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  1. 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)

    Author : Helen Moe; [2024]
    Keywords : Adherence; Cross sectional study; Heart failure; Hospitalization-frequency; Non-adherence; Symptom burden;

    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

  3. 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 vårdvetenskap

    Author : Elinor Bradshaw; [2024]
    Keywords : Children with disabilities; family; nursing; pain; pain analysis; Barn med funktionsvariation; familj; omvårdnad; smärta; smärtanalys;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 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)

    Author : Moa Lassbo Lundquist; [2024]
    Keywords : Adherence; non-adherence; self-care; heart failure; multidisciplinary teams;

    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

  5. 4. Evaluation of a web-based education program in palliative care

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    Author : Linnéa Carling; [2023-10-04]
    Keywords : Palliative care; continuing education; web-based education; evaluation; Palliativ vård; kompetensutveckling; webbaserad utbildning; utvärdering;

    Abstract : 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

  6. 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 hälsovetenskaper

    Author : Caroline Fundi; [2023]
    Keywords : Covid-19; malaria; Sub-Saharan Africa; Covid-19; malaria; sub-saharan afrika;

    Abstract : 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