Blar i NTNU Open på forfatter "Björling, Gunilla"
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Assessment and Validation of the Engineering Performance of Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) and the Impact of Hemocompatible Thin Film Coatings
Fossum, Maren Kirknes (2022:338;2022:338, Doctoral thesis, 2022)Biomaterials used in implanted medical devices must fulfil a stringent set of requirements, and both the bulk - and the surface properties of a device material must be considered when evaluating the engineering performance ... -
“Caring for Breast Cancer Patients Is a Work That Brings Sorrow”: A Qualitative Interview Study with Nurses in Tanzania
Kidayi, Paulo L.; Manhica, Hélio; Nakazzi, Sandra; Mtuya, Christina C.; Aune, Ragnhild Elizabeth; Serventi, Furaha; Mahande, Michael Johnson; Björling, Gunilla (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Breast cancer is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and most women are diagnosed at a late stage. This leads to increased suffering for the patients and challenging care situations for nurses. Limited ... -
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Swahili Version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-BR45 among Breast Cancer Patients in Tanzania
Kidayi, Paulo L.; Pakpour, Amir H.; Saboonchi, Fredrik; Bray, Freddie Ian; Manhica, Hélio; Mtuya, Christina C.; Serventi, Furaha; Aune, Ragnhild Elizabeth; Mahande, Michael Johnson; Björling, Gunilla (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer in women in Africa and contributes to premature death and poor quality of life. This study aimed to determine the validity, reliability, and psychometric properties of the Swahili ... -
Material Sustainability and Patient’s Experiences of Silver Tracheostomy Tubes-An In-Vitro and In-Vivo Case Study
Björling, Gunilla; Blomgren, Minoo; Frostell, Claes; Aune, Ragnhild Elizabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction: Tracheostomy tubes are used for enabling a free airway for patients with respiratory failures. In trachea, tracheostomy tubes are exposed to the alkaline tracheal secretion and lining fluid containing proteins, ... -
Quality of Cancer Care in Tanzania as Experienced by Patients: A Qualitative Study
Kidayi, Paulo L.; Manhica, Hélio; Mtuya, Christina C.; Mahande, Michael Johnson; Furaha, Serventi; Aune, Ragnhild Elizabeth; Björling, Gunilla (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Cancer is a disease of public importance in Tanzania. Considering a limited health care system with few cancer centers and low health literacy in general, people are diagnosed at late stage and face difficulties ... -
Quality Of Life in Children With Home Mechanical Ventilation – A Scoping Review
Mattson, Janet; Lunnelie, Johan; Löfholm, Tim; Andersson, Elina Scheers; Aune, Ragnhild Elizabeth; Björling, Gunilla (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Home mechanical ventilation is an established method to support children suffering from chronic respiratory insufficiency, still more research is needed regarding mechanically ventilated children's and ...