Essays about: "Patient Empowerment"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words Patient Empowerment.
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1. Technology-enhanced Speech and Language Relearning for Stroke Patients- Understanding the users and their needs for technology acceptance
University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskapAbstract : Stroke is a rapidly increasing disease worldwide, and speech and language impairments are common in stroke patients. A patient’s ability to speak, listen, read and write is reduced after stroke which affects the patient's independently living and quality of life. READ MORE
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2. Empowered E-patient : A phenomenological investigation of patients capabilities in a mediatized healthcare
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och mediaAbstract : This study explores the digitalization of healthcare phenomenon in relation to patient empowerment. Because digital environments change the way individuals interact with healthcare providers, there are consequences for patients’ ability to act and determine their health outcomes in a digital health ecosystem. READ MORE
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3. Perceptions on the use of home telemonitoring in patients with COPD
University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapiAbstract : Introduction: There is a growing interest in how technology can be used in order to provide efficient healthcare. Aim: The aim is to explore perceptions on the use of home telemonitoring in patients with COPD. READ MORE
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4. The Nurse's Role in the Care of Females with Urinary-incontinence in South Africa : - An empirical study
University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ, Avd. för omvårdnadAbstract : Summary Background: Urinary incontinence is a condition in which the patient experience involuntary leakage of urine. It is a significant global health issue which annually affect millions of people. READ MORE
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5. Exploring Needs and Designing an Interactive Service to Empower Home Dialysis Patients in their Everyday Life
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologiAbstract : The average life expectancy for people around the world is higher than ever before. Older people are at higher risk of suffering from chronic diseases, including chronic kidney disease. Patients with dysfunctional kidneys need dialysis. The main function of the kidneys is to clean the blood from waste products and excess water. READ MORE