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- Alstveit, Marit, et al.
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Public health nurse education in the Nordic countries
- 2022
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Ingår i: Public Health Nursing. - : Wiley. - 0737-1209 .- 1525-1446. ; 39:1, s. 270-278
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Higher education should promote critical reflection and guide students towards international activities. In the Nordic countries public health nurse educational programmes are mostly based on guidelines issued by national educational authorities, which describe students' learning outcomes.Aim: The aim of this paper is twofold: to give an overview of public health nurse education and service in the Nordic countries and thereby discuss opportunities for collaboration within the programmes.Data sources and compilation of data: National legislations for public health nurse education and services are used as data. Since all sources are written in the language of each country, all the authors wrote the parts that describe each countries conditions in English and contributed to the compilation of data.Results: We found both similarities and differences in public health nurse education and services. Opportunities for collaboration between the programmes are discussed.Conclusion: Critical reflection by the public health nurse students can be enhanced by arranging collaboration projects, an exchange of clinical placement, and joint master projects. Collaboration among academic staff within the educational programmes, in education and research, have the potential to enhance quality both within public health nurse education and in developing the profession of public health nursing.
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- Andersson, Ingrid, et al.
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A scoping review-Missed nursing care in community healthcare contexts and how it is measured
- 2022
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Ingår i: Nursing Open. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 2054-1058. ; 9:4, s. 1943-1966
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aim: To examine the extent and nature of missed nursing care in elderly care in community healthcare contexts from the perspective of healthcare staff, and to identify instruments used to measure missed nursing care and the content of these instruments. Design: Scoping review. Methods: Searches were conducted in the CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases in March 2020. The selection process followed the PRISMA flow diagram. Results: Sixteen research papers were found from nine countries. The instruments used in the studies were Basel Extent of Rationing of Nursing Care for nursing homes (BERNCA-NH), modified MISSCARE survey and study-specific instruments or items. The item content differed, as did the number of items, which was between one and 44. The studies reported values for missed nursing care, as well as described reasons for and/or the relation between missed nursing care and organization, working climate and patient outcomes.
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- Andersson, Ingrid, et al.
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First-line managers perceptions of missed nursing care in community health care for older people-A phenomenographic study
- 2024
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 0283-9318 .- 1471-6712.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- IntroductionFirst-line managers in Swedish communities have responsibility for that care to older people is provided, staffing is sufficient and the budget is balanced in their unit. It is a struggle with limited resources due to a growing population in need of care. This can lead to missed nursing care. The aim was to describe first-line managers perceptions of missed nursing care in community health care for older people.MethodsA qualitative design with a phenomenographic approach, interviewing 24 first-line managers. Ethics approval for the study was received from the Research Ethics Committee at Karlstad University (Dnr HNT 2020/566).ResultsThe results are shown in six descriptive categories containing 15 perceptions. The descriptive categories are 'occurrence of missed nursing care', 'becoming aware of missed nursing care', 'reasons for missed nursing care', 'missed nursing care has consequences for the older persons', 'missed nursing care has consequences for the staff' and 'taking action to decrease missed nursing care'.ConclusionsIt is important for first-line managers to become aware of the existence and reasons for missed nursing, as it has consequences for older people and staff. Managers need to take missed nursing care seriously in order to work with improvements for maintaining good quality of care and patient safety.
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- Andersson, Ingrid, et al.
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Prevalence, type, and reasons for missed nursing care in municipality health care in Sweden : A cross sectional study
- 2022
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Ingår i: BMC Nursing. - : BioMed Central (BMC). - 1472-6955. ; 21:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background With an ageing population, there is an increasing need for care, both as home care and in nursing homes. However, some needed care is not carried out for different reasons, which can affect patient safety. The aim of the study was to describe prevalence, type, and reasons for missed nursing care in home care and nursing homes, from nurses' perspective. Methods A cross sectional design with quantitative and qualitative approach. A Swedish version of Basel Extent of Rationing of Nursing Care for nursing homes and 15 study specific questions were answered by 624 registered nurses, enrolled nurses, or nurse assistants. Both descriptive and analytical, independent-samples t-test, analyses were used. Qualitative content analysis was used for the open-ended question. Results The care activity most often missed in home care was: 'set up or update care plans' (41.8%), and in nursing homes: 'scheduled group activity' (22.8%). Reasons for missed nursing care were lack of preparedness for unexpected situations, obstacles in a deficient work environment, unsatisfactory planning in the organisation, and/or shortcomings related to the individual. Conclusion Not all care activities needed are performed, due to reasons such as lack of time or organisational issues. Missed nursing care can lead to adverse events and affect patient safety. It is important to be aware of missed nursing care and the reasons for it, which gives a possibility to initiate quality improvement work to ensure patient safety.
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- Andersson, Ingrid, et al.
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Registered nurse´s perception of staffing in community care – contributing to a sustainable health care workforce
- 2022
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Population ageing will lead to increased need for care, both as home care and in nursing homes. The time spent in hospital are shorten, so more and more advanced care takes place as community care. To meet this challenges, it will be important to ensure a sustainable health care workforce in which registered nurses (RNs) have a key role. Staffing in community care is related to patient safety and care quality.Aim of the study: To describe registered nurse´s perceptions of staffing in community care.Methods: A number of 56 RNs (age 26 to 65, median age 47) working in community care answered a questionnaire including questions about staffing. Data were collected in 2019/2020. Descriptive statistical- and qualitative content analyses were used. Results: The majority of the RNs (71%) perceived the planned staffing in community care as acceptable or good. Although, when looking back on the previous week, around half of the RNs (55%) perceived it to be lower that needed. The RNs holds perceptions of staffing in a continuum from positive to negative. The RNs perceptions of staffing are expressed in five sub-themes; “it´s working, it´s all fine,” “the willingness to do good”, “being in a vicious circle”, “having a feeling of resignation”, and “challenging for a vulnerable organization”.Conclusions and implications: RNs perceptions on staffing in community care are important in contributing to a sustainable and resilient workforce, they are like the organisation´s band-aid. There is a need to optimise and increase nurse staffing in community care.
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- Andersson, Ingrid, et al.
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Validation of the Basel Extent of Rationing of Nursing Care for Nursing Homes and Home Care, a Swedish version
- 2023
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Ingår i: Nursing Open. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 2054-1058. ; 10:7, s. 4504-4514
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- AimThe aim of the study was to translate, adapt and validate the instrument Basel Extent of Rationing of Nursing Care for Nursing Homes and Home Care for use in the Swedish community health care context. DesignA cross-sectional study. Data were collected from October 2019 to January 2020, and the questionnaire was sent to Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and assistant nurses. MethodsThe study was performed in four phases: (1) translation, (2) adaptation of the Basel Extent of Rationing of Nursing Care for Nursing Homes and Home Care to the Swedish context, (3) content validity testing, and (4) evaluation of psychometric properties. The collected data resulted in 611 responses. Explorative factor analysis was performed to explore the interrelationship, and Cronbach's alpha was used to evaluate the internal consistency. ResultsExplorative factor analysis presented six factors/subscales: (1) fundamental care, (2) timely needed-based care, (3) dignity and support, (4) ensuring respectful treatment, (5) social activities, and (6) documentation, planning and reporting. The Cronbach's alpha for the components showed values between 0.7 and 0.9. ConclusionThe analyses indicate an instrument to be usable for Enrolled Nurses and nurse assistants in community health care. Additional tests, can contribute to refining the content of the items and further test reliability and validity of the instrument. No patient or public contributionAs this is a study of translation and validation of the instrument Basel Extent of Rationing of Nursing Care for Nursing Homes and Home Care.
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- Andersson, Ingrid
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Vård som inte blivit utförd : Uppfattningar från vårdpersonal och enhetschefer inom kommunal vård och omsorg för äldre
- 2023
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Övergripande syfte – Att undersöka samt öka och fördjupa kunskapen om vård som inte blivit utförd, inom kommunal vård och omsorg för äldre, utifrån vårdpersonals och enhetschefers uppfattningar och erfarenheter.Metod – Forskningsområdet vård som inte blivit utförd inom kommunal vård och omsorg för äldre kartlades med en scoping review, 16 artiklar inkluderades (I). Kvantitativ och kvalitativ metod användes för att samla in och analysera data (II-IV). Det genomfördes en tvärsnittsstudie med 624 sjuksköterskor, undersköterskor och vårdbiträden som besvarade ett frågeformulär med flervalsfrågor och en öppen fråga. Instrumentet Basel Extent of Rationing of Nursing Care for Nursing Homes (BERNCA-NH) samt studiespecifika frågor, för svensk kommunal kontext om vård som inte blivit utförd användes. Beskrivande och analytisk statistik användes samt kvalitativ innehållsanalys (II). En översättning, anpassning och validering av BERNCA-NH gjordes med explorativ faktoranalys (III). En intervjustudie genomfördes med 24 enhetschefer inom kommunal vård och omsorg för äldre, där deras uppfattningar av vård som inte blivit utförd efterfrågades. Analysen utfördes med fenomenografisk ansats (IV).Resultat – Det förekommer att vård inte blivit utförd inom kommunal vård och omsorg för äldre, orsakat av tidsbrist eller på grund av organisatoriska förhållanden (I, II). Instrumentet BERNCA-NH/HC, SWE indikerade en god reliabilitet och validitet, men ytterligare tester behövs (III). Enhetschefer som är medvetna om förekomsten av att vård inte alltid blir utförd, försöker följa upp händelserna för att förebygga att det ska hända igen. Vård som inte blivit utförd kan innebära negativa konsekvenser för både vårdpersonal och de äldre (IV).Konklusion – Det är av vikt att få kännedom om vård som inte blivit utförd samt att det går att mäta. Utifrån det kan orsaker diskuteras och förbättringsarbete ske. Vård som inte blivit utförd är relaterat till patientsäkerhet och behöver lyftas upp på agendan.
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- Eklund, Anna Josse, 1968-, et al.
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Cross-cultural validation and psychometric testing of the Swedish version of the microsocial section of the Attitudes toward Patient Advocacy Scale
- 2012
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Ingår i: The International Journal of Person Centered Medicine. - : Open Journal Systems. - 2043-7730 .- 2043-7749. ; 2:3, s. 473-481
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Rationale, aims and objectives: Patient advocacy can be defined as a process for maintaining and monitoring patients’ rights, values and best interests. To measure attitudes toward patient advocacy, Bu and Wu (2008) developed the Attitudes toward Patient Advocacy Scale (APAS), which required further testing and refining in different contexts. This two-phased study aimed to: (1) translate and cross-culturally validate the APAS section for microsocial patient advocacy (AMIA) in accordance with the Swedish context and (2) test the instrument’s psychometric properties in the community care of older patients.Methods and results: The first phase consisted of back-translation and cultural validation of the APAS-AMIA in accordance with the Swedish context and resulted in a 39-item Swedish version of the APAS-AMIA. In the second phase, data were collected using the 39-item APAS-AMIA in 2009 from a sample of 230 registered nurses and nurse managers covering 16 communities. Subsequently, psychometric testing was conducted with exploratory factor analysis and reliability analysis in a final sample of 201 RNs. The exploratory factor analysis revealed a 4-factor structure, explaining 52.1% of the total scale variance in a 33-item instrument called the APAS-AMIA/SE. The Cronbach’s alpha for the APAS-AMIA/SE was 0.92 and varied between 0.82 and 0.88 for the factors.Conclusion: When the APAS-AMIA/SE semantic and conceptual equivalence to the APAS-AMIA, its distinct factor structure, internal consistency values and theoretical attachment are all added together, the conclusion is that the APAS-AMIA/SE is an acceptably reliable and valid instrument.
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- Eklund, Anna Josse, 1968-
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Den professionella distriktssköterskan
- 2021. - 1
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Ingår i: Distriktssköterskans specialistområden. - : Studentlitteratur AB. - 9789144130576 ; , s. 27-48
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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- Eklund, Anna Josse, 1968-, et al.
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Experiences of the clinical learning environment in peer learning: A mixed method study from bachelor students’ and main preceptors’ perspectives
- 2023
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Ingår i: Nordic journal of nursing research. - : Sage Publications. - 2057-1585 .- 2057-1593. ; 43:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- There is a lack of clinical placements for bachelor nursing students (BNS). Due to this, stringent educational models for clinical practice need to be developed. The aim was to describe bachelor nursing students’ and main preceptors’ experiences of the clinical learning environment during peer learning. This mixed method study was based on a joint project between the Karlstad University and the Region Värmland, Sweden, where peer learning was launched in two geriatric clinical education wards. A total of 23 bachelor nursing student and four main preceptors participated. The data were collected in parallel, qualitative data through focus group interviews and reflective journals, and quantitative data with the CLES + T scale between November 2017 and February 2018. A directed content analysis of all results was performed. The COREQ Checklist was used. The student–patient and the student–main preceptor relationships were important for the students’ development. The students described the educational atmosphere as comfortable and safe and that the staff were knowledgeable about them. Peer learning with close interaction between patients and all staff can create authenticity, which in turn drives the BNSs’ professional development. All staff should be involved in the supervision of the students and include them as members of the nursing team.
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- Eklund, Anna Josse, 1968-, et al.
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Individual and organisational factors influencing registered nurses' attitudes towards patient advocacy in Swedish community health care of elders
- 2014
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 0283-9318 .- 1471-6712. ; 28:3, s. 486-495
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aim: The aim of this study was to describe and explore individual and organisational factors potentially influencing registered nurses' (RNs) attitudes towards patient advocacy. Methods and Sample: In a quantitative cross-sectional study, data were collected from 226 RNs in community health care of elders. A questionnaire was used to measure a number of factors including attitudes towards patient advocacy, nursing competence, personality traits, individual preferences regarding the quality of health care and working climate. A multiple regression analysis was performed. Results: The results showed that individual factors of nursing competence and individual preferences of the quality of health care, as well as organisational factors of the working climate, explained 26.2% of the variance in the RNs' attitudes towards patient advocacy. Conclusions: Although the mentioned individual factors may be intertwined, the conclusion is that both individual and organisational factors influenced RNs' attitudes towards patient advocacy. The results do not verify that nursing experience, workplace experience, educational level or personality traits influence the RNs' attitudes towards patient advocacy. The proportion of explained variance indicates that additional factors also influence attitudes towards patient advocacy, and more research is needed to shed further light on these factors.
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- Eklund, Anna Josse, 1968-
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Professionellt ledarskap
- 2021
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Ingår i: Distriktssköterskans specialistområden. - : Studentlitteratur AB. - 9789144130576 ; , s. 49-60
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- Eklund, Anna Josse, 1968-
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Sjuksköterskor som patienters företrädare : Med huvudsakligt fokus på företrädarskap för äldre patienter i kommunal hälso- och sjukvård
- 2013
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The overall aim was to study nurses’ and managers’ attitudes towards micro social patient advocacy (I) and factors related to patient advocacy (II, III) with the main focus being on advocacy in the care of older patients in community health care together with psychometric testing of the instrument 'Attitudes toward Patient Advocacy Scale-Attitudes toward MIcrosocial Advocacy' (IV).Methods: A quantiative cross-sectional study and a qualitative study were carried out. Nurses (n=207) and managers (n=23) in community health care responded to a questionnaire about patient advocacy, nursing competence, personal traits, quality of care and organisational climate (I, II, IV). Nurses' (n=18) perceptions of influencers of patient advocacy was studied in a phenomenographic study (III).The results showed that nurses and managers reported positive attitudes to patient advocacy (I, II), especially for patients unable to speak for themselves (I). Two areas of nursing competence (Performing the nursing process, Supervision and cooperation) and a dimension of quality of care of older patients were positively associated with attitudes towards patient advocacy (II). Two organisational dimensions were, negatively (dynamism) respectively positively (playfulness), associated with attitudes towards patient advocacy. The nurses' perceptions of influencers of patient advocacy consist of three hierarchically related levels: The nurse's character traits, The nurse’s bond with the patient and The organisational conditions (III). The Swedish version of APAS-AMIA consists of 33 items in a four-factor structure (APAS-AMIA/SE): Support patients’ beliefs and decision-making, Safeguard patients' health care, Support patients to communicate their wishes and Respect patients’ wishes not to participate in decisions regarding care (IV).Conclusions: Maintaining the continuing professional competence of nurses is important, and is ensuring the organisational prerequisites to enable nurses' advocacy for patients.
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- Eklund, Anna Josse, 1968-, et al.
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Swedish nurses’ perceptions of influencers on patient advocacy – a phenomenographic study
- 2014
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Ingår i: Nursing Ethics. - : Sage Publications. - 0969-7330 .- 1477-0989. ; 21:6, s. 673-683
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: A limited number of studies have shown that patient advocacy can be influenced by both facilitators and barriers which can encourage and discourage nurses to act as patient advocates. Objective: This study’s aim was to describe Swedish nurses’ perceptions of influencers on patient advocacy.Research design and context: Interviews with 18 registered nurses from different Swedish clinical contexts were analysed using the phenomenographic method.Ethical considerations: Ethical revisions were made in accordance with national legislation and guidelines by committees for research ethics at Karlstad University. Findings: Three levels of hierarchically related influencers on patient advocacy were found in the descriptive categories. The fundamental influencer, the nurse’s character traits, was described in the perceptions that advocacy is influenced by nurse’s having a moral compass, having control over the care situation, being protective and feeling secure as a nurse. The second most vital influencer, the nurse’s bond with the patient, was expressed in the perceptions of knowing the patient and feeling empathy for the patient. The third level of influencers, the organisational conditions, was described in the perceptions that the organisational structures and organisational culture influence patient advocacy.Discussion: The results correspond with findings from earlier research but add an understanding that influencers on patient advocacy exist at three hierarchically related levels. Conclusion: The nurse’s character traits are the fundamental influencer to patient advocacy, but in order to be comfortable and secure when advocating for patients, nurses also need to be familiar with both the patient and the situation. A supposition could be that all influencers interact, which needs to be further addressed in future studies.
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- Eklund, Anna Josse, 1968-, et al.
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Swedish registered nurses’ and nurse managers’ attitudes towards patient advocacy in community care of older patients
- 2013
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Ingår i: Journal of Nursing Management. - : Wiley-Blackwell. - 0966-0429 .- 1365-2834. ; 21:5, s. 753-761
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aim To describe and compare registered nurses’ (RNs) and nurse managers’ (NMs) attitudes towards patient advocacy in the community care of older patients.Background RNs may act as patients’ advocates in the care of older patients. NMs should support patient advocacy in order to make the best care available to patients.Method A modified Attitudes towards Patient Advocacy Scale was used to collect data from 207 RNs and 23 NMs in the Swedish community care of older patients. The response rate was 52%. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used.Results Both RNs and NMs showed positive attitudes towards patient advocacy. They were more positive towards patient advocacy for patients unable to help themselves than for competent patients.Conclusions This study showed that RNs and NMs did not differ in their attitudes towards patient advocacy. This result is consistent with the idea of giving the neediest and vulnerable patients greater care.Implications for Nursing Management It is important for NMs to clarify their own and RNs attitudes towards patient advocacy as disparities may affect cooperation between the groups. Any effects on cooperation may, by extension, affect the quality of care.
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- Eklund, Anna Josse, 1968-, et al.
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Swedish registered nurses attitudes towards patient advocacy and individual influencing factors
- 2011
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- INTRODUCTIONPatient advocacy can be considered as a vital part of the registered nurses (RNs) profession. The RN advocates for the patients when she/he speaks or acts on behalf of the patients, support and protects the patients when they themselves cannot. According to Bu and Jezewski´s1 theory (2007) patient advocacy consists of three core attributes; safeguarding the patients autonomy, acting on behalf of patients and championing social justice in provision of health care. Factors on an individual and an organisational level can influence patient advocacy. Individual factors described in the literature are the RNs nursing competence, educational level and her/ his personality.AIMSThe aims of the study was to describe registered nurses (RNs) attitudes toward patient advocacy and to explore individual factors influencing attitudes toward patient advocacy in the context of community care of older patients.METHODSThe cross sectional study was carried out in 16 communities in a region of Sweden, between March and September in 2009. Mailed questionnaires were used to collect data and a total of 226 RNs participated in the study (rr=52 %). Besides demographics, the questionnaire consisted of the instruments the APAS2 (to measure RNs attitudes towards patient advocacy), the AssCe3 (to measure the RNs self assessed nursing competence) and the SIMP4 (to measure personality traits). Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze data.RESULTSThe RNs showed positive attitudes towards patient advocacy. Nursing competence proved to be an influencing factor to attitudes towards patient in the regression model. The model explained 18.4 % of the variance in attitudes toward patient advocacy.CONCLUSIONThe results from this study can contribute to the available knowledge about patient advocacy since new insights about influencing factors have been added. The vital results from this study are that RNs in a community context showed a positive attitude towards patient advocacy and that attitudes towards patient advocacy were influenced by the RNs nursing competence but not by their nursing experience, educational level or personality traits. The results can contribute to the knowledge about patient advocacy but further research regarding patient advocacy and influencing factors is needed.REFERENCES1. Bu X. & Jezewski MA. Developing a mid-range theory of patient advocacy through concept analysis. J Adv Nur 2007; 57(1): 101-110.2. Bu X. & Wu Y.B. Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Instrument: Attitude Toward Patient Advocacy. Res Nurs Health 2008; 31(1): 63- 75.3. Löfmark A. & Thorell-Ekstrand I. An assessment form for clinical nursing education: a Delphi study. J Adv Nurs 2004; 48(3): 291-298.4. Woods S.A. & Hampson S.E. Measuring the Big Five with Single Items using a Bipolar Response Scale. Eur J Pers. 2005; 19: 373-390.
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- Flyum, Ida Røed, et al.
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Nursing, frailty, functional decline and models of care in relation to older people receiving long-term care : a scoping review protocol
- 2022
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Ingår i: BMJ Open. - : BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. - 2044-6055. ; 12:8, s. 1-7
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- INTRODUCTION: Older people receiving healthcare in long-term care contexts (eg, home healthcare, sheltered housing and nursing home contexts) are especially vulnerable to developing frailty and functional decline. Considering the negative effects associated with these conditions and the possibility of preventing them from progressing, it is vital that nurses possess a broad knowledge base related to them. Particularly as prevention related to these conditions lies well within their remit. Such knowledge could guide the development of effective models of care, ensuring continuity and, hence, quality of care. Our objective will be to review published literature on existing models of care targeting frailty and/or functional decline and how these conditions are described by older people themselves, significant others and nurses in relation to long-term care. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: The scoping review will be conducted in accordance with Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework. Recent methodological developments will be considered. PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO will be searched. Eligibility criteria will be peer-reviewed papers and written in English. All types of study designs will be eligible and included papers will be quality and ethically assessed. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)-Protocol checklist for protocols and the PRISMA for Scoping Reviews checklist were followed in this paper. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: As the study outlined in this protocol is a scoping review, no ethics approval was needed for this protocol nor for the upcoming study. The findings will be published in an open-access, peer-reviewed journal. Additionally, the findings will guide a research project following the Medical Research Council’s framework for developing and evaluating complex interventions. Thus, supporting us in developing a model of care related to the detection and prevention of frailty and/or functional decline among older people in a long-term care context.
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- Jansson, Jörgen, et al.
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Prehospital care nurses' self reported competence : A cross-sectional study
- 2020
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Ingår i: International Emergency Nursing. - : Elsevier. - 1755-599X .- 1878-013X. ; 52, s. 1-7
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: The Swedish ambulance service has undergone major changes in recent decades due to advancements being made in medical and technical resources, professional competence, and patient care. Registered and specialist nurses share the same role, accountabilities, and responsibilities in the ambulance service, and their professional competence has not yet been evaluated. Objectives: The aim of the study was to investigate and compare self-reported professional competence among nurses working in the ambulance service and to explore associations between potentially predictive background factors and self-reported professional competence. Method: A cross-sectional study with a digital questionnaire was used for collecting data from 34 registered nurses and 71 specialist nurses. The Ambulance Nurse Competence Scale and the Research Utilization Questionnaire were used for data collection. Results: Significant differences were found among the nursing categories in terms of age, gender, education, and work experience. Prehospital emergency nurses reported the highest professional competence. Nurses with a master's degree did not report significantly higher professional competence than nurses with a bachelor's degree. Conclusions: The findings indicated that there are differences in the professional competence of registered nurses and specialist nurses. Length of work experience in the ambulance service is an important factor associated with higher professional competence.
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- Jansson, Jörgen
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Prehospital nurses’ professional competence – utilization and development
- 2023
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The overall aim of this thesis was to explore nurses’ professional competence with a focus on scope of practice, content, utilization, and development within the ambulance service in Sweden.Methods: Integrative review (I), qualitative (II, III) and quantitative methods (IV) were used. The integrative review was based on 25 studies. The qualitative studies were based on interviews with 13 (II) and 16 prehospital nurses (III), and data was analyzed using content analysis (II) and grounded theory (III). In the quantitative study (IV), 105 nurses answered a digital questionnaire and descriptive and analytical statistics were used in the analysis. Main findings: Advanced nurses’ and paramedics’ assessments, treatments, and referrals were safe and of high quality and were characterized by a high degree of autonomy. Patients were satisfied with the care provided, reduced waiting times, and the avoidance of unnecessary transportation to hospital (I). Broad medical and nursing competence was required, and personality traits and contextual awareness were emphasized as unique competences (II). Prehospital emergency nurses reported higher levels of professional competence compared to registered nurses or other specialist nurses. No differences were identified between nurses with master’s or bachelor’s degrees, and clinical experience was a predictor of nursing competence (IV). At the start of their careers, the ambulance service represented a developing environment for nurses. When focus, education, roles, responsibilities, and requirements remained the same, continued competence development risked stagnation (III).Conclusions: Personality, clinical competence, prehospital experience, and contextual competence were emphasized. Academic competence was neglected and not demanded. This thesis provides new knowledge that can contribute to the continued development of the ambulance service and to a more efficient utilization of the full spectrum of nurses’ professional competence.
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- Olsson, Cecilia, 1971-, et al.
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All our problems solved? Implementing peer learning in a geriatric hospital setting: : A discussion paper
- 2020
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Ingår i: Nordic journal of nursing research. - : Sage Publications. - 2057-1585 .- 2057-1593. ; 41:2, s. 61-64
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Educational models that facilitate an increased number of students while maintaining clinical education of good quality are needed. This discussion paper presents how peer learning was implemented in a geriatric hospital setting allowing for an increase in student numbers. Conclusively, a stringent implementation of peer learning facilitated an effective way of using existing supervision resources, while maintaining a good quality of clinical education. It is also important that the process is anchored in both educational and clinical settings with a clear division of responsibilities. Finally, all collaborative partners need to acknowledge the significance of high-quality clinical education.
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- Olsson, Cecilia, 1971-, et al.
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Sexuality After Treatment of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma : Patients' Experiences and Psychometric Testing of the Sexual Adjustment Questionnaire-Swedish Version II
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Ingår i: Cancer Nursing. - : Wolters Kluwer. - 0162-220X .- 1538-9804. ; 44:6, s. 499-508
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Sexuality is an important part of health-related quality of life. To ensure adequate supportive interventions, valid and reliable instruments specific to sexual changes and adjustments after cancer treatment are needed.Objectives: The aims of this study were to test the psychometric properties of the Sexual Adjustment Questionnaire-Swedish version II (SAQ-SII) in patients treated for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and to describe and explore patients' experiences of sexuality after treatment.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019, using SAQ-SII and data from the National Quality Registry for Leukemia–subregistry for Lymphoma, which included 257 patients (25% response rate). An exploratory factor analysis was performed for psychometric evaluation. Internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach's α. Independent t tests, analysis of variance, and multiple regression were used to describe patients' experiences of sexuality.Results: The exploratory factor analysis resulted in a 4-factor structure, explaining 65.7% of the total scale variance (SAQ-SII). The Cronbach's α for the SAQ-SII was 0.88 and varied between 0.70 and 0.89 across subscales. Sexuality was affected in various ways and extent. Sexual Interest was most affected, whereas Sexual Function was least affected. Being male, of younger age, without comorbidities, and in a relationship were associated to a higher Sexual Interest.Conclusions: The SAQ-SII is a valid and reliable instrument to measure changes and adjustments in sexuality in patients treated for lymphoma.Implications for Practice: Assessments of sexuality in a broad sense should be an integrated part of cancer care to ensure timely interventions for those who need and want support.
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