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View article: Expectations, experiences and effects for couples participating in a digital sexual rehabilitation programme after radical prostatectomy: a feasibility study in Sweden
Expectations, experiences and effects for couples participating in a digital sexual rehabilitation programme after radical prostatectomy: a feasibility study in Sweden Open
Introduction Prostate cancer treatment commonly affects sexual function. However, how effective rehabilitation programmes should be constructed is yet to be determined. The aim of this study was to describe the expectations, experiences an…
View article: Motivational interviewing for reducing rehospitalisation and improving patient activation among patients with heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial
Motivational interviewing for reducing rehospitalisation and improving patient activation among patients with heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial Open
Objectives The aim is to evaluate the effects of a motivational interviewing-based intervention, Supporting Patient Activation in Transition to Home, on rehospitalisation and patient activation among patients with heart failure or chronic …
View article: Self‐care behaviours in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS): development and psychometric testing of the <scp>RLS</scp>‐Self‐care Behaviour questionnaire
Self‐care behaviours in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS): development and psychometric testing of the <span>RLS</span>‐Self‐care Behaviour questionnaire Open
Summary Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a highly prevalent condition that significantly disrupts sleep and causes reduced quality of life. While previous RLS research has mainly focused on the pharmacological treatment, this study presents…
View article: The psychometric properties of the Pearlin Mastery Scale in persons living with restless legs syndrome
The psychometric properties of the Pearlin Mastery Scale in persons living with restless legs syndrome Open
Introduction Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an urge to move arms and legs, commonly combined with distress, pain and motor restlessness. It can cause fragmented sleep, daytime symptoms, and decreas…
View article: Effects on patient activation of eHealth support in addition to standard care in patients after radical prostatectomy: Analysis of secondary outcome from a randomized controlled trial
Effects on patient activation of eHealth support in addition to standard care in patients after radical prostatectomy: Analysis of secondary outcome from a randomized controlled trial Open
Introduction Prostate cancer is often treated with radical prostatectomy, but surgery can leave patients with side effects. Patients who actively take part in their rehabilitation have been shown to achieve better clinical outcomes. eHealt…
View article: The impact of discharge letter content on unplanned hospital readmissions within 30 and 90 days in older adults with chronic illness – a mixed methods study
The impact of discharge letter content on unplanned hospital readmissions within 30 and 90 days in older adults with chronic illness – a mixed methods study Open
View article: The ethos brief index—validation of a brief questionnaire to evaluate wellness based on a holistic perspective in patients with restless legs syndrome
The ethos brief index—validation of a brief questionnaire to evaluate wellness based on a holistic perspective in patients with restless legs syndrome Open
Purpose The aim of this study was to validate the Ethos Brief Index (EBI) in patients with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Methods A cross-sectional design, including 788 subjects with RLS (65% women, 70.8 years, SD 11.3) from the Swedish RL…
View article: The effect of psychosocial interventions for sexual health in patients with pelvic cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The effect of psychosocial interventions for sexual health in patients with pelvic cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Aim: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to explore and evaluate the effect of psychosocial interventions in improving sexual health outcomes among post-treatment patients with pelvic cancer. Methods: Inclusion and excl…
View article: How patients with insomnia interpret and respond to the consensus sleep diary: a cognitive interview study
How patients with insomnia interpret and respond to the consensus sleep diary: a cognitive interview study Open
Objective/Background The Consensus Sleep Diary (CSD) is widely used to assess subjective sleep. Psychometric evaluations and focus-groups support its validity and clinical usefulness, but further research into its validity is needed. The a…
View article: The meaning of continuity of care from the perspective of older people with complex care needs–A scoping review
The meaning of continuity of care from the perspective of older people with complex care needs–A scoping review Open
View article: Validation of two brief instruments (the <scp>SURE</scp> and <scp>CollaboRATE)</scp> to measure shared decision‐making in patients with restless legs syndrome
Validation of two brief instruments (the <span>SURE</span> and <span>CollaboRATE)</span> to measure shared decision‐making in patients with restless legs syndrome Open
Summary Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder characterised by an urge to move arms and legs, usually associated with discomfort, pain, motor restlessness, and sleep disturbance. An individually adapted treatment i…
View article: Effects of Web-Based and Mobile Self-Care Support in Addition to Standard Care in Patients After Radical Prostatectomy: Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Web-Based and Mobile Self-Care Support in Addition to Standard Care in Patients After Radical Prostatectomy: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer that is often treated with radical prostatectomy, which can leave patients with urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction. Self-care (pelvic floor muscle exercises and physical activi…
View article: Is insomnia associated with self-reported health and life satisfaction in cardiac arrest survivors? A cross-sectional survey
Is insomnia associated with self-reported health and life satisfaction in cardiac arrest survivors? A cross-sectional survey Open
View article: Patient safety and sense of security when telemonitoring chronic conditions at home: the views of patients and healthcare professionals - a qualitative study
Patient safety and sense of security when telemonitoring chronic conditions at home: the views of patients and healthcare professionals - a qualitative study Open
View article: Additional file 1 of Transformation of Rasch model logits for enhanced interpretability
Additional file 1 of Transformation of Rasch model logits for enhanced interpretability Open
Additional file 1. Transforming Rasch measures in EXcel (T-REX). A tool to facilitate transformations of linear logit locations based on the Rasch model.
View article: Transformation of Rasch model logits for enhanced interpretability
Transformation of Rasch model logits for enhanced interpretability Open
View article: Effects of Web-Based and Mobile Self-Care Support in Addition to Standard Care in Patients After Radical Prostatectomy: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Effects of Web-Based and Mobile Self-Care Support in Addition to Standard Care in Patients After Radical Prostatectomy: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer that is often treated with radical prostatectomy, which can leave patients with urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction. Self-care (pelvic floor muscle exercises and physical activ…
View article: Evaluation of a digital self-care support for prostate cancer rehabilitation
Evaluation of a digital self-care support for prostate cancer rehabilitation Open
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021…
View article: Patients' and healthcare professionals' experiences regarding patient safety when using telemonitoring of chronic diseases at home.
Patients' and healthcare professionals' experiences regarding patient safety when using telemonitoring of chronic diseases at home. Open
Introduction: Chronic diseases and multi-morbidity are increasing worldwide and the complexity of disease management is putting new demands on safe and secure healthcare. eHealth technology such as telemonitoring (TM) for people with chron…
View article: Communication about medication management during patient–physician consultations in primary care: a participant observation study
Communication about medication management during patient–physician consultations in primary care: a participant observation study Open
Objective To explore communication about medication management during annual consultations in primary care. Design: passive participant observations of primary care consultations. Setting Two primary care centres in southern Sweden. Partic…
View article: Following a standardised pathway: Healthcare professionals' perspectives on person‐centred care within <scp>ERAS</scp> for patients with colorectal cancer
Following a standardised pathway: Healthcare professionals' perspectives on person‐centred care within <span>ERAS</span> for patients with colorectal cancer Open
Aims and objectives To describe healthcare professionals' perceptions of person‐centred care for patients with colorectal cancer, within the standardised care concept of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. Background International guidelines …
View article: Sleep in cardiac arrest survivors
Sleep in cardiac arrest survivors Open
Background Insomnia, sleep apnoea and sleep loss are risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Most research on sleep disturbances includes patients with heart failure, while the role of sleep in sudden cardiac arrest su…
View article: Predictors of problems reported on the EQ-5D-3L dimensions among people with impaired vision in northern Portugal
Predictors of problems reported on the EQ-5D-3L dimensions among people with impaired vision in northern Portugal Open
Background The EQ-5D index often fails to detect the effect of ophthalmic diseases and sight loss. Investigating predictors of individual EQ-5D health dimensions might reveal the underlying reasons. The aim of this study was to investigate…
View article: Sömn hos hjärtstoppsöver- levare ur sjuksköterskans perspektiv
Sömn hos hjärtstoppsöver- levare ur sjuksköterskans perspektiv Open
Plötsligt hjärtstopp är ett globalt hälsoproblem, som tyvärr har en låg överlevnadsgrad. Ungefär 20 % överlever ett hjärtstopp om det sker inne på ett sjukhus, endast hälften så många (ca 10 %) överlever om det sker utanför sjukhus. I Sver…
View article: Predictors of Health Dimensions of the EQ-5D-3L in People with Impaired Vision
Predictors of Health Dimensions of the EQ-5D-3L in People with Impaired Vision Open
Background The EQ-5D index often fails to detect the effect of ophthalmic diseases and sight loss. Investigating predictors of individual EQ-5D health dimensions might reveal the underlying reasons. The aim of this study was to investigate…
View article: Health care professionals’ experiences of how an eHealth application can function as a value-creating resource - a qualitative interview study
Health care professionals’ experiences of how an eHealth application can function as a value-creating resource - a qualitative interview study Open
View article: Patient experiences of self-care management after radical prostatectomy
Patient experiences of self-care management after radical prostatectomy Open
Standardized routines ensure a certain level of care, but are sparsely adjustable to patients' progression in self-care management. For sustained self-care behaviors, tailored and interactive support is required from multiple disciplines a…
View article: Evaluation of the Skeleton Avatar Technique for Assessment of Mobility and Balance Among Older Adults
Evaluation of the Skeleton Avatar Technique for Assessment of Mobility and Balance Among Older Adults Open
Background: Mobility and balance is essential for older adults' well-being and independence and the ability to maintain physically active. Early identification of functional impairment may enable early risk-of-fall assessments and preventi…
View article: Patients’ experiences of using an e-Health tool for self-management support after prostate cancer surgery: a deductive interview study explained through the FITT framework
Patients’ experiences of using an e-Health tool for self-management support after prostate cancer surgery: a deductive interview study explained through the FITT framework Open
Objective To evaluate patients’ experiences of using a web-based application, especially its usability as support for self-care activities after prostate cancer surgery. Design A deductive content analysis was used, stemming from the Fit b…
View article: Validation of the patient activation measure in patients at discharge from hospitals and at distance from hospital care in Sweden
Validation of the patient activation measure in patients at discharge from hospitals and at distance from hospital care in Sweden Open
Background The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is a recognized measure of how active patients are in their care, and has been translated into several languages and cultural contexts. Patient activity, self-care, and health literacy have b…