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2. 1. Acute confusion in orthopaedic care. With the emphasis on the patients' view and the episode of confusion

   Author : Edith M Andersson; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; traumatology; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi; Gerontology; Gerontologi; orthopaedics; Surgery; Elderly; Encounter; Nurse-patient relations; Memory; Verbal behaviour; Behaviour; Hip fracture; Incidence; Risk factors; Confusion; Nursing care; Delirium;

   Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to investigate factors of significance for the development of acute confusional state (ACS), the confusional episodes, the lived experiences of having been confused in elderly patients admitted for emergency or elective surgery in orthopaedic care. A further aim was to investigate the nurses’ view of the ACS and the encounter with patients who developed ACS. READ MORE

4. 2. Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in heart failure : exploring the gap between guideline-directed medical therapy and real-world practice

   Author : Anna Jonsson Holmdahl; Krister Lindmark; Helena Norberg; Ellinor Bergdahl; Fredrik Valham; Niklas Bergh; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Heart failure; Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists; estimated glomerular filtration rate; hyperkalemia; impaired renal function; worsening renal function; guideline-directed medical therapy; kardiologi; Cardiology;

   Abstract : Heart failure is the possible end-result of a variety of different diseases, where ischemic heart disease and hypertension are the most common causes in high income countries. In Sweden, heart failure has a prevalence of 2% in the adult population and rises to over 10% among people over 70 years of age. The 5-year all-cause mortality is about 50%. READ MORE

5. 3. Tomosynthesis in pulmonary cystic fibrosis

   Author : Kristina Vult von Steyern; Lund Diagnostisk radiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cystic fibrosis; Lung; Radiation dose; Radiography; Scoring methods; Tomography; spiral computed; X-ray computed;

   Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to investigate whether chest tomosynthesis might be used in pulmonary cystic fibrosis, to design and validate a tomosynthesis scoring system, and to determine the effective dose from chest tomosynthesis in children. In a prospective study starting in 2008 clinical chest radiography or computed tomography (CT) were supplemented with a tomosynthesis examination of the lungs. READ MORE

6. 4. 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

7. 5. Loneliness : an essential aspect of the wellbeing of older people

   Author : Elin Taube; Ulf Jakobsson; Jimmie Kristensson; Patrik Midlöv; Helle Wijk; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Vårdvetenskap; Care science;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to explore loneliness by identifying associated factors and predictors for loneliness among older people. This research was also undertaken to examine the association between loneliness and healthcare consumption. READ MORE