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Dignity and loss of dignity: Experiences of older women living with incurable cancer at home
(Health Care for Women International; Volume 41, 2020 - Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-21)In this study, we explored and identified crucial experiences that constitute dignity and loss of dignity among older women living with incurable cancer at home. In-depth interviews with 13 women, and participant observations ... -
European data sources for computing burden of (potential) vaccine-preventable diseases in ageing adults
(BMC Infectious Diseases;21, Article number: 345 (2021), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-13)Background: To guide decision-making on immunisation programmes for ageing adults in Europe, one of the aims of the Vaccines and InfecTious diseases in the Ageing popuLation (IMI2-VITAL) project is to assess the burden of ... -
An evaluation by elderly people living at home of the prepared meals distributed by their municipality – A Study With Focus on the Swedish Context
(Global Journal of Health Science;7(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Prepared meals distributed by municipalities is a service to elderly people, or persons with health related impairments, who live in their own home, have difficulties preparing their own food and cannot meet their ... -
Family caregivers’ involvement in caring for frail older family members using welfare technology: a qualitative study of home care in transition
(BMC Geriatrics;22, Article number: 223 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-18)Background: Demographic, economic and organisational changes challenge home care services. Increased use of welfare technology and involvement of family members as co-producers of care are political initiatives to meet ... -
Food preparation at home: an example of new practical strategies in the Swedish municipal food service - a qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-10-28)The purpose of the present study was to describe how one of 290 Swedish municipalities improved its FS service by terminating their earlier service of food distribution (FD) which was the delivery of ready ... -
The meal as a performance: food and meal practices beyond health and nutrition
(Ageing & Society;Volume 38, Issue 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-30)The proportion of elderly people in the population is increasing, presenting a number of new challenges in society. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate how elderly persons with motoric eating difficulties ... -
Public home care professionals' experiences of being involved in food distribution to home-living elderly people in Sweden - a qualitative study with an action research approach
(Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-05-01)Background: Research focusing on Food Distribution (FD) from various professionals’ and organisational perspectives are lacking. The aim of this study was therefore to explore various professionals ’ experiences of ... -
Reduced plasma concentration of branched-chain amino acids in sarcopenic older subjects: a cross-sectional study
(British Journal of Nutrition;Volume 120, Issue 4, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-18)Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are essential amino acids necessary for muscle mass maintenance. Little is known about the plasma concentrations of BCAAs and the protein intake in relation to sarcopenia. We aimed ... -
The Experiences of Elderly People Living at Home Related to Their Receiving Meals Distributed by a Municipality in Sweden
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-02-01)The purpose of the study was to descri be the experiences of elderly people, living at home who receive hot meals that are distributed by their municipa lity. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the ... -
User involvement in the implementation of welfare technology in home care services: The experience of health professionals—A qualitative study
(Journal of Clinical Nursing;Volume 29, Issue 21-22, November 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-23)Aims and objectives: The aim of this study is to learn more about factors that promote or inhibit user involvement among health professionals when implementing welfare technology in home care services. Background: It is a ...