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- Melin-Johansson, Christina, 1956-, et al.
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Reflections of older people living in nursing homes
- 2014
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Ingår i: International Journal of Older People Nursing. - : RCN Publishing Ltd.. - 1748-3735 .- 1748-3743. ; 26:1, s. 33-39
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- AimTo explore experiences of ageing in older people living in nursing homes, based on the gerotranscendence theory.MethodInterviews were held with 14 people aged between 80 and 96 years. The results were analysed using content analysis.FindingsThe findings were divided into three categories: the self, the cosmic dimension, and social and personal relationships. These three categories were underpinned by eight subcategories. Most participants described improved knowledge about themselves, decreased concern about body and appearance, acceptance and appreciation of life, and less regard for social norms. A fewer participants described a greater affinity with past generations, or thought that the borders between past and present had become blurred.ConclusionThis study provides a better understanding of how people experience old age. It also indicates how healthcare professionals could apply the gerotranscendence theory of ageing as a conversation model to enable care to be adjusted according to older people's wishes.
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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
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Ingår i: European Journal of Cancer Care. - : Hindawi Limited. - 0961-5423 .- 1365-2354. ; 19:2, s. 243-250
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- 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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