Patients experience of warmth and coldness in connection with surgery - a phenomenological study.

abstract：:The aim of this paper was to explore the health professionals' experiences and gain a deeper understanding of interaction with families of critically ill or traumatized patients with severe brain injuries. The methodological approach was qualitative and phenomenological. Data were collected through participant observa...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Orøy A,Strømskag KE,Gjengedal E

更新日期：2011-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Health, well-being, quality of life, and lifestyle are central concepts within health science, although generally accepted definitions are still lacking. Lifestyle can either be seen as an independent variable and the cause of unhealthy behaviour or as a dependent variable, which is affected by conditions in the socie...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Svensson O,Hallberg LR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caring theories are the description and conceptualization of the care that is given in caring practise by nurses and other professional caregivers with the aim of verbalizing and communicating caring phenomena. Intermittently, a theory -practice gap is given expression- that theory does not go along with clinical prac...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Elisabeth Ranheim A,Kärner A,Berterö C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This qualitative focuses on the personal experiences of partners to a spinal cord injured person. Using a Ricoeurian phenomenological-hermeneutic approach, we analysed seven partners' narratives 1 and 2 years after their partner's injury. The study revealed how the injury was experienced from the partners' perspective...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Angel S,Buus N

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Earlier research shows that breast augmentation is positively correlated with positive psychological states. The aim of this study was to explore the shared values, feelings, and thoughts within the culture of breast enlargement among women visiting Internet-based forums when considering and/or undergoing esthetic pla...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Martin Salzmann-Erikson RN,Henrik Eriksson RN

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article offers a conceptual framework by which different kinds and levels of well-being can be named, and as such, provides a foundation for a resource-oriented approach in situations of illness and vulnerability (rather than a deficit-oriented approach). Building on a previous paper that articulated the philosop...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Galvin KT,Todres L

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morbid obesity is a progressive, chronic condition associated with failed attempts at change and repeated relapses. AIM:There seems to be little previous research into the understanding of the everyday life of morbidly obese adults. We wanted to gain more knowledge about characteristics of eating habits and...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Christiansen B,Borge L,Fagermoen MS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents a phenomenological analysis of interview material, in which 12 care professionals in elderly care reflect on the elderly's well-being within the frame of special housing accommodation. The perspective of the care professionals is of special interest. The findings show that the well-being is chara...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Lundin A,Berg LE,Muhli UH

更新日期：2013-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explored the phenomenon of the lived experience of choosing a healthy lifestyle based upon an organic diet as seen from the perspective of the young adult. Interviews were collected in Sweden and analyzed using the descriptive phenomenological psychological research method. The results showed the general ps...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Von Essen E,Englander M

更新日期：2013-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The point of departure in this text is the ongoing qualitative interdisciplinary research project RHYME (www.RHYME.no), which addresses the lack of health-promoting interactive and musical Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for families with children with severe disabilities. The project explores a new tr...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Stensæth K

更新日期：2013-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes a part of the interview process that is never usually reported. Listening to what people say is the key to increasing our knowledge of human existences. Procuring knowledge about human experience is much more challenging. Although good sources on how to prepare and conduct an interview exist, th...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Angel S

更新日期：2013-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Repeated encounters over time enable general practitioners (GPs) to accumulate biomedical and biographical knowledge about their patients. A growing body of evidence documenting the medical relevance of lifetime experiences indicates that health personnel ought to appraise this type of knowledge and consider...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Mjølstad BP,Kirkengen AL,Getz L,Hetlevik I

更新日期：2013-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to generate a substantive theory explaining how the staff in a resource-limited neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a developing nation manage to ensure adherence to behavioral modification components of a noise reduction protocol (NsRP) during nonemergency situations. The study was conduc...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Swathi S,Ramesh A,Nagapoornima M,Fernandes LM,Jisina C,Rao PN,Swarnarekha A

更新日期：2014-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Media portrayals of older people, such as those in newspapers, both inform and reflect public attitudes. By becoming aware of culturally influenced attitudes about older people, and how these attitudes are reflected in the ways older people are viewed, treated, and cared for in society, the healthcare profession can b...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Koskinen S,Salminen L,Leino-Kilpi H

更新日期：2014-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:In Western countries, the number of older people receiving home nursing care is increasing, and in rural areas they are at additional risk because of the distance between people and health care facilities. The aim of this study was therefore to illuminate the meaning of being an oldest old woman living alone in a rura...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Ness TM,Hellzen O,Enmarker I

更新日期：2014-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, we explore how younger women in Norway construct their embodiment and sense of self after hysterectomy. To do this, we conducted in-depth interviews with eight ethnic Norwegian women aged between 25 and 43 who had undergone hysterectomy. In line with a broad phenomenological approach to illness, the stu...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Solbrække KN,Bondevik H

更新日期：2015-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article we aim to demonstrate how Gadamerian philosophical hermeneutics may provide a sound methodological framework for researchers using the Delphi Technique (Delphi) in studies exploring health and well-being. Reporting of the use of Delphi in health and well-being research is increasing, but less attention...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Guzys D,Dickson-Swift V,Kenny A,Threlkeld G

更新日期：2015-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Research indicates that participation in culturally meaningful activity is beneficial for immigrants' health and well-being, yet older Korean immigrants struggle with accepting new cultural perspectives, which can negatively affect their health and well-being. Using in-depth interviews, this study was designed to capt...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Kim J,Kim M,Han A,Chin S

更新日期：2015-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to conduct in-depth analyses of the lived experiences of the caregivers of dementia and their maladaptive thinking patterns and how their physical health was influenced and compromised. The main method used was interpretative phenomenological analysis and involved in-depth analysis of eight pa...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Ali S,Bokharey IZ

更新日期：2015-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim is to identify facilitators and barriers for physical activity (PA) experienced by morbidly obese adults in the Western world. Inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle have become a major challenge for health and well-being, particularly among persons with morbid obesity. Lifestyle changes may lead to long-term ch...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Toft BS,Uhrenfeldt L

更新日期：2015-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Stress has become a mass phenomenon in the modern workplace. The use of information and communication technologies is beginning to receive greater attention in the context of occupational stress. An exploratory qualitative study was conducted to examine both stressors and benefits resulting from technologies among pra...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Ninaus K,Diehl S,Terlutter R,Chan K,Huang A

更新日期：2015-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Living with a chronic disease like chronic heart failure (CHF) results in disruptions, losses, and setbacks in the participants' daily lives that affect health and well-being. By using grounded theory method, we illuminate whether persons with CHF experience discontinuity in life and, if so, what helps them to preserv...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Östman M,Jakobsson Ung E,Falk K

更新日期：2015-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Social networks influence health behavior and health status. Within social networks, "key players" often influence those around them, particularly in traditionally underserved areas like the Appalachian region in the USA. From a total sample of 787 Appalachian residents, we identified and interviewed 10 key players in...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Schoenberg NE,Eddens K,Jonas A,Snell-Rood C,Studts CR,Broder-Oldach B,Katz ML

更新日期：2016-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nurses are in a prime position to manage to support families that have a family member living in a residential home for older people. Nurses' attitudes about meeting patients' family members vary. Studies describe that some nurses consider family members as a burden. But some nurses consider family members...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Dorell Å,Östlund U,Sundin K

更新日期：2016-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Children's right to participate in their own healthcare has increasingly become highlighted in national and international research as well as in government regulations. Nevertheless, children's participation in healthcare is unsatisfactorily applied in praxis. There is a growing body of research regarding children's p...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Gilljam BM,Arvidsson S,Nygren JM,Svedberg P

更新日期：2016-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Older people who live in nursing homes commonly suffer from pain. Therefore, relieving suffering among older people that stems from pain demands knowledge improvement through an integration of international knowledge. This study aimed to integrate current international findings and strengthen the understanding of olde...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Vaismoradi M,Skär L,Söderberg S,Bondas TE

更新日期：2016-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A good therapeutic relationship is a strong predictor of successful treatment in addiction and other psychological illness. Recent studies of horse-assisted therapy (HAT) have drawn attention to the importance of the client's relationship to the horse in psychotherapy. Few have reported on the patient's own ...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Kern-Godal A,Brenna IH,Kogstad N,Arnevik EA,Ravndal E

更新日期：2016-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The researcher role is highly debated in qualitative research. This article concerns the researcher-researched relationship. METHODS:A group of health science researchers anchored in various qualitative research traditions gathered in reflective group discussions over a period of two years. RESULTS:Efforts...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Råheim M,Magnussen LH,Sekse RJ,Lunde Å,Jacobsen T,Blystad A

更新日期：2016-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a dearth of information pertaining to ethnicity and serious leisure among immigrants. The purpose of our study was to explore the health benefits of serious engagement in sports among Korean immigrants who are part of club activities. Using semi-structured in-depth interviews, we identified three themes assoc...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Kim J,Kim M,Henderson KA,Han A,Park SH

更新日期：2016-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to explore children's representations and perceptions of natural spaces using photovoice and community mapping. The sample consisted of 28 children aged 12-14 years residing in urban and rural communities in the Western Cape, South Africa. Data were collected by means of a series of six focus ...

journal_title：International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

authors： Adams S,Savahl S,Fattore T

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00