Search for dissertations about: "care quality"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 1536 swedish dissertations containing the words care quality.

2. 11. 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. 12. Managing care pathways for patients with complex care needs

   Author : Magdalena Smeds; Bozena Poksińska; Mattias Elg; Henrik Eriksson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Quality management; Care pathways; Complex care needs; Cancer care; Healthcare; Coordination; Standardization; Customization; Personalization; Timely; Equitable; Accessible; Patient-centred; Standardiserade vårdförlopp; SVF; Cancervård;

   Abstract : One of the central challenges for the healthcare system today is how to manage care for patients with complex needs. This patient group is not well-defined but covers patients with serious diseases and comorbidities, or with a limited ability to perform basic daily functions due to physical, mental or psychosocial challenges. READ MORE

5. 13. Patient participation and quality of forensic psychiatric care

   Author : Mikael Selvin; Agneta Schröder; Kjerstin Almqvist; Lars Kjellin; Ingela Skärsäter; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Coercive care; forensic psychiatric care; instrument development; patient participation; psychiatric nursing; quality of care; quality improvement;

   Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to investigate the quality of forensic psychiatric care, to describe the concept of patient participation from a patient and health care professional perspective, and to initiate the development of an instrument for measuring participation from a patient perspective.Forensic psychiatric care is a specialized form of care where patients who have committed a crime that would normally have led to prison, instead are treated for a serious mental disorder. READ MORE

6. 14. 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

7. 15. Strategic and clinical quality indicators in surgical nursing care

   Author : Ewa Idvall; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : quality assurance; health care; quality indicators; nursing care; focus groups; pain; postoperative; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : The general aim of this study was to identify strategic and clinical quality indicators in surgical nursing care. The methods used were a literature review, focus group interviews and a survey with a questionnaire. READ MORE