Search for dissertations about: "geriatric SAFETY"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words geriatric SAFETY.

2. 1. IMPROVED SAFETY AND QUALITY OF CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH A HIP FRACTURE Intervention Audited by the National Quality Register RIKSHÖFT

   Author : Ami Hommel; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; reumatologi; Gerontology; muskelsystem; Skelett; rheumatology locomotion; Skeleton; muscle system; Pressure ulcers; Nutritional status; Complicationss; Outliers; Medicine human and vertebrates ; Medicin människa och djur ; Quality of care; Safety; Hip fracture; Gerontologi;

   Abstract : Aim: Hip fractures are common and costly. The overall aim of this thesis was to explore how different clinical pathways influence safety and quality of care among patients with a hip fracture and to test the usefulness of the national quality register RIKSHÖFT as a working tool. READ MORE

4. 2. Comprehending the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. Feasibility, outcomes and experiences of frail older people

   Author : Theresa Westgård; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Geriatrics; Frailty; Person-centeredness; Activities of daily living; Well-being; Fragmented care;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Despite existing knowledge on how to approach frail people in health care, the care they receive is commonly not designed to meet their complex needs and support them in maintaining their activities of daily living. One way to support frail older people when needing health care could be to enable them to share their life-stories and communicate their wants and wishes. READ MORE

5. 3. The use of a prehospital decision system in the emergency medical service : the acute chain for geriatric patients

   Author : Veronica Vicente; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: The objective of this organisational study was to create and evaluate, for use by the prehospital emergency nurse (PEN), a Prehospital Decision System (PDS) and a decision support tool (DST), to safely steer geriatric patients to optimal healthcare in Stockholm, Sweden. Aim: The overall aim was to optimise the acute emergency chain to ensure that elderly persons ended up at the optimal healthcare based on their medical needs. READ MORE

6. 4. eMedication – improving medication management using information technology

   Author : Tora Hammar; Göran Petersson; Sofia Kälvemark Sporrong; Linnéuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; eMedication; eHealth; medication; ePrescribing; electronic prescribing; information technology; drug-related problems; clinical decision support system; health care; pharmacy; patient; Health Informatics; Hälsoinformatik;

   Abstract : Medication is an essential part of health care and enables the prevention andtreatment of many conditions. However, medication errors and drug-relatedproblems (DRP) are frequent and cause suffering for patients and substantial costsfor society. READ MORE

7. 5. Atmosphere in care settings : Towards a broader understanding of the phenomenon

   Author : David Edvardsson; Birgit Rasmussen; PO Sandman; Marit Kirkevold; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Nursing; Narrative analysis; Grounded Theory; Phenomenological hermeneutics; Symbols; At-homeness; Environment; Omvårdnad; Nursing; Omvårdnad; caring sciences in social sciences; omvårdnadsforskning med samhällsvetenskaplig inriktning;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the study is to understand and describe the phenomenon ‘atmosphere in care settings’ as experienced by patients, significant others and health care staff. The study consists of four papers, each of which illuminates various aspects of the phenomenon. READ MORE