Search for dissertations about: "older persons"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 233 swedish dissertations containing the words older persons.

  2. 1. Participation in shareholding networks for the care of older persons in rural Thailand : Older persons’ and relatives’ experiences

    Author : Supaporn Voraroon; Ove Hellzén; Ingela Enmarker; Yoawaluck Meebunmak; Siri Andreassen Devik; Margareta Asp; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to explore how older persons and family caregivers experience taking part in shareholding networks related to health promotion activities for older people in rural areas in Thailand. The thesis had a qualitative research design and is based on original articles (I-IV). READ MORE

  4. 2. Evaluating the Swedish Dignity Care Intervention within municipality healthcare : for older persons with palliative care needs

    Author : Annika Söderman; Karin Blomberg; Carina Werkander Harstäde; Maria Hälleberg Nyman; Ulrika Östlund; Joakim Öhlén; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Community-based healthcare; Dignity; Evaluation; Implementation; Intervention; Older persons; Palliative care;

    Abstract : Background: Palliative care in Sweden is not equal in terms of age, disease, and place of care. An essential value within palliative care is dignity, therefore healthcare emphasizing this value must be prioritized. However, older persons are concerned their dignity would not be considered and dignity interventions are rare. READ MORE

  5. 3. Promoting dignity and well-being in residential care facilities : Older persons’ perceptions and experiences of important aspects and associated factors

    Author : Charlotte Roos; Lena Marmstål Hammar; Anna Swall; Anne-Marie Boström; Helle Wijk; Högskolan Dalarna; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; dignity; intervention; older persons; person-centred care; person-centred practice framework; residential care facilities; well-being;

    Abstract : Objective: The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge regarding the perceptions and experiences of aspects and factors associated with perceived dignity and well-being among older persons living in residential care facilities. Study I describes residents’ perceptions and experiences regarding important aspects of experiencing dignity and well-being. READ MORE

  6. 4. Learning with, from and about each other : interprofessional education on a training ward in municipal care for older persons

    Author : Marie Lidskog; Gerd Ahlström; Anna Löfmark; Lars-Owe Dahlgren; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Interprofessional education; learning; health and social care; undergraduate; training ward; older persons; occupational therapy; nursing; social work; attitudes; phenomenography; social identity; community of practice; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Vårdvetenskap; Nursing Science;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe and evaluate interprofessional education on an interprofessional training ward in municipal care for older persons. Interprofessional education has for some years now been proposed as a means to meet the call for effective collaboration, co-ordination and quality in health and social care. READ MORE

  7. 5. Determinants and Functional Impact of Nutritional Status Among Older Persons in Rural Bangladesh

    Author : Tamanna Ferdous; Tommy Cederholm; Åke Wahlin; Zarina Nahar Kabir; Birgitta Sidenvall; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Nutritional status; Mini Nutritional Assessment; older persons; community living; poverty; physical function; cognitive function; low-income country; Bangladesh.; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Nutrition; näringslära;

    Abstract : Background: Malnutrition is a major problem in Bangladesh. One third of the population in Bangladesh is malnourished, but figures for older persons specifically are scant. READ MORE