   Author : Mikaela Ridelberg; Per Nilsen; Kerstin Roback; Mirjam Ekstedt; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Patient safety; interventions; perceptions; learning from errors; patient safety reports; learning organization; patientsäkerhet; patientsäkerhetsberättelse; nationella initiativ; lärande organisation; uppfattningar; Health Care Service and Management; Health Policy and Services and Health Economy; Hälso- och sjukvårdsorganisation; hälsopolitik och hälsoekonomi; patientsäkerhet; patientsäkerhetsberättelse; nationella initiativ; lärande organisation; uppfattningar;

   Abstract : Patient safety has progressed in 15 years from being a relatively insignificant issue to a position high on the agenda for health care providers, managers and policymakers as well as the general public. Sweden has seen increased national, regional and local patient safety efforts since 2011 when a new patient safety law was introduced and a four-year financial incentive plan was launched to encourage county councils to carry out specified measures and meet certain patient safety related criteria. READ MORE