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Visar resultat 21 - 25 av 31 avhandlingar innehållade orden Anna Strömberg.
21. Physical activity in patients with heart failure : motivations, self-efficacy and the potential of exergaming
Sammanfattning : Background: Adherence to recommendations for physical activity is low in patients with heart failure (HF). It is essential to explore to what extent and why patients with HF are physically active. LÄS MER
22. Caring needs in patient-partner dyads affected by heart failure : An evaluation of the long-term effects of a dyadic psycho-educational intervention
Sammanfattning : Introduction: As medical treatment has improved, patients with heart failure (HF) now live longer and care mostly takes place at home with partners providing the main assistance. Taking care of an ill or disabled individual imposes a well-documented burden on the partner’s healthrelated quality of life. LÄS MER
23. Improving care for patients with non-cardiac chest pain : Description of psychological distress and costs, and evaluation of an Internet-delivered intervention
Sammanfattning : Introduction: More than half of all patients seeking care for chest pain do not have a cardiac cause for this pain. Despite recurrent episodes of chest pain, many patients are discharged without a clear explanation of the cause for their pain. LÄS MER
24. När kroppen sätter gränser : En studie om att leva med hjärtsvikt i medelåldern
Sammanfattning : The overall aim of the present thesis was to describe the meaning of living with heart failure as a middle-aged person. In particular, the relation between the persons’ life-situations and formal care was explored. An additional aim was to uncover the meaning of support as experienced by people living with heart failure in middle age. LÄS MER
25. Participation in heart failure home-care : Patients’ and partners’ perspectives
Sammanfattning : Introduction: Patient participation is important for improving outcomes and respecting selfdetermination and legal aspects in care. Heart failure is a chronic condition that puts high demands on self-care and patient participation. LÄS MER