Abstract Background This study aims to evaluate data quality, scaling properties, and reliability of the Swedish RAND-36 in a general population sample present reference for population. Methods Testing assumptions followed methods recommended International Quality Life Assessment Project, previously used psychometric testing SF-36 RAND-36. Data were collected via regular mail random stratified county. Weighted means scores differences by sex, age, education, occupational groups tested....

To describe the experience of life first year after surgery from perspective persons treated for colorectal cancer and their partners.Colorectal is a common form, treatment can cause unpleasant side effects such as sexual dysfunction bowel problems. Partners struggle to keep family normal provide support. Little known about couples' experiences cancer.Qualitative descriptive.Individual semi-structured interviews with 13 partners, total 26 participants.One theme was identified in study; 'Life...

Abstract Aims and objectives To explore ambulance nurses' ( AN s) experiences of non‐conveying patients to alternate levels care. Background Increases in utilisation the number seeking care who do not require medical supervision or treatment during transport have led increased nonconveyance NC ) referral other Design A qualitative interview study was conducted using an inductive research approach. Methods The a region middle Sweden 2016–2017. Twenty nurses were recruited from departments...

There has been an increasing demand for emergency medical services (EMS), and a growing number of patients are not conveyed; i.e., they referred to levels care other than ambulance conveyance the department. Patient safety issues have raised regarding ability EMS decide convey patients. To improve non-conveyance guidelines, information is needed about who conveyed by EMS. Therefore, purpose this study was describe compare proportion characteristics non-conveyed patients, together with...

Introduction: Rehabilitation for cancer patients aims at preventing and reducing the physical, mental, social existential consequences of a disease its treatment. The aim this study is to describe patients' self-perceived interest in participating rehabilitation (CR).Material methods: A total 1179 patients, diagnosed with 28 different diagnoses, from November 2015 October 2016, were identified via national quality registers. questionnaire was developed purpose study, Cancer Interest....

Patients with brain tumors constitute a vulnerable group, and it is important that they receive the highest quality of care (QoC). The study aim was to describe perceptions QoC its association health-related life in tumor patients undergoing proton beam therapy newly established clinic. Data were collected at start treatment after 3 6 weeks. Adult (≥ 18 years old) (n = 186) completed two self-administered questionnaires: modified Quality from Patients' Perspective, which measures perceived...

Background Symptom management in conjunction with proton beam therapy (PBT) from patient's perspective has not been explored. Such knowledge is essential to optimize the care this relatively new treatment modality. Objective The aim of study was explore process symptom patients brain tumor receiving PBT. Methods Participants were 22 primary who received PBT, recruited collaboration a national center for and 2 oncology clinics at university hospitals Sweden. Interviews using open-ended...

Felt stigma is an internalized sense of shame about having unwanted condition, along with fear discrimination. The Stigma‐related Social Problems (SSP) scale was constructed to measure the impact health‐related on psychosocial functioning in people different diseases and disorders. performance SSP tested 3,422 subjects from general population (Mid‐Swed Health Survey) subgroups according gender, age, occupation, education. homogeneity construct validity Distress Avoidance scales were...

Abstract Background The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) is a generic questionnaire that captures health and disability-related functioning information corresponding to six major life domains: Cognition , Mobility Self-care Getting along Life activities Participation . WHODAS 2.0 used in wide range of international clinical research settings. A psychometric evaluation 2.0, Swedish version, the general population lacking, together with national reference...

Psycho-educational interventions can moderate the negative impact of cancer on patients’ mental wellbeing, although studies effect colorectal (CRC) patients are scarce. Hence, primary aim this study was to test whether a nurse-led psycho-educational programme (PEP) could affect emotional wellbeing persons being treated for CRC and anal cancer. A secondary there were any differences in before undergoing PEP compared subset Swedish population. randomized controlled trial used. In total, 86...

Clinical experiences and studies have shown that patients with tumors often experience multiple concurrent symptoms during their disease trajectories. However, the majority of symptom research focuses on single symptoms. Dodd, Miaskowski, Paul (2001) studied clusters suggested should focus evaluating associations among possible synergistic adverse effects patients' future morbidity.

Abstract Aim To illuminate the experience of an altered social context for patients with primary brain tumours living away from home while undergoing proton beam therapy. Design A descriptive, qualitative cross‐sectional interview study. Methods Nineteen were interviewed between December 2015–August 2016, either during ( N = 7) or before and after 12) their hermeneutical analysis was performed. Results Participants made adjustments to achieve control well‐being treatment period. The also...

The decision to not convey patients has become common in emergency medical services worldwide. A substantial proportion (12-51%) of the seen by are conveyed those services. practice non-conveyance is a result increasing and changing demands on acute care system. Research focusing outcomes needed.The aim was describe (emergency department visits, admission in-hospital intensive units mortality, all within seven days) their association with variables (sex, age, day week, time day, signs...

Proton beam therapy (PBT) is increasingly administered to patients with primary brain tumors. Benefits of new treatments must be weighed against side effects and possible deterioration in health-related quality life (HRQoL). The aim this study was describe compare HRQoL, including acute symptom experiences associated factors, malignant benign tumors treated PBT.Adult PBT-treated (n = 266) were studied. HRQoL assessed EORTC QLQ-C30, QLQ-BN20, HADS, ISI MFI before, during three months after...

To describe how nurses perceive and promote inpatients' needs for physical activity during their stay at the ward.A qualitative descriptive design was employed providing an exploration of need activity.Seven semi-structured focus group discussions were held between November 2016 February 2017 with 29 in three hospitals Sweden. Both interaction analysis content data conducted.Patients are dependent on nurses' prioritizations promotions to be sufficiently physically active ward. The external...

Currently, no available tool easily and effectively measures both the frequency, intensity distress of symptoms among patients receiving radiotherapy. A core symptom set (fatigue, insomnia, pain, appetite loss, cognitive problems, anxiety, nausea, depression, constipation, diarrhoea skin reaction) has been identified assessed across oncology research to better understand pattern treatment side effects.The aim was develop a measuring multiple-symptom experience in undergoing radiotherapy...

Over time, ambulance assignments have increased in number both nationally and internationally, a substantial proportion of patients encountered by emergency medical services are assessed as not being need services. Non-conveying has become way for clinicians to meet this increasing workload. It been shown that ambulances can be made available sooner if non-conveyed, but there is no previous research describing the factors influence non-conveyance time.To describe time consumption when...

Skin reaction is a common side-effect of radiotherapy and often only assessed as clinician-reported outcome (CRO). The aim was to examine compare patient-reported (PRO) skin reactions with CRO for signs acute patients primary brain tumour receiving proton beam (PBT). A further explore patients' experiences the reactions.

Introduction Breast cancer is the most prevalent among women. The treatment extensive; in addition to surgery, various combinations of radiation therapy, chemotherapy and antibody endocrine can be applied. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) high patients with breast cancer, peaking during chemotherapy, but may persist for several years. Physical activity has proven effective reducing CRF rehabilitation, many tend less active after diagnosis. Yoga a previously demonstrated effect on energy levels...

To describe how patients receiving cancer treatment perceive quality of care in the oncological outpatient settings.A strategic sample 20 adult with treated four settings hospitals Sweden participated study. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide open-ended questions. The interviews audio-recorded, and transcripts analysed phenomenographic approach.Three descriptive categories emerged from data: patient's is designed to meet individual needs, dignity respected,...