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1. Participation in shareholding networks for the care of older persons in rural Thailand : Older persons’ and relatives’ experiences
Sammanfattning : The aim of this thesis was to explore how older persons and family caregivers experience taking part in shareholding networks related to health promotion activities for older people in rural areas in Thailand. The thesis had a qualitative research design and is based on original articles (I-IV). LÄS MER
2. Evaluating the Swedish Dignity Care Intervention within municipality healthcare : for older persons with palliative care needs
Sammanfattning : Background: Palliative care in Sweden is not equal in terms of age, disease, and place of care. An essential value within palliative care is dignity, therefore healthcare emphasizing this value must be prioritized. However, older persons are concerned their dignity would not be considered and dignity interventions are rare. LÄS MER
3. Together towards safer medication treatment for older persons
Sammanfattning : This thesis focuses on promoting patient safety in older persons using medications. Given that medications can unintentionally harm patients, the World Health Organisation emphasises “Medication without harm” as a global patient safety challenge. LÄS MER
4. Promoting dignity and well-being in residential care facilities : Older persons’ perceptions and experiences of important aspects and associated factors
Sammanfattning : Objective: The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge regarding the perceptions and experiences of aspects and factors associated with perceived dignity and well-being among older persons living in residential care facilities. Study I describes residents’ perceptions and experiences regarding important aspects of experiencing dignity and well-being. LÄS MER
5. Learning with, from and about each other : interprofessional education on a training ward in municipal care for older persons
Sammanfattning : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe and evaluate interprofessional education on an interprofessional training ward in municipal care for older persons. Interprofessional education has for some years now been proposed as a means to meet the call for effective collaboration, co-ordination and quality in health and social care. LÄS MER