Search for dissertations about: "patient-centered care"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the words patient-centered care.
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21. Students’ workplace learning in primary health care : learning from patients
Abstract : Background: Facilitation of patients’ participation in own care is considered key component to achieve a person-centered, high-quality care delivery. Person-centered care, including communication techniques and patient-centered working methods, taking into account the patients’ autonomy and participation in own care, can affect the outcome of the patients’ care and health. READ MORE
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22. Patients' position in care transitions : an analysis of patient participation and patient-centeredness
Abstract : Introduction: Patients with chronic diseases need care transitions between primary and hospital care when facing severe exacerbation or acute illness. Such transitions are associated with risks, potentially adverse events and patient suffering. READ MORE
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23. From chaos to clarity : designing eHealth to support self-management in stroke care
Abstract : Introduction: Currently healthcare is shifting from a paternalistic model to a more patient-centered model in which patients’ involvement and self-management play a crucial role. Information and communication technology has the potential to shift the balance of power and responsibility from healthcare professionals to patients and citizens. READ MORE
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24. Dietetic documentation : Content, language and the meaning of standardization in Swedish dietitians’ patient record notes
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to explore dietetic notes in Swedish patient records regarding content, language and the meaning of standardization.Firstly, an audit instrument for dietetic notes in patient records, Diet-NCP-Audit, was elaborated and tested. READ MORE
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25. Experiences of IVF - from a patient perspective
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to assess the quality of life and quality of care from a patient perspective, in relation to IVF treatment. This was done by: - assessing infertile couples’ short-term emotional responses to their first IVF treatment, the relationship between partners at different stages of the first treatment, and differences/similarities between the reactions of men and women as to whether or not a pregnancy was achieved - investigating whether a male infertility diagnosis had any influence on men’s experience of infertility and its treatment, view of life, relationships, self-image and psychological well-being, when compared with men in couples where the diagnosis was female, mixed or unexplained infertility - developing a validated instrument (QPP-IVF) for measuring patient-centered quality of care in an IVF-programme for both men and women - investigating patient-centered quality of care during IVF treatments as evaluated by men and women Method: Papers I and II were part of a prospective, longitudinal study carried out between 1999 and 2002 at the Reproductive Medicine Unit, Sahlgrenska University Hospital. READ MORE
