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AUTHOR
Angelika Fex
Self-care agency and perceived health among people using advanced medical technology at home
Aim. This paper is a report of a study of self-care agency and perceived health in a group ofpersons using advanced medical technology at home.Background. An increasing number of persons are using ...
Living with an adult family member using advanced medical technology at home
Living with an adult family member using advanced medical technology at home An increased number of chronically ill adults perform self-care while using different sorts of advanced medical technology at home. This hermeneutical study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of living with an adult family member using advanced medical technology at home. Eleven next of kin to adults performing self-care at home, either using long-term oxygen from a cylinder or ventilator, or performing peritoneal or haemodialysis, were interviewed. The qualitative interviews were analysed using a Gadamerian methodology. The main interpretation explained the meaning as rhythmical patterns of connec…