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- Wijk, Helle, 1958, et al.
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Verksamhetsförlagd utbildning på avancerad nivå : ny utmaning för specialistutbildningar för sjuksköterskor
- 2009
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In: Vård i Norden. - København : Sjuksköterskornas samarbete i Norden. - 0107-4083 .- 1890-4238. ; 29:94, s. 41-43
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Journal article (other academic/artistic)abstract
- The aim of this article is to discuss challenges in the development of Specialist Nursing Educations as a result of the 2007 Swedish Higher EducationReform: the implementation of the so-called Bologna process. Certain challenges follow this reform, particularly since the specialist nursingprogrammes will be part of the second cycle of the higher education system, and it will be possible to combine the professional degree witha masters degree (one year). Possible strategies in four areas related to the Specialist Nursing Education are discussed: integration of researchbasedknowledge, experienced-based knowledge, improvement knowledge, and strategies for collaboration between university institutions andclinics. Specific didactical issues are raised.
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- Rinnström, Daniel, 1982-, et al.
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Poor blood pressure control in adults with repaired coarctation of the aorta and hypertension : a register-based study of associated factors
- 2017
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In: Cardiology in the Young. - : Cambridge University Press. - 1047-9511 .- 1467-1107. ; 27:9, s. 1708-1715
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Journal article (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Arterial hypertension is common in adults with repaired coarctation of the aorta, and is associated with several severe complications.This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of poorly controlled (⩾140/90 mmHg) blood pressure among patients with diagnosed hypertension and to identify associated factors.In the national register for CHD, adults with repaired coarctation of the aorta and diagnosed hypertension – defined as a registry diagnosis and/or use of anti-hypertensive prescription medication – were identified. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify variables associated with poorly controlled blood pressure.Of the 243 included patients, 27.2% were female, the mean age was 45.4±15.3 years, and 52.3% had poorly controlled blood pressure at the last registration. In a multivariable model, age (years) (OR 1.03, CI 1.01–1.06, p=0.008) was independently associated with poorly controlled blood pressure and so was systolic arm–leg blood pressure gradient in the ranges [10, 20] mmHg (OR 4.92, CI 1.76–13.79, p=0.002) to >20 mmHg (OR 9.93, CI 2.99–33.02, p<0.001), in comparison with the reference interval [0, 10] mmHg. Patients with poorly controlled blood pressure had, on average, more types of anti-hypertensive medication classes prescribed (1.9 versus 1.5, p=0.003).Poorly controlled blood pressure is common among patients with repaired coarctation of the aorta and diagnosed hypertension, despite what seems to be more intensive treatment. A systolic arm–leg blood pressure gradient is associated with poorly controlled blood pressure, even at low levels usually not considered for intervention, and may be an indicator of hypertension that is difficult to treat.
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- Hjorth, Martin, et al.
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Thalidomide and dexamethasone vs. bortezomib and dexamethasone for melphalan refractory myeloma: a randomized study.
- 2012
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In: European journal of haematology. - : Wiley. - 0902-4441 .- 1600-0609. ; 88:6, s. 485-496
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Journal article (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Objectives: Thalidomide and bortezomib have been frequently used for second-line therapy in patients with myeloma relapsing after or refractory to initial melphalan-based treatment, but no randomized trials have been published comparing these two treatment alternatives. Methods: Thalidomide- and bortezomib-naïve patients with melphalan refractory myeloma were randomly assigned to low-dose thalidomide + dexamethasone (Thal-Dex) or bortezomib + dexamethasone (Bort-Dex). At progression on either therapy, the patients were offered crossover to the alternative drug combination. An estimated 300 patients would be needed for the trial to detect a 50% difference in median PFS between the treatment arms. Results: After inclusion of 131 patients, the trial was prematurely closed because of low accrual. Sixty-seven patients were randomized to Thal-Dex and 64 to Bort-Dex. Progression-free survival was similar (median, 9.0 months for Thal-Dex and 7.2 for Bort-Dex). Response rate was similar (55% for Thal-Dex and 63% for Bort-Dex), but time to response was shorter (P < 0.05) and the VGPR rate higher (P < 0.01) for Bort-Dex. Time-to-other treatment after crossover was similar (median, 13.2 months for Thal-Dex and 11.2 months for Bort-Dex), as was overall survival (22.8 months for Thal-Dex and 19.0 for Bort-Dex). Venous thromboembolism was seen in seven patients and cerebrovascular events in four patients in the Thal-Dex group. Severe neuropathy, reactivation of herpes virus infections, and mental depression were more frequently observed in the Bort-Dex group. In the quality-of-life analysis, no difference was noted for physical function, pain, and global quality of life. Fatigue and sleep disturbances were significantly more prevalent in the Bort-Dex group. Conclusions: Thalidomide (50–100 mg daily) in combination with dexamethasone seems to have an efficacy comparable with that of bortezomib and dexamethasone in melphalan refractory myeloma. However, the statistical strength of the results in this study is limited by the low number of included patients.
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Ekonomisk sociologi : en introduktion
- 2014
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Editorial collection (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Denna bok ger en bred introduktion till olika forskningsriktningar och problemområden inom det snabbt expanderande forskningsfältet ekonomisk sociologi. Vad betyder pengar i människors liv? Vilka roller och maktförhållanden präglar våra relationer på anonyma marknader? Hur ska vi förstå relationen mellan stat och ekonomi, och vilken roll spelar arbetstagar- och arbetsgivarparterna respektive de politiska organisationerna för hur denna relation utformas? Hur fungerar den globala kapitalismen och vilken roll spelar konsumismens kultur och motkulturer? Finns det olika vägar till en såväl ekologiskt som ekonomiskt hållbar utveckling? Många är de frågor omkring vårt samhälle som samtidigt är sociologiskt relevanta och ekonomiskt relaterade. Denna bok ger en bred introduktion till olika forskningsriktningar och problemområden inom det snabbt expanderande forskningsfältet ekonomisk sociologi. Som lärobok kan den användas såväl inom undervisning vid kurser i sociologi, som i närliggande discipliner med intresse för samspelet mellan ekonomi och samhälle.
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- Ineland, Jens, 1972-, et al.
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Utvecklingsstörning, samhälle och välfärd
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Book (other academic/artistic)abstract
- 1. Framväxten av en politik kring funktionshinder --2. Välfärdsarbetets organisatoriska villkor --3. Teoretiska perspektiv på utvecklingsstörning --4. Skola och utbildning --5. Arbetsliv och sysselsättning --6. Familjeliv och föräldraskap --7. Boende och fritid --8. Internet och sociala medier --9. Utvecklingsstörning och hälsa --10. Bemötandets etik i arbete med personer med utvecklingsstörning --11. Framtida utmaningar
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- Melin-Johansson, Christina, et al.
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Significant improvement in quality of life of patients with incurable cancer after designation to a palliative homecare team
- 2010
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In: European Journal of Cancer Care. - : Hindawi Limited. - 0961-5423 .- 1365-2354. ; 19:2, s. 243-250
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- The aims of this study were to describe and compare quality of life (QOL) before and after designation to a palliative homecare team (PHT) in patients with different cancer diagnoses and to identify pre-designation predictors of post-designation global QOL. We measured patients� QOL one week before designation and 11 days (median time) after with the Assessment of Quality of life at the End of Life (AQEL). Of 163 eligible patient 63 participated without attrition. Patients� QOL improved in the physical, psychological, medical and global areas. Six items significantly improved: hours recumbent during the day (p=.009), nausea (p=.008), anxiety (p=.007), getting hold of staff (p=.000), received care (p=.003) and global QOL (p=.023). Depression/low in mood (r=.55) and meaningfulness (r=.70) associated to global QOL. Furthermore, pain (p=.028) and meaningfulness (p=.028) predicted global QOL. In the existential area, it is important to further explore how meaningfulness is associated to and predicts global QOL.
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