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The aim of this study was to explore how healthcare counselors in their role as child representatives at adult habilitation clinics in Sweden experience the implementation of support for children as next of kin. Healthcare law in Sweden states that children as next of kin are entitled to information, advice and support by healthcare professionals when living together with an adult relative that ha
The evacuation of hospitals in the event of fires and similar emergencies can be a difficult endeavor. Patients usually require assistance, with a considerable number of them being unable to evacuate by themselves due to medical conditions or due to the treatment they are receiving. Assistance is to be provided by the healthcare staff in the affected ward, which means that their level of preparedn
Precision medicine has the potential to transform healthcare by moving from one-size-fits-all to personalised treatment and care. This transition has been greatly facilitated through new high-throughput sequencing technologies that can provide the unique molecular profile of each individual patient, along with the rapid development of targeted therapies directed to the Achilles heels of each disea
As home care increases and care is moving from nursing homes and hospitals into people’s homes, there are problem areas that need to be addressed and solved in a better way than today. Nurses and other home care workers are exposed to serval risks when the patients’ home environment becomes their workplace. There are also serval risks for the patients when their homes are transferred into “small h
BackgroundLong-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) given for at least 15 hours/day improves survival in patients with severe chronic hypoxemia. However, the recent REDOX trial showed that LTOT prescribed for 24 hours/day was not superior to 15 hours/day in terms of death, hospitalizations, or self-reported outcomes. We aimed to examine the cost effectiveness of prescribing LTOT for 24 versus 15 hours/day.M
Background: Cognitive impairment is common in Parkinson’s disease (PD), but care needs and resource use for those with significant cognitive impairment are not well established. Methods: 675 participants with PD from the international Care of Late-Stage Parkinsonism (CLaSP) study were grouped into those without (n = 333, 49%) and with cognitive impairment (MMSE < 24/30 or diagnosis of dementia or
The slow global response to the Ebola crisis in west Africa suggests that important gaps exist in donor financing for key global functions, such as support for health research and development for diseases of poverty and strengthening of outbreak preparedness. In this Health Policy, we use the International Development Statistics databases to quantify donor support for such functions. We classify d
The healthcare industry is facing various challenges due to global megatrends, such as increasing average life expectancy, ageing population, technological advancements, urbanization and globalization. Currently, outdated hospital facilities are being thoroughly renovated in large and costly projects to meet contemporary operational requirements. Renovation work in hospital environments is particu
Table 1 Name Place Description Weblink Founded A.Menarini Diagnostic Malmö Menarini Diagnostics is committed to bringing innovative solutions in the In Vitro Diagnostics market and to the development of high-tech diagnostics systems and reagents to improve patients' quality of life, providing healthcare professionals with the best possible solutions for their diagnostics needs. With extensive inve
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MedTech Companies in Skåne Medicon Bridge Page 1 of 2 2 Page 3 of 2 2025-05-14 MedTech Companies in Skåne A.Menarini Diagnostic Place: Malmö Description: Menarini Diagnostics is committed to bringing innovative solutions in the In Vitro Diagnostics market and to the development of high-tech diagnostics systems and reagents to improve patients' quality of life, providing healthcare professionals wi
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Name Place Description Weblink Founded A.Menarini Diagnostic Malmö Menarini Diagnostics is committed to bringing innovative solutions in the In Vitro Diagnostics market and to the development of high- tech diagnostics systems and reagents to improve patients' quality of life, providing healthcare professionals with the best possible solutions for their diagnostics needs. With extensive investments
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Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, visitation restrictions in ICUs intensified psychological distress among family members, yet the long-term impact of psychosocial support on family resilience remains poorly understood. Objective: To evaluate the experiences of family members during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on interactions with healthcare professionals and well-being 18th months aft
Objective: The European Association of Communication in Healthcare (EACH) Early Career Researchers Network (ECRN) aims are to (1) promote international collaboration among young investigators and (2) provide a support network for future innovative communication research projects. In October 2009, Miami, USA at a workshop facilitated by the ECRN at the International Conference on Communication in H
Background Today’s healthcare faces a transformation, driven by an ageing population and an over encumbered care and welfare sector. Self-care solutions based on emerging information and communication technologies make it possible for patients to monitor their medical conditions from home, without the direct assistance of healthcare professionals. Thereby time and resources within the healthc
Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe procedural changes in hospital incident investigations and show the consequences of these changes over time. Methods: A two-stage method was used. First component of the study was a content analysis of 87 incident investigations conducted 1995-2014 by the regulatory authority after adverse events in a Swedish university hospital. Second compone
The aim of this study is to illustrate the complex phenomena of workrelatad violence within the emergency care, and explain the phenomena by applying a perspective of sociology of law. Our interest emerged from the frequent reports about emergency personnel being threatened and abused by patients. Our main question is: "How do healthcare personnel perceive work related violence?”. We used the
Purpose: The emphasis on early diagnosis to improve cancer survival has been a key factor in the development of cancer pathways across Europe. The aim of this analysis was to explore how the emphasis on early diagnosis and timely treatment is reflected in patient's accounts of care, from the first suspicion of colorectal or lung cancer to their treatment in Denmark, England and Sweden. Method: We
Among the basic protective measures against COVID-19, the need to wash hands frequently and in a prolonged way using soap, and to regularly use alcohol-based hand sanitizers is well established for the whole population. Healthcare workers in general, and particularly those involved in the direct care of COVID-19 patients, have to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) daily for many hours and al
Introduction: as South Africa's maternal mortality ratio increased between 1990 and 2015, the country failed to reach the United Nations millennium development goal 5a. The maternal mortality ratio of Limpopo province is higher than the national average and previous studies report shortages of manpower and medical equipment in Limpopo province. The overall study aim was to elucidate views and expe
