Search for dissertations about: "sf36"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the word sf36.

  2. 1. Recovery from an Acute Myocardial Infarction : A Longitudinal Study of Couples

    Author : Monica Eriksson; Marianne Svedlund; Kenneth Asplund; Britt-Marie Ternestedt; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; acute myocardial infarction; adaptation; adjustment; balance; couples; family; normalisation; stability; system theory; transition; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate recovery in the relationshipbetween couples following an acute myocardial infarction [AMI]. An additionalaim was to compare differences over time regarding hope and health‐relatedquality of life [HRQoL] for both patient and partner. READ MORE

  4. 2. Supportive care for patients with heart failure and their partners : A descriptive and interventional study

    Author : Susanna Ågren; Anna Strömberg; Rolf Svedjeholm; Sören Berg; Olle Söderhamn; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Heart failure; cardiac surgery; caregiver burden; intervention; health related quality of life; nursing; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background: Having the support of a partner is essential for both health related quality of life and survival in heart failure patients. However, caring for a patient with heart failure may affect the health related quality of life, well‐being and cause a burden for the partner. READ MORE

  5. 3. Consequences for family members of being informal caregivers to a person with advanced cancer

    Author : Catarina Sjölander; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Aim: The overall aim is to generate knowledge about consequences of informal caregiving for the family members of patients diagnosed with advanced cancer, over a one-year period, including the family members’ health, health-related quality of life, health care utilization, and associated costs. Furthermore, the family members’ management of their stressful daily life and the meanings of social support networks in the early stage will be explored in order to get deeper understanding. READ MORE

  6. 4. The use of mechanical circulatory support and passive ventricular constraint in patients with acute and chronic heart failure

    Author : Hans Granfeldt; Henrik Ahn; Torbjörn Ivert; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Many patients are diagnosed as having chronic heart failure (CHF) and apart from the fact that daily activities are impaired, they are great consumers of health care, and the prognosis is poor. The distinction between acute heart failure (AHF) and CHF may be difficult and is more a question of time rather than severity. READ MORE

  7. 5. Health related quality of life in adult former intensive care unit patients

    Author : Lotti Orwelius; Folke Sjöberg; Anders Nordlund; Ulla Edéll‐Gustafsson; Lars Berggren; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background: Patients treated in an intensive care unit (ICU) are seriously ill, have a high co‐morbidity, morbidity and mortality. ICUs are resource – demanding as they consume significant hospital resources for a minority of patients. READ MORE