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  1. 1. Developing a portable, customizable, single-channel EEG device for homecare and validating it against a commercial EEG device

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Máté Károly Tóth; [2023]
    Keywords : Electroencephalography EEG ; Portable EEG; Single-channel EEG; Commercial EEG; Brain-machine interface; Prototype development; Elektroencefalografi EEG ; Bärbar EEG; Enkanaligt EEG; Kommersiellt EEG; Hjärna-maskin-gränssnitt; Prototyputveckling;

    Abstract : There are several commercial electroencephalography (EEG) devices on the market; however, affordable devices are not versatile for diverse research applications. The purpose of this project was to investigate how to develop a low-cost, portable, single-channel EEG system for a research institute that could be used for neurofeedback-related applications in homecare. READ MORE

  3. 2. Digitalization of Healthcare for Heart Failure Patients: An Analysis ofthe Opportunities and Restrictions in the Implementation of Self-Monitoring Systems for Heart Failure Patients in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Clara Wessén; [2022]
    Keywords : Self-Monitoring; Home-Monitoring; National implementation; Heart-Failure; Health Information Systems; Egenmonitorering; Hemmonitorering; Nationell implementering; Hjärtsvikt; Vårdinformationssystem;

    Abstract : The Swedish government and the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions, cametogether on a vision that Sweden will be the most advanced country in offering opportunities fordigitalization and e-health by the year of 2025. Self-monitoring is one aspect that can digitizeworkflow in healthcare. READ MORE

  4. 3. District nurses as well as nurses work within palliative care at hospital wards or in-home care : A quantitative comparison study of how satisfied they are with their efforts

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för omvårdnad

    Author : Angelique Edholm; Linda Oxelgren; [2021]
    Keywords : home care; hospital ward; palliative care; end of life care; satisfaction; symptom management; Hemsjukvård; vårdavdelning; palliativ vård; vård i livets slut; nöjd; symtomlindring;

    Abstract : Bakgrund: Palliativ vård utförs i hela världen och det är viktigt att utveckla och följa upp den typen av vård. Palliativ vård utgår från fyra hörnstenar och skall involvera mer än det fysiska i omvårdnaden. Det är viktigt att också lägga märke och ta hand om det psykiska, sociala och andliga. READ MORE

  5. 4. Concept and Architecture of a Decision Support System for Regulation of Diuretics in Chronic Heart Failure Patients

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Ellinor Runquist; [2021]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Fluid overload is the build up of excessive fluid in the body and is a common condition amongst chronic heart failure patients. Fluid overload is treated with diuretics but the level of excessive fluid can vary. READ MORE

  6. 5. Palliative Home Care : Nurses’ Experiences and Perceptions in Providing care - A literature review

    University essay from Röda Korsets Högskola

    Author : Kanitta Damrongkiattivej; Kim Oanh Nguyen Lundell; [2020]
    Keywords : dying patients; literature review; nurses experience; nurses’ perception; palliative home care; the end of life; döende patienter; litteraturöversikt; sjuksköterskans erfarenhet; sjuksköterskans perceptioner; palliativ hemsjukvård; patienter i livets slut skede;

    Abstract : Background: Demands to be cared for and die at home are increasing nowadays. The holistic approach of palliative care is to emphasize on alleviating physical and psychological distresses and psychosocial support to patients and their families. READ MORE