Essays about: "self-care theory"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 15 essays containing the words self-care theory.

1. 6. Take Care! : The Ideal Patient and Self-Governing

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

   Author : Hanna Enbuske; [2019]
   Keywords : Governing technologies; Swedish healthcare; patient-physician-relationship; morality; neoliberalism; empowerment; chronic illness; self-care; consumer patient; healthcare policy; the Patient Act; public health.;

   Abstract : In this thesis, a phenomenological approach is taken as the purpose is to discuss how the healthcare experiences of Swedish patients with chronic illness are affected by political state reforms and governing technologies. The thesis compares the discourse of Swedish healthcare policy with the discourse of healthcare in practice. READ MORE

3. 7. Healthcare-associated infections in Kenya : An interview study about nurses’ experience

   University essay from Institutionen för vårdvetenskap

   Author : Lisa Erngren; [2018]
   Keywords : Healthcare associated infection; Qualitative method; Nurses’ experience; Kenya;

   Abstract : Background: Healthcare associated infection (HCAI) is a global issue and one of the most frequent adverse events in healthcare. HCAI is a major burden for patients’ and leads to added pain and higher cost for the society. The most important measure to prevent the transmission of HCAI is hand hygiene. READ MORE

4. 8. SELF-CARE SUPPORT IN DIABETES CARE --A Literature Review of Intervention Effects

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   Author : Viktor Arnesson; Jessica Li Ulfsfält; [2017-07-03]
   Keywords : nursing intervention; effect; diabetes type 2; self-care; self-management;

   Abstract : Background: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 as a disease is growing at an alarming rate globally. The growth is seen in all countries and in all socioeconomic areas. The National Board of Health and Welfare of Sweden (2015), in its national guidelines for diabetic care, indicated that nursing interventions are the central part of diabetes care. READ MORE

5. 9. Knowledge and beliefs about HPV and HPV vaccine among young Thai females

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Conny Öberg; Sofia Josefsson; [2016]
   Keywords : Thailand; HPV; beliefs; knowledge; young females; Thailand; HPV; åsikter; kunskap; unga kvinnor;

   Abstract : Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the recognized main reason for developing cervical cancer. HPV vaccine given to females is the most effective prevention. Purpose: To investigate knowledge and beliefs about HPV, cervical cancer and HPV vaccine among young Thai females in north-eastern part of Thailand. READ MORE

6. 10. Knowledge and practices regarding foot care among patients with Type 2 diabetes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam : A quantitative study

   University essay from Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Stina Thunberg; Sofia Hellenberg; [2013]
   Keywords : Diabetes Mellitus; Knowledge; Foot Care; Gender; Ho Chi Minh City; Diabetes Mellitus typ 2; Kunskap; Fotvård; Kön; Ho Chi Minh City;

   Abstract : Introduction: Previous research shows that knowledge and practice was low in type 2 diabetes patients and that women had better practice/self-care than men. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and practices regarding foot-care among patients with type 2 diabetes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and also investigate if there was any difference between genders in knowledge and practicing of foot care. READ MORE