Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst., 2005. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.

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MSc, Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 2007

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Every year an avorage of 40 000 Swedes fall ill with different forms of cancer. Chemotheraphy has an effect on the tumour cells as well as the healthy cells in the body, this causes many side effects which can be very problematic for the patient. The study was carried out in order to indicate the care measures that are taken to deal with the side effects i. e stomatit, loss of hair and sickness/vomiting, that are connected with chemotheraphy so that the outpatients will experience a quality of life. The method used was a qualitative interview with six nurses from the South if Sweden, all of whom are working with chemotheraphy patients. The results showed that the nurses thought that quality of life was individual, in their care work the patients needs and valuations were used as a starting point. Aside form the specific care measures for respective side-effects they put an emphasis on talking and giving information to patients. In addition, they indicated the relationship they had with their patients. Accordi ng to them a good relation to the patient is a prerequisite of good care work.

Thesis (M.H.S.A.)--University of Michigan, 1982.

Thesis (M.H.S.A.)--University of Michigan, 1982.

Made available in DSpace on 2015-07-22T20:50:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2011-02-22 / Contexto: A necessidade de melhor entender as limitações e o sofrimento ligado às doenças mentais é por si só motivação óbvia para avaliação da qualidade de vida dos portadores de esquizofrenia. Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida dos portadores de esquizofrenia do Ambulatório de Egressos do Hospital Escola Portugal Ramalho. Método: Participaram deste estudo um total de 102 pacientes atendidos no Ambulatório de Egressos do Hospital Escola Portugal Ramalho, com diagnóstico de esquizofrenia confirmado por critérios clínicos já estabelecidos pelo CID – 10, com idade entre 18 e 60 anos de ambos os sexos, residentes em Maceió-Al ou cidades do interior do Estado, que frequentaram o ambulatório por no mínimo dois meses consecutivos. Como instrumento foi utilizado o Perfil de Qualidade de Vida Lancashire. Resultados: Os dados sugerem baixos índices de engajamento em atividades recreativas, laborais e sociais dos participantes. Em relação à variável sexo foram encontrados índices mais baixos nestas atividades na população feminina. Os dados evidenciaram que a população investigada tem dificuldades em manter relacionamentos afetivos e que o início da doença se deu em idades precoces para cerca de metade dos participantes. A esquizofrenia paranoíde foi a mais encontrada, contudo esta foi diagnosticada em níveis semelhantes aos da esquizofrenia não especificada e da esquizofrenia hebefrênica. Conclusão: Em concordância com a literatura, parece existir uma baixa qualidade de vida em esquizofrênicos tanto em itens do componente objetivo (por exemplo, ter atividade laboral e de lazer) como em itens do componente subjetivo (por exemplo, sentir-se só, isolado). Em desacordo com a literatura, os homens referem em vários itens objetivos e subjetivos uma melhor QV do que as mulheres. / Background: The assessment of quality of life of patients with schizophrenia has been used to assess both the outcome of treatment provided but also the role of cultural environment in the lives of patients. This is the first study in Alagoas. Objective: To evaluate outpatients with schizophrenia through the concept of quality of life. Method: Cross sectional analytical study conducted in the 102 Outpatient Service of the public Psychiatric Hospital Portugal Ramalho. Patients were diagnosed as schizophrenics according to ICD – 10 clinical criteria. They were aged between 18 and 60 years for both sexes, and had attended the outpatient service for at least two consecutive months. The present study used the profile of Lancashire Quality of Life. Results: With respect to socio-demographic variables, most patients had no partner and had low income, 75.5% were retired and received some government benefit. Among those who reported as being white, 78% were women, and while among black and mulatto, women were 20% (p = 0.011). As for the aspects of quality of life (QOL) 19.0% of men used the weekends for leisure while only 4.1% of the women did it (p = 0.016), 63.5% of men referred going shopping while only 44% of women did it (p=0.049). Conclusion: In accordance with the literature, there seems to be a lower quality of life in schizophrenia in both the objective component items (for example, have leisure and work activities) as items of the subjective component (eg, feeling alone, isolated). In disagreement with the literature, men reported in several subjective and objective items better QOL than women. / TEDE / BV UNIFESP: Teses e dissertações

Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) / BACKGROUND: The concept of consumer satisfaction is gaining momentum across all business sectors worldwide. In keeping with this trend, health care systems are now also being reviewed to assess patient satisfaction with regard to the quality of care provided. Patient satisfaction is an instrumental tool for identifying shortcomings and challenges of the health system, and provides patients with a constructive outlet to rate their hospital experience. AIM: To determine the perceived levels of patient satisfaction with health care services. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using patients who attended the Outpatients Department of Untunjambili Hospital in Kwa-Zulu Natal. A sample of 250 patients was selected using systematic random sampling. The research instrument, a structured questionnaire consisted of 23 questions which were subdivided into five categories, namely: biographical data; accessibility to the hospital; infrastructure; overall satisfaction and general comments. The 5-Point Likert Scale was used to determine the perceived levels of patient satisfaction. Data collected from the responses was analysed using the SPSS Programme, Version 22.0. A Significance level of (p=0.05) was applied. RESULTS: The response rate of the study was 99.2% (n=248).The majority of the respondents were female (75.4%) and aged between 20-30 years old. The relative ratio of males to females was approximately 1:3. Nearly half of the participants (48.4%) had a secondary education, and a high degree of illiteracy was noted (21.8%). The majority of patients relied on taxis as the mode of transport to reach the hospital (71.4%), with 55.2% having to pay more than R15.00 for travel costs. While statements relating to personality such as staff friendliness, and doctors treating patients respectfully scored highly (93.5%), more than two thirds reported dissatisfaction with the lengthy waiting times (71.8%). In terms of infrastructure, respondents were mainly satisfied with the seating arrangements, cleanliness and air circulation, but were unhappy with the state of the toilet facilities and the unavailability of drinking water. Overall, 90.3% of patients were satisfied with the level of care they received at Untunjambili Hospital, with 89.5% suggesting that they would recommend the institution to others.

Few studies have been undertaken which examine the correlation between design of the receptionl/waiting areas of the outpatients' departments and the implications for Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and non-PFI hospitals, in particular the interior environment with reference to user satisfaction. This study investigates to what degree user satisfaction has been achieved in the design of the receptionlwaiting areas in PFI and non-PFI hospitals. The aim of the investigation is to determine whether user satisfaction can be achieved in PFI or non-PFI hospital environments, particular in the outpatients' department. To ascertain whether hospital environments facilitate user friendly and therapeutic characteristics/attributes conducive to user satisfaction, two strands of investigation were undertaken; a) investigation and analysis of PFI and non-PFI hospital design; b) the study of users (PFI and non-PFI) via questionnaire surveys and analysis of their perceptions. The research methods utilised combinations of qualitative information from interviews, discussions with hospital end users, architects/designers and Consortium executives. The surveys undertaken with patients, hospital staff and NHS Trust Managers provided quantitative data to measure the degree to which user satisfaction had been achieved. The main findings of the design analysis identify the strengths and weaknesses in the design of the 'main' and 'sub' reception/waiting areas respectively. The results of the patient surveys, discussions and interviews revealed more positive perceptions of the hospital facilities for PFI hospitals and a general acceptance of the hospital facilities in the non-PFI hospitals. However, the other comments section of the questionnaires reveals some psychological needs of the user were not being met. The hospital staff surveys, discussions and interviews revealed the spatial planning was not ideal for their functional needs. The survey of NHS Trust Managers, Architects/Designers and Building Contractors revealed the difficulties associated with the collaborative process and the implications for the design development process, when reflecting upon 'cost effectiveness' and 'value for money' issues. The conclusions drawn from the study suggest that there is a case for the standardisation of therapeutic environments in the development of 'new build' hospital projects via the design development and collaborative process. The recommendation (see p. 313) provides a design protoeo/that enhance and aids the design development process via selective expertise, which addresses the functional and psychological needs of the hospital end user.