Evidence of clinical competence.

abstract：:Food and mealtimes should be adapted to the older person's individual needs and desires, a fact that is often ignored in favour of a functional mealtime organisation. This study was grounded in participatory action research (PAR), and the aim of the study was to illuminate a PAR process to assist care providers in con...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Ericson-Lidman E,Strandberg G

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Palliative care is aimed at improving the quality of life of an individual with chronic noncommunicable disease and their care partners. Limitations in the provision of palliative care are mainly lack of knowledge and experience by nurses, fear of treating palliative persons, loss of control over treatment a...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Kmetec S,Štiglic G,Lorber M,Mikkonen I,McCormack B,Pajnkihar M,Fekonja Z

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines factors that contribute to work satisfaction among Swedish dental hygienists. A questionnaire was used to collect data on health, demographics, work-history, work characteristics, work satisfaction and social support at work. The questionnaire was mailed to 471 hygienists; 77.3% responded. 70% of t...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Ylipää V,Arnetz BB,Preber H,Benkö SS

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a common condition among Europe's aging population. Findings indicate that CHF patients must make significant changes in many aspects of daily life. Previous studies of older primary health-care participants and their activities of daily living (ADL)-ability are rare. The aim of this stu...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Norberg EB,Boman K,Löfgren B

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most patients in intensive care units suffer from critical diseases/injuries and are in need of life-saving medical treatment. Recovery after such diseases/injuries may be lengthy and may vary. Little is known about older patients' own assessment of recovery following intensive care. The aim of this study was to explo...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Karlsson V,Bergbom I,Ringdal M,Jonsson A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comparatively little is known about the experiential aspect of moral decision making in psychiatric nursing. Earlier research in this area has mainly focused on the cognitive aspects of moral reasoning, using hypothetical cases. The purpose of this study was to examine the experience of moral decision making in psychi...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Lützen K,Nordin C

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Registered Nurses are expected to have acquired knowledge about the fundamental concepts within nursing science throughout their training and clinical work. However, the terminology and the concept of caring are debated; therefore, there is a need for a continuous critical investigation of scientific concept...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Sebrant L,Jong M

更新日期：2020-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite recent improvements in Swedish stroke care some patients still experience a lack of support and follow-up after discharge from hospital. In order to provide good care according to the National Board of Health and Welfare, systematic evaluations of stroke care must be performed. Quality indicators in ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Tholin H,Forsberg A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:Translating and psychometrically assessing the Individualised Care Scale (ICS) for patients and nurses for the Flemish and Dutch healthcare context. BACKGROUND:Individualised care interventions have positive effects on health outcomes. However, there are no valid and reliable instruments for evalua...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Theys S,Van Hecke A,Akkermans R,Heinen M

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study presents the results of an interpretative research synthesis undertaken to explore the essence of love when encountering suffering. The idea of caring as an expression of love and compassion belongs with ideas that have shaped caring for hundreds of years. Love and suffering are the core concepts in cari...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Thorkildsen KM,Eriksson K,Råholm MB

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To provide increased understanding about how work applicants, employment specialists, social workers in the welfare service and clinicians in mental healthcare service experience participating in individual placement and support (IPS). METHODS:We searched in several databases and identified 17 studies published fr...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Moen EÅ,Walseth LT,Larsen IB

更新日期：2020-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore patients' perceptions of their pain while participating in a weekly yoga program. METHODS:A consecutive convenience sample was recruited from a Multidisciplinary Pain Centre. Seven adult patients (six women), agreed to participate in an 8-week Hatha yoga program, including weekly group sessions an...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Tul Y,Unruh A,Dick BD

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perioperative care in hip fracture patients with dementia can be complex. There is currently little scientific evidence on how care should be undertaken. AIMS:The aim of the study was to describe the experience of anaesthesia nurses of the difficulties that emerge in care situations and how communication wi...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Krupic F,Eisler T,Sköldenberg O,Fatahi N

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients' decisional control over care is the ability or power for patients to decide what their involvement will be in healthcare decisions. There is evidence of limited agreement between the perceptions of patients and the perceptions of nurses and/or caregivers with regard to the degree of patient involve...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Papastavrou E,Efstathiou G,Tsangari H,Karlou C,Patiraki E,Jarosova D,Balogh Z,Merkouris A,Suhonen R

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The preoperative education, which occurs in preoperative patient consultations, is an important part of the surgical nurse's profession. These consultations may be the building blocks of a partnership that facilitates communication between patient and nurse. AIM:The aim of the study was to describe topics a...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Pettersson ME,Öhlén J,Friberg F,Hydén LC,Carlsson E

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to generate a theoretical model describing concerns for spouses of patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and how they manage these concerns in their everyday life. Twelve spouses were interviewed about their experiences and how they manage everyday life. The intervi...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Stålkrantz A,Broström A,Wiberg J,Svanborg E,Malm D

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical caring science will be described from a theory of science perspective. AIM:The aim of this theoretical article to give a comprehensive overview of clinical caring science as a human science-based discipline grounded in a theory of science argumentation. FINDINGS:Clinical caring science seeks idiog...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Rehnsfeldt A,Arman M,Lindström UÅ

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether ratings according to the Assessment of Communication and Interaction Skills, Swedish version (ACIS-S) are related to the settings in which the skills are assessed, and whether the client's comprehension of the setting is related to the ACIS-S rating scores. T...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Haglund L,Thorell LH

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was undertaken to investigate the relation between gait speed, motor function and isokinetic knee muscle torque in stroke victims. Two different gait speeds, freely chosen speed and fastest speed, were measured on a 10-m long walkway in 34 stroke victims (median age 71 years) three months after the stroke. At ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Lindmark B,Hamrin E

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim was to test the hypothesis that education provided to staff regarding nutritional needs and individualizing nutritional care will improve the nutritional status and functional capacity of elderly people newly admitted to resident homes. DESIGN:Pre- and posttest, quasi experimental. SETTING:Resident homes....

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Wikby K,Ek AC,Christensson L

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Approximately 40% of patients admitted to hospitals are undernourished. Implementing nutritional guidelines might reduce the incidence of malnutrition, and it requires education and training for the hospital staff. AIM:It was hypothesised that a training programme focusing on the staff behaviour would inc...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Pedersen PU,Tewes M,Bjerrum M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to investigate whether the Swedish version of the Katz Index of ADL (Activities of Daily Living), on days 5-7 after amputation for vascular disease, had predictive value regarding length of hospital stay, discharge to the patient's own home or death within 1 month. Patients who had recently un...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Hermodsson Y,Ekdahl C

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purposes of this study were twofold. The first was to investigate if relaxation training conducted by nurses as an integral part of their caring activities affected breast cancer patients' experiences of radiotherapy sessions as well as their general wellbeing. Second was to evaluate a pedagogical model for large ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Larsson G,Starrin B

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:A family systems nursing intervention, Family Health Conversation, has been developed in Sweden by adapting the Calgary Family Assessment and Intervention Models and the Illness Beliefs Model. The intervention has several theoretical assumptions, and one way translate the theory into practice is to i...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Östlund U,Bäckström B,Lindh V,Sundin K,Saveman BI

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the article is to argue for a conception of nursing knowledge that stresses theoretical and practical knowledge as equally important, and to analyze the roles of nursing science and nursing tradition in the discipline of nursing. Nursing knowledge is characterized as involving values, sets of beliefs, a...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Sarvimäki A

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The nursing profession still needs more attention from decision-makers to enhance satisfaction and commitment in the work environment. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:This study aims to explore the perceived level of job rotation, job satisfaction, job commitment, job turnover and job conflict among nurses who previous...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Alfuqaha OA,Al-Hairy SS,Al-Hemsi HA,Sabbah AA,Faraj KN,Assaf EM

更新日期：2020-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The increasing age of populations throughout the world means that healthcare services are faced with new challenges, not least regarding the provision of food during hospital stay. There is a lack of knowledge of how hospital mealtimes are experienced by older patients, and so the aim of this article was to review cur...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Jonsson AS,Nyberg M,Jonsson IM,Öström Å

更新日期：2020-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is part of an ongoing study aimed at illuminating the meaning of dependency on care. The aim of this particular study is to illuminate the meaning of the phenomenon 'dependency on care' as narrated by nurses. Interviews with 20 nurses were conducted, tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A phenomenologi...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Strandberg G,Jansson L

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rehabilitation is a key component of nursing and allied healthcare professionals' roles in most health and social care settings. This paper reports on stage 2 of an action research project to ascertain older adult's experience of rehabilitation. Twenty postdischarge interviews were conducted and the interview transcri...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Atwal A,Tattersall K,Murphy S,Davenport N,Craik C,Caldwell K,McIntyre A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Larrabee's model of quality proposes a relationship between quality and value. This study tested the relationship by identifying predictors of patient-perceived quality for nursing care. Data were obtained from interviews and records of 199 adult patients. Candidate predictors of patient-perceived quality included pat...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

authors： Larrabee JH,Engle VF,Tolley EA

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00