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View article: The seminars as a space for learning: Reflections on the seminar culture of PhD education in Caring Sciences
The seminars as a space for learning: Reflections on the seminar culture of PhD education in Caring Sciences Open
Doctoral seminars represent a central component of doctoral education, providing a forum for critical reflection and intellectual development within a safe and collegial environment. Yet, seminar cultures can be shaped by hierarchical stru…
View article: Using design thinking in policy practice to revitalize collaboration and solve wicked problems
Using design thinking in policy practice to revitalize collaboration and solve wicked problems Open
Design Thinking (DT) is useful for exploring complex problems and is a promising approach for innovation within policymaking. Still, what design-oriented approaches can mean for the public sector, and how they practically can be implemente…
View article: A qualitative assessment of older adults’ perspective on the utilization of information from preventive home visits
A qualitative assessment of older adults’ perspective on the utilization of information from preventive home visits Open
Background To promote healthy aging, older adults' perspectives should be included in decisions that affect them. Information from preventive home visits, including health data and opinions expressed by older adults, can be used by societa…
View article: Well prepared yet uncertain: Experiences of the early career transition after affiliation with an interdisciplinary graduate school
Well prepared yet uncertain: Experiences of the early career transition after affiliation with an interdisciplinary graduate school Open
To contribute to the development of effective support for early career researchers during and after doctoral education, the aim of this study was to examine the experiences of the early career transition after affiliation with an interdisc…
View article: Strategies for person-centredness at meeting places arranging group exercises for community-dwelling older persons– A focus group study from a stakeholder perspective
Strategies for person-centredness at meeting places arranging group exercises for community-dwelling older persons– A focus group study from a stakeholder perspective Open
Background Health-promotive interventions targeting older persons are important for active and healthy ageing. Hence, physical group exercises for community-dwelling older persons are arranged by various stakeholders via meeting places wit…
View article: Why are models for collaboration so confusing and difficult? Perceptions by health and social care professionals on developing and implementing models for collaboration
Why are models for collaboration so confusing and difficult? Perceptions by health and social care professionals on developing and implementing models for collaboration Open
Introduction Many situations in health and social care require collaboration to ensure seamless and good care with the person in focus. However, collaboration can be a difficult and confusing process. Hence, organizations often support it …
View article: The Content of Physiotherapy and Factors Impacting on Reablement – A National Study
The Content of Physiotherapy and Factors Impacting on Reablement – A National Study Open
Reablement physiotherapy mostly comprises a few actions over a relatively short period. Whether this is a conscious strategy based on the purpose of home-based physiotherapy or clients' needs and wishes, or conversely an expression of limi…
View article: The influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on municipal meeting places arranging group exercise for older persons
The influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on municipal meeting places arranging group exercise for older persons Open
This study highlights the importance of the municipalities exchanging experiences, making the older persons more involved in the decision-making process, enabling a person-centred encounter with the older persons when exercising in groups,…
View article: The Relationship Between Physical Housing Characteristics, Housing Accessibility and Different Aspects of Health Among Community-Dwelling Older People: A Systematic Review
The Relationship Between Physical Housing Characteristics, Housing Accessibility and Different Aspects of Health Among Community-Dwelling Older People: A Systematic Review Open
Objectives: To synthesize the evidence on the relationships between physical housing characteristics or housing accessibility and different aspects of health among community-dwelling people 60 years and older. Methods: A systematic review …
View article: What makes older adults feel good?
What makes older adults feel good? Open
Background and aim To inform health promotion interventions, there is a need for large studies focusing specifically on what makes older adults feel good, from their own perspective. The aim was to explore older adults’ views of what makes…
View article: Recommendations for healthy aging as documented by health professionals: a summative content analysis of health records
Recommendations for healthy aging as documented by health professionals: a summative content analysis of health records Open
Aim: To identify what type of recommendations were recorded in older adults’ health records by health professionals during preventive home visits. Background: To promote health and prevent ill health, health professionals can give support …
View article: The jigsaw puzzle of activities for mastering daily life; service recipients and professionals’ perceptions of gains and changes attributed to reablement – A qualitative meta-synthesis
The jigsaw puzzle of activities for mastering daily life; service recipients and professionals’ perceptions of gains and changes attributed to reablement – A qualitative meta-synthesis Open
Outcome measures should be meaningful for reablement recipients.
View article: Enabling Long-term Predictions and Cost-benefit Analysis Related to Housing Adaptation Needs for a Population Aging in Place: Protocol for a Simulation Study
Enabling Long-term Predictions and Cost-benefit Analysis Related to Housing Adaptation Needs for a Population Aging in Place: Protocol for a Simulation Study Open
Background Policies that promote aging in place are common in Sweden and many other countries. However, the current housing stock cannot sufficiently accommodate a population aging in place considering how functional capacity and housing n…
View article: Simulation models that enable long-term predictions and cost-benefit analysis related to housing adaptation needs for a population ageing in place: Study Protocol (Preprint)
Simulation models that enable long-term predictions and cost-benefit analysis related to housing adaptation needs for a population ageing in place: Study Protocol (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Policies that promote ageing in place are common in Sweden and many other countries. To be suitable for all regardless of functional ability, housing should be designed or adapted in such a way that it facilitates the performan…
View article: Doctoral students’ experiences of being affiliated with an interdisciplinary graduate school in aging and health
Doctoral students’ experiences of being affiliated with an interdisciplinary graduate school in aging and health Open
The aim is to describe the development of a novel interdisciplinary graduate school, using the Swedish National Graduate School for Competitive Science on Ageing and Health (SWEAH) as a case example. We explore doctoral students’ perceptio…
View article: Exploring Housing Policies in Five Swedish Municipalities: Alternatives and Priorities
Exploring Housing Policies in Five Swedish Municipalities: Alternatives and Priorities Open
Introduction: Housing shortage due to population growth within metropolitan areas, combined with an ageing population has put pressure on current housing provision policies in Sweden. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop sustainable ho…
View article: Enabling social participation for older people: The content of reablement by age, gender, and level of functioning in occupational therapists’ interventions
Enabling social participation for older people: The content of reablement by age, gender, and level of functioning in occupational therapists’ interventions Open
To develop a person-centred intervention, one needs to consider aspects of age, gender, and functions.
View article: Give Older Persons a Voice in the Society—By Using Information Compiled during Preventive Home Visits on a Societal Level
Give Older Persons a Voice in the Society—By Using Information Compiled during Preventive Home Visits on a Societal Level Open
Preventive home visits (PHVs) are offered to older persons with the purpose of promoting health and preventing risks on an individual level. However, aspects of health need to be considered on a societal level as well. This study aims to g…
View article: Everyday life in a Swedish nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study with persons 85 to 100 years
Everyday life in a Swedish nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study with persons 85 to 100 years Open
Objective To understand and report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the everyday lives of frail older persons living in nursing homes by exploring their experiences of how the pandemic-related restrictions had influenced them and …
View article: Understanding the Wicked Problem of Providing Accessible Housing for the Ageing Population in Sweden
Understanding the Wicked Problem of Providing Accessible Housing for the Ageing Population in Sweden Open
While accessible housing is known as important to promote healthy ageing, the societal issue of providing accessible housing for the ageing population bears the characteristics of a “wicked problem”. The aim of this study was to gain a bet…
View article: Housing adaptations and housing accessibility problems among older adults with long-standing spinal cord injury
Housing adaptations and housing accessibility problems among older adults with long-standing spinal cord injury Open
Introduction Adults with spinal cord injuries are living longer than previously, and a majority are living in ordinary housing in the community. Housing accessibility is important for maintaining independent occupational performance for th…
View article: Transitioning Into Retirement and the Meaning of Home: A Qualitative Study Among the Younger Old in Sweden
Transitioning Into Retirement and the Meaning of Home: A Qualitative Study Among the Younger Old in Sweden Open
Housing is the main spatial context for aging, important for well-being, a sense of identity and independence in daily life. Yet, as people grow older housing needs change and knowledge about how people reason about their future home when …
View article: Promote social participation among older persons by identifying physical challenges – An important aspect of preventive home visits
Promote social participation among older persons by identifying physical challenges – An important aspect of preventive home visits Open
This study provides insights into how to make the best use of the questions asked during preventive home visits, in order to enable older persons to take part in social contexts. The results recognize the importance of taking into account …
View article: Older person’s experiences of benefits gained from the support and advice given during preventive home visits
Older person’s experiences of benefits gained from the support and advice given during preventive home visits Open
Background Life expectancy is increasing all over the world. To be able to support this positive development, health interventions focusing on promotion and prevention are crucial. Preventive home visits represent one example of a health i…
View article: Challenging oneself on the threshold to the world of research – frail older people’s experiences of involvement in research
Challenging oneself on the threshold to the world of research – frail older people’s experiences of involvement in research Open
Background User involvement of people outside academia in research is argued to increase relevance of research for society and to empower the involved lay persons. Frail older people can be a hard to reach group for research and thus an un…