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16. Developing and evaluating an interactive app to support self-care among older persons receiving home care
Sammanfattning : The proportion of older persons worldwide is growing. With older age, complex health problems may occur and the need for home care increases. To support older persons to maintain health and self-care, innovative ways need to be developed. The aim of the project was to develop and evaluate an interactive app among older persons receiving home care. LÄS MER
17. Designing online support for families living with depression
Sammanfattning : Families living with mental illness experience an added burden and may experience such psychological distress that they require therapeutic intervention. The Internet is used as a daily tool by a growing share of the population worldwide, including for health related matters. LÄS MER
18. 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
19. From institutional life to community participation : Ideas and realities concerning support to persons with intellectual disability
Sammanfattning : The right for everyone with an intellectual disability in Sweden to participate in community life has led to the closure of residential institutions. To understand this issue three questions were formulated: 1) why did this occur, 2) which services provide the alternatives and 3) has this transition led to community participation? The origin of this transition was found in the normalization principle of 1946. LÄS MER
20. Family Members of Patients with Burns : Experiences of a Distressful Episode
Sammanfattning : A severe burn is a trauma associated with long lasting consequences, not only for the survivor but also for the family. Although it is recognized that family members are central in providing social support for the patients, previous research has not focused extensively on this group. LÄS MER