Search for dissertations about: "patient discharge"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 176 swedish dissertations containing the words patient discharge.

  2. 16. Dealing with variability in the design, planning and evaluation of Healthcare inpatient units : a modelling methodology for patient dependency variations

    Author : Matías Urenda Moris; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : Teknik; Technology;

    Abstract : This research addresses the fluctuating demand and high variability in healthcare systems. These system’s variations need to be considered whilst at the same time making efficient use of the systems’ resources. READ MORE

  4. 17. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care : Therapeutic Hypothermia, Patient Outcomes and Relatives’ Experiences

    Author : Ing-Marie Larsson; Sten Rubertsson; Marja-Leena Kristofferzon; Jo Kramer-Johansen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cardiac arrest; therapeutic hypothermia; prognostication; outcome; quality of life; relatives; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to study post-resuscitation care of cardiac arrest (CA) patients with a focus on therapeutic hypothermia treatment, outcomes up to six months post-CA and relatives’ experiences during the hospital stay.In Paper I, the aim was to asses effectiveness of hypothermia treatment with cold, 4°C, intravenous crystalloid infusion combined with ice packs. READ MORE

  5. 18. A standardised follow-up model to support people after stroke -Development and application using the post-stroke checklist

    Author : Emma Kjörk; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stroke; Rehabilitation; Health literacy; Patient empowerment; Patient and care provider communication; Ehealth; Digital tool; Follow-up; Qualitative methods;

    Abstract : Objectives: The need for a standardised follow-up has increased, as more people survive and live with stroke-related consequences. The Swedish national stroke guidelines recommend the use of the post-stroke checklist (PSC) to identify common health problems and provide guidance for further interventions. READ MORE

  6. 19. Premature Discharge from Intensive Care with Special Reference to Night-Time Discharge and Capacity Transfers

    Author : Fredric Parenmark; Sten Walther; Folke Sjöberg; Carl-Johan Wickerts; Mats Fredrikson; Jan Wernerman; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Objectives  Intensive care is an expensive and limited resource, and when a demand supply mismatch between available beds and influx of patients occurs, one temporary measure is to discharge a patient to make room for the new admission. Sometimes the patient is discharged sooner from its original ICU than ideal; i.e. READ MORE

  7. 20. Patient Education Materials from a person-centred perspective - Coping and co-design in colorectal cancer care

    Author : Frida Smith; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Person-centred care; colorectal cancer; coping; written information; patient education materials; participatory co-design;

    Abstract : To cope with possible stressful events after colorectal cancer surgery, patients need to be prepared for the early postoperative phase. Complementary written in-formation is often used, but requires improvement. READ MORE