Search for dissertations about: "pain management elderly"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words pain management elderly.

2. 1. Acute Confusional State in Elderly Patients with Hip Fracture. Identification of risk factors and intervention using a prehospital and perioperative management program

   Author : Karin Björkman Björkelund; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; postoperative confusion; mortality; pain; fasting; hypoxemia; complications; ASA; Anemia; transfusion.; anesthesia;

   Abstract : Abstract The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge about underlying causes and perioperative risk factors of Acute Confusional State (ACS) in elderly patients with hip fracture and to investigate the effect of a multi-factorial intervention program in order to decrease the number of patients who develop ACS. The aim in paper I was to describe elderly patients with hip fracture on the basis of the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ ASA classification system and to identify preoperative risk factors in relation to the postoperative outcome measured up to 4-months after surgery. READ MORE

4. 2. Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life and Nutrition

   Author : Malin Berg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Head and neck cancer; HRQOL; treatment; cancer-related fatigue; elderly; nutrition;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to explore the impact of treatment on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), fatigue and nutrition in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. The tumour locations often induce problems with swallowing and nutrition. READ MORE

5. 3. Information transfer and medication safety for elderly patients in care transitions

   Author : Gabriella Caleres; Allmänmedicin och samhällsmedicin; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aged; Primary Health Care; General Practitioners; Patient Discharge Summaries; Patient Transfer; Pain Management;

   Abstract : Introduction: Accurate discharge summaries counteract drug-related problems due to insufficient information transfer in care transitions, but require optimal transfer and use. Careful follow-up is often essential after hospital discharge, for example when it comes to pain management in elderly patients; a common and challenging task in primary care. READ MORE

6. 4. Treatment of displaced proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients

   Author : Per Olerud; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The optimal treatment for patients with displaced fractures of the proximal humerus, especially elderly patients with osteoporosis, is still controversial. For the 2- and 3-part fractures according to the Neer classification, there is a trend towards more frequent surgical interventions with modern locking plates. READ MORE

7. 5. Diagnostic and prognostic studies in Hodgkin's lymphoma with special reference to the elderly

   Author : Ola Landgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Hodgkin s lymphoma; elderly; prognosis; diagnosis; splenectomy;

   Abstract : The introduction of modem staging procedures, and developments in both radiotherapy and chemotherapy have significantly contributed to improved response and survival rates in Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) during the last decades. However, still a substantial proportion of patients succumb from tumour progression and/or complications related to diagnostic procedures and/or treatment. READ MORE