Publications by authors named "H B Konradsen"
Background: India is undergoing a significant demographic shift with a growing older population, leading to an anticipated increase in people with dementia. Family caregivers, who are predominantly informal, carry the burden of care within households, facing numerous challenges that impact their well-being. Despite the cultural emphasis on family support, there is a lack of targeted interventions for caregivers in India.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: This study aimed to explore how nurses experience relational work in the emergency department.
Methods: A qualitative design with 34 focus group interviews using an abductive thematic analysis were completed for this study. Participants were recruited from an annual mandatory continuous learning program in 2020-2022 at 2 university hospitals in the Capital Region of Denmark.
Introduction: From a surgeon's perspective, appendicitis is treated with appendectomy and sometimes a normal appendix is removed. This study aimed to investigate the patients' perspectives on having surgery but not appendicitis and their involvement in treatment decisions.
Methods: This study is reported according to the COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research (COREQ) guideline.
Article Synopsis
- The increasing number of elderly people and those with dementia living at home has created a demand for better support for family caregivers (FC), many of whom feel unprepared for their responsibilities.
- The study explored the experiences of these caregivers and social care professionals using a mobile app called STAV, indicating a need for tailored support through technology.
- Key themes from the study included accessibility of support, connecting caregivers with professionals remotely, and recognizing the limitations of such support, emphasizing the importance of personalized care solutions for FCs.
Background: The majority of persons with dementia in Sweden reside in their own homes with support from family members. Approximately, 12% of persons with dementia have immigrant background. Within the next 20 years, the number of persons with dementia who are non-ethnic Swedes is said to double.
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