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  2. 1. Thirst in Patients with Heart Failure : Description of thirst dimensions and associated factors with thirst

    Author : Nana Waldréus; Tiny Jaarsma; Robert Hahn; Anna Forsberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Heart failure; thirst; fluid restriction; thirst intensity; thirst distress; thirst frequency; thirst quality; dehydration; symptom management;

    Abstract : Introduction: Nurses and other health care professionals meet patients with heart failure (HF) who report they are thirsty. Thirst is described by the patients as a concern, and it is distressing. READ MORE

  4. 2. A Never-Ending Thirst: Artistic Reforms to Neoliberal-Teflon Imperviousness

    Author : André Alves; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Neoliberal-Teflon; inscription; picture-making; listening ethics; negative capability; insufficient picture; affectability; co-motion;

    Abstract : This text is the dissertation element of my artistic research project, A Never-Ending Thirst: Artistic Reforms to Neoliberal-Teflon Imperviousness, developed within the doctoral studies program at HDK-Valand—the Academy of Art and Design, University of Gothenburg (2016-2021). Along with documentation of twelve artistic projects that support my practice-based inquiry, this text is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Degree of Doctor in the Fine, Applied, and Performing Arts. READ MORE

  5. 3. Health-related quality of life and patient education in a group of uremic patients

    Author : Birgitta Klang; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : chronic renal failure; coping; emotional slatus; functional status; health; health-related quality of life; nursing; patient education; predialysis patients; sense of coherence; support; uremic symptoms.;

    Abstract : The main purpose of this thesis was firstly, to describe a group of uremic patients' health-related quality of life (HRQOL) prior to and after having started dialysis and secondly, their HRQOL after participation in a patient education program given before dialysis treatment was started. Several questionnaires were used to collect data concerning disease specific symptoms, perceived health, functional and emotional status, sense of coherence, use of coping strategies, disease specific knowledge and perceived amount of information. READ MORE

  6. 4. Living with chronic kidney disease : perceptions of illness and health-related quality of life

    Author : Agneta Pagels; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Chronic kidney disease;

    Abstract : This thesis comprises two studies concerning illness perceptions and perceived health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The overall aim was to evaluate psychometric properties of a Swedish translation of the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-R) (study I), and furthermore to explore illness perceptions (study I) and HRQoL (study II) in adult patients in different stages of renal insufficiency (CKD stages 2-5). READ MORE

  7. 5. Self-care behaviour and daily life experiences in patients with chronic heart failure

    Author : Marie Holst; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Under min tid som kliniskt verksam sjuksköterska mötte jag många patienter sombesvärades av törst och som hade svårt att följa den vätskerekommendation på1,5L/dygn som gavs. Detta är upprinnelsen till denna avhandling vars syfte är att beskrivaoch utvärdera egenvårdsbeteendet samt att beskriva hur det dagliga livet upplevsav patienter med kronisk hjärtsvikt, med speciellt intresse riktat mot vätskeintaget. READ MORE