Search for dissertations about: "patient roles"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 149 swedish dissertations containing the words patient roles.

  2. 6. The art of bouncing back : Patient perspective on cancer rehabilitation

    Author : Ulrika Sandén; Innovationsteknik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health behaviour; cancer patient; patient perspective; Rehabilitation;

    Abstract : Momentary contentment theory is a grounded theory explaining how to find safety and balance in life despite an awareness of life´s unpredictability. The theory is based on communion with others, proactivity and acceptance. It explains cognitive and emotional ways of finding a sense of safety and enjoyment despite illness and accidents. READ MORE

  4. 7. Patient safety during intrahospital transports in intensive care. Hazards, experiences and future measurements

    Author : Lina Bergman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ethnography; human factors engineering; intensive care; instrument development; intrahospital transport; nursing; patient safety; patient transfers; safety hazards;

    Abstract : Patient safety is an attribute of the healthcare system that minimizes the incidence of adverse events (AEs), and that entails identifying the causes of harm and preventive strategies. Intrahospital transport (IHT) of patients in intensive care is a process associated with AEs and patient complications. READ MORE

  5. 8. Interpersonal Skills in the Dentist-Patient Relationship: the art of dentistry

    Author : Károly R. Kulich; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Interpersonal skills; dentist-patient relationship; dental phobia; patient-centered dentistry; Grounded Theory; qualitative method; exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis; Dental Beliefs Survey;

    Abstract : The concept of interpersonal skills and its relevance in the dentist-patient relationship wasinvestigated. In Study I, general dentists responding to a mailed questionnaire reported thatthe ideal characteristics of a good dentist can be divided into three categories: 1)interpersonal skills; 2) clinical skills; and 3) other skills. READ MORE

  6. 9. Patient Education for People with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Health Care

    Author : Eva Thors Adolfsson; Karin Wikblad; Bibbi Smide; Marie-Louise Engström; Unn-Britt Johansson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Diabetes mellitus; empowerment; patient education; primary health care; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to evaluate different aspects of patient education for people with type 2 diabetes in Swedish primary health care. The evaluation was conducted in a primary health care setting in central Sweden and in Swedish primary health care in its entirety. READ MORE

  7. 10. Managing Variable Patient Flows at Hospitals

    Author : Olle Olsson; Håkan Aronsson; Erik Sandberg; Mats Abrahamsson; Pamela Mazzocata; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Healthcare is a large industry faced with major challenges, such as decreasing inpatient bed numbers and increases in the share of elderly people, which require improved efficiency and effectiveness. The organisation of hospitals normally comprises highly specialised clinical departments, through which patient flows are managed. READ MORE