Publications by authors named "Reidun K N M Sandvik"
Purpose: Patients in the intensive care unit suffer from pain caused by life-threatening illness or injury but also treatments such as surgery and nursing procedures such as venipuncture. Unconsciousness following head trauma or sedation stage complicates self-report, and both under- and over-management of pain can occur. Inadequate assessment and treatment might follow from unsuitable pain assessment practices.
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- This study examines the prevalence and severity of oral symptoms in nursing home patients from admission to the day of death, highlighting the importance of oral health care in this population.
- A cohort of 696 patients was observed, showing an increase in patients with severe oral symptoms, particularly xerostomia, dysphagia, and mastication problems, by the time of death.
- The findings stress the need for better oral palliative care practices, especially for those with dementia, who exhibited a higher frequency of these issues.
Background: Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery and aortic valve replacement surgery are essential treatment options for people suffering from angina pectoris or aortic valve disease. Surgery aims to prolong life expectancy, improve quality of life, and facilitate participation in society for the individuals afflicted. The aim of this review was to explore the literature on work participation in patients following coronary artery bypass grafting or aortic valve replacement surgery, and to identify demographic and clinical characteristics associated with returning to work.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The quality of life (QoL) in nursing home (NH) patients with dementia is threatened by neuropsychiatric symptoms. This may trigger the use of psychotropic drugs, yet it is unknown if this practice improves the QoL. We investigated the association between the number of psychotropic drugs and QoL at different stages of dementia, adjusted for neuropsychiatric symptoms.
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