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Kristen S. Montgomery, PhD, CNM is an Assistant Professor at East Tennessee State University College of Nursing in Johnson City, TN. She received her PhD in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, her MSN in perinatal nursing from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and her BSN from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She received a post-master’s certificate in nurse-midwifery from East Carolina University and completed a Post-Doctoral Program in Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Interventions at the University of Michigan.

This article presents findings from my PhD study entitled Midwifery knowledge and the medical student experience. The research study sought to explore the question: ‘What do medical students learn from midwives?’ In the first part of this dual-phase project I conducted a Delphi study with an international panel of midwives to examine the concept of ‘midwifery knowledge’ (MacVane 2013a). Data from the Delphi survey were used to inform the second phase, which employed a longitudinal case study approach to explore medical students’ experiences of working with midwives during a specialist obstetric rotation. Thirteen medical students, who were recruited from a fourth-year cohort, participated in interviews at the start, middle and end of their specialist obstetric rotation. The students spent the majority of the rotation at their local teaching hospital (LTH), but also spent an interim two-week period at a variety of district general hospitals (DGH).

Men as well as women are affected by the life-changing events of pregnancy and childbirth. The nature of fatherhood and the role of the male in the birthing process have undergone significant changes in the past several decades. While this phenomenon has been well-documented regarding the changes a father experiences during a healthy pregnancy and birth, there is little research that addresses the implications for the man when his spouse or partner is diagnosed with postpartum depression. Approximately 10 to 20% of birth mothers are affected by some form of this disorder (Greenberg & Springen, 2001). The literature on this topic has grown steadily in an effort to better understand the reasons and implications of such a diagnosis for a woman. This researcher's intent was to identify the perspectives of men whose spouses or partners were diagnosed with postpartum depression. Understanding this situation from their perspectives can represent information regarding the effects of postpartum depression on the interpersonal relationship and, secondarily, the family unit. In particular, relationship strains between the men and their spouses or partners and the impact on the adjustment to having an infant to care for were explored. Medical records were reviewed in a medical practice for significant scores on the mother's Edinburgh Postnatal Screening Scale. After a series of elimination steps, seven men were identified and willing to participate in the research. In an hour-long interview, the men discussed their experience with their spouse/partner's postpartum depression. Field notes were taken before, during and immediately following the interviews to add clarification, using nonverbal responses to the setting and interview questions. The transcripts of the interviews were coded to identify common categories, which in turn generated themes of emotional deregulation, seeking normalcy, understanding self, and disappointment. Anger was noted by the seven men as a response on several levels to the postpartum depression. In addition to anger, frustration was expereinced with the lack of information received and the lack of response from the medical community as a whole. Several of the men reported surprise at their previous emotions resurfacing so readily when answering the interview questions. / Ph. D.

The modern world has forgotten a crucial part of what historically has been a beautiful experience in our homes: its connection to the planet. This thesis proposes a mix-use building that acts as an instrument to connect the users with the planet while maintaining contemporary standards of living. I believe that human beings have an innate tendency to connect with nature. The building design will have a passive aspect that is experiential and the active aspect that is functional. The spaces come alive through design by translating the planets four elements as a part of the daily lives of the users, activating the Fifth element, the Spirit. Connecting with nature on a fundamental level will enhance the inhabitants experience and create a connection with the planet through the spaces we inhabit. / Master of Architecture

Consumer experience plays an increasingly significant role in influencing the success of most businesses. The concept of ‘consumer experience’ has become an important area of study within the disciplines of marketing and consumer behavior. Regardless of its positive attention, this phenomenon has received in recent years; the clarification of consumer experience quality in online communities has remained unclear and needs a detailed theoretical base. In addition, it has been assumed that there is a relation between consumer experience quality and brand loyalty, nevertheless, there is limited research to confirm this theoretical proposition. The purpose of this study is to gain an in-depth perspective on the concept of consumer experience quality and its dimensions in the online community. The Internet has changed the behavior of consumers significantly where individuals have used online communities to interact with one another. These online communities enable individuals to connect globally in order to communicate effectively since inappropriate communication activities can affect the image consumers have formed with a particular organization from online social networks. As a result, the traditional way of communication is changed using interactive platforms. Data was collected through qualitative and quantitative research using an online blog where consumers shared ideas, experiences and interacted with each other about their experiences of Weightwatchers and Slimming World in the United Kingdom. The qualitative research was done by applying Netnography technique that uses content analysis of consumer reviews of their experiences in the Health and Diet online communities. Using the PLS-SEM, the structural model proposed in this study revealed a significant positive relationship between pragmatic experience and overall quality experience. Thus, the current study maintains the notion that pragmatic experience is a key determinant of overall quality experience. In addition, finding of this study suggests that consumers assess their online experience when participating in “health and diet online communities”. These pragmatic components are reflected in the consumers’ benefits gained during interacting with the online community. Furthermore, it was evident that consumers view the online community as important in relation to their feelings and enjoyment because the forum provides them with the opportunities and preferences to share health and diet information with other community members. Consequently, the participants in the “health and diet online communities” will eventually generate moods, feelings and emotional experiences after interacting with each other in order to develop an affective relationship with a company’s brand and products.

Syfte: Syftet med denna uppsats är att få en djupare förståelse för vad företagen anser behövs för att upplevelser ska bli lyckade och minnesvärda. Vi vill även ta reda på vad företagen tycker utmärker en extraordinär upplevelse. Metod: Till vår uppsats har vi använt oss av en kvalitativ metod som består av semistrukturerade intervjuer, mejlintervjuer och en telefonintervju. Totalt har sex intervjuer utförts med sex olika upplevelseföretag. Slutsatser: Personal och deras bemötande är viktigt för att upplevelsen ska bli lyckad. Platsen där upplevelsen utövas har också stor betydelse och den kan utformas på ett sätt som mer eller mindre kan påverka besökarnas känslor. Upplevelserummet har en stor påverkan på helhetsintrycket. En minnesvärd upplevelse behöver involvera besökarnas känslor. Besökarna behöver känna sig delaktiga i upplevelsen och sinnena bör stimuleras för att upplevelsen ska bli minnesvärd. En extraordinär upplevelse verkar behöva innehålla de beståndsdelar som lyckade och minnesvärda upplevelser har. Den bör även vara utvecklande på ett personligt plan. / Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to gain a deeper understanding of what companies think is needed for experiences to become successful and memorable. We would also want to know what companies think distinguishes an extraordinary experience. Methodology: For this essay we have used a qualitative method that consists of semistructured interviews, e-mail interviews and one telephone interview. In total, six interviews were conducted with six different experience companies. Conclusions: Staff and their attitude is important for the experience to be successful. The place is also very important and it can be designed in a way that more or less can affect visitors' emotions. The experience room has a large impact on the overall impression. A memorable experience need to involve visitors' emotions. Visitors need to feel part of the experience and the senses should be stimulated for the experience to be memorable. An extraordinary experience must contain the elements of a successful and a memorable experience. It should also be developing on a personal level.

Experience economy is about different industries which try to create experiences and activities for their customers. Previous researchers have been putting experience economy together with sports, electronic sports and destination development for example. Experience economy can be connected to different destinations and industries. This qualitative study connects experience economy to South of Öland, based on their current situation. The aim of this study is to explore the potentials of experience-based tourism in south of Öland as a way to develop the attractiveness of the region. This stud is examining the stakeholders of Mörbylånga, a municipality in South of Öland and their target groups in order to see how the south of Öland can develop the region as an attractive destination by using their resources effectively. In order to give Mörbylånga a recommendation of how they can improve their destination attractiveness and also to provide a theoretical contribution with a conceptual model based on tourism experiences

SAMMANFATTNING                                                                                                       Bakgrund Den ortopediska skadan kan för patienten vara en mycket smärtsam process och orsaka långvarigt lidande. Detta ställer höga krav på sjuksköterskans kompetens som utifrån patientens individuella behov måste tillämpa en god personcentrerad omvårdnad. Syfte Syftet med denna litteraturstudie är att undersöka patientens upplevelse av omvårdnadsåtgärder vid ortopediska skador, samt få en ökad förståelse för betydelsen av personcentrerad omvårdnad vid dessa åtgärder. Metod Då författarna valde att använda redan publicerad forskning användes litteraturstudie som metod. Artiklarna söktes fram i databaserna Cinahl och Pubmed med sökorden orthopaedic, patient, experience, interview. Efter noggrann granskning och värdering av artiklarna inkluderades totalt elva artiklar. Resultat I resultatet redovisas fyra kategorier; information, stöd från vårdpersonal, främja delaktighet och smärtlindring, som för patienten fick en stor betydelse för upplevelsen av omvårdnadsåtgärder vid ortopediska skador. Slutsats Denna studies resultat visar att det utifrån patienternas upplevelser finns ett behov av förbättring. Följaktligen kan vårdpersonalen förbättra sitt utförande av ortopediska omvårdnadsåtgärder, och därmed tillämpa en personcentrerad omvårdnad.     Nyckelord: orthopedic, patient, experience, nursing. / ABSTRACT Background The orthopaedic injury can be a painful experience and cause long-time suffering. This put up for high requirements for the nurse who needs to apply a person-centered care. The aim The aim of the study was to investigate the patient´s experience of provided care when having an orthopedic injury. The second purpose was to obtain knowledge about the meaning of person-centered care. Method A Literature review was used as method though the writers wanted to use already published material. The search of the articles was made in the databases Cinahl and PubMed with the words orthopedic, patient, experience interview. After examining the articles a total of 11 articles were included. Result The results revealed four categories; information, support from the medical staff, participation and alleviation of pain. These categories had a big impact of the patient´s experience of the provided care they were given. Conclusion In this study the result showed that the patients’ experiences found a need of improvement in the work of the nursing-staff. Therefore the nursing-staff can improve their orthopedic care and apply a person-centered care. Keywords: orthopedic, patient, experience, nursing.

Bakgrund: Det är viktigt att som sjuksköterska skapa förståelse för vilken inverkan enurinkateter kan ha på personers liv för att kunna ge en så god omvårdnad som möjligt.Syfte: Syftet med studien var att undersöka patienters erfarenheter av att leva med enurinkateter. Metod: Studien har gjorts genom en strukturerad litteraturstudie med ensystematisk sökning. En analys enligt Fribergs anvisningar utfördes på åtta kvalitativaartiklar. Resultat: Fyra teman identifierades utifrån olika aspekter av hur patientererfor att leva med en urinkateter: Möjligheter och begränsningar i det vardagliga livet,Att inte ha tillräcklig kunskap, Rädsla och obehag samt Självuppfattning ochrelationer med andra. Något som framkom tydligt var betydelsen av hur patienterupplevde introduktionen av katetern och hur det sedan påverkade resten av livet medden. Implikation: För sjuksköterskor är det viktigt att tänka på att patienterna skallleva med katetern i hela livet. För vidare forskning kan det vara intressant att forskakring hur patienterna hanterar svårigheter som uppkommer och hur sjuksköterskankan informera, stödja och förbereda patienterna inför ett liv med katetern. / Background: It is important for nurses to create understanding about the impact aurinary catheter can have on people’s lives to be able to provide as good care aspossible. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of patients livingwith a urinary catheter. Method: The study was conducted through a structuredliterature review with a systematic search. An analysis according to Friberg’sinstructions was performed, based on eight qualitative articles. Results: Four themeswere identified based on different aspects of how patients experienced their lives witha urinary catheter: Possibilities and limitations in everyday life, Not having sufficientknowledge, Fear and discomfort as well as Self-image and relationships with others.Something that became clear was the importance of the patients’ experiencesregarding the introduction of the catheter and how that effected the rest of thepatients’ lives with it. Implication: For nurses, it is important to remember that thepatients must live with the catheter for the rest of their lives. For further research, itmay be interesting to research how patients deal with the problems that arise and hownurses can inform, support and prepare the patients for a life with the catheter.