Search for dissertations about: "palliative care in acute hospital"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words palliative care in acute hospital.

  2. 1. Implementation of knowledge-based palliative care in acute care settings : obstacles, opportunities and experiences

    Author : Susanne Lind; Lars Wallin; Jonas Sandberg; Carl Johan Fürst; Tomas Brytting; Anna Milberg; Karolinska institutet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Acute care hospital;

    Abstract : Background and aim: Quality improvement is continuously ongoing at different levels in our healthcare system. In Sweden, as in other countries, guidelines are important for quality improvement in healthcare, since they summarize the best available evidence. READ MORE

  4. 2. Who cares? Fragmentation or integration of cancer care

    Author : Helena Ullgren; Per Fransson; Lena Sharp; Magnus Lindskog; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health care utilization; end-of-life care; integrated care; palliative care; clinical decision-making; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: New cancer treatments and increased accessibility of palliativecare have resulted in improved treatment outcomes. Coordination andcommunication between different health care professionals and providers mayimpact patient satisfaction and quality of care. READ MORE

  5. 3. Spiritual /existential issues in palliative care. With special reference to patients with brain tumours and their spouses

    Author : Susann Strang; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Palliative care; existential; spiritual; brain tumour; spouse;

    Abstract : Spiritual/existential questions are activated when death becomes a real threat, regardless of whether one has an atheistic or a religious background. Since health care staff are often in charge of severely ill and dying people, they should be able to offer situation-bound support in existential crises, and also to know when to call for expert assistance such as the hospital chaplain. READ MORE

  6. 4. End of Life Stroke Care : perspectives of health-care professionals and family members

    Author : Heléne Eriksson; Maria Friedrichsen; Katarina Hjelm; Anna Milberg; Anette Alvariza; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : IntroductionEven though medical improvements have reduced the mortality rates for patients afflicted by stroke, mortality during the first few days at hospital is significant. Today, there is an increasing recognition that the principles of palliative and supportive care are important components of meeting the needs of patients severely afflicted by stroke even in acute settings. READ MORE

  7. 5. Coping, Psychiatric Morbidity and Perceived Care in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

    Author : Mathilde Hedlund; Lisa Ekselius; Marianne Carlsson; Elisabeth Ronne-Engström; Jerker Hetta; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; subarachnoid haemorrhage; health related quality of life; depression; nursing care; post traumatic stress disorder; psychiatric disorders; coping; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

    Abstract : Many patients with an aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) exhibit difficulties in rehabilitation, even in cases of a good prognosis. The present project investigates this using qualitative methods and standardised outcome measures. READ MORE