Essays about: "introduction to health and medicine"
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1. Adherence in patients with heart failure. Relationships to symptom burden and hospitalization frequency : A cross-sectional survey study
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV)Abstract : Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the degree of adherence and non-adherence to treatment regimen in the population with heart failure, as well as to explore relationships to symptom burden and hospitalization-frequency. Introduction: Heart failure – a chronic disease with a somber prognosis and high mortality, incidence and prevalence increasing world-wide. READ MORE
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2. Parent perspectives on the barriers and enablers to effective pain assessment in children with disabilities : A literature study
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskapAbstract : Introduction: Children with disabilities (CwD) experience pain more often than healthy children. Assessing their pain is complicated by their limited communication skills, multiple complex pain problems and the presence of maladaptive behaviors, leading to underestimation and undertreatment of pain. READ MORE
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3. Adherence to Treatment Advice in Patients with Heart Failure : Connections to mental health, social and socioeconomic factors
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV)Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study is to examine adherence among patients with HF and its potential association with mental health, social support and socioeconomic status. Introduction: For patients with heart failure, self-care is strongly advised, encompassing prescribed medication intake, fluid reduction and weight control to maintain stability. READ MORE
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4. Evaluation of a web-based education program in palliative care
University essay fromAbstract : Introduction: To enable continuing education in palliative care among health professionals, a web-based education program was launched in a Swedish county. Such an extensive investment needs to be evaluated. READ MORE
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5. The impact of Covid-19 on malaria healthcare delivery services, treatment and prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaperAbstract : Introduktion: Covid-19-pandemin och dess förebyggande åtgärder har fått många länder i subsahariska Afrika att kämpa för att tillhandahålla grundläggande hälso- och sjukvårdstjänster till sina befolkningar i redan ansträngda hälsosystem. På grund av pandemin har störningar i rutinmässiga grundläggande hälso- och sjukvårdstjänster som malariakontroll i subsahariska Afrika rapporterats som utbredda med allvarliga konsekvenser såsom ökad dödlighet. READ MORE