Search for dissertations about: "palliative care"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 95 swedish dissertations containing the words palliative care.
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21. Implementation of knowledge-based palliative care in acute care settings : obstacles, opportunities and experiences
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
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22. Promoting preparedness for family caregiving : a randomised controlled intervention in palliative care
Abstract : Background: Patients with incurable illness are increasingly being cared for in their homes with the help of palliative home care. However, in this system family caregivers also play an important role and often take a great responsibility for the patient’s care. READ MORE
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23. Communication about the Heart Failure Trajectory in Patients, their Families and Health Care Professionals
Abstract : Introduction: There is an increasing awareness in the field of cardiology regarding the need for improved delivery of palliative care in patients with heart failure (HF). Professional guidelines have drawn attention to the importance of discussing the heart failure trajectory with patients and their families. READ MORE
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24. LOSING A PARENT TO CANCER AS A TEENAGER - Family cohesion, grief, long-term health and wellbeing and the development of a comprehensive care guide for personalized palliative care
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25. Acute postoperative and cancer-related pain management, Patients´ experiences and perceptions in relation to health-related quality of life and the multidimensionality of pain
Abstract : This thesis describes patients in acute postoperative pain as well as patients with acute cancer-related pain in palliative care, and their experiences and perceptions of pain management in relation to HRQOL and the multidimensionality of pain. A combination of qualitative and quantitative methods was chosen. READ MORE