Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Gjengedal, Eva"
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A painful experience of limited understanding: healthcare professionals’ experiences with palliative care of people with severe dementia in Norwegian nursing homes
Midtbust, May Helen; Alnes, Rigmor Einang; Gjengedal, Eva; Lykkeslet, Else (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background People dying with dementia have significant healthcare needs, and palliative care, with its focus on comfort and quality of life, should be made available to these patients. The aim of this study was to explore ... -
Beyond autonomy and care: Experiences of ambivalent abortion seekers
Kjelsvik, Marianne; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Aasen, Elin Margrethe; Nortvedt, Per; Gjengedal, Eva (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background While being prepared for abortions, some women experience decisional ambivalence during their encounters with health personnel at the hospital. Women’s experiences with these encounters have rarely been examined. ... -
Interaction with potential donors’ families : the professionals’ community of concern - a phenomenological study
Orøy, Aud Jorunn; Strømskag, Kjell Erik; Gjengedal, Eva (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)The aim of this paper was to explore the health professionals’ experiences and gain a deeper understanding of interaction with families of critically ill or traumatized patients with severe brain injuries. The methodological ... -
Materialitet, makt og mening / Det som sitter i veggene
Sørbø, Jan Inge; Gjengedal, Eva; Lykkeslet, Else; Sæther, Wigdis Helen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Rommet ser ut til spille en viktig rolle når man informerer om helse. Et forskningsprosjekt i samarbeid mellom Høgskolene Sør-Trøndelag, Molde og Volda har invitert en gruppe pårørende til mennesker med demens til ... -
Perceived barriers and facilitators in providing palliative care for people with severe dementia: the healthcare professionals' experiences
Midtbust, May Helen; Alnes, Rigmor Einang; Gjengedal, Eva; Lykkeslet, Else (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Dementia has become a major public health issue worldwide due to its rapidly increasing prevalence and an increasing number of dementia-related deaths in long-term care facilities. The aim of this study was to ... -
Separation characterized by responsibility and guilt: Family caregivers' experience with palliative care for a close family member with severe dementia in long-term care facilities
Midtbust, May Helen; Alnes, Rigmor Einang; Gjengedal, Eva; Lykkeslet, Else (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Aim and objectives The aim of this study was to explore family caregivers’ experiences with palliative care for a close family member with severe dementia in long-term care facilities. Background Dementia not only affects ... -
Teater som danning i helseprofesjonene
Sæther, Wigdis Helen; Sørbø, Jan Inge; Gjengedal, Eva; Lykkeslet, Else (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Healthcare workers who watch a theatre play about dementia, gain experiential knowledge about living with dementia. In this essay we discuss the nature of this knowledge in light of the concept of bildung. This discussion ... -
Walking on a tightrope : caring for ambivalent woman considering abortions in the first trimester
Kjelsvik, Marianne; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Aasen, Elin Margrethe; Gjengedal, Eva (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Aims and objectives To improve the understanding and competence of health personnel when caring for ambivalent pregnant women, the aim of this study is to explore the experiences of encountering women who are unsure whether ... -
Walking on a tightrope: caring for ambivalent woman considering abortions in the first trimester
Kjelsvik, Marianne; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Aasen, Elin Margrethe; Gjengedal, Eva (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Aims and objectives To improve the understanding and competence of health personnel when caring for ambivalent pregnant women, the aim of this study is to explore the experiences of encountering women who are unsure whether ... -
Women's experiences when unsure about whether or not to have an abortion in the first trimester
Kjelsvik, Marianne; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Aasen, Elin Margrethe; Chesla, Catherine A.; Gjengedal, Eva (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Abortion during the first trimester is legal in most Western countries. However, deciding to terminate a pregnancy is a challenging process, and some women arrive at the abortion clinic still not absolutely certain. We ...