Publications by authors named "M L Lovgren"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the long-term impacts of a family-based psychosocial intervention (FTI) on parents dealing with life-threatening illness, focusing on their perceptions regarding the timing and effectiveness of the intervention.
- Nine parents were interviewed 4-5 years post-FTI, indicating that it helped alleviate loneliness and provided communication tools that some still use, supporting healthier emotional expression in children.
- Parents expressed a desire for ongoing support tailored to their individual needs after FTI, highlighting the importance of peer support gained during the intervention for coping with challenges both during and post-illness.
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis: European expert consensus for diagnosis and management.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare, typically drug-induced rash that presents as pustules and lacks solid evidence for effective treatment with corticosteroids, yet they are commonly prescribed.
- The ToxiTEN group, comprising European dermatologists and allergologists, created recommendations for diagnosing and managing AGEP based on their expertise and literature review.
- These expert guidelines outline necessary healthcare professionals, diagnostic processes, management strategies, and follow-up care, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative approach to treatment.
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- The study looked at how parents of kids with cancer in Sweden handle their children's oral cancer drugs at home and how they feel about it.
- Parents often feel stressed and scared but want to learn the right way to handle the medicine and need ongoing support from health care professionals.
- The educational program helped some parents feel more comfortable and aware of the risks, but they also wanted more personal help and answers to their questions.
Hospital social workers (HSW) play an important role in health care, providing psychosocial support to families affected by severe illness, and having palliative care needs involving dependent children. However, there are few evidence-based family interventions for HSWs to apply when supporting these families. The Family Talk intervention (FTI), a psychosocial family-based intervention, was therefore evaluated in an effectiveness-implementation study.
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