Blar i USN Open Archive på forfatter "Kirkevold, Marit"
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An intervention designed to improve sensory impairments in the elderly and indoor lighting in their homes: an exploratory randomized controlled trial
Haanes, Gro Gade; Kirkevold, Marit; Hofoss, Dag; Horgen, Gunnar; Eilertsen, Grethe (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: Vision and hearing impairments in the elderly (aged over 80 years) and poor indoor lighting conditions in a home-care setting are risk factors for functional decline, reduced social participation, withdrawal, ... -
Caregiver reactions and social provisions among family members caring for home-dwelling patients with cancer in the palliative phase: A cross-sectional study.
Fjose, Marianne; Eilertsen, Grethe; Kirkevold, Marit; Grov, Ellen Karine (Journal article, 2019)Objective: Studies focusing on the impact of caregiving for older adult home-dwelling patients with cancer in the palliative phase, particularly the burdens on different family caregiver groups, are limited. The objective ... -
“Non-palliative care” – a qualitative study of older cancer patients’ and their family members’ experiences with the health care system
Fjose, Marianne; Eilertsen, Grethe; Kirkevold, Marit; Grov, Ellen Karine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: Among all cancer patients in the palliative phase, ¾ have reached the age of 65. An aging population will increase the number of people afflicted with cancer, and create challenges for patients, family members ... -
Structured follow-up of frail home-dwelling older people in primary health care: Is there a special need, and could a checklist be of any benefit? A qualitative study of experiences from registered nurses and their leaders
Næss, Gro; Wyller, Torgeir Bruun; Kirkevold, Marit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Aim: To identify experiences and opinions about the need for a structured follow-up and to identify potential benefits and barriers to the use of a checklist (Sub Acute Functional decline in the Older people [SAFE]) when ... -
Å leve med depresjon etter hjerneslag
Kouwenhoven, Siren Eriksen; Kirkevold, Marit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Bakgrunn: Depresjon er et svært utbredt og alvorlig fenomen etter hjerneslag, men fenomenet er ofte oversett i praksis. Forskningen på depresjon etter slag har i stor grad fokusert på forekomst, årsaker, assosierte faktorer, ...