Browsing Department of Health and Nursing Science by Issue Date
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Health related quality of life after gastric bypass or intensive lifestyle intervention : controlled clinical study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: There is little robust evidence relating to changes in health related quality of life (HRQL) in morbidly obese patients following a multidisciplinary non-surgical weight loss program or laparoscopic Roux-en-Y ... -
Nutritional self-care in two older Norwegian males - A case study
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Smertekartlegging og smertelindring hos pasienter med demens : utfordringer og dilemmaer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Aim: to explore nurses' experiences with pain assessment and pain relieving in patient with dementia. Background: research shows that patients with dementia are still suffering from unnecessary pain. The reason it may be ... -
Nutritional self-care in two older Norwegian males - A case study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Knowledge about how to support nutritional self-care in the vulnerable elderly living in their own homes is an important area for health care professionals. The aim of this case study was to evaluate the effects ... -
Adolescents' and young adults' transition experiences when transferring from paediatric to adult care: A qualitative metasynthesis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Objectives: The objective of this study was to synthesize qualitative studies of how adolescents and young adults with chronic diseases experience the transition from paediatric to adult hospital care. Design: The review ... -
Work capacity and health-related quality of life among individuals with multiple sclerosis reduced by fatigue: A cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Among individuals diagnosed with the chronic neurologic disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a majority suffers from fatigue, which strongly influences their every-day-life. The aim of this study was to investigate ... -
Hvordan kan telemedisinske løsninger bidra til samhandling, rehabilitering og oppfølging av KOLS-pasienter?
(Master thesis, 2013)Hensikten med oppgaven var å belyse erfaringer ved video- og web basert rehabilitering og oppfølging av KOLS pasienter hjemme for å kunne si noe om nytten i å benytte dette rutinemessig. Jeg ønsket å undersøke meninger, ... -
Lived experiences of self-care among older physically active urban-living individuals
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Promoting physical activity is a public health priority in most industrial countries, and physical function is an important factor when taking into consideration older people’s self-care and health. Despite the ... -
'Like a prison without bars' : dementia and experiences of dignity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The aim of this article is to investigate how life in Norwegian nursing homes may affect experiences of dignity among persons with dementia. The study had a qualitative design and used a phenomenological and hermeneutic ... -
Elektronisk meldingsutveksling- et bidrag til å oppfylle Samhandlingsreformens intensjoner om helhetlige, sømløse, koordinerte og trygge tjenester? : to delstudier for å identifisere og vurdere kvalitet i elektroniske PLO-meldinger mellom kommunehelsetjeneste og helseforetak
(Master thesis, 2014)Project background: Patient information is exchanged between different governmental levels of health care to provide new health level with correct/adequate information. The information exchanged is important in securing a ... -
Dignity in nursing homes - Eksistential needs and concerns of the residents from the perspective of their relatives
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Aims and objectives: The aim of this cross-country Scandinavian study was to explore how residents in nursing homes experience that their dignity is promoted and attended to. This is one part of the Scandinavian project ... -
Self-care telephone talks as a health-promotion intervention in urban home-living persons 75+ years of age : a randomized controlled study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a telephone-based self-care intervention among urban living individuals 75+ years of age by comparing self-reported perceived health, mental health, sense of ... -
Blir behovet for søvn prioritert på intensiv? : - en kvantitativ undersøkelse av norske intensivavdelingers praksis rundt søvn og sedering
(Master thesis, 2014)Background: Patients in the intensive care units suffer from sleep disturbances. The lack of sleep may cause physical and psychological disturbances, increased morbidity and prolonged stay. The nurses evaluate patients’ ... -
Significant others’ experience of hospitalized patients’ transfer to home : a systematic review protocol
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Review question/objective: The objective of this review is to identify, appraise and synthesize the best available evidence exploring significant others’ experiences of the discharge/transfer of patients after hospitalization. ... -
Fysioterapeuters erfaringer med eldre deprimerte og bruk av fysisk aktivitet
(Master thesis, 2014)This article is based upon a study of the experiences of physiotherapists working with elderly depressed patients and the use of physical activity. Depression in the elderly is a common condition, and it is estimated to ... -
Sykepleieres erfaringer med tidlig mobilisering av intuberte intensivpasienter
(Master thesis, 2014)Background: Studies show that early mobilization of the intubated ICU patients brings positive benefits for the patient. Aim: To illuminate nurses’ experiences with early mobilization of intubated patients in the ICU. ... -
Pelvic girdle pain affects the whole life—A qualitative interview study in Norway on women’s experiences with pelvic girdle pain after delivery
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background The aim of this study was to explore how pelvic girdle pain after delivery influences women’s daily life in Norway. Knowledge about living with post-partum pelvic girdle pain is lacking. Method A phenomenol ... -
Usability Evaluation of Electronic forms and Collaborative Assessment Report in an Inter-municipality Health Care team for Dementia Diagnose
(Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings;102, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2014)Despite that paper-based medical procedures have historically been the most common way of registering and exchanging patient data; it does not avoid the potential risks of unauthenticated access; unregistered data loss; ... -
Balansen mellom kontekstuelle krav og pasientenes behov : ergoterapeuters erfaringer knyttet til eldre pasienters overgangsfase fra sykehus til eget hjem
(Master thesis, 2014)Background and aim: Coping in daily activities when discharged from hospital to own home can be challenging for older people. Internationally, there is a number of studies on this topic, but similar studies in Norway and ...