Palliative forløp kan gjøres bedre
Tiltak som kreftkoordinator og pakkeforløp skal hjelpe pasienter i palliativ fase. Men det svikter i samhandlingen mellom sykehus og kommune.
Tiltak som kreftkoordinator og pakkeforløp skal hjelpe pasienter i palliativ fase. Men det svikter i samhandlingen mellom sykehus og kommune.
Stadig flere studier omhandler verktøy for tidlig oppdagelse av forverret tilstand utenfor sykehus. Likevel har få av studiene satt søkelys på eldre og kommunale helsetjenester.
The women in this study wanted information and confirmation that their pregnancy was progressing normally in the first trimester. For them, a private ultrasound examination was a good investment.
At the University of Tromsø, first year students in nursing homes are supervised by final year students in order to strengthen their occupational competence in nursing leadership.
Public health nurses make active use of the International Child Development Programme (ICDP) in their work to improve the interaction between parents and children.
When ESAS is routinely used to map symptoms, the patients experience greater symptom relief and a better quality of life. However, not everyone uses the tool systematically.
They observe eye contact, comforting and other behaviours based on experience rather than by making use of recognised instruments. Their assessments are influenced by professional development opportunities, a heavy workload and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The translated NIHSS form and guide remain true to the English version and are harmonised with the non-validated Norwegian version.
Patients fail to turn up for their treatment in private institutions if they feel inadequately involved, suffer dwindling motivation or feel pressurised into accepting the treatment.
The recently developed app APPETITT can inspire to a varied diet and increase the attention to dietary habits for home-dwelling elderly.