Search for dissertations about: "caregiving"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 59 swedish dissertations containing the word caregiving.

2. 16. Promoting preparedness for family caregiving : a randomised controlled intervention in palliative care

   Author : Maja Holm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Palliative care;

   Abstract : Background: Patients with incurable illness are increasingly being cared for in their homes with the help of palliative home care. However, in this system family caregivers also play an important role and often take a great responsibility for the patient’s care. READ MORE

4. 17. Caregivers' Singing Facilitates Mutual Encounter : Implementation and Evaluation of Music Therapeutic Caregiving in Complex Dementia care Situations

   Author : Lena Marmstål Hammar; Eva Götell; Azita Emami; Gabriella Engström; Mälardalens högskola; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; dementia; caring; caregivers; intervention; music; singing; emotion; aggression; resistance communication; qualitative; quantitative; content analysis; single case; student t-test.; dementia;

   Abstract : Persons with severe dementia suffer from major cognitive impairment, and are in need of considerable caring services. They commonly react with problematic behaviors, such as resistance and aggression in close care (e.g., morning care situations). READ MORE

5. 18. Neglected ghosts of contested nurseries : The role of interpersonal trauma and psychosocial adversity for caregiving among parents with intellectual disability

   Author : Mårten Hammarlund; Pehr Granqvist; Tommie Forslund; David McConnell; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Intellectual disability; Interpersonal trauma; Psychosocial Risk; Parenting; Child development; Social cognition; Parental mentalizing; Attachment; Intellektuell funktionsnedsättning; Interpersonellt trauma; Psykosocial risk; Föräldraskap; Barns utveckling; Social kognition; Föräldramentalisering; Anknytning; psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : Research on the general parent population has established that parental exposure to interpersonal trauma and psychosocial stressors may negatively influence caregiving and children’s development. Research also suggests that parents with intellectual disability (ID) are disproportionally exposed to interpersonal trauma and psychosocial stressors, and that such exposure may contribute to the elevated risk for caregiving and child developmental problems in this population. READ MORE

6. 19. Disability and health-related quality of life in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and caregiving experience from the perspective of next of kin

   Author : Petter Sandstedt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative motor neuron disease leading to progressive muscle weakness resulting in respiratory failure and death. The average survival time from diagnosis is two to three years. The use of tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV) may, however, prolong life by several years. READ MORE

7. 20. Family caregiving, a long and winding road. Aspects on burden and life satisfaction among caregivers from the general population study 'Good Aging in Skåne' and effects of psychosocial intervention

   Author : Beth Dahlrup; Geriatrik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health economic analysis; intervetion; quality of Life; Life satisfaction; Caregiver burden;

   Abstract : With an aging population and a reduction in social services provided by the municipality, a huge majority of us will take care of elderly family members, relatives and friends in need of assistance. How will this affect our lives? Approximately 20% of the adult population in Sweden, mainly middle-aged persons, identify themselves as family caregivers. READ MORE