Publications by authors named "A K Olesen"
Introduction: Shared decision-making (SDM) enables individually tailored treatment plans. This survey explored patients' and surgeons' perceptions of SDM in consultations on thyroid nodules. Furthermore, we aimed to explore possible discrepancies between the groups, identify factors influencing patients' perceived levels of SDM and evaluate decisional regret.
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- Diatoms of the genus Pseudo-nitzschia, crucial to the Southern Ocean's phytoplankton, are not well-studied for their diversity and toxicity despite their role in forming harmful algal blooms globally.
- Research expeditions led to the identification of two new Pseudo-nitzschia species and a detailed description of P. turgidula, with findings showing limited domoic acid production in most species tested.
- The study highlights the need for thorough research on Antarctic phytoplankton, especially given the risks posed by climate change to marine ecosystems.
Designing an Intervention to Improve Medication Safety for Nursing Home Residents Based on Experiential Knowledge Related to Patient Safety Culture at the Nursing Home Front Line: Cocreative Process Study.
JMIR Form Res
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Despite ongoing efforts, medication-related harm in nursing homes remains a significant global issue, particularly due to frail, older residents facing multiple chronic diseases and polypharmacy.
- The study aims to create an intervention to enhance medication safety using a collaborative approach that incorporates patient safety culture and experiences from various stakeholders.
- Key findings highlight three main themes influencing medication safety: the presence of closed systems and functional gaps, misinterpretation of resources and their potential, and the importance of community engagement in medication safety practices.
Background: A lack of instruments to assess patient safety climate within primary care exists. The objectives of this study were as follows: 1) To adapt the Danish hospital version of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ-DK) for use in primary care; 2) Test the internal consistency and the construct validity of this version; 3) Present benchmark data; and 4) Analyze variance.
Methods: The SAQ-DK was adapted for use in Danish primary care settings (SAQ-DK-PRIM) and distributed to healthcare staff members from nursing homes (N = 11), homecare units (N = 4) and healthcare units (N = 2), within the municipality of Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark.