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1. Living with haemodialysis close to death - patients' and close relatives' experiences
Sammanfattning : The overall aim of this thesis is to generate understanding and knowledge a bout the experiences of patients living with haemodialysis, and their close relati ves, near the end of life. In studies I and II we conducted a series of 31 qualitative interviews over a period of 12 months with 8 severely ill patients (aged 66–87) treated with haemodialysis. LÄS MER
2. Close relatives of critically ill persons in intensive and critical care : the experiences of close relatives and critical care nurses
Sammanfattning : The aim of the licentiate thesis was to describe close relatives of critically ill persons within intensive and critical care from the perspective of close relatives and of critical care nurses. The data were collected by means of qualitaive research interviews with seven partners of persons who had been critically ill and cared for in an intensive care unit, and with focus groups discussions with 24 critical care nurses. LÄS MER
3. Att drabbas av testikelcancer : En studie av män med behandlad testikelcancer och deras anhöriga
Sammanfattning : The aim of the thesis is to describe and analyse men's experience of testicular cancer, the interaction with caregivers during the course of the disease and in the subsequent medical care process and the attitude of close relatives during this period and how they describe their life during the medical care process.The results reported in article I describe, on the basis of audio-taped dialogues between patients and physicians and interviews between patients and physicians, the impact the medical care program SWENOTECA has on the interaction between patient and physician and on how the patients experience their disease and the follow-up of care and treatment. LÄS MER
4. Recovery following hip fracture surgery - The perspectives of older people, close relatives, and nurses working in an orthopedic ward
Sammanfattning : This thesis falls within the field of nursing and focuses on older people’s recovery after hip fracture surgery in a rural context. A fall-related hipfracture is a common and severe health issue that affects older people, leaving them vulnerable and in need of support from close relatives and healthcare personnel during recovery. LÄS MER
5. Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Stage III or IV from the Perspective of the Affected Women and Their Close Relatives : A Qualitative Study
Sammanfattning : Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV has a major impact on a person's everyday life. The aim of this licentiate thesis was to describe the experiences of women living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV, as well as the experiences as a close relative to women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV. LÄS MER
