Gabriele Kitzmüller
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View article: “Seeking a Bridge Over Troubled Waters” Older Men’s Experiences of the Transition from Spouse to Long-Term Caregiver for a Female Partner Living with Dementia—A Meta-Synthesis
“Seeking a Bridge Over Troubled Waters” Older Men’s Experiences of the Transition from Spouse to Long-Term Caregiver for a Female Partner Living with Dementia—A Meta-Synthesis Open
There is a growing body of qualitative research on older men caring for a wife or female partner with dementia at home. However, little is known about their experience transitioning from husband to caregiver. This study aimed to summarize …
View article: Preparing for home death in rural areas - the experience of family caregivers providing palliative cancer care
Preparing for home death in rural areas - the experience of family caregivers providing palliative cancer care Open
Palliative care policies worldwide support people's wishes to spend their final days at home with family caregivers playing a vital role. In Norway, 16% of the population lives in rural areas where palliative end-of-life care is especially…
View article: “I Am Forever Changed”: A Phenomenological Study of the Existential Experiences of Parents of Children and Young People With Complex Care Needs
“I Am Forever Changed”: A Phenomenological Study of the Existential Experiences of Parents of Children and Young People With Complex Care Needs Open
Aim To explore the existential lived experiences of parents of children and young people with complex care needs. Design An explorative qualitative design. Methods We conducted 16 in‐depth interviews with parents of children and young peop…
View article: Ambivalent and heavy burdened wanderers on a road less travelled: A meta- ethnography on end-of-life care experiences in rural areas
Ambivalent and heavy burdened wanderers on a road less travelled: A meta- ethnography on end-of-life care experiences in rural areas Open
Background: As the population ages, more people will be diagnosed with cancer, and they will live longer due to receiving better treatment and optimized palliative care. Family members will be expected to take on more responsibilities rela…
View article: Balancing on life's ladder: A meta‐ethnography of the existential experiences of siblings of children with complex care needs
Balancing on life's ladder: A meta‐ethnography of the existential experiences of siblings of children with complex care needs Open
Aim To synthesize and interpret existing qualitative research on the existential experiences of siblings of children with complex care needs. Design Noblit and Hare's interpretive meta‐ethnography. Methods The study has been registered in …
View article: Family Caregivers’ Trajectories of Distress While Caring for a Person With Serious Mental Illness
Family Caregivers’ Trajectories of Distress While Caring for a Person With Serious Mental Illness Open
Serious mental illness (SMI) can significantly impact the lives of individuals and their families. These families often experience great emotional distress over time due to the early onset of SMI, which in turn leads to long-term trajector…
View article: Filling the Void: The Role of Adult Siblings Caring for a Brother or Sister With Severe Mental Illness
Filling the Void: The Role of Adult Siblings Caring for a Brother or Sister With Severe Mental Illness Open
Little is known about the role of adult siblings’ caregiver role within the context of mental illness. Therefore, our purpose was to explore how siblings narrate their experiences of being the main caregivers of a brother or sister with se…
View article: The effects of a dialogue-based intervention to promote psychosocial well-being after stroke: a randomized controlled trial
The effects of a dialogue-based intervention to promote psychosocial well-being after stroke: a randomized controlled trial Open
Objective: To evaluate the effect of a dialogue-based intervention targeting psychosocial well-being at 12 months post-stroke. Design: Multicenter, prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded, controlled trial with two parallel groups. Setti…
View article: Control Group Design in a Complex Intervention Study: Challenges, Dilemmas and Possible Solutions
Control Group Design in a Complex Intervention Study: Challenges, Dilemmas and Possible Solutions Open
Background The use of a control group is one of the most critical components of an RCT. The control conditions may change over time and include assessment interviews and standard stroke treatment. Therefore, the control group should be mon…
View article: Håp og livsmot i sykdomsfortellinger etter hjerneslag
Håp og livsmot i sykdomsfortellinger etter hjerneslag Open
Hope and life courage in illness narratives after stroke
This essay illuminates the meaning of hope and life courage in the narratives of Tomas and Maria, a couple who had experienced the life changing consequences of Maria’s stroke. Hope…
View article: Finding the Way Forward: The Lived Experience of People With Stroke After Participation in a Complex Psychosocial Intervention
Finding the Way Forward: The Lived Experience of People With Stroke After Participation in a Complex Psychosocial Intervention Open
Stroke patients’ well-being is threatened after stroke. A psychosocial intervention was developed for Norwegian stroke patients living in the community. Eight individual sessions between people with stroke and a trained health care profess…
View article: Effect of a dialogue-based intervention on psychosocial well-being 6 months after stroke in Norway: A randomized controlled trial
Effect of a dialogue-based intervention on psychosocial well-being 6 months after stroke in Norway: A randomized controlled trial Open
Psychosocial well-being improved during the first 6 months after stroke in both arms of the trial, but no statistically significant benefit of the dialogue-based intervention was found compared with usual care.
View article: “Trapped in an Empty Waiting Room”—The Existential Human Core of Loneliness in Old Age: A Meta-Synthesis
“Trapped in an Empty Waiting Room”—The Existential Human Core of Loneliness in Old Age: A Meta-Synthesis Open
Loneliness in old age has a negative influence on quality of life, health, and survival. To understand the phenomenon of loneliness in old age, the voices of lonely older adults should be heard. Therefore, the purpose of this meta-synthesi…