Search for dissertations about: "loneliness"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 83 swedish dissertations containing the word loneliness.

  2. 21. Existentiell ensamhet hos sköra äldre personer : vårdpersonals och volontärers erfarenheter och behov av stöd

    Author : Malin Sundström; Anna-Karin Edberg; Kerstin Blomqvist; Rämgård Margareta; Faculty of Health Science; []
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    Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to explore healthcare professionals’ and volunteers’ experiences of encountering older persons’ existential loneliness, the significance of the care context, and first-line managers’ view of support. Three of the studies were qualitative with a descriptive design (studies I–III) and the fourth was quantitative with a cross-sectional design (Study IV). READ MORE

  4. 22. Promoting social activities and participation among seniors : exploring and evaluating social and Internet-based occupational therapy interventions

    Author : Ellinor Larsson; Ingeborg Nilsson; Maria Larsson-Lund; Ewa Wressle; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health promotion; social activities; social media; evidence-based practice;

    Abstract : IntroductionThe use of technology and Internet-based activities (IBAs) is increasing in society. However, seniors with limited experiences with the Internet can experience restricted participation in meaningful activities that are dependent on the Internet. READ MORE

  5. 23. Depression in late life-prevalence and preventive intervention

    Author : Ingrid Djukanovic; Jörg Carlsson; Ulla Peterson; Ingela Skärsäter; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Depression; HAD; older people; prevention; retirement; Vårdvetenskap; Caring Science;

    Abstract : BackgroundDepression in older people often goes undetected but has severe consequences on physical health, functioning and quality of life. As the aging population is growing, mental ill-health already is and will continue to be an important public health problem. There is a need for adequate strategies to meet this challenge. READ MORE

  6. 24. Living with heart failure : effects of an educational programme on patients and family members

    Author : Caroline Löfvenmark; Anne-Cathrine Mattiasson; Magnus Edner; Ewa Billing; Inger Ekman; Sophiahemmet Högskola; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chronic heart failure; Social support; Educational programme; Family members; chronic heart failure;

    Abstract : Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a syndrome with various underlying causes and when an individual is diagnosed with CHF it affects daily life of both him/her and family members. An educational programme may have the capability to increase the knowledge and understanding of family members and improve their possibility to support the patient with CHF. READ MORE

  7. 25. Living with serious chronic illness from the perspective of people with serious chronic illness, close relatives and district nurses

    Author : Marja Öhman; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Nursing; Omvårdnad;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this licentiate thesis is to elucidate the meaning of experiences of serious chronic illness as narrated by people with such illness (n=10), close relatives (n=14) and district nurses (DN) (n=10), that is from an insider viewpoint. Data was collected through narrative interviews that were analysed using a phenomenological hermeneutic interpretation. READ MORE