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- Fridlund, Bengt, et al.
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Status and trends in Swedish dissertations in the area of cardiovascular nursing
- 2007
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Ingår i: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. - Amsterdam : Elsevier. - 1474-5151 .- 1873-1953. ; 6, s. 72-6
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In Europe, cardiovascular nursing (CVN) is a young branch of nursing science. The explicit knowledge contained in CVN dissertations has, so far, not been studied in Europe, and this is especially true in the case of Sweden. Accordingly, the aim of this literature study was to describe the status of and compare trends in Swedish dissertations in the area of CVN in terms of organisational structure, approach, research strategy, social orientation and socio-demographic aspects. The literature search resulted in 29 dissertations and a 26-item questionnaire that illuminated the problem areas. Most dissertations were produced in the universities of Göteborg, Halmstad and Linköping; a minority had a nurse as main supervisor; rehabilitation was the most common CVN approach; very few of the dissertations had an experimental design; and the majority was hospital-based. The main trends were (A) an increase in dissertations that were written during the last 6 years, (B) an increased number of nurses as main supervisors as well as publication in nursing journals, (C) an increase in hospital care settings while a decrease in community settings, and finally, (D) an increased number of dissertations addressing the issues of tertiary prevention as well as focusing on patients and next-of-kin as target groups. An important implication is to stimulate nurse-led interventions at all preventative levels in order to maintain or improve the cardiac health of both healthy and sick individuals, but also in order to visualize CVN and distinguish it from cardiology.
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- Hildingh, Cathrine, et al.
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Women's experiences of recovery after myocardial infarction : a meta-synthesis
- 2007
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Ingår i: Heart & Lung. - St. Louis, MO : Mosby Inc.. - 0147-9563 .- 1527-3288. ; 36:6, s. 410-417
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Women report lower well-being, compared with men, during recovery after myocardial infarction (MI). To support women in their recovery it is important to understand their experiences from their own perspective. However, a single study using a qualitative method does not have the potential to contribute to evidence-based nursing practice, and it is therefore important to synthesize findings from several qualitative studies. Objectives: The aim of this study was to perform a meta-synthesis of findings of women's experiences of recovery after MI. Methods: A meta-synthesis with seven qualitative studies, including a total of 70 women, was performed. Results: Recovery was characterized by subordination and superordination. The women strived to preserve their self, and at the same time they were strongly oriented toward other people. Four concepts emerged: protecting, adjusting, downgrading, and succumbing. Conclusion: Women oscillate between subordination and superordination. Protecting the matriarchy and being a victim of the patriarchy shed light on this ambivalence in the same way as adjusting to the situation and succumbing to the disease do.
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- Jonasson, Inger, et al.
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Working in a training garden : experiences of patients with neurological damage
- 2007
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Ingår i: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. - : Blackwell Publishing. - 0045-0766 .- 1440-1630. ; 54:4, s. 266-272
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aim: The aim of this study was to describe patients’ experiences of working in a training garden after neurological damage. Methods: The study employs a qualitative method with a phenomenographic approach. Interviews with 14 patients attending outpatient rehabilitation were conducted. The interview consisted of open-ended questions based on an interview guide covering: the activity, the training, its value and the environment. Results: The study revealed that activities in a training garden were experienced as beneficial, productive, voluntary and complicated. Certain conditions are necessary for performance and for drawing benefit from the activities. Conclusions: The results of this study may be of benefit in clinical work and may also apply to other groups of patients. Further research is needed on training gardens to enhance knowledge of suitable activities for different groups of patients to be used in the design of intervention programs.
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- Lundén, Karin, et al.
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Coronary care unit nurses' outlook on death - their own thoughts as well as those of their patients : a pilot study
- 2007
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Ingår i: Vård i Norden. - Oslo : Sykepleiernes Samarbeid i Norden (SSN). - 0107-4083 .- 1890-4238. ; 27:3, s. 9-12
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- No studies have examined the level of preparedness of CCU nurses to deal with cardiac patients’ death issues. Accordingly, the aim of this pilot study was to explore and describe CCU nurses’ outlook on their own as well as their patients’ thoughts about death. A pilot study was conducted in 2005 at a University Hospital in southern Sweden. The 63 (93%) nurses answered a newly established 18-item questionnaire regarding their own and their patients’ thoughts about death. Descriptive statistics revealed that 90% of nurses believed that patients often thought about death. Regarding their outlook on death issues, 41% were aware of their personal standpoint, 63% were clear about their plan of action, 34% showed openness towards their patients and 26% expressed educational adequacy. These low figures pertaining to both personal and professional awareness indicate a lack of knowledge and competence. Clinical implications are the provision of various forums at CCUs on this subject and the creation of awareness at all levels of nursing education. Research implications are to further develop the instrument and implement an intervention at the CCU of how to care for dying cardiac patients in a professional manner.
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- Wendt, Eva, 1958, et al.
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Young women's sexual health and their views on dialogue with health professionals
- 2007
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Ingår i: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. - Oxford : John Wiley & Sons. - 0001-6349 .- 1600-0412. ; 86:5, s. 590-595
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- BACKGROUND:Many women who experience sexual problems or who have been subjected to sexual abuse, do not seek help, and often health professionals avoid raising such issues. The aim of this study was to describe young women's sexual health and their views on a dialogue about aspects of sexuality in connection with a gynecologic examination.METHOD:Cross-sectional study. Women, 23, 26 and 29 years of age, called for gynecologic screening between March and July 2006 (n=488; response rate 75%). Descriptive statistics, multiple logistic regression and bivariate analysis were used.RESULTS:The majority (95%) had a positive attitude towards sexuality, although many women reported sexual problems, and one-fifth (22%) were dissatisfied with their sex life. Women considered it appropriate to be asked about sexuality in general (92%), while a majority (72%) found questions about sexual abuse appropriate. However, depending on the area, the majority (76-99%) had never been asked such questions. Demographic variables, aspects of life, sexuality and sexual abuse were irrelevant for whether women considered it appropriate to be asked questions about aspects of sexuality, by a midwife/doctor in connection with a gynecologic examination.Conclusion:The result can activate health professionals to initiate a dialogue about sexual issues among young women. In this way, many women who experience sexual problems or have been subjected to sexual abuse, may be provided the opportunity to improve their sexual health.
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