Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Journals "Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences"
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Barriers and facilitators for dental care among patients with severe or long-term mental illness
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Persons who struggle with severe or long‐term mental illness (SMI) have a higher prevalence of oral health problems than the general population. Obtaining and continuing dental treatment is challenging for this ... -
Being in transit and in transition. The experience of time at the place, when living with severe incurable disease - a phenomenological study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-09)The aim of this study is to describe the experience of time as it presents itself at the place being situated when living with severe incurable disease and receiving palliative care. The empirical data consist of 26 ... -
Caregiver roles in families affected by Huntington's disease: a qualitative interview study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12)Aim: The objective of this study was to explore family caregivers' experiences with the impact of Huntington's disease (HD) on the family structure and roles in the family. Methodology: We interviewed 15 family caregivers ... -
Early postpartum discharge: maternal depression, breastfeeding habits and different follow-up strategies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-03)Background: In most maternity wards in Norway, early discharge (<48h) is the norm. To monitor newborns’ and women’s health during the first week after delivery, most maternity wards offer early check-ups, ... -
Entering a World with No Future. A phenomenological study describing the embodied experience of time when living with severe incurable disease
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-03)This paper presents findings from a phenomenological study exploring experience of time by patients living close to death. The empirical data consists of 26 open-ended interviews from 23 patients living with severe incurable ... -
A European multicenter study on systematic ethics work in nursing homes
(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 ... -
In the borderland of the body: How home-dwelling older people experience frailty
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Rationale The increasing number of frail home-dwelling older people has sharpened the focus on discovering and implementing suitable treatment and care in clinical practice, aiming to prevent loss of physical functioning ... -
Joy of life in nursing homes: A qualitative study of what constitutes the essence of joy of life in elderly individuals living in Norwegian nursing homes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-08-02)Background: Finding new approaches to increase positive health and well-being of elderly individuals living in nursing homes (NH) is highly warranted. Several Norwegian municipalities have implemented the certification ... -
Joy-of-life in cognitively intact nursing home residents: the impact of the nurse-patient interaction
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: The nursing‐home population is at a high risk of declined well‐being and quality of life. Finding approaches to increase well‐being among older adults in nursing‐homes is highly warranted. Responding to this ... -
The meaning of ethically charged encounters and their possible influence on professional identity in Norwegian public health nursing: a phenomenological hermeneutic study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-09)Background: In today’s health care, new health reforms focus on market values and demands of efficiency influence health workers’ professional practice. Norwegian public health nurses work mainly with healthy populations, ... -
Meanings of knowledge and identity in public health nursing in a time of transition: interpretations of public health nurses’ narratives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-12)Background: A changing healthcare system affects the professional identity of nursing groups. Public health nursing has experienced challenges in balancing the paternalistic expert ideology and the empowerment participation ... -
Patients’ quest for recognition and continuity in health care: time for a new research agenda?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)User involvement is important in democratization of health care and is assumed to contribute to better and more relevant research. Despite increased requirements for user involvement in research, more studies are still ... -
Return to work after coronary artery bypass grafting and aortic valve replacement surgery: A scoping review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery and aortic valve replacement surgery are essential treatment options for people suffering from angina pectoris or aortic valve disease. Surgery aims to prolong life ... -
Striving for a life worth living: stroke survivors’ experiences of home rehabilitation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background: For mild-to-moderate stroke survivors, early supported discharge from hospital, followed by home rehabilitation is preferred over conventional care. How this mode of service contributes to recovery from stroke ...