Objectives and outcomes of patient-driven innovations published in peer-reviewed journals: a qualitative analysis of publications included in a scoping review.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of the objectives and outcomes of patient-driven innovations that have been published in the scientific literature, focusing on (A) the unmet needs that patient-driven innovations address and (B) the outcomes for patients and healthcare that have been reported.

Methods: We performed an inductive qualitative content analysis of scientific publications that were included in a scoping review of patient-driven innovations, previously published by our research group. The review was limited to English language publications in peer-reviewed journals, published in the years 2008-2020.

Empowered patients and informal care-givers as partners?-a survey study of healthcare professionals' perceptions.

Background: More knowledge is needed regarding the perceptions of healthcare professionals when encountering empowered patients and informal caregivers in clinical settings. This study aimed to investigate healthcare professionals' attitudes towards and experiences of working with empowered patients and informal caregivers, and perception of workplace support in these situations.

Methods: A multi-centre web survey was conducted using a non-probability sampling of both primary and specialized healthcare professionals across Sweden.

An endeavour for change and self-efficacy in transition: patient perspectives on postoperative recovery after bariatric surgery-a qualitative study.

Purpose: Self-efficacy plays a role in the process of making lifestyle changes. After bariatric surgery, patients must adapt to several lifelong lifestyle changes. The aim of this study was to explore patients' experiences of recovery after bariatric surgery in those reporting low preoperative self-efficacy.

What matters to persons living with brain tumors and their informal caregivers? An interview study of qualities in interpersonal relations.

Background: Brain tumor is a severe cancer that may make the person with the illness and their informal caregivers dependent on support in self-care. Social network mapping is a method to assess an individual's social relations and resources, which may help to identify high-quality relations and potential sources of support. Yet, which relations matter for individuals living with brain tumors and their informal caregivers and how social network mapping could be used in self-care need further investigation.