Publications by authors named "A Fors"

Objective: To evaluate the content and usability of a new direct observation tool for assessing competency in delivering person-centred care based on the Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (gPCC) framework.

Design: This is a qualitative study using think-aloud techniques and retrospective probing interviews and analyzed using deductive content analysis.

Setting: Sessions were conducted remotely via Zoom with participants in their homes or offices.

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Background: The interplay of ethical stress, heavy workloads, and job dissatisfaction poses challenges to both the recruitment and retention of health and social care professionals. Person-centred care, rooted in ethical principles, involves collaborative care, and is expected to improve care and job satisfaction. However, prior research on the impact of person-centred care practices on professionals' work-related health and job satisfaction has yielded mixed results, and most studies emanate from residential care.

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Background: Spinal stenosis is the most common reason for elective spine surgery, and the cardinal symptom is leg pain and discomfort when walking. Patients with spinal stenosis have a decreased level of physical activity and thereby an increased risk of poor health. Get Back is a person-centred digital programme that strives to support patients being physically active after surgery.

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Aims: This study aims to explore possible associations between self-efficacy and healthcare and drug expenditures (i.e. direct costs) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a study investigating the effects of person-centred care delivered by telephone.

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Background: In order to understand pathways of complex interventions, the Medical Research Council has suggested that process evaluations should be conducted alongside randomised controlled trials (RCTs). This paper presents a mixed methods process evaluation of a complex, person-centred eHealth intervention for persons on sick leave with common mental disorders.

Aim: The aim of the study was to explore participants' experiences of a person-centred eHealth intervention and illuminate meaningful activities and processes.

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