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A mediational analysis of adverse experiences in childhood and quality of life in adulthood
2022
Objectives: This study examined associations of three prevalent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) - parents' problematic alcohol use (PPAU), parental separation/divorce, and lack of support from a trusted adult-with adult quality of life (QoL), and potential mediators of associations. Methods: Data were from a representative survey (N = 28,047) in Norway that assessed ACEs, QoL, and potential mediators: enduring perceptions of childhood hardships (Difficult Childhood Questionnaire; DCQ), current mental distress, and current social isolation. Latent regression analyses examined potential mediators. Results: Each ACE was positively associated with perceptions of childhood as difficult (hig…
«Den dagen PC-en går i stykker, da er mye av min verden gått i stykker» : En kvalitativ studie om eldres bruk av Duka-PC
2019
Masteroppgave klinisk helsevitenskap ME520 - Universitetet i Agder 2019 Background:Information and communication technology (ICT) affects our everyday lives and the government wants it to be equal opportunities for everyone despite gender, age, background and economy. Many seniors want to be an active player in this digital everyday life. However, lack of knowledge and skills may affectthe confidence to get started. Technological solutions are needed that canmeet their needs and which are adjusted to the functional impairments the individual may have. The importance of facilitated training and user-friendly equipment can be of great value to achieve a greater degree of mastering and confide…
Elektronisk meldingsutveksling- et bidrag til å oppfylle Samhandlingsreformens intensjoner om helhetlige, sømløse, koordinerte og trygge tjenester? :…
2014
Masteroppgave i helse- og sosialinformatikk HSI 500 Universitetet i Agder 2014 Project background: Patient information is exchanged between different governmental levels of health care to provide new health level with correct/adequate information. The information exchanged is important in securing a seamless and continuous care. Purpose/problem: This projects objective is to assess the information quality of electronic messages, in particular if the content received meets the recipient’s need of information to customize patient treatment/care. Selection/method: The project made requests to a coordination manager and interaction coordinators in a region, who communicated the projects request…
A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences
2019
Purpose Quality of life (QOL) is an important concept in the field of health and medicine. QOL is a complex concept that is interpreted and defined differently within and between disciplines, including the fields of health and medicine. The aims of this study were to systematically review the literature on QOL in medicine and health research and to describe the country of origin, target groups, instruments, design, and conceptual issues. Methods A systematic review was conducted to identify research studies on QOL and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The databases Scopus, which includes Embase and MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were searched for articles published during one random we…
Living alone, receiving help, helplessness, and inactivity are strongly related to risk of undernutrition among older home-dwelling people
2012
Solveig T Tomstad1, Ulrika Söderhamn2, Geir Arild Espnes3, Olle Söderhamn21Department of Social Work and Health Science, Faculty of Sciences and Technology Management, NTNU, Trondheim, Norway and Centre for Caring Research – Southern Norway, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway; 2Centre for Caring Research – Southern Norway, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway; 3Research Centre for Health Promotion and Resources HiST-NTNU, Department of Social Work and Health Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology Management, NTNU, Trondheim, NorwayBackground: Being at risk of und…
Lived experiences of self-care among older, home-dwelling individuals identified to be at risk of undernutrition
2012
Solveig T Tomstad,1,2 Ulrika Söderhamn,2 Geir Arild Espnes,3 Olle Söderhamn21Department of Social Work and Health Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; 2Centre for Caring Research – Southern Norway, University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway; 3Research Centre for Health Promotion and Resources HiST-NTNU, Department of Social Work and Health Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, NorwayIntroduction: In a society where most older people live in their own homes, it may be expected of older individuals to exercise their potential to take care of themselves in daily life. Nutrition is a central aspect of se…
Psychometric testing of the Norwegian version of the Nutritional Form For the Elderly among older home-dwelling people
2012
Ulrika Söderhamn, Bjørg Dale, Kari Sundsli, Solveig T Tomstad, Olle SöderhamnCenter for Caring Research, Southern Norway, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, Grimstad, NorwayBackground: Nutritional screening instruments need to be evaluated in terms of reliability and validity and being able to demonstrate sensitivity and specificity for use in clinical practice and research. The aims of this study were to test the reliability and validity of the Norwegian version of the Nutritional Form For the Elderly (NUFFE-NO) in a sample of older home-dwelling people, and to use the short form of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA-SF) as a standard.…
Kvalitetsindikatorer for kreftbehandling : erfaringer til mellomledere i sykehus
2014
Masteroppgave i helse- og sosialinformatikk HSI 500 Universitetet i Agder 2014 Background: During the last couple of years, the government has increased their attention on quality indicators and measures that can contribute towards improving cancer- diagnosis and treatment. Quality indicators were in 2011 approved for initiation of treatment within 20 days for lung, breast, and colon cancer. Given this, it is conducted a qualitative study with assistant managers in a hospital. The purpose of the study is to increase knowledge and understanding of how assistant managers are affected by quality indicators. The aim of the study is to illustrate assistant managers’ experience with quality indic…
Bedre kvalitet gjennom økt kompetanse? : undervisningssykehjemmet i Agder
2004
Tittel: Bedre kvalitet gjennom økt kompetanse? Problemstilling: Bidrar satsing på kompetanseutvikling til bedre kvalitet på helse- og omsorgstjenestene i sykehjem? Formål: Formålet er å vurdere betydningen av kompetanseutvikling i regi av Undervisningssykehjemsprosjektet i Agder, samt å gjennomføre en evaluering og drøfting av primært en videreutdanning i eldreomsorg for hjelpepleiere og omsorgsarbeidere. Bakgrunn: Undervisningssykehjemmet i Agder ble etablert januar 2001. Den bærende ideen i Undervisningssykehjemmet er at kompetanseheving er et viktig bidrag til bedret kvalitet på helse-, omsorg-, og sosialtjenestene. Men hva er god kvalitet? Hva slags kompetanse må våre medarbeidere ha? V…
Teacher education programmes in physical education and sport at master’s level: Opportunities and challenges
2021
I denne artikkelen undersøker vi fremtidige muligheter og utfordringer i femårige lærerutdanninger i kroppsøving og idrettsfag på masternivået, i lys av kvalitet og relevans for fagfeltet. I undersøkelsen ble det benyttet en kvalitativ tilnærming med to metodiske innganger. Først ble et utvalg på 96 masteroppgaver i perioden 2015–2018 innenfor fagfeltet kroppsøving og idrettsfag brukt for å undersøke hva slags tematikker, teoretiske tilnærminger og metoder som er benyttet i masteroppgavene. Med bakgrunn i denne undersøkelsen ble det gjennomført en workshop med et utvalg lærerutdannere for å få innsikt i hva de oppfattet som fremtidige muligheter og utfordringer i femårig lærerutdanning i fa…