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Care of the dying – The last health service Diakonhjemmet hospital, 1897-2017 (Oslo, Norway)
(Lecture, 2020)We studied death and dying in a 130 years period using RAI-LTCF retrospectively. At start, the doctors had few diagnostic aids. The standard of living and medical development gradually increased. Age 80+ at death, changed ... -
Dying and death in the electronic patient record. A qualitative analysis of textual practices
(Dissertation series for the Degree Of Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) at VID Specialized University;no. 35, Doctoral thesis, 2022)In Norway, over one in four deaths occur in hospitals, places that operate primarily according to curative logic. One aim of the Norwegian health care system is that patients, at the end of life, should receive high-quality ... -
The feeling of being home when nearing end-of-life—the example of Norway: A discussion paper
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Home is regarded as an important and safe place to be when nearing the end of life. However, for some, the home may be a place where people feel anxious and alone. The aim of this discussion paper is to reflect on the ... -
Haematological nurses' experiences about palliative care trajectories of patients with life-threatening haematological malignancies: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Aims: To explore haematological nurses' experiences about the palliative care trajectories of patients with life-threatening haematological malignancies. Design: A qualitative study with a descriptive and explorative ... -
Health-related quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer in the palliative phase: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: The occurrence of colorectal cancer has doubled over the last 50 years and many people are living with the disease in the palliative phase. Therefore, it is important that healthcare personnel have knowledge ... -
Hospitalization in the last days of life - could it have been avoided?
(Lecture, 2020)We assessed nursing home patient for five years, RAI-LTCF, 110 died, of those 14 were hospitalized. One has to distinguish between the chances for cure versus the start of the death process. The staff may reassure the ... -
Implementing welfare technology in palliative homecare for patients with cancer: a qualitative study of health-care professionals’ experiences
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Introducing welfare technology in home-based palliative care has been suggested to be benefcial for improving access to health care at home and enhancing patients’ feelings of security and safety. However, ... -
Making room for life and death at the same time – a qualitative study of health and social care professionals’ understanding and use of the concept of paediatric palliative care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: The concept of pediatric palliative care (PPC) is applied diferently within the healthcare system and among healthcare professionals (HCPs). To our knowledge, no studies have investigated how multidisciplinary ... -
Negotiating the turning point in the transition from curative to palliative treatment: a linguistic analysis of medical records of dying patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Many deaths in Norway occur in medical wards organized to provide curative treatment. Still, medical departments are obliged to meet the needs of patients at the end of life. Here, we analyse the electronic ... -
Non-invasive ventilation in the palliative care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a scoping review protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction: Patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience a great symptom burden. Breathlessness is a very frequently reported symptom that negatively affects all aspects of daily life ... -
Opioids, pain management, and palliative care in a norwegian nursing home from 2013 to 2018
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)In Norway, approximately 50% of older people die in nursing homes (NH). Holistic care and pharmacological management are key factors in quality at the end of life. The purpose of this longitudinal study was to describe the ... -
Patients' experiences with a welfare technology application for remote home care: A longitudinal study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Aims and Objectives: To explore the longitudinal experiences using an application named remote home care for remote palliative care among patients with cancer living at home. Background: Introducing welfare technology ... -
Quality of life among patients living with advanced breast cancer receiving palliative care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The quality of life (QoL) of women living with metastatic breast cancer and receiving palliative care needs more attention. We reviewed published studies (1992–2019) examining QoL of women receiving palliative care. The ... -
Simulation-based learning in palliative care in postgraduate nursing education: a scoping review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Nurses require advanced competence in palliative care, but they face wide variations in education and a shortage in opportunities for clinical placement. Simulation-based learning (SBL) can enable students to ... -
Supporting carers: health care professionals in need of system improvements and education - a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Abstract Background: Health care professionals should prevent and relieve suffering in carers of patients with advanced cancer. Despite known positive effects of systematic carer support, carers still do not receive ...