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- Elf, Lena Marie, 1962, et al.
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A dynamic conceptual model of care planning
- 2007
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Ingår i: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF CARING SCIENCES. - : Wiley. - 0283-9318 .- 1471-6712. ; 21:4, s. 530-538
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article presents a conceptual model of the care planning process developed to identify the hypothetical links between structural, process and outcome factors important to the quality of the process. Based on existing literature, it was hypothesized that a thorough assessment of patients' health needs is an important prerequisite when making a rigorous diagnosis and preparing plans for various care interventions. Other important variables that are assumed to influence the quality of the process are the care culture and professional knowledge. The conceptual model was developed as a system dynamics causal loop diagram as a first essential step towards a computed model. System dynamics offers the potential to describe processes in a nonlinear, dynamic way and is suitable for exploring, comprehending, learning and communicating complex ideas about care processes.
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- Elf, Lena Marie, 1962, et al.
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Developing a model of a Stroke Care Process
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Ingår i: Online Journal of Nursing Informatics. - 1089-9758. ; 13:3, s. 1-34
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aim. The paper presents the development and structure of a generic stroke care simulation model, used in designing of a stroke unit in Sweden. Background and rationale. Designing new health care spaces is a multifaceted process; requiring multi-professional (nurses, other healthcare professionals, building planners and architects) involvement. To secure that the patients’ interest are in focus the different stakeholders need to analyze and develop a common understanding of the care processes that are to take place in the new space. Modeling and simulation is one significant method, making it possible to depict the dynamic structure of the system and experiment with the model, asking “what – ifs” questions. Methods. System dynamics, a modeling method was used to develop the model. The iterative and group-modeling process included development of a quantified model (with a multi-professional design team, based on evidence from the literature, and a survey from stroke care experts), and validation of the model. Results. The dynamic care model developed included variables that are essential in modern care, such as patient-participation, care-planning, and teamwork. Conclusion. The presented generic model provides a framework for exploring, comprehending, and communicating complex ideas about stroke care.
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- Larsson, Maria E H, 1969, et al.
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Patients' views on responsibility for the management of musculoskeletal disorders - A qualitative study.
- 2009
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Ingår i: BMC musculoskeletal disorders. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1471-2474. ; 10:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders are very common and almost inevitable in an individual's lifetime. Enabling self-management and allowing the individual to take responsibility for care is stated as desired in the management of these disorders, but this may be asking more than people can generally manage. A willingness among people to take responsibility for musculoskeletal disorders and not place responsibility out of their hands or on employers but to be shared with medical professionals has been shown. The aim of the present study was to describe how people with musculoskeletal disorders think and reason regarding responsibility for prevention, treatment and management of the disorder. METHODS: Individual interviews with a strategic sample of 20 individuals with musculoskeletal disorders were performed. The interviews were tape-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed according to qualitative content analysis. RESULTS: From the interviews an overarching theme was identified: own responsibility needs to be met. The analysis revealed six interrelated categories: Taking on responsibility, Ambiguity about responsibility, Collaborating responsibility, Complying with recommendations, Disclaiming responsibility, and Responsibility irrelevant. These categories described different thoughts and reasoning regarding the responsibility for managing musculoskeletal disorders. Generally the responsibility for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders was described to lie primarily on society/authorities as they have knowledge of what to prevent and how to prevent it. When musculoskeletal disorders have occurred, health care should provide fast accessibility, diagnosis, prognosis and support for recovery. For long-term management, the individuals described themselves to be responsible for making the most out of life despite disorders. CONCLUSION: No matter what the expressions of responsibility for musculoskeletal disorders are, own responsibility needs to be met by society, health care, employers and family in an appropriate way, with as much or as little of the "right type" of support needed, based on the individual's expectations.
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