Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "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 ... -
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 ... -
‘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 ... -
Patients’ quest for recognition and continuity in health care: time for a new research agenda?
Gjengedal, Eva; Sviland, Randi; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Ellingsen, Sidsel; Flinterud, Stine Irene; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Natvik, Eli; Råheim, Målfrid (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 ... -
Perceived barriers and facilitators in providing palliative care for people with severe dementia : the healthcare professionals' experiences
Midtbust, May Helen; Alnes, Rigmor Einang; Gjengedal, Eva; Lykkeslet, Else (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-09-12)Background: Dementia has become a major public health issue worldwide due to its rapidly increasing prevalence and an increasing number of dementia-related deaths in long-term care facilities. The aim of this study was to ... -
Re-embodying Eating: Patients’ Experiences 5 Years After Bariatric Surgery
Natvik, Eli; Gjengedal, Eva; Moltu, Christian; Råheim, Målfrid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-08-25)Health experts advise and expect patients to eat healthily after bariatric surgery. For patients, difficulties with eating might have been a long-standing, problematic part of life—a part that is not necessarily healed by ... -
Sensory stimulation-A way of creating mutual relations in dementia care
Lykkeslet, Else; Gjengedal, Eva; Skrondal, Torill Helene; Storjord, May-Britt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-07-08)The overall aim of this 2-year Norwegian action research study was to improve the interaction between care workers and patients with dementia in a nursing home by means of sensory stimulation. Furthermore, the aim was to ...