Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Gjengedal, Eva"
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Beyond autonomy and care: Experiences of ambivalent abortion seekers
Kjelsvik, Marianne; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Aasen, Elin Margrethe; Nortvedt, Per; Gjengedal, Eva (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background While being prepared for abortions, some women experience decisional ambivalence during their encounters with health personnel at the hospital. Women’s experiences with these encounters have rarely been examined. ... -
Cancer worry among Norwegian male BRCA1/2 mutation carriers
Strømsvik, Nina; Råheim, Målfrid; Gjengedal, Eva (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-09)This qualitative study explored the experiences of Norwegian men after being identified as BRCA 1/2 mutation-positive. Only limited knowledge is available on this topic; therefore, the aim of this study was to gain a deeper ... -
Characteristics of being hospitalized as a child with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes: a phenomenological study of children¿s past and present experiences
Ekra, Else MR; Korsvold, Tora; Gjengedal, Eva (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-01-17)Background: Our understanding of children and childhood has changed over the last few decades, which may have an impact on children’s conditions in hospitals. Children’s rights have been strengthened by the “Convention on ... -
Characteristics of being hospitalized as a child with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes: a phenomenological study of children’s past and present experiences.
Ekra, Else Mari Ruberg; Korsvold, Tora; Gjengedal, Eva (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-01-17)Background Our understanding of children and childhood has changed over the last few decades, which may have an impact on children’s conditions in hospitals. Children’s rights have been strengthened by the “Convention on ... -
Conditions for success in introducing telemedicine in diabetes foot care : a qualitative inquiry
Kolltveit, Beate-Christin Hope; Gjengedal, Eva; Graue, Marit; Iversen, Marjolein M.; Thorne, Sally; Kirkevold, Marit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-01-13)Background: The uptake of various telehealth technologies to deliver health care services at a distance is expanding; however more knowledge is needed to help understand vital components for success in using telehealth in ... -
The creation of meaning : intensive care nurses’ experiences of conducting nurse-led follow-up on intensive care units
Flinterud, Stine Irene; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Gjengedal, Eva; Grenager, Lisbet Narvestad; Muri, Anne-Kristine; Ellingsen, Sidsel (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-08)Objective: To explore and describe the experiences of Norwegian intensive care unit nurses providing nurse-led follow-up to patients and their families. Design and methods: The study had a qualitative design with a ... -
Det som sitter i veggene
Sørbø, Jan Inge; Gjengedal, Eva; Lykkeslet, Else; Sæther, Wigdis Helen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)Rommet ser ut til spille en viktig rolle når man informerer om helse. Et forskningsprosjekt i samarbeid mellom Høgskolene Sør-Trøndelag, Molde og Volda har invitert en gruppe pårørende til mennesker med demens til ... -
Etterlattes erfaring med intensivdagbok når pasienten dør
Melby, Ann-Cathrin; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Gjengedal, Eva (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Bakgrunn: Akutt og kritisk sykdom som krever innleggelse på en intensivavdeling, er en stor belastning både for pasienten og de pårørende. Intensivpasienter kan ha mangelfulle minner fra tiden på intensivavdelingen, og ... -
A European multicenter study on systematic ethics work in nursing homes
Bollig, Georg; Rosland, Jan Henrik; Gjengedal, Eva; Schmidt, Gerda; May, Arnd T.; Heller, Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Background: There are many existing ethical challenges in nursing homes. Although different methods and approaches to discussing the ethical challenges have been established, systematic ethics work is not yet a standard ... -
“Finding oneself after critical illness”: voices from the remission society
Ellingsen, Sidsel; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Gjengedal, Eva; Flinterud, Stine Irene; Natvik, Eli; Råheim, Målfrid; Sviland, Randi; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The number of people who survive critical illness is increasing. In parallel, a growing body of literature reveals a broad range of side-effects following intensive care treatment. Today, more attention is needed to improve ... -
Finding ways to carry on: stories of vulnerability in chronic illness
Synnes, Oddgeir; Orøy, Aud Jorun; Råheim, Målfrid; Bachmann, Liv; Ekra, Else Mari Ruberg; Gjengedal, Eva; Høie, Magnhild; Jørgensen, Else; Michaelsen, Ragnhild Karen Astad; Sundal, Hildegunn; Vatne, Solfrid; Lykkeslet, Else (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Purpose: In this study, we explore the lived experiences of chronic illness in four groups of patients; children with asthma, adolescents with diabetes, young adults with depression, and adult patients with chronic, ... -
Interaction with potential donors’ families : the professionals’ community of concern - a phenomenological study
Orøy, Aud Jorunn; Strømskag, Kjell Erik; Gjengedal, Eva (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011)The aim of this paper was to explore the health professionals’ experiences and gain a deeper understanding of interaction with families of critically ill or traumatized patients with severe brain injuries. The methodological ... -
Kvinners erfaringer med abortnemnder
Haaland, Marte E. S.; Kjelsvik, Marianne; Cetin, Kaya; Gjengedal, Eva; Moland, Karen Marie; Daltveit, Anne Kjersti; Bruvik, Frøydis (Research report, 2023)Denne rapporten presenterer resultatene fra en amfunnsvitenskapelig studie om kvinners erfaringer med abortnemnder. Rapporten bygger på 13 dybdeintervju med kvinner som hadde erfaring med å søke om og gjennomleve ... -
Moral distress - a threat to dementia care? A qualitative study of nursing staff members’ experiences in long-term care facilities
Midtbust, May Helen; Gjengedal, Eva; Alnes, Rigmor Einang (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Dementia is a public health priority worldwide due to its rapidly increasing prevalence and poses challenges with regard to providing proper care, including end-of-life care. This study is part of a research ... -
Nothing to complain about? : residents’ and relatives’ viewson a "good life" and ethical challenges in nursing homes
Bollig, Georg; Gjengedal, Eva; Rosland, Jan Henrik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014)Background: Nursing home residents are a vulnerable population. Most of them suffer from multimorbidity, while many have cognitive impairment or dementia and need care around the clock. Several ethical challenges in nursing ... -
Nurses’ experiences of ICU diaries following implementation of national recommendations for diaries in intensive care units: A quality improvement project
Holme, Anny Norlemann; Halvorsen, Kristin; Eskerud, Ragne Sannes; Lind, Ranveig; Storli, Sissel Lisa; Gjengedal, Eva; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives To evaluate critical care nurses’ experiences of ICU diaries following the implementation of national recommendations for the use of diaries for critically ill patients. Design A quality improvement project ... -
A painful experience of limited understanding: healthcare professionals’ experiences with palliative care of people with severe dementia in Norwegian nursing homes
Midtbust, May Helen; Alnes, Rigmor Einang; Gjengedal, Eva; Lykkeslet, Else (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-02-13)Background: People dying with dementia have significant healthcare needs, and palliative care, with its focus on comfort and quality of life, should be made available to these patients. The aim of this study was to explore ... -
Parents' lived experience of living with and caring for their burn-injured child in a home setting
Lernevall, Lina Sophie Toft; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Gjengedal, Eva; Dreyer, Pia (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Purpose When a burn injured child is discharged from hospital to its home, the responsibility for the after-care treatment is transferred to the parent(s). A knowledge gap exists concerning how parents experience caring ... -
Parents' lived experiences of parental needs for support at a burn centre
Lernevall, Lina Sophie Toft; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Gjengedal, Eva; Dreyer, Pia (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Purpose: A burn injury to a child is a traumatic event and the parent’s emotional reactions and coping strategies affect the child’s adaptive outcome. It is therefore important that parents get the right support. The aim ... -
‘Passed and cleared’ – Former tobacco smokers’ experience in quitting smoking
Wang, Inger Johanne Haaland; Gjengedal, Eva; Larsen, Torill Marie Bogsnes (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-06)The literature contains many reports on cigarette smokers and smoking cessation, but there are fewer qualitative studies on smokers’ and ex-smokers’ experiences with smoking cessation and health care professionals. The aim ...