Search for dissertations about: "omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 55 swedish dissertations containing the words omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning.
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1. Symptoms and care seeking behaviour during myocardial infarction in patients with diabetes
Abstract : Background: In Myocardial infarction (MI) it is well established that timely diagnosis and treatment may reduce mortality and improve the prognosis. Therefore it is important that patients with MI seek medical care as soon as possible. Patients with diabetes have a higher risk for MI and worse prognosis compared to patients without diabetes. READ MORE
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2. Delirium during Hospitalisation : Incidence, Risk Factors, Early Signs and Patients' Experiences of Being Delirious
Abstract : Delirium is common among old patients admitted to hospital, but is often a neglected problem in patient care. The principal aim of this thesis was to evaluate aspects of delirium in relation to incidence, risk factors, behavioural changes, cognitive function and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). READ MORE
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3. Delirium after cardiac surgery : risk factors, assessment methods and costs
Abstract : Background: Cardiac surgery is considered safe, but postoperative delirium (POD) remains frequently reported. Delirium is characterised by fluctuations in consciousness and cognition, and can be subdivided into disturbed psychomotoric activity (hyperactive and hypoactive) and psychiatric symptom profiles (psychotic and emotional). READ MORE
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4. Time Together : a nursing intervention targeting everyday life in psychiatric inpatient care : patient and staff perspectives
Abstract : Background: Patient and staff descriptions of everyday life in psychiatric inpatient care are consistent, revealing a challenging environment with over-reliance on medication and, power imbalances. Patients and staff ask for the opportunity to develop relationships; however, the literature on nursing interventions targeting these issues is sparse. READ MORE
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5. Symptoms, prehospital delay and long-term survival in men vs. women with myocardial infarction : a combined register and qualitative study
Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to study symptoms, prehospital delay and time trends in long-term survival in men and women with myocardial infarction (MI). The study was based on quantitative and qualitative data collections. READ MORE
