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- Warg, Lars-Erik, et al.
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Christian Denominations in Central Sweden: sick leave, work enviornment and ill-health
- 2011
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Results in research and statistics in Sweden strongly suggest that the work environment in christian churches could be improved. Fuzzy leadership, in-built structural conflicts and inadequate internal communication are apparent. This study takes its departure from this and examines the work environment in four different christian denominations in central Sweden. The specific aim is to study the reasons behind long term sick leave in order to provide preventive measures to avoid ill-health. The study will be conducted in three phases. In Phase I, data from Statistics Sweden will be compared to information from self-administered questionnares. In Phase II, a questionnaire on psychosocial work environment and health will be distributed to all those employed in the four denominations. In Phase III, interviews with church staff, politicians, trade unions and health workers will be conducted. By integrating all the data, ways to improve the work environment for those employed will be presented.
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- Warg, Lars-Erik, et al.
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”KYRKAN ÄR NOG EN LITE SPECIELL ARBETSPLATS” Arbetsmiljö, ohälsa, sjukskrivning i fyra kristna samfund : Slutrapport till AFA Försäkring angående projektet ”Religiösa samfund i DUSTLänen:Sjukfrånvaro, arbetsmiljö och ohälsa”, mars 2013. Dnr 100020
- 2013
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Reports (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Rapporten redovisar material från empiriska undersökningar med fokus påarbetsmiljön inom fyra kristna samfund, Svenska kyrkan, Svenska missionskyrkan,Svenska baptistsamfundet och Pingströrelsen. Samfunden låg i Sörmlands län,Västmanlands län, Värmlands län samt Örebro län (DUST‐länen). I FAS I jämfördes desamfundsanställda i DUST‐länen med en grupp ur den arbetande befolkningen i sammalän med avseende på långtidssjukskrivningar. De samfundsanställda uppvisade intehögre eller annorlunda siffror rörande långtidssjukskrivningar, än den arbetandebefolkningen under perioden 2001 – 2009. I FAS II distribuerades en arbetsmiljöenkättill samtliga samfundsanställda inom DUST‐länen, totalt 3 436 anställda (svarsfrekvens61 %). De samfundsanställda uppvisade i jämförelser med en referensgrupp (2 010personer i de nordiska länderna), överlag inte någon annorlunda eller speciellt dåligarbetsmiljö. När vi analyserade de samfundsanställda inbördes om deras värderingarskilde sig från församlingens erhöll vi dock skillnader. Stora värderingsskillnadersignalerade en sämre upplevd arbetsmiljö och även fler långtidssjukskrivningar. Fördem som angav värderingsskillnader noteras överrisker (oddskvoter) för flera avfrågorna i intervallet 4,12 – 5,19 vilket inom arbetsmiljöforskningen anses som myckethöga överrisker. I FAS III intervjuades samfundsanställda samt personer med kunskapom samfundsarbete. Bilden som tecknades var att ledarfunktionen var viktig för enfungerande bra arbetsmiljö. Intervjupersonerna önskade en snabb handläggning avarbetsmiljöproblem, man var dock inte alltid övertygad om att samfunden hadekunskap/verktyg att identifiera problem eller att åtgärda dessa. I rapportenrekommenderas att samfunden följer Arbetsmiljölagen och det systematiskaarbetsmiljöarbete som finns för att hjälpa arbetsplatser att själva övervaka, identifieraoch åtgärda arbetsmiljöproblem. Mer forskning om betydelsen av värderingsskillnaderoch arbetsmiljö efterlyses.
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- Jonasson, Lise-Lotte
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A comprehensive picture of ethical values in caring encounters, based on experiences of those involved : Analysis of concepts developed from empirical studies
- 2011
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Doctoral thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Older people should have a life with a sense of value and should feel confident. These ethical values, which are expressed in normative ethics, are expected to prevail in empirical ethics. Central components of nursing are the ethical issues of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and the principles of justice. The general aim of this thesis is to identify and describe the ethical values that are apparent in the caring encounter and their influence on the people involved. This is done from the perspective of the older person in study (I), next of kin in study (II) and nurses in study (III). In study (IV) the aim was to synthesize the concepts from empirical studies (I- III) and analyze, compare and interrelate them with normative ethics. Studies (I, III) were empirical observational studies including follow-up interviews. Twenty-two older people participated voluntarily in study (I), and in study (III) 20 nurses participated voluntarily. In study (II) fourteen next of kin were interviewed. In studies (I- III) constant comparative analysis, the core foundation of grounded theory, was used. Five concepts were used in the analysis in study (IV); three from the grounded theory studies (I- III) and two from the theoretical framework on normative ethics i.e. the ICN code and SFS law. Five categories; being addressed, receiving respect, desiring to participate, increasing self-determination and gaining self-confidence formed the basis for the core category ‚Approaching‛ in study (I). ‘Approaching’ indicates the ethical values that guide nurses in their caring encounters with older people. These ethical values are noted by the older people and are greatly appreciated by them, and also lead to improved quality of care. Four categories were identified in study (II): Receiving, showing respect, facilitating participation and showing professionalism. These categories formed the basis of the core category ‚Being amenable‛, a concept identified in the next of kin’s description of the ethical values that they and the older patients perceive in the caring encounter. In study (III), three categories were identified: showing consideration, connecting, and caring for. These categories formed the basis of the core category ‚Corroborating‛. Corroborating deals with support and interaction. Empirical ethics and normative ethics are intertwined, according to the findings of this study (IV). Normative ethics influence the nurse’s practical performance and could have a greater influence in supporting nurses as professionals. Criteria of good ethical care according to this thesis are: showing respect, invitation to participation, allowing self-determination, and providing safe and secure care. These criteria are elements of the concept of being professional. Professionalism of nurses is shown by: the approach nurses adapt to the performance of their duties, and their competence and knowledge, but also how they apply laws and professional codes
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- Jonasson, Lise-Lotte, 1956-, et al.
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Corroborating indicates nurses' ethical values in a geriatric ward
- 2011
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In: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. - Stockholm (Järfälla), Sverige : Informa UK Limited. - 1748-2623 .- 1748-2631. ; 6:3, s. -10
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Aim. The aim of the study was to identify nurses’ ethical values, which become apparent through their behavior in the interactions with older patients in caring encounters at a geriatric clinic.Background. Descriptions of ethics in caring practice are a problem since they are vague compared with the four principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.Methods. A Grounded Theory methodology was used. In total, 65 observations and follow-up interviews with 20 nurses were conducted, and data were analysed by constant comparative analysis.Findings. Three categories were identified: showing consideration, connecting, and caring for. These categories formed the basis of the core category: “Corroborating”. In corroborating the focus is on the person in need of integrity and self-determination, that is, the autonomy principle. A similar concept was earlier described in regard to confirming. Corroborating deals more with support and interaction. It is not enough to be kind and show consideration, i.e. to benefit someone; nurses must also connect and care for the older person, i.e. demonstrate non-maleficence, in order to corroborate that person.Conclusion. The findings of this study can improve the ethics of nursing care. There is a need for research on development of a high standard of nursing care to corroborate the older patients in order to maintain their autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence. The principal of justice was not specifically identified as a visible nursing action. However, all older patients received treatment, care and reception in an equivalent manner.
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- Jonasson, Lise-Lotte, et al.
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Empirical and normative ethics : a synthesis relating to the care of older patients
- 2011
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In: Nursing Ethics. - : Sage Publications. - 0969-7330 .- 1477-0989. ; 18:6, s. 814-824
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The aim of this study was to synthesize the concepts from empirical studies and analyze, compare and interrelate them with normative ethics. International Council of nurses (ICN) and the Health and Medical Service Act are normative ethics. Five concepts were used in the analysis; three from the grounded theory studies and two from the theoretical framework on normative ethics. A simultaneous concept analysis resulted in five outcomes; interconnectedness, interdependence, corroboratedness, completeness and good care are all related to the empirical perspective of the nurse’s interaction with the older patient, and the normative perspective, i.e. that found in ICN code and SFS law. Empirical ethics and normative ethics are intertwined according to the findings of this study. Normative ethics are supporting documents for nurses as professionals and by extension also beneficial for older patients.
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- Jonasson, Lise-Lotte, 1956-, et al.
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Ethical values in caring encounters on a geriatric ward from the next of kin´s perspective : An interview study
- 2010
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In: International Journal of Nursing Practice. - : Wiley. - 1322-7114 .- 1440-172X. ; 16:1, s. 20-26
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The aim of this study was to identify and describe the governing ethical values that next of kin experience in interaction with nurses who care for elderly patients at a geriatric clinic. Interviews with fourteen next of kin were conducted and data were analysed by Constant comparative analysis. Four categories were identified: Receiving, showing respect, facilitating participation and showing professionalism. These categories formed the basis of the core category: “Being amenable”, a concept identified in the next of kin’s description of the ethical values that they and the elderly patients perceive in the caring encounter. Being amenable means that the nurses are guided by ethical values; taking into account the elderly patient and the next of kin. Nurses’ focusing on elderly patients’ well-being as a final criterion affects the next of kin and their experience of this fundamental condition for high quality care seems to be fulfilled.
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