Background: Patient empowerment (PE) may be defined as the opportunity for patients to master issues important their own health. The aim of this study was conceptualize PE and how concept manifests itself cancer attending follow-up, in order develop a relevant sensitive questionnaire population.Material methods: A theoretical model made, based on Zimmerman's theory psychological empowerment. Patients who were follow-up after first line treatment (n = 16) interviewed about experiences with...

To create awareness among nurse leaders, of what they may need to consider, when integrating researchers as advanced practitioners (ANP) at PhD-level their staff.In a time transition leaders be challenged by the change towards evidence-based clinical nursing, including in ANP positions.A collective case study three ANPs took place large regional hospital Denmark. The cases were first analysed focusing on generic features, functions and skills ANPs, second approaches practice seen...

In the current study, we aimed to explore experiences and attitudes among healthcare professionals as they transitioned from their familiar disciplines respiratory medicine, intensive care or other departments during first wave of COVID-19 pandemic.In preparation for increasing number patients suspected having who would be severely ill COVID-19, a major reconstruction Danish Healthcare System was initiated. The capacity system respond unprecedented situation dependent on professionals'...

Abstract Background A range of benefits have been reported from engaging peer interviewers in qualitative interviews, but little systematic evaluation exists to assess their impact on both process and outcomes interviews health research. Objective To investigate the involving patient representatives as a research project empowerment. Design 18 were carried out part wider study, seven by academic researcher alone eleven jointly with interviewer. The analysed quantitatively qualitatively...

Patient-centred care (PCC) including collaborative practices is the core component of modern health care. Despite this, it has proven difficult to implement.To examine (1) healthcare professionals' (HCPs') perception whether they perceive a PCC culture, their attitudes towards involving patients in decisions and experiences barriers for PCC; (2) variables that may contribute explain differences perceived person-centred culture.A questionnaire survey HCPs from 27 different departments two...

To date there has been little research that reveals and describes the connection between individual his or her environment, which is foundation for coping process. These findings are part of a grounded theory study. The article shows how "the struggle to be participant in one's own life" was identified as central tendency with advanced cancer. It involved pattern four life conditions: alleviation from life-threatening illness, carry on normal life, live powerlessness, find courage strength,...

To explore the experiences of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their family members relating both to participation in care during hospitalisation for an acute exacerbation disease, subsequent day-to-day at home.When recovering from exacerbation, challenges associated unpredictable health condition dominate everyday life can involve members. Proper patient discharge follow-up help improve self-management. However, knowledge significance recovery is still limited.This...

Patient-family-healthcare provider interaction seems important for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their family members' self-management practices. Because the need support might be enhanced after a hospitalisation, it beneficial to explore this further in follow-up health care.To meaning of patients' experiences interacting healthcare providers daily over time.Participant observations in-depth interviews were conducted repeatedly 10 seven members during visits...

Background: In the transition between being a hospitalized patient with cancer and resuming “normal” life, many patients experience physical, mental, social challenges. Scientifically, as well politically, it is therefore recommended to undertake research focus on rethinking reorganizing follow-up after treatment. Objective: The aim of this study was identify perspectives fast-track colorectal surgery challenges experienced in from survivor. Methods: current article represents phase 1 an...

Purpose: In healthcare related to hospital discharge and follow-up, it is acknowledged that patient participation can strengthen self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, the meaning of care following a severe acute exacerbation less described. Therefore, aim this part larger study was explore patients' experiences participating their around subsequent day-to-day at home. Method: The designed as qualitative, longitudinal study. Data were collected by...

To explore how nurses experience the physical environment when caring for hospitalized patients.The as part of nursing is already an embedded understanding in earliest theory. In today's hospitals, impact important both patients and nurses. Patients' well-being linked to environment, which can produce negative positive emotions. Nurses' work affected by one, affects practice, communication, teamwork.This study used a qualitative design nurses' experiences nursing. The complied with...

Background:With the ambition of strengthening interdisciplinary and nursing research culture infrastructure at a regional hospital in Denmark, several initiatives were taken, one which was tailor-made writing course. Aims:The course had two aims. The first to motivate practitioners write articles about completed developmental or projects, second establish an environment where it would be possible for healthcare debate issues evidence-based practice. Findings conclusions:This article...

Background and objective During pregnancy, absence from work increases significantly. Job adjustments have been shown to decrease absences; however, studies show only half of pregnant women who need job receive them. Little is known about the viewpoints managers possible challenges in management employees. The aim this study was investigate experiences considerations relation managing hospital staff members describe an active policy for individuals. Methods A qualitative based on five focus...

Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork exploring various head and neck cancer treatment pathways of patients with low socio-economic status being treated radiation therapy in Denmark, our aim was to explore how why inequality this pathway might occur the encounter between these Danish healthcare.In recent years, a has been growing concern worldwide. The majority have relatively are at risk experiencing their treatment.Using method proposed by Robert Yin, we performed multiple case study five...

To date there has been little research that describes the relation between individual and their environment as foundation for coping process in advanced cancer patients. The aim of study was to identify describe, from a patient perspective, processes are significant with cancer. We used method Grounded Theory described by Strauss Corbin. Data were generated through qualitative interviews. A total 18 interviews conducted. central theme “The struggle be participant one’s own life”. This...

Aims and objectives To identify the contextual factors that influence individual patient involvement during colorectal cancer surgical follow‐up consultations. Background The healthcare system is subject to requirement expectation of greater patients relatives. Increased requires development implementation new communication initiatives. Research shows it also necessary consider circumstances surrounding in specific situations. Design Case study a single Danish outpatient clinic, which allows...

Abstract Background Healthcare contexts are rapidly changing, with growing demand for health services to accommodate an aging population and financial pressures. Assessment of context in healthcare settings has been the subject increasing debate. The Context Index (CAI) examines three interconnected contextual elements derived from Promoting Action on Research Implementation Health Services (PARIHS) framework provide practitioners understanding which they work. Aims (a) To describe...

Concern is growing about inequality in cancer treatment, and a call has been made for more knowledge of the underlying causes this inequality. Studies show that patients with low socioeconomic status general face greater risk than high status.The aim present study was to uncover how institutional factors may exacerbate treatment exemplified by head neck cancer, most whom have status.Inspired Fairclough, we undertook critical discourse analysis investigating pathway on basis policy...

Introduction Fatigue often leads to a sedentary lifestyle, negatively impacting health, mortality, and quality of life. Engaging in physical activity can be challenging for individuals experiencing fatigue, particularly those with sleep apnea. This study's objective was assess the “First Step” concepts’ usability constructing implementing different interventions through qualitative data. The intervention targets patients apnea, focusing on individualized energy distribution meaningful...