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- Eriksson, Monica, et al.
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Elderly Spouses Experiences In Connection With Their Partners’ Death : A Literature Review
- 2007
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Ingår i: Vård i Norden. - 0107-4083 .- 1890-4238. ; 27:1, s. 43-46
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Previous generations’ inherent and natural knowledge of encouraging routines and rituals for mourning is no longer an obvious part of our society of today. The aim with this literature review was to present elderly spouses experience in connection with their partners’ death. The result has been achieved be qualitative content analysis of eleven scientific articles. The categories and sub- categories that appeared have been used to describe the altered life situation the elderly faced. Death involves a series of experiences for the surviving relatives and in order to cope with the situation there is a need to adapt to the different requirements. The spouses undergo varying stages of adjustment during the mourning. The conclusions from this literature review were that elderly surviving experiences altered over time but that loneliness remains during a very long space of time. Lack of social support and close connections compose risk factors, which have negative influences on the mental health. Over the years, the overall majority of the surviving adjusts well to the loss of their partner
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- Ewander, I, et al.
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Erfarenheter av föräldraskap hos kvinnor och män med Cystisk Fibros
- 2002
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Ingår i: Vård i Norden. - 0107-4083. ; 22:3, s. 27-27
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Today most patients with CF reach adulthood and consequently marry and have children. Health care systems are lacking in knowledge of how these adults cope with the strain of having children. Eight patients were interviewed about their experiences of having children. The study was a qualitative descriptive study and the patients were interviewed with open questions regarding their experiences of parenthood. The analysis showed that most of them found it natural to become a parent. Despite their chronic disease they had, on the whole, a healthy self-concept. Many of them experienced a strengthening of their relationship with their partner notwithstanding the strain many of them experience when becoming pregnant and then adapting to life with a new baby and its needs. Partners took greater responsibility upon themselves in caring for the children.
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- Finnström, Berit, 1950-, et al.
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Fingertoppskänsla och fingerfärdighet : Föräldrars uppfattningar om faktorer som inverkar på barnets upplevelse av perfer venpunktion
- 2011
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Ingår i: Vård i Norden. - Oslo. - 0107-4083 .- 1890-4238. ; 31:2, s. 40-44
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Introduction:Pain in connection with needles is a major reason to children’s anxiety and fear. Parents have a unique competence and knowledge about their children’s experiences and reactions that should be regarded as important in health care. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe a group of parents' perceptions of the factors that influence their children's experience in relation to venepuncture. Method: Qualitative interviews were conducted with 11 parents. The interviews were based on the question “What factors influence your child's experience in relation to venepuncture?”. The data were analysed through manifest and latent content analysis. Results: The manifest analysis resulted in five categories: Children's experience of fear and stress, The parent's behaviour, Information and preparation, Distraction and Staff expertise. The latent content analysis led to the theme: Adapting the peripheral venepuncture for the individual child is both the responsibility of the parents and the health care professionals. Conclusions: Parents have specific knowledge of the child they wish to convey to the nursing staff. They also want to work in collaboration with staff to minimize the child's anxiety and fear. Parents should be seen as a resource in the child’s health care.
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- Finnström, Berit, 1950-, et al.
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Utvärdering av två självskattningsinstrument för smärta bland barn på en akutmottagning
- 2008
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Ingår i: Vård i Norden. - Köpenhamn : Sjuksköterskornas samarbete i Norden. - 0107-4083 .- 1890-4238. ; 28:1, s. 48-50
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this pilot study a faces pain scale (FPS) and the ColouredAnalogue Scale (CAS) were evaluated. The FPS consists of six faces corresponding to a numeric scale of 0 to 10, and the CAS is a modified visual analogue scale from 0 to 10. The aims were to examine if FPS and CAS were considered as equal, valid and applicable in measuring pain in children in an emergency room. To assess concurrent validity, 62 children in an emergency room were asked to mark their current pain on both self-report scales. When construct validity was assessed, a subgroup of children (n=19) was asked to score their pain before and after administered analgesics. All children were asked which scale they preferred. There were no significant differences in the scores between the scales. The correlation between them was 0.64 for children >8 years of age and 0.66 for children 4.5–7 years (p<0.05). Median scores after analgesic administration decreased from 5.8 to 4.2 with CAS (p<0.001) and from 6 to 4 with FPS (p<0.001). Children >8 years preferred CAS, while younger children preferred FPS (p<0.05). Both scales showed concurrent and construct validity in this study group of untrained children in an emergency room.
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- Fjelltun, Aud-Mari Sohini, et al.
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Carers' experiences with overnight respitecare : a qualitative study
- 2009
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Ingår i: Vård i Norden. - 0107-4083 .- 1890-4238. ; 29:3, s. 23-27
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aim The aim of this study was to explore experiences with overnight respite care (ORC) of Norwegian carers who provided care to frail elderly awaiting nursing home placement. Background In many Western countries respite care has become part of health care service provision, and various types of respite care are available. The intent with respite care can be twofold; caring for the care receiver and supporting the carer. Methods This was a descriptive qualitative study. Interviews were conducted with 15 carers, transcribed and analysed by qualitative content analysis. Findings The carers described various experiences with ORC. If ORC supported the family unit, it was welcomed by carers and experienced as supportive. If ORC did not support the family unit, many carers rejected ORC, and it was experienced as non-supportive. Two categories were constructed: 'experiencing ORC as supportive for the family as a unit' and 'not experiencing ORC as supportive for the family as a unit'. Conclusion To support more carers, nurses have to listen to carers’ experiences about ORC. Nurses need to take responsibility for the family as a unit and provide more flexible ORC services based on both carers’ and elderly’s needs.
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- Fossum, Mariann, et al.
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Evaluation of the Norwegian version of the Mini Nutritional assessment (MNA®) among older nursing home patients
- 2009
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Ingår i: Vård i Norden. - København : SSN [Sjuksköterskornas samarbete i Norden]. - 0107-4083 .- 1890-4238. ; :2, s. 50-52
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA®) is a well-known clinical scale that is often used for nutritional screening of older people in different settings recommended by several international clinical and scientific organizations. Aims: The aims of this article were: 1) to translate the MNA® from English to Norwegian and 2) to test the Norwegian version of the instrument for reliability and validity in a small sample of older nursing home patients. Methods: The English version of the MNA® was translated according to recommended procedures. A convenience sample of 26 older nursing home patients was screened with the MNA® by 10 registered nurses. Reliability and validity of the instrument were assessed. Results: Support for reliability and validity was shown in the study group. Conclusion: Positive support for sufficient quality of the Norwegian version of the MNA® was shown, but further testing of the instrument is needed.
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- Frejd, Lisa, et al.
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Att bli transplanterad : En studie av patientens upplevelse
- 2008
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Ingår i: Vård i Norden. - Köpenhamn : Sjuksköterskornas samarbete i Norden. - 0107-4083 .- 1890-4238. ; 28:2, s. 14-18
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Transplantation is a well established form of treatment for terminal organs failure. Most patients that undergo this treatment havebeen through a period of severe illness and suffering. In the care of the patient the nurse can ease the suffering.The aim of this study was to describe how patients experience organ transplantation.Methods: Nine kidney transplanted and five liver transplanted patients were interviewed concerning their experience of transplantation.Interviews with semi constructed questions were performed at two occasions during the first month post transplanted. The text was then analyzedwith the qualitative content analysis.Results: After text analysis seven categories and two themes emerged. The themes were – physical suffering and physical well-being. Aftertransplantation the recollection of illness was very strong and despite severe disease trust in the health care and in the careers remained high.Conclusions:It is central that nurses are aware of that process – to go from a life threatening illness to an experience of well-being – is slow.If nurses are conscious about this, an opportunity to persist patients trust toward the health care and health careers, is given.
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- Fridh, Isabell, 1954, et al.
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Att vaka en begreppsanalytisk studie : To watch a study of the concept
- 2006
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Ingår i: Vård I Norden. - 0107-4083. ; 26:1, s. 4-8
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- To watch over a sick or dying person is a common phrase and phenomenon used both by relatives and hospital staff. The aim of this study was to analyse the concept of watch and it's meaning for caring in the context of intensive care. The study was conducted in two steps. First an etymological and semantic analysis was conducted, in the second step, 35 persons, including 19 registered nurses undergoing a specialist training program in critical care and 16 persons representing the public were asked to write down their personal opinions about the meaning of the concept. A synthesis of the semantic analysis and the empirical study was made and finally a tentative meaning of the concept was formulated. To watch (over someone) is to be present by a person's side with attention, in the purpose of protecting the loved one from danger and to assist and help in presence of illness and/or dying. The person who watches can do it day or night and be a next of kin or a nurse. To watch means to be emotionally involved and your own needs are put aside in favour of the concern and care for the ill or dying person. This abstract was translated into English by the publisher or author.
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