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View article: Critical Care Nurses' Perceptions and Experiences of the Organ Donation Process: A Systematic Review
Critical Care Nurses' Perceptions and Experiences of the Organ Donation Process: A Systematic Review Open
Aim To describe critical care nurses' perceptions and experiences of the organ donation process. Design and Methods A systematic review with a literature search in CINAHL, PubMed, and PsycINFO was conducted between 2009–2024 and reported b…
View article: Health outcomes in hospitalised and non-hospitalised individuals after COVID-19, an observational, cross-sectional study
Health outcomes in hospitalised and non-hospitalised individuals after COVID-19, an observational, cross-sectional study Open
Background Both hospitalised (H) and non-hospitalised (NH) individuals may have different symptoms and impairments after COVID-19. We aimed to explore symptoms, mental and physical health after initial COVID-19 for both groups of individua…
View article: Research capacity-building of midwives expanding access to safe abortion in the Democratic Republic of Congo: transnational research collaborations with civil society organizations
Research capacity-building of midwives expanding access to safe abortion in the Democratic Republic of Congo: transnational research collaborations with civil society organizations Open
Enabling civil society organizations (CSOs) in sub-Saharan Africa to develop research ensures equitable scholarly representation and addresses local problems in sexual and reproductive health. To this end, a transnational research collabor…
View article: Experiences of Person-Centred Comprehensive Abortion Care: A Qualitative Study Among Women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Experiences of Person-Centred Comprehensive Abortion Care: A Qualitative Study Among Women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Open
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) unsafe abortion claims thousands of lives every year. Under the 2018 Maputo protocol ratification, officials are implementing abortion services, yet abortion stigma contributes to delays in access …
View article: Sexual violence across gender identities and sexual orientations: a stratified, population-based, cross-sectional study among young people aged 16–29 years in Sweden
Sexual violence across gender identities and sexual orientations: a stratified, population-based, cross-sectional study among young people aged 16–29 years in Sweden Open
Background Sexual violence is a critical and preventable global threat to public health, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and gender equality. Studies have shown that sexual violence among young people in Sweden is prevalent, wit…
View article: Experiences of menstrual health in the Nordic countries: a scoping review of qualitative research, applying an intersectional lens
Experiences of menstrual health in the Nordic countries: a scoping review of qualitative research, applying an intersectional lens Open
Achieving menstrual health is fundamental to gender equality, human rights, and the well-being of all people who menstruate. We undertook a scoping review to map the extent and range of qualitative studies on menstrual health in the Nordic…
View article: Perspectives on delivering sexual and reproductive health and rights information and services to young people: focus group discussions with civil society organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Perspectives on delivering sexual and reproductive health and rights information and services to young people: focus group discussions with civil society organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo Open
It is essential to acknowledge the role of CSOs in the advancement of gender equality, and it is important to put policies into place that can overcome cultural, religious, and familial barriers to young people's access to SRHR information.
View article: Scandinavian healthcare professionals’ perceptions of rehabilitation practices in the intensive care unit. A cross-sectional survey
Scandinavian healthcare professionals’ perceptions of rehabilitation practices in the intensive care unit. A cross-sectional survey Open
All aspects of patient care can function as important opportunities for physical and cognitive rehabilitation. Balancing rest and activity is important for conserving the patient's energy for rehabilitation.
View article: Being between life and death—experiences of COVID-19 survivors 12 to 18 months after being treated in intensive care
Being between life and death—experiences of COVID-19 survivors 12 to 18 months after being treated in intensive care Open
Contracting COVID-19 in the beginning of the pandemic was a stressful event. Being seen and heard is of importance as it has the possibility to create a feeling of security and being cared for despite unclarities about treatment and illnes…
View article: COVID-19 pandemic hits differently: examining its consequences for women’s livelihoods and healthcare access – a cross-sectional study in Kinshasa DRC
COVID-19 pandemic hits differently: examining its consequences for women’s livelihoods and healthcare access – a cross-sectional study in Kinshasa DRC Open
Objectives The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic led to multiple preventive actions as primary interventions to contain the spread of the virus. Globally, countries are facing enormous challenges with consequences for use of social, econo…
View article: ”Putting words to their feelings”– civic communicators’ perceptions and experiences of an in-depth course on mental health for newly settled refugee migrants in Sweden
”Putting words to their feelings”– civic communicators’ perceptions and experiences of an in-depth course on mental health for newly settled refugee migrants in Sweden Open
Background Newly settled refugee migrants face psychological stressors stemming from pre-, during- and post-migration experiences. In Sweden, mental health promotion is part of the health module in the civic orientation classes for newly s…
View article: The Intensive Care Unit diary — A significant complement in the recovery after intensive care. A focus group study
The Intensive Care Unit diary — A significant complement in the recovery after intensive care. A focus group study Open
Understanding their critical illness and the time in intensive care seems important to former intensive care patients. In this respect, the intensive care unit diary on its own does not provide significant information and thus need to be c…
View article: Awake Proning as an Adjunctive Therapy for Refractory Hypoxemia in Non-Intubated Patients with COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Failure: Guidance from an International Group of Healthcare Workers
Awake Proning as an Adjunctive Therapy for Refractory Hypoxemia in Non-Intubated Patients with COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Failure: Guidance from an International Group of Healthcare Workers Open
Non-intubated patients with acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19 could benefit from awake proning. Awake proning is an attractive intervention in settings with limited resources, as it comes with no additional costs. However, awake pr…
View article: Challenges and opportunities for sexual and reproductive healthcare services for immigrant women in Sweden
Challenges and opportunities for sexual and reproductive healthcare services for immigrant women in Sweden Open
This thesis aims to obtain an understanding of immigrant women’s access to healthcare services in Sweden in relation to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Data were obtained from three different quantitative cross-sectional …