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  • 1.
    Arakelian, Erebouni
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Lindberg, Susan
    Skaraborg Hosp, Dept Anaesthesia, Skovde, Sweden.
    Rudolfsson, Gudrun
    Univ West, Dept Hlth Sci, Trollhattan, Sweden.;Univ Nordland, Fac Profess Studies, Bodo, Norway.
    von Vogelsang, Ann-Christin
    Karolinska Inst, Dept Clin Neurosci, Stockholm, Sweden.;Karolinska Univ Hosp, Dept Neurosurg, R2 02, SE-17176 Stockholm, Sweden.
    The meaning of person-centred care in the perioperative nursing context from the patient's perspective: an integrative review2017In: Journal of Clinical Nursing, ISSN 0962-1067, E-ISSN 1365-2702, Vol. 26, no 17-18, p. 2527-2544Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To determine the meaning of person-centred care from the patient's perspective and in the context of perioperative nursing.

    BACKGROUND: Person-centred care is used, but not defined in the perioperative context. The concept indicates an interest in the patient's own experience of health, illness, needs and preferences. As with many terms that are frequently used, there is a tendency for person-centred care to mean different things to different people in different contexts.

    DESIGN: Integrative Review.

    METHODS: A two-part search strategy was employed: first, a computerised database search of PubMed and CINAHL, using Medical Subject Headings and free terms to search articles dating from 2004-2014, was performed, and second, a hand-search of those articles' reference lists was performed. Twenty-three articles were selected, and an integrative review was conducted.

    RESULTS: Four themes were discovered: 'being recognised as a unique entity and being allowed to be the person you are', 'being considered important by having one's personal wishes taken into account', 'the presence of a perioperative nurse is calming, prevents feelings of loneliness and promotes well-being, which may speed up recovery' and 'being close to and being touched by the perioperative nurse during surgery'.

    CONCLUSIONS: Person-centred care means respecting the patient as a unique individual, considering the patient's particularities and wishes and involving the patient in their own care. Person-centred care also implies having access to one's own nurse who is present both physically and emotionally through the entire perioperative process and who guides the patient and follows up postoperatively, guaranteeing that the patient is not alone.

    RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: By having a common understanding of the concept of person-centred care, the nurse anaesthetists' and theatre nurses' caring actions or concerns will be directed towards the patient, resulting in personalisation of care rather than simply defining the concept.

  • 2.
    Blomgren, Per-Ola
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences.
    Lytsy, Birgitta
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Microbiology.
    Hjelm, Katarina
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Hand hygiene knowledge among nurses and nursing students: –A descriptive cross-sectional comparative survey using the WHO’s “Hand Hygiene Knowledge Questionnaire”In: Article in journal (Other academic)
  • 3.
    Blomgren, Per-Ola
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Lytsy, Birgitta
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Microbiology.
    Hjelm, Katarina
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Swenne, Christine L.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Healthcare workers' perceptions and acceptance of an electronic reminder system for hand hygiene2021In: Journal of Hospital Infection, ISSN 0195-6701, E-ISSN 1532-2939, Vol. 108, p. 197-204Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background:Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) have a large negative impact onmorbidity, mortality, and quality of life. Approximately 9% of all patients hospitalized inSweden suffer from HCAI. Hand hygiene plays a key role and is considered the single mostimportant measure to reduce HCAI. The hospital organization works actively to reduceHCAI. Implementing electronic systems to remind and/or notify healthcare workers raisesawareness of and adherence to hand hygiene. However, there is a paucity of studiesaddressing individuals’ perceptions of having such a system and how the organizationworks.

    Aim:To investigate healthcare workers’ perceptions of infection prevention in thehealthcare organization and perceptions and acceptance of an electronic reminder systemthat encourages good hand hygiene.

    Methods:Qualitative descriptive design with data collected in eight focus group inter-views including assistant nurses, nurses, and physicians (N¼38). Content analysis wasapplied and data were related to the Theory of Planned Behaviour.

    Findings:Healthcare workers perceive lack of feedback from the hospital organizationand are positive towards an electronic reminder system to increase adherence to handhygiene. The electronic reminder system should not register data at an individual levelsince it could be used as an instrument for control by the management that could bestressful for staff.

    Conclusion:In general, there is positive acceptance of the electronic reminder system,and the respondents perceived it as having the ability to change behaviour. However, theconcept has to be further developed to protect the individual’s integrity and needs to beused with feedback on a group level

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  • 4.
    Christiansen, Mats
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Åbo Akademi, Finland .
    Normark, Lena
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Hur AI-verktyget ChatGPT klarar en hemtentamen i palliativ vård2023In: Högre Utbildning, E-ISSN 2000-7558, Vol. 13, no 2, p. 56-62Article in journal (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    The ChatGPT computer program is a bot that performs automatic tasks. This chatbot made headlines during the fall due to its ability to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create answers to targeted questions and texts based on a described purpose. At the end of December 2022, 16 questions from a home exam in palliative care at the nursing program were put into the AI bot to get them answered and test its ability to answer the questions correctly but also an assessment of whether the answers could be detected. An evaluation of the bot’s answers showed it had passed the examination. Some answers were excellent and reasoned, some gave reduced points due to lack of content, and some were incorrect. One answer stood out as it was in English. The answers sometimes had minor grammatical errors but were significantly more prolonged and better structured than the students’ answers. The possibility of detecting attempts at deception in the examination had been difficult. There is a difference in discourse in the answers, with the answers from the bot having a more American style.

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  • 5.
    Enö Persson, Johanna
    et al.
    Division of Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    von Essen, Louise
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Healthcare Sciences and e-Health.
    Bohman, Benjamin
    Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, and Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Rasmussen, Finn
    Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Ghaderi, Ata
    Division of Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Experiences of nurses and coordinators in a childhood obesity prevention trial based on motivational interviewing within Swedish child health services2022In: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, ISSN 1748-2623, E-ISSN 1748-2631, Vol. 17, no 1, article id 2096123Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose: To explore the experiences of nurses and coordinators in the PRIMROSE childhood obesity prevention trial, and to understand the factors that might help to improve the outcome of future primary prevention of obesity.

    Methods: Using a qualitative approach, data were obtained by interviewing nine intervention nurses and three regional study coordinators. All participants were female. The interviews were transcribed and analysed using content analysis.

    Results: Two themes emerged: The nurses experienced that it was rewarding to participate in the trial, but challenging to combine the intervention with regular work; and The study coordinators experienced that they were in a difficult position handling the conflicting needs of the research group and the nurses' commitment to usual child health care services. The importance of support, encouragement, briefer and simpler intervention, and adaptation of the training in motivational interviewing to the setting was emphasized. Stress and lack of time were major barriers to deliver the intervention as intended.

    Conclusions: Although the PRIMROSE intervention was developed in collaboration with representatives from the child health services, and additional research funding was provided to compensate for time spent working with the trial, nurses experienced stress and time constraints.

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  • 6.
    Eriksson, Hanna
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences.
    Haglund, Kristina
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Psychiatry, University Hospital.
    Leo Swenne, Christina
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Arakelian, Erebouni
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Education in Nursing.
    Patients' experiences of postoperative health related to cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraoperative chemotherapy2014In: Journal of Clinical Nursing, ISSN 0962-1067, E-ISSN 1365-2702, Vol. 23, no 1-2, p. 201-210Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aims and objectives.To study patients’ descriptions of their health after cytoreductive surgery (CRS) before discharge.

    Background. Cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) affects the patient’s recovery. The hospital stay is long, and it is important to study how patients experience their health postoperatively.

    Design. Qualitative descriptive design.

    Methods. Between January–May 2012, individual interviews were conducted with 20 patients in a university hospital in cen- tral Sweden using a semi-structured interview guide. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis.

    Results. Three themes (a process, body and mind, and support) and nine categories emerged. The surgery was described as a turning point, followed by a period of hope and thankfulness. Nevertheless, patients had difficulty taking in their positive feelings because they were overwhelmed by their bodily ailments. Despite the patients’ descriptions of being on an emotional roller coaster, thinking about death and an uncertain future, or being in a state somewhere between sleep and wakefulness, they described them- selves as being in good mental health. Continuous individualised information and support from the surgeon and staff members were described as being important for the recovery process, and none of the patients asked for counselling before discharge.

    Conclusion. Surgery was described as a turning point followed by an uncertain future. Despite the overwhelming nature of their bodily ailments and being on an emotional roller coaster postoperatively, patients described themselves as being in good psychological health and not needing any professional counselling. Continuous individualised information from the surgeon and staff members played an important role in the recovery process.

    Relevance to clinical practice. Both staff and future patients may benefit from the patients’ experiences after CRS and HIPEC described in this study. The knowledge gained from this study could be used in designing a care plan for future patients undergoing CRS and HIPEC.

  • 7.
    Falk-Brynhildsen, Karin
    et al.
    Örebro Univ, Fac Med & Hlth, Swedish Ctr Skin & Wound Res, Sch Hlth Sci,Nursing Sci Unit, Örebro, Sweden..
    Raepsaet, Charlotte
    Univ Ghent, Univ Ctr Nursing & Midwifery, Dept Publ Hlth & Primary Care, Skin Integr Res Grp SKINT, Ghent, Belgium..
    Wistrand, Camilla
    Örebro Univ, Univ Hlth Care Res Ctr, Fac Med & Hlth, Örebro, Sweden..
    Baath, Carina
    Karlstad Univ, Fac Hlth Sci & Technol, Dept Hlth Sci, Karlstad, Sweden.;Ostfold Univ Coll, Fac Hlth Welf & Org, Fredrikstad, Norway..
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Gifford, Mervyn
    Örebro Univ, Fac Med & Hlth, Swedish Ctr Skin & Wound Res, Sch Hlth Sci,Nursing Sci Unit, Örebro, Sweden..
    Gunningberg, Lena
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    von Vogelsang, Ann-Christin
    Karolinska Univ Hosp, Dept Neurosurg, Stockholm, Sweden.;Karolinska Inst, Dept Clin Neurosci, Stockholm, Sweden..
    Björn, Catrine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, research centers etc., Centre for Research and Development, Gävleborg.
    Beeckman, Dimitri
    Örebro Univ, Fac Med & Hlth, Swedish Ctr Skin & Wound Res, Sch Hlth Sci,Nursing Sci Unit, Örebro, Sweden.;Univ Ghent, Univ Ctr Nursing & Midwifery, Dept Publ Hlth & Primary Care, Skin Integr Res Grp SKINT, Ghent, Belgium..
    Swedish translation, cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the pressure ulcer knowledge assessment tool for use in the operating room2023In: International Wound Journal, ISSN 1742-4801, E-ISSN 1742-481X, Vol. 20, no 5, p. 1534-1543Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The aim of this study was to psychometrically evaluate the Swedish operating room version of PUKAT 2.0. In total, 284 Swedish operating room nurses completed the survey of whom 50 completed the retest. The item difficulty P-value of 14 items ranged between 0.38 and 0.96 (median 0.65). Three items were found to be too easy (0.90-0.96). The D-value of 14 items ranged between 0.00 and 0.42 (median 0.46). Three items had a D-value lower than 0.20 (0.11-0.16) and eight items scored higher than 0.40 (0.45-0.61). The quality of the response alternatives (a-value) ranged between 0.00 and 0.42. This showed that nurses with a master's degree had a higher knowledge than nurses with a professional degree (respectively 9.4/14 versus 8.6/14; t = -2.4, df = 199, P = 0.02). The ICC was 0.65 (95% CI 0.45-0.78). The ICCs for the domains varied from 0.12 (95% CI = -0.16-0.39) to 0.59 (95% CI = 0.38-0.75). Results indicated that 11 of the original items contributed to the overall validity. However, the low participation in the test-retest made the reliability of the instrument low. An extended evaluation with a larger sample should be considered in order to confirm aspects of the psychometric properties of this instrument.

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  • 8.
    Falk-Brynhildsen, Karin
    et al.
    Örebro Univ, Fac Med & Hlth, Nursing Sci Unit, Sch Hlth Sci,Swedish Ctr Skin & Wound Res, Örebro, Sweden..
    Raepsaet, Charlotte
    Univ Ghent, Univ Ctr Nursing & Midwifery, Dept Publ Hlth & Primary Care, Skin Integr Res Grp SKINT, Ghent, Belgium..
    Wistrand, Camilla
    Örebro Univ, Univ Hlth Care Res Ctr, Fac Med & Hlth, Örebro, Sweden..
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Gifford, Mervyn
    Örebro Univ, Fac Med & Hlth, Nursing Sci Unit, Sch Hlth Sci,Swedish Ctr Skin & Wound Res, Örebro, Sweden..
    Gunningberg, Lena
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Baath, Carina
    Karlstad Univ, Fac Hlth Sci & Technol, Dept Hlth Sci, Karlstad, Sweden.;Ostfold Univ Coll, Fac Hlth & Welf, Fredrikstad, Norway..
    Von Vogelsang, Ann-Christin
    Karolinska Univ Hosp, Karolinska Inst, Dept Neurosurg, Dept Clin Neurosci, Stockholm, Sweden..
    Bjorn, Catrine
    Uppsala Univ Reg Gävleborg, Ctr Res & Dev, Uppsala, Sweden..
    Beeckman, Dimitri
    Örebro Univ, Fac Med & Hlth, Nursing Sci Unit, Sch Hlth Sci,Swedish Ctr Skin & Wound Res, Örebro, Sweden.;Univ Ghent, Univ Ctr Nursing & Midwifery, Dept Publ Hlth & Primary Care, Skin Integr Res Grp SKINT, Ghent, Belgium..
    The Swedish version of the attitude towards pressure ulcer prevention instrument for use in an operating room context (APUP-OR): A nationwide psychometric evaluation2022In: JOURNAL OF TISSUE VIABILITY, ISSN 0965-206X, Vol. 31, no 1, p. 46-51Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Introduction: To assess operating room (OR) nurses' attitudes towards pressure ulcer prevention, the Attitude towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention (APuP) instrument was developed. Aim: The aim of this study was to psychometrically evaluate the Attitude towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention (APuP) instrument in a Swedish OR context. Materials and methods: A psychometric evaluation study was conducted, using a convenience sample, between February and August 2020. Validity (content, construct, discriminatory power) and reliability (stability and internal consistency) were evaluated. Results: The first survey (test) was completed by 284 Swedish OR nurses, of whom n = 50 (17.6%) completed the second survey (retest). A Principal Component Analysis was conducted for the 13-item instrument. The KMO value for this model was 0.62. Bartlett's test for sphericity was statistically significant (p 0.001). Five factors were identified which accounted for 56% of the variance in responses related to attitudes toward pressure ulcer prevention. The Cronbach's a for the instrument "attitude towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention" was 0.66. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.49 (95% CI = 0.25-0.67). Conclusion: This Swedish version of the APuP- OR is the first step in the development of an instrument to measure OR nurses' attitudes towards PU prevention in a Swedish OR context. The reliability of the instrument was low and the validity moderate. A larger sample and the revision or addition of items related to the context of the operating room should be considered in order to confirm aspects of the psychometric properties.

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  • 9.
    Fröjd, Camilla
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Education in Nursing.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Rubertsson, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
    Gunningberg, Lena
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Wadensten, Barbro
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Patient information and participation still in need of improvement: evaluation of patients' perceptions of quality of care2011In: Journal of Nursing Management, ISSN 0966-0429, E-ISSN 1365-2834, Vol. 19, no 2, p. 226-236Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aims:

    To identify areas in need of quality improvement by investigating inpatients' perceptions of quality of care, and to identify differences in perceptions of care related to patient gender, age and type of admission.

    Background:

    Nursing managers play an important role in the development of high-quality care.

    Methods:

    Quality of care was assessed using the Quality from the Patients' Perspective (QPP). In all, 2734 inpatients at a Swedish university hospital completed the QPP.

    Results:

    Inadequate quality was identified for 15 out of 24 items, e.g. information given on treatment and examination results, opportunities to participate in decisions related to care and information on self-care. Patients with emergency admissions reported lower scores for quality of information and doctors' care than did patients with planned admissions.

    Conclusion:

    Results from the present survey identified areas in need of quality improvement and differences in perceived care quality between patients. Quality of care must be developed in close collaboration with other healthcare professionals; in this respect, nursing managers could play an important role.

    Implications for nursing management:

    Nursing managers could play a more active part in measuring quality of care, and in using results from such measurements to develop and improve quality of care.

  • 10.
    Gunningberg, Lena
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences.
    Persson, Christina
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Clinical Nutrition Research.
    Åkerfeldt, Torbjörn
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Biochemical endocrinology.
    Stridsberg, Mats
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Biochemical endocrinology.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery.
    Pre- andpostoperative nutritional status and predictors for surgical-wound infections in elective orthopaedic and thoracic patients2008In: e-SPEN, The European E-Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, Vol. 3, no 3, p. e93-e101Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aim

    To describe pre- and postoperative nutritional status for patients undergoing elective orthopaedic or thoracic surgery, compare different methods for screening and assessment of nutritional status and identify predictors for surgical-wound infection.

    Method

    Ninety-four patients were consecutively included and assessed preoperatively using the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA), nutritional screening indicators (NSI), nutrition risk index (NRI), and the biochemical indicators serum albumin (S-Albumin) and serum insulin-like growth factor 1 (S-IGF-1). Thirty days postoperatively, a structured infection surveillance questionnaire, weight and blood sampling were conducted.

    Results

    The prevalence of malnutrition preoperatively ranged from 3.2% (PG-SGA) to 17.0–17.1% (S-IGF-1 and NSI). Thirty days postoperatively, the body weight, the body mass index and S-Albumin had decreased, while the S-IGF-1 had increased significantly. The only significant correlation between different methods preoperatively was found between S-Albumin and S-IGF-1. The agreement between NRI and S-Albumin was fair. Six patients (6.4%) developed surgical-wound infections. Preoperative S-Albumin was significantly lower for patients who developed surgical-wound infection compared to those who did not.

    Conclusion

    The prevalence of malnutrition and risk for malnutrition in patients undergoing elective surgery varied depending on which evaluation method was used. Low preoperative S-Albumin was identified as the only significant predictor for surgical-wound infection.

  • 11.
    Gunningberg, Lena
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Pöder, Ulrika
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Donaldson, Nancy
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Medication administration accuracy: using clinical observation and review of patient records to assess safety and guide performance improvement2014In: Journal of Evaluation In Clinical Practice, ISSN 1356-1294, E-ISSN 1365-2753, Vol. 20, no 4, p. 411-416Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Rationale, aims and objectives Medication-related errors are common and can occur at every step of the medication process. The aim was to explore (1) the extent to which nurses perform fundamental safe practices related to medication administration (MA); (2) the frequency and characteristics of MA errors; and (3) the clinical significance of medication types (classes) subject to error. Methods A descriptive, exploratory cross sectional design with point in time sampling was used combining direct observations, conducted by naive observers, and medical record review. A convenience sample of three adult surgical units was drawn from a 1000-bed university hospital. Seventy-two patient-nurse MA encounters were observed including 306 MA doses based on a minimum sample of 100 doses per unit. The Medication Administration Accuracy Assessment developed by the Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes in the United States was used. Results Observed adherence to MA safe practices varied between units. Identity control (9%), explaining medication to patient (11%) and medication labelled throughout the process (25%) were found to be safe practices with greatest deviation. 18% of doses involved a MA error (n = 54). Wrong time (9%) was the most common MA error, typically involving analgesics. Conclusions Given recent reports suggesting MA safe practices are strongly associated with MA errors, it is timely to strengthen RN awareness of the critical role of safe practices in MA safety. In nursing education, clinical examination using the six safe practices studied herein may enhance medication administration accuracy.

  • 12.
    Helmersson-Karlqvist, Johanna
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Biochemial structure and function.
    Åkerfeldt, Torbjörn
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Biochemial structure and function.
    Gunningberg, Lena
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Larsson, Anders
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Biochemial structure and function.
    Serum MMP-9 and TIMP-1 concentrations and MMP-9 activity during surgery-induced inflammation in humans2012In: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, ISSN 1434-6621, E-ISSN 1437-4331, Vol. 50, no 6, p. 1115-1119Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

     Background: Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) and the endogenous inhibitor to MMP-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP-1), have important roles in tissue remodelling and are implicated in a number of diseases related to inflammation. The time course in activation and formation of MMPs and TIMPs during an inflammatory reaction is not fully known. This study investigates MMP-9 and TIMP-1 concentrations and MMP-9 activity at different time points after major surgery when a state of noticeable inflammation is expected.

    Methods: Serum MMP-9 and TIMP-1 concentrations and MMP-9 activity were analysed preoperatively and 4 and 30 days postoperatively in patients undergoing elective surgery (coronary artery bypass n=21; orthopaedic surgery, n=29).

    Results: Serum TIMP-1 and MMP-9 activity increased significantly 4 days after surgery (p<0.05 and p<0.01, respectively) and decreased again 30 days after surgery (p<0.01, respectively, compared to 4 days after surgery). Serum MMP-9 increased significantly 4 days after surgery (p<0.05) and was still high 30 days after surgery (p<0.01 compared to before surgery). The calculated MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratio was increased 30 days after surgery compared to before surgery (p<0.01).

    Conclusions: The inflammatory state induced by elective surgery is associated with increased TIMP-1 response and MMP-9 activity in serum within a few days which may be of importance for the postoperative heeling process. The further increase in MMP-9 concentrations at day 30 postoperative did not result in increased MMP-9 activity. Serum MMP-9 concentrations or the calculated MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratio do not entirely represent MMP-9 activity during surgery-induced inflammation.

  • 13.
    Henriksson, Catrin
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, centrumbildningar mm, UCR-Uppsala Clinical Research Center.
    Swenne, Christine, Leo
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Lindahl, Bertil
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, centrumbildningar mm, UCR-Uppsala Clinical Research Center.
    Faktorer som påverkar beslutet att söka vård vid symtom på akut hjärtinfarkt2008In: Vård i Norden, ISSN 0107-4083, E-ISSN 1890-4238, Vol. 87, no 28, p. 4-7Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    It is important to receive medical treatment as soon as possible, to decrease morbidity and mortality, when an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)occurs. The aim of the present study was to investigate factors, which influence the decision-making from symptom onset to hospital admission.One hundred and twenty-six patients with AMI were included. A structured questionnaire was used to register background data, knowledge ofsymptoms, the importance of fast decision-making, place according to symptoms onset, type of transportation to the hospital, clinical symptomsand ECG-changes.The proportion of elderly, women, patients with diabetes, those who lived alone and patients with symptom onset at home was higher in thegroup with more than four hours delay. Patients with knowledge of the importance of seeking medical care when experiencing symptoms of anAMI arrived earlier at hospital.Our main conclusion is that knowledge of the importance of fast seeking of medical care is crucial. More information to the public will increasethe awareness of actions needed and hopefully it also will shorten the delay time.

  • 14.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Riskfaktorer för postoperativa sårinfektioner2012In: Omvårdnad vid kirurgiska sjukdomar / [ed] Lillemor Lindwall, Lund: Studentlitteratur , 2012Chapter in book (Other academic)
  • 15.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Vård vid kirurgiska sjukdomar: Pre-, per- och postoperativ vård2016In: Omvårdnad & kirurgi, Lund: Studentlitteratur AB, 2016Chapter in book (Other academic)
  • 16.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Vård vid kirurgiska sjukdomar: Sår vid kirurgi och trauma2016In: Omvårdnad & kirurgi / [ed] Christine Kumlien, Jenny Rystedt, Lund: Studentlitteratur AB, 2016Chapter in book (Other academic)
  • 17.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Alexandrén, Katrin
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences.
    Surgical team members’ compliance with and knowledge of basic hand hygiene guidelines and intraoperative hygiene2012In: Journal of Infection Prevention, ISSN 1757-1774, Vol. 13, no 4, p. 114-119Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The aim of the present study was to observe surgical team members’ compliance with basic hand hygiene and intraoperative hygiene guidelines during the anaesthetic and surgical procedure. A secondary aim was to investigate the team members’ knowledge and attitudes toward these guidelines. A structured observation schedule was designed to capture observational data on compliance with hygiene guidelines. A questionnaire was also designed to elicit written responses on attitudes, beliefs and knowledge about hygiene routines.

    The results showed that the clinical procedures for basic hand hygiene and intraoperative hygiene were flawed in three areas. Hand disinfection before and after direct patient contact was incomplete. Secondly, the team members used gloves in an incorrect way. Thirdly, the scrub nurse did not always change sterile gloves after intraoperative skin disinfection before handling sterile instruments. The quantity of 0.5% chlorhexidine with 70% ethanol used varied and the mechanical performance of skin disinfection varied. Knowledge of hand hygiene routines and intraoperative hygiene routines among surgical team members is incomplete and adherence needs to improve. Regular routine observations and continuous feedback to all staff may be necessary to improve compliance and avoid deterioration of practice.

  • 18.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Hjelte, Louise
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Härdne, Emma
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Friberg, Carin
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences.
    Arakelian, Erebouni
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Perioperative dialogue on postoperative recovery measured by the use of pain medication, psychopharmaceutical agents and length of hospital stay2018In: Nordic journal of nursing research, ISSN 2057-1585, E-ISSN 2057-1593, Vol. 38, no 4, p. 212-219Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The effects of perioperative dialogue have been studied using qualitative methods, describing patient satisfaction with their care. However, they have not been studied in patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis who undergo major surgery, nor with quantitative variables. The aim was to study the use of pain medication and length of hospital stay following cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients who received, versus those who did not receive, perioperative dialogue. The study had a quantitative, retrospective and comparative design including 89 audits. Of these, 37 patients received perioperative dialogues, and 52 patients did not (the control group). The result showed that by postoperative day six, patients who received a perioperative dialogue experienced pain less frequently than patients in the control group. However, no differences between the groups were noted with regard to pain medication consumption and length of hospital stay. To ease their worries, all patients in both groups used benzodiazepines. The perioperative dialogue may be studied quantitatively, but it must involve the patient, who is an equal partner in the dialogue. Structured validated self-reporting measures may be used systematically before and after surgery in order to evaluate the perioperative dialogue using quantitative measures.

  • 19.
    Lindblom, Rickard P F
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery.
    Lytsy, Birgitta
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Medicine.
    Sandström, Camilla
    Ligata, Nadjira
    Larsson, Beata
    Ransjö, Ulrika
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Medicine.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    Outcomes following the implementation of a quality control campaign to decrease sternal wound infections after coronary artery by-pass grafting2015In: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, ISSN 1471-2261, E-ISSN 1471-2261, Vol. 15, article id 154Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND: Coronary artery by-pass grafting (CABG) remains the optimal strategy in achieving complete revascularization in patients with complex coronary artery disease. However, sternal wound infections (SWI), especially deep SWI are potentially severe complications to the surgery. At the department of cardiothoracic surgery in Uppsala University Hospital a gradual increase in all types of SWI occurred, which peaked in 2009. This prompted an in-depth revision of the whole surgical process. To monitor the frequency of post-operative infections all patients receive a questionnaire that enquires whether any treatment for wound infection has been carried out.

    METHODS: All patients operated with isolated CABG between start of 2006 and end of 2012 were included in the study. 1515 of 1642 patients answered and returned the questionnaire (92.3 %). The study period is divided into the time before the intervention program was implemented (2006-early 2010) and the time after the intervention (early 2010- end 2012). To assess whether potential differences in frequency of SWI were a consequence of change in the characteristics of the patient population rather than an effect of the intervention a retrospective assessment of medical records was performed, where multiple of the most known risk factors for developing SWI were studied.

    RESULTS: We noticed a clear decrease in the frequency of SWI after the intervention. This was not a consequence of a healthier population.

    CONCLUSIONS: Our results from implementing the intervention program are positive in that they reduce the number of SWI. As several changes in the perioperative care were introduced simultaneously we cannot deduce which is the most effective.

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  • 20.
    Lytsy, Birgitta
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Medicine.
    Lindblom, Rickard P.F.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery.
    Ransjö, Ulrika
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Medicine, Clinical Bacteriology.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Hygienic interventions to decrease deep sternal wound infections following coronary artery bypass grafting2015In: Journal of Hospital Infection, ISSN 0195-6701, E-ISSN 1532-2939, Vol. 91, no 4, p. 326-331Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND: The department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Uppsala University Hospital has 25 beds in one to four patient rooms and an operating suite consisting of five operating rooms with ultraclean air. Around 700 open heart (250 isolated coronary artery bypass grafting, CABG) operations are performed annually. In 2009, the numbers of deep sternal wound infections (DSWIs) increased to unacceptable rates despite existing hygienic guidelines.

    AIM: To show how root cause analysis (RCA) followed by quality improvement interventions reduced the rate of DSWI after CABG surgery.

    METHODS: Only isolated CABG patients requiring surgical revision due to DSWI were included. Swabs and tissue biopsies were taken during surgical revision and analysed with standard methods. DSWIs were registered prospectively according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention definitions. RCA for infection was performed between September 2009 and April 2010. Interventions based on results of the RCA and on nationally recommended practices were concluded in April 2010, and thought to have taken full effect by July 1st, 2010. Air was actively sampled at ≤0.5m from the sternal incision.

    FINDINGS: DSWI incidence rates per CABG operations decreased from 5.1% pre intervention to 0.9% post intervention. Wound cultures pre intervention grew Staphylococcus aureus 27.1% and coagulase negative staphylococcus (CoNS) 47.1%, post intervention S. aureus 23.1% and CoNS 30.8%. Air counts did not exceed 5cfu/m(3).

    CONCLUSION: When the aetiology of an error is multifactorial, RCA engaging both the medical professions and the infection control team is a potential tool to map causes leading to adverse events such as healthcare-associated infections. A systematic quality improvement intervention based on the RCA may reduce the number of deep sternal wound infections after CABG surgery.

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  • 21.
    Pålsson, Ylva
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Kungsbäcksvägen 47, 801 76, Gävle, Sweden..
    Engström, Maria
    Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Kungsbäcksvägen 47, 801 76, Gävle, Sweden..
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Mårtensson, Gunilla
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Kungsbäcksvägen 47, 801 76, Gävle, Sweden..
    A peer learning intervention in workplace introduction - managers’ and new graduates’ perspectives2022In: BMC Nursing, ISSN 1472-6955, E-ISSN 1472-6955, Vol. 21, article id 12Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Evaluation of a complex intervention are often described as being diminished by difficulties regarding acceptability, compliance, delivery of the intervention, recruitment and retention. Research of peer learning for nursing students have found several positive benefits while studies of peer learning for newly graduated nurses are lacking. This study aimed (1) to investigate the study process in terms of (a) first-line managers' perspectives on the intervention study, the difficulties they face and how they handle these and (b) new graduates' fidelity to the intervention and (2) to examine the effect of the peer learning intervention in workplace introduction for newly graduated nurses.

    Methods: A mixed-methods approach using semi-structured interviews with eight managers, repeated checklist for fidelity and questionnaires conducted with 35 new graduates from June 2015 and January 2018, whereof 21 in the intervention group. The peer learning intervention's central elements included pairs of new graduates starting their workplace introduction at the same time, working the same shift and sharing responsibility for a group of patients for 3 weeks. The intervention also included 3 months of regular peer reflection.

    Results: Managers offered mostly positive descriptions of using peer learning during workplace introduction. The intervention fidelity was generally good. Because of recruitment problems and thereby small sample size, it was difficult to draw conclusions about peer learning effects and, thus, the study hypothesis could either be accepted or rejected. Thereby, the study should be regarded as a pilot.

    Conclusions: The present study found positive experiences of, from managers, and fidelity to the peer learning intervention; regarding the experimental design, there were lessons learned.

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  • 22.
    Pålsson, Ylva
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden.
    Engström, Maria
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden; Nursing Department, Medicine and Health College, Lishui University, Zhejiang Sheng, China.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Mårtensson, Gunilla
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden.
    A peer learning intervention targeting newly graduated nurses: A feasibility study with a descriptive design based on the Medical Research Council framework2018In: Journal of Advanced Nursing, ISSN 0309-2402, E-ISSN 1365-2648, Vol. 74, no 5, p. 1127-1138Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aims: The aim of this study was to describe the feasibility of a peer learning intervention targeting newly graduated nurses. Feasibility was tested concerning consistency of the theoretical description of peer learning with empirical findings in a new context, compliance and acceptability, as well as usability of a questionnaire measuring the intended future outcome variables.

    Background: Newly graduated nurses who meet, socialize and share experiences have described supporting each other's ability to cope with stress. Peer learning involves individuals in a similar situation learning from and with each other through interaction. When implementing new interventions, feasibility studies are used to minimize problems in future evaluation studies.

    Design: Quasi‐experimental design with an intervention group, followed over time using descriptive methods. The study was based on the Medical Research Council framework.

    Methods: Repeated semi‐structured interviews, a checklist for fidelity and a questionnaire were conducted with 10 newly graduated nurses from January to March 2015. The intervention's main component included pairs of newly graduated nurses working the same shift and having joint responsibility for a group of patients for a period of 3 weeks. The intervention also included 3 months of regular reflection by the pair.

    Findings: Using deductive analysis, the peer learning intervention was found to be consistent with the theoretical description. Due to the compliance and acceptability, there were lessons learnt. The tested questionnaire was found to be useful.

    Conclusions: This peer learning intervention seems to be feasible in this context. This study will serve as the basis for a future full‐scale evaluation study.

  • 23.
    Pålsson, Ylva
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Univ Gävle, Fac Hlth & Occupat Studies, Kungsbacksvagen 47, S-80176 Gävle, Sweden.
    Mårtensson, Gunilla
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Univ Gävle, Fac Hlth & Occupat Studies, Kungsbacksvagen 47, S-80176 Gävle, Sweden.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Mogensen, Ester
    Karolinska Inst, Dept Learning Informat Management & Eth, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Engström, Maria
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Univ Gävle, Fac Hlth & Occupat Studies, Kungsbacksvagen 47, S-80176 Gävle, Sweden.; Lishui Univ, Med & Hlth Coll, Nursing Dept, Lishui, Peoples R China. .
    First-year nursing students’ collaboration using peer learning during clinical practice education: an observational study2021In: Nurse Education in Practice, ISSN 1471-5953, E-ISSN 1873-5223, Vol. 50, article id 102946Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this observational study was to describe the collaboration between first-year nursing students using peer learning during their first clinical practice education. In earlier, predominantly interview studies, peer learning has been described as a model with several positive outcomes. However, no studies on how students act in collaboration in a real-life context have been found. The present study observed sixteen arbitrarily paired nursing students (eight pairs) on three to five occasions per pair, in total 164 h from September 2015 to March 2016. Repeated unstructured observations including informal conversations were used. Using qualitative content analysis, one theme 'Involuntary collaboration leads to growth in different competencies' emerged and three categories 'Practising nursing skills and abilities when working together', 'Establishing knowledge by helping each other to understand' and 'Sharing thoughts, feelings, and knowledge and put them into words'. In conclusion, nursing students using peer learning were observed practising several competencies, some of them not so easily elicited according to earlier research as organization, nursing leadership, teaching, and supervision.

  • 24.
    Pålsson, Ylva
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Mårtensson, Gunilla
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Ädel, Eva
    Engström, Maria
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    A peer learning intervention for nursing students in clinical practice education: A quasi-experimental study2017In: Nurse Education Today, ISSN 0260-6917, E-ISSN 1532-2793, Vol. 51, p. 81-87Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND: Studies of peer learning indicate that the model enables students to practice skills useful in their future profession, such as communication, cooperation, reflection and independence. However, so far most studies have used a qualitative approach and none have used a quasi-experimental design to study effects of nursing students' peer learning in clinical practice.

    OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of peer learning in clinical practice education on nursing students' self-rated performance.

    DESIGN: Quasi-experimental.

    SETTING: The study was conducted during nursing students' clinical practice.

    PARTICIPANTS: All undergraduate nursing students (n=87) attending their first clinical practice were approached. Seventy students out of 87 answered the questionnaires at both baseline and follow-up (42 of 46 in the intervention group and 28 of 39 in the comparison group).

    METHODS: During the first two weeks of the clinical practice period, all students were supervised traditionally. Thereafter, the intervention group received peer learning the last two weeks, and the comparison group received traditional supervision. Questionnaire data were collected on nursing students' self-rated performance during the second (baseline) and last (follow-up) week of their clinical practice.

    RESULTS: Self-efficacy was improved in the intervention group and a significant interaction effect was found for changes over time between the two groups. For the other self-rated variables/tests, there were no differences in changes over time between the groups. Studying each group separately, the intervention group significantly improved on thirteen of the twenty variables/tests over time and the comparison group improved on four.

    CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that peer learning is a useful method which improves nursing students' self-efficacy to a greater degree than traditional supervision does. Regarding the other self-rated performance variables, no interaction effects were found.

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  • 25. Randmaa, Maria
    et al.
    Engström, Maria
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle; Nursing Department, Medicine and Health College, Lishui University.
    Mårtensson, Gunilla
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Högberg, Hans
    Psychometric properties of an instrument measuring communication within and between the professional groups licensed practical nurses and registered nurses in anaesthetic clinics2019In: BMC Health Services Research, E-ISSN 1472-6963, Vol. 19, no 1, article id 950Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND: The most common cause of clinical incidents and adverse events in relation to surgery is communication error. There is a shortage of studies on communication between registered nurses and licenced practical nurses as well as of instruments to measure their perception of communication within and between the professional groups. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Swedish version of the adapted ICU Nurse-Physician Questionnaire, designed to also measure communication within and between two professional groups: licensed practical nurses and registered nurses. Specifically, the aim was to examine the instrument's construct validity using confirmatory factor analysis and its internal consistency using Cronbach's Alpha.

    METHODS: A cross-sectional and correlational design was used. The setting was anaesthetic clinics in two Swedish hospitals. A total of 316 questionnaires were delivered during spring 2011, of which 195 were analysed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the questionnaire. Construct validity was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis and internal consistency using Cronbach's Alpha. To assess items with missing values, we conducted a sensitivity analysis of two sets of data, and to assess the assumption of normally distributed data, we used Bayesian estimation.

    RESULTS: The results support the construct validity and internal consistency of the adapted ICU Nurse-Physician Questionnaire. Model fit indices for the confirmative factor analysis were acceptable, and estimated factor loadings were reasonable. There were no large differences between the estimated factor loadings when comparing the two samples, suggesting that items with missing values did not alter the findings. The estimated factor loadings from Bayesian estimation were very similar to the maximum likelihood results. This indicates that confirmative factor analysis using maximum likelihood produced reliable factor loadings. Regarding internal consistency, alpha values ranged from 0.72 to 0.82.

    CONCLUSIONS: The tests of the adapted ICU Nurse-Physician Questionnaire indicate acceptable construct validity and internal consistency, both of which need to be further tested in new settings and samples.

    TRIAL REGISTRATION: Current controlled trials http://www.controlled-trials.com Communication and patient safety in anaesthesia and intensive care. Does implementation of SBAR make any differences? Identifier: ISRCTN37251313, retrospectively registered (assigned 08/11/2012).

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  • 26.
    Randmaa, Maria
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, research centers etc., Centre for Research and Development, Gävleborg.
    Engström, Maria
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Mårtensson, Gunilla
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    The postoperative handover: a focus group interview study with nurse anaesthetists, anaesthesiologists and PACU nurses2017In: BMJ Open, E-ISSN 2044-6055, Vol. 7, no 8, article id e015038Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    OBJECTIVES: To investigate different professionals' (nurse anaesthetists', anaesthesiologists', and postanaesthesia care unit nurses') descriptions of and reflections on the postoperative handover.

    DESIGN: A focus group interview study with a descriptive design using qualitative content analysis of transcripts.

    SETTING: One anaesthetic clinic at two hospitals in Sweden.

    PARTICIPANTS: Six focus groups with 23 healthcare professionals involved in postoperative handovers. Each group was homogeneous regarding participant profession, resulting in two groups per profession: nurse anaesthetists (n=8), anaesthesiologists (n=7) and postanaesthesia care unit nurses (n=8).

    RESULTS: Patterns and five categories emerged: (1) having different temporal foci during handover, (2) insecurity when information is transferred from one team to another, (3) striving to ensure quality of the handover, (4) weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the bedside handover and (5) having different perspectives on the transfer of responsibility. The professionals' perceptions of the postoperative handover differed with regard to temporal foci and transfer of responsibility. All professional groups were insecure about having all information needed to ensure the quality of care. They strived to ensure quality of the handover by: focusing on matters that deviated from the normal course of events, aiding memory through structure and written information and cooperating within and between teams. They reported that the bedside handover enhances their control of the patient but also that it could threaten the patient's privacy and that frequent interruptions could be disturbing.

    CONCLUSIONS: The present findings revealed variations in different professionals' views on the postoperative handover. Healthcare interventions are needed to minimise the gap between professionals' perceptions and practices and to achieve a shared understanding of postoperative handover. Furthermore, to ensure high-quality and safe care, stakeholders/decision makers need to pay attention to the environment and infrastructure in postanaesthesia care.

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  • 27.
    Randmaa, Maria
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Mårtensson, Gunilla
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Engström, Maria
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    SBAR improves communication and safety climate and decreases incident reports due to communication errors in an anaesthetic clinic: a prospective intervention study2014In: BMJ Open, E-ISSN 2044-6055, Vol. 4, no 1, article id e004268Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objectives

    We aimed to examine staff members’ perceptions of communication within and between different professions, safety attitudes and psychological empowerment, prior to and after implementation of the communication tool Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) at an anaesthetic clinic. The aim was also to study whether there was any change in the proportion of incident reports caused by communication errors.

    Design

    A prospective intervention study with comparison group using preassessments and postassessments. Questionnaire data were collected from staff in an intervention (n=100) and a comparison group (n=69) at the anaesthetic clinic in two hospitals prior to (2011) and after (2012) implementation of SBAR. The proportion of incident reports due to communication errors was calculated during a 1-year period prior to and after implementation.

    Setting

    Anaesthetic clinics at two hospitals in Sweden.

    Participants

    All licensed practical nurses, registered nurses and physicians working in the operating theatres, intensive care units and postanaesthesia care units at anaesthetic clinics in two hospitals were invited to participate.

    Intervention

    Implementation of SBAR in an anaesthetic clinic.

    Primary and secondary outcomes

    The primary outcomes were staff members’ perception of communication within and between different professions, as well as their perceptions of safety attitudes. Secondary outcomes were psychological empowerment and incident reports due to error of communication.

    Results

    In the intervention group, there were statistically significant improvements in the factors ‘Between-group communication accuracy’ (p=0.039) and ‘Safety climate’ (p=0.011). The proportion of incident reports due to communication errors decreased significantly (p<0.0001) in the intervention group, from 31% to 11%.

    Conclusions

    Implementing the communication tool SBAR in anaesthetic clinics was associated with improvement in staff members’ perception of communication between professionals and their perception of the safety climate as well as with a decreased proportion of incident reports related to communication errors.

  • 28.
    Randmaa, Maria
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Mårtensson, Gunilla
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Clinical Psychology in Healthcare.
    Swennne, Christine Leo
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Engström, Maria
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    An observational study of postoperative handover in anesthetic clinics: the content of verbal information and factors influencing receiver memory2015In: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, ISSN 1089-9472, E-ISSN 1532-8473, Vol. 30, no 2, p. 105-115Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose

    The aim was to examine the handover process in the postanesthesia care unit, how much the receiver remembered, and what factors influenced memory.

    Design

    An observational study with a descriptive and correlational design.

    Methods

    A total of 73 handovers were investigated, and data were collected using observation, audiotape recordings of the handovers, and the patient's anesthetic record.

    Finding

    Interruptions occurred at 56 (77%) handovers and the sender expressed unclear information at 51 (70%) handovers. The mean of the verbally given information remembered by the receivers was 47%; the items mostly likely not to be remembered were the drugs used during anesthesia. A linear generalized estimating equation was used and identified variables that were significantly associated with receivers' retention of information were structure and handover duration.

    Conclusion

    Lack of structure and long duration of the verbal handover decrease how much the receiver will remember.

  • 29.
    Randmaa, Maria
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Swenne, Christine L
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Mårtensson, Gunilla
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Högberg, Hans
    Engström, Maria
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Implementing situation-background-assessment-recommendation in an anaesthetic clinic and subsequent information retention among receivers: A prospective interventional study of postoperative handovers2016In: European Journal of Anaesthesiology, ISSN 0265-0215, E-ISSN 1365-2346, Vol. 33, no 3, p. 172-178Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND Communication errors cause clinical inci-dents and adverse events in relation to surgery. To ensureproper postoperative patient care, it is essential that person-nel remember and recall information given during the hand-over from the operating theatre to the postanaesthesia careunit. Formalizing the handover may improve communicationand aid memory, but research in this area is lacking.OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluatewhether implementing the communication tool Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) affectsreceivers’ information retention after postoperative handover.DESIGN A prospective intervention study with an interven-tion group and comparison nonintervention group, withassessments before and after the intervention.SETTING The postanaesthesia care units of two hospitals inSweden during 2011 and 2012.PARTICIPANTS Staff involved in the handover between theoperating theatre and the postanaesthesia care units withineach hospital.INTERVENTION Implementation of the communication toolSBAR in one hospital.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The main outcome was thepercentage of recalled information sequences among recei-vers after the handover. Data were collected using both audio-recordings and observations recorded on a study-specificprotocol form.RESULTS Preintervention, 73 handovers were observed(intervention group, n 1⁄4 40; comparison group, n 1⁄4 33)involving 72 personnel (intervention group, n 1⁄4 40; com-parison group, n 1⁄4 32). Postintervention, 91 handoverswere observed (intervention group, n 1⁄4 44; comparisongroup, n 1⁄4 47) involving 57 personnel (intervention group,n 1⁄4 31; comparison group, n 1⁄4 26). In the interventiongroup, the percentage of recalled information sequencesby the receivers increased from 43.4% preintervention to52.6% postintervention (P 1⁄4 0.004) and the SBAR struc-ture improved significantly (P 1⁄4 0.028). In the comparisongroup, the corresponding figures were 51.3 and 52.6%(P 1⁄4 0.725) with no difference in SBAR structure. When alinear regression generalised estimating equation modelwas used to account for confounding influences, we wereunable to show a significant difference in the informationrecalled between the intervention group and the noninter-vention group over time.CONCLUSION Compared with the comparison group withno intervention, when SBAR was implemented in an anaes-thetic clinic, we were unable to show any improvement in recalled information among receivers following postoperative handover.

  • 30.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Borowiec, Jan
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery.
    Carlsson, Marianne
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Lindholm, C.
    Prediction of and risk factors for surgical wound infection in the Saphenous vein harvesting leg in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass2006In: The thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, ISSN 0171-6425, E-ISSN 1439-1902, Vol. 54, no 5, p. 300-306Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Surgical wound infection (SWI) of the leg after saphenous vein harvesting is an important complication of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures. SWIs may restrict mobility in the postoperative period and increase costs of postoperative hospitalisation and antibiotic treatment. Methods: A total of 356 patients were followed. Surgical risk factors were evaluated for SWI following saphenous vein harvesting, and the effectiveness of an occlusive glycerinated hydrogel dressing in reducing postoperative SWIs was assessed. In addition, the ability of postoperative clinical wound assessment to predict SWI following CABG 30 and 60 days after operation was investigated. Results: The most important risk factor for SWI after saphenous vein harvesting was the use of a monofilament suture for skin closure (glycomer 4-0 Biosyn® Tyco Healthcare, Stockholm, Sweden) (p > 0.001). The hydrogel dressing did not prevent the development of SWIs. The clinical wound assessment showed that wound gap was associated with leg infection, but other signs were poor predictors of SWI. Conclusion: The choice of suture and suturing technique is important to prevent SWI following saphenous vein harvesting. More precise definitions of wound signs are necessary if they are to be used as predictors of SWI.

  • 31.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Cederholm, Karin
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences.
    Gustafsson, Maria
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences.
    Arakelian, Erebouni
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Clinical Psychology in Healthcare. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Education in Nursing.
    Postoperative health and patients' experiences of efficiency and quality of care after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, two to six months after surgery2015In: European Journal of Oncology Nursing, ISSN 1462-3889, E-ISSN 1532-2122, Vol. 19, no 2, p. 191-197Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose: To study post-discharge health after Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), and to. analyse patients' experiences of in-hospital efficiency and quality of care. Methods: In-depth individual telephone interviews using an interview guide with open-ended questions were performed with 19 patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis between April and October, 2012. Data were analysed with systematic text condensation. Results: Four themes were identified: 1) Coming home was an essential step in the recovery process and the focus was on getting well physically despite mental stress, uncertainty about the medical rehabilitation plan and the future. 2) Health was affected negatively by postoperative chemotherapy and its side effects. 3) Stoma - a necessary evil affecting the patient's social life. 4) Quality of care and efficiency were defined in patient-centred terms and inter-personal care from the patient's perspectives on Micro level. Despite all, 32% of the patients described being fully recovered and had started to study or work two months after surgery. Conclusions: The study gives insights into some real-life experiences described by patients. The study results can be used to prepare written information, to design a postoperative rehabilitation plan for future patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis (PC) and to create a home-page through which patients can receive support from both health care professionals and other fellow patients.

  • 32.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Jangland, Eva
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Education in Nursing.
    Arakelian, Erebouni
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Education in Nursing. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Patients' experiences of their everyday life 14 months after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a qualitative follow-up study2017In: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, ISSN 0283-9318, E-ISSN 1471-6712, Vol. 31, no 4, p. 904-913Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND: Patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis treated with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy have a long recovery process.

    AIM: To describe patients' experiences of their everyday lives after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

    METHOD: A follow-up study with a qualitative, descriptive design. Data were collected by individual, in-depth telephone interviews with 16 patients who had been treated for peritoneal carcinomatosis 14 months earlier at a university hospital in Sweden. The interviews were performed between May and June 2013 and analysed using systematic text condensation.

    RESULTS: Five themes were identified: (i) finding one's new self and relating to the new situation; (ii) the disease making its presence felt through bodily complications or mental fatigue; (iii) worrying about the return of the disease and passing it on to one's children; (iv) experiencing difficulties contacting various care facilities, not having a clear plan for ongoing rehabilitation; and (v) the need for online support through the Internet and counselling for both patients and their family members.

    CONCLUSIONS: Despite bodily complications, mental fatigue and worries about the return of the disease, the patient's everyday life was focused on finding his/her new self and adapting to the new circumstances. Difficulties in contacting care facilities and the lack of an ongoing medical and nursing rehabilitation plan called for a need for network support for patients and their families.

    CLINICAL RELEVANCE: After advanced surgery, patients require a continuous medical and nursing rehabilitation plan, and a platform of support such as meetings via social media and Internet which would connect former patients and their families with future patients and their family members. A contact nurse with specific expertise should design an individual rehabilitation plan and continuously identify the individual needs for long-term support.

  • 33.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Lindholm, C.
    Borowiec, Jan
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery.
    Carlsson, Marianne
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Surgical-site infections within 60 days of coronary artery by-pass graft surgery2004In: Journal of Hospital Infection, ISSN 0195-6701, E-ISSN 1532-2939, Vol. 57, no 1, p. 14-24Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Surgical wound infections (SWIs) after coronary artery by-pass graft (CABG) within 30 and 60 days of operation were registered. Already known risk factors and possible risk factors for wound infection were studied. SWIs of sternal and/or leg wounds have been reported to occur in 2–20% of patients after CABG. Deep sternal infection, mediastinitis, occurs after 0.5–5% of CABG procedures. The duration and methods of follow-up, as well as definitions of SWI, vary in different studies. Previously known and possible new risk factors were registered for 374 patients. Patients were contacted by telephone 30 and 60 days after surgery and interviewed in accordance with a questionnaire about symptoms and signs of wound infections. Our definition of SWI was based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definition. SWIs were diagnosed in 114 of 374 (30.5%) of the patients. In total SWI were diagnosed in 120 surgical-site incisions. Almost all SWIs of the sternum (93.3%) were diagnosed within 30 days of surgery. Most of the SWIs of the leg (73%) were diagnosed within 30 days of surgery and 27% were diagnosed within 31 to 60 days of surgery. Being female was the most important risk factor for SWI of the leg. Low preoperative haemoglobin concentrations were the most important risk factor for superficial SWI on the sternum. Patients with mediastinitis had higher BMI and had more often received erythrocyte transfusions on postoperative day two or later than those without infections.

  • 34.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Lindholm, C.
    Borowiec, Jan
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery.
    Schnell, A. E.
    Carlsson, Marianne
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Peri-operative glucose control and development of surgical wound infections in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft2005In: Journal of Hospital Infection, ISSN 0195-6701, E-ISSN 1532-2939, Vol. 61, no 3, p. 201-212Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Elevated blood glucose following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is associated with an increased risk of surgical wound infection (SWI). It is unclear whether hyperglycaemia, the diabetic state, the longstanding vascular effects of diabetes, or the systematic inflammatory response confers the increased vulnerability to SWI. This study was designed to examine the significance of postoperative blood glucose control as a risk factor for SWI after vein graft harvesting on the leg and sternotomy. Patients with and without diabetes had a CABG within 60 days to be eligible. The present study was part of a larger protocol investigating SWI following CABG in a total of 374 patients. Potential risk factors, duration of diabetes, pre-operative glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and presence of long-term complications were recorded. All patient records were reviewed retrospectively to record 10% glucose infusions during the operation, and blood glucose concentrations and insulin therapy on postoperative days 0, 1 and 2. Patients were contacted by telephone 30 and 60 days after surgery and interviewed in accordance with a questionnaire about symptoms and signs of wound infection. In the present study, it was not possible to separate the effect of diabetes as a risk factor for SWI from that of hyperglycaemia. However, in the subgroup of patients without a pre-operative diagnosis of diabetes, increased blood glucose concentrations during postoperative days 0, 1 and 2 was associated with an increased risk of mediastinitis.

  • 35.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Oscarsson, R
    Uppsala University.
    Compliance to intraoperative basic hygiene in the operating theatre and patient safety culture in Mozambique2016In: Journal of Prevention and Infection Control., Vol. 2, no 1, p. 1-13, article id 13Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Surgical site infections are commonly occurring within healthcare, especially in Africa. Good hygiene is the most effective way in which to reduce and prevent infection. However, compliance is often low or insufficient.

    Objective: To assess intraoperative compliance to basic hygiene in the operating theatre and the staffs’ views on patient safety and to assess whether adherence to hand hygiene is related to patient safety culture in a developing country. Methods: The design was a structured observation in order to gathered information on compliance to basic intraoperative hygiene routines in operating theatres in Mozambique. Theatre staff was also asked to complete a survey on patient safety culture.

    Results: The study reveals that none of the work elements were performed in complete compliance to WHO’s guidelines at all times. The theatre staff’s views on patient safety culture showed the highest percentage of positive responses was within “Teamwork Within Hospital Units” and the dimensions with the least positive response was “Nonpunitive Response To Error” and “Staffing”. A medium relation was found between compliance to basic hygiene and the results of the patient safety culture survey.

    Conclusion: This study shows that compliance to basic hygiene during the intraoperative phase in theatre was insufficient. There was a medium relation between the views of the staff on patient safety and their compliance to basic hand hygiene. This implies that working with the attitudes of the staff concerning patient safety could be one way of improving hygiene compliance which would be expected to reduce the number of surgical site infections.

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  • 36.
    Swenne, Christine, Leo
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Skytt, Bernice
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences. Högskolan Gävle.
    The ward round--patient experiences and barriers to participation2014In: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, ISSN 0283-9318, E-ISSN 1471-6712, Vol. 28, no 2, p. 297-304Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND:

    Patients' participation is essential to their well-being and sense of coherence, as well as to their understanding of and adherence to prescribed treatments. Ward rounds serve as a forum for sharing information between patient and caregiver. The purpose of the ward round is to obtain information and plan medical and nursing care through staff-patient communication.

    AIM AND OBJECTIVE:

    The aim and objective of this study was to investigate patients' experiences during the ward round and their ability to participate in their care.

    METHODOLOGICAL DESIGN AND JUSTIFICATION:

    The study was qualitative and descriptive in design. Fourteen inpatients at a cardiovascular ward were interviewed. Qualitative content analysis was used for the analysis.

    ETHICAL ISSUES AND APPROVAL:

    The ethics of scientific work were adhered to. Each study participant gave his/her informed consent based on verbal and written information. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee at Uppsala University.

    RESULTS:

    The analysis revealed one theme and three subthemes related to patients' experiences of ward rounds. The main theme was handling of information from the daily ward round while waiting for private consultation. The subthemes were making the best of the short time spent on ward rounds; encountering traditional roles and taking comfort in staff competency; and being able to choose the degree to which one participates in the decision-making process.

    CONCLUSIONS:

    Several aspects of traditional ward round routines could be improved in regard to the two-way information exchange process between caregivers and patient. Patients' and caregivers' ability to communicate their goals and the environment in which the communication occurs are of great importance. The information provided by nurses is easier to understand than that provided by physicians. The atmosphere must be open; the patient should be treated with empathy by staff; and patients' right to participate must be acknowledged by all healthcare professionals involved.

  • 37.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences. Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences.
    Skytt, Bernice
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Lindholm, C.
    Carlsson, Marianne
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Patients' experiences of mediastinitis after coronary artery bypass graft procedure2007In: Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal, ISSN 1401-7431, E-ISSN 1651-2006, Vol. 41, no 4, p. 255-264Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Few studies have focussed on patients' experiences of and suffering due to mediastinitis following Coronary Artery by-pass Graft (CABG). Mediastinitis creates a complex and invasive experience for the patient with prolonged hospitalisation, and would be expected to be a significant stressor. The aim of the present study was to capture patients' experiences of the medical and nursing care they received for mediastinitis following CABG. Content analysis revealed three themes with regard to how the patients coped with the stress and threats of mediastinitis and its treatment and how they thought it would influence their future life. A first theme centred on physical and psychological discomfort and impact on autonomy. The staff's medical knowledge and the quality of nursing care as well as the patients' understanding of the situation influenced their experience. A second theme was how patients dealt with perceived danger and stress. Coping strategies such as problem solving, information seeking, dissociation, distraction, minimisation and expression of emotion were used to handle the situations. The third theme comprised the patients' belief that the mediastinitis would not affect the outcome of the CABG procedure, even though their confidence in this was influenced by uncertainty about the rehabilitation process.

  • 38.
    von Vogelsang, Ann-Christin
    et al.
    Karolinska institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Almquist, Martin
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Operation2016In: Omvårdnad & kirurgi / [ed] Kumlien, Christine; Rystedt, Jenny, Lund: Studentlitteratur AB, 2016, p. 189-202Chapter in book (Other academic)
  • 39. Von Vogelsang, Ann-Christin
    et al.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Åkesdotter Gustafsson, Birgitta
    Falk Brynhildsen, Karin
    Operating theatre nurse specialist competence to ensure patient safety in the operating theatre: a discursive paper2020In: Nursing Open, E-ISSN 2054-1058, Vol. 7, no 2, p. 495-502Article in journal (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Aim

    To discuss specialist operating theatre nurses' competence in relation to the general six core competencies and patient safety.

    Design

    A discursive analysis of legal statutes and scientific articles.

    Methods

    Swedish legal statutes and an overview of scientific articles on operating theatre nursing were deductively analysed and classified into healthcare providers' general six core competencies.

    Results

    All healthcare professionals should possess the general core competencies, regardless of their discipline. The specific content within these competencies differs between disciplines. The specialized operating theatre nurse is the only healthcare professional having the competence to be responsible for asepsis, instrumentation, infection and complication, control and management of biological specimens during the surgical procedure. Besides operating theatre nurses, no other healthcare profession has the formal education, competence or skills to perform operating theatre nursing care in the theatre during the surgical procedure. Operating theatre nurse competence is therefore indispensable to ensure patient safety during surgery.

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  • 40.
    Wadensten, Barbro
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Fröjd, Camilla
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Education in Nursing.
    Swenne, Christine L.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Gordh, Torsten
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care.
    Gunningberg, Lena
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Why is pain still not being assessed adequately?: Results of a pain prevalence study in a university hospital in Sweden2011In: Journal of Clinical Nursing, ISSN 0962-1067, E-ISSN 1365-2702, Vol. 20, no 5-6, p. 624-634Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aim.

    The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of pain and pain assessment among inpatients in a university hospital.

    Background.

    Pain management could be considered an indicator of quality of care. Few studies report on prevalence measures including all inpatients.

    Design.

    Quantitative and explorative.

    Method. Survey. Results.

    Of the inpatients at the hospital who answered the survey, 494 (65%) reported having experienced pain during the preceding 24 hours. Of the patients who reported having experienced pain during the preceding 24 hours, 81% rated their pain > 3 and 42 center dot 1% rated their pain > 7. Of the patients who reported having experienced pain during the preceding 24 hours, 38 center dot 7% had been asked to self-assess their pain using a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS); 29 center dot 6% of the patients were completely satisfied, and 11 center dot 5% were not at all satisfied with their participation in pain management.

    Conclusions.

    The result showed that too many patients are still suffering from pain and that the NRS is not used to the extent it should be. Efforts to overcome under-implementation of pain assessment are required, particularly on wards where pain is not obvious, e.g., wards that do not deal with surgery patients. Work to improve pain management must be carried out through collaboration across professional groups. Relevance to clinical practice. Using a pain assessment tool such as the NRS could help patients express their pain and improve communication between nurses and patients in relation to pain as well as allow patients to participate in their own care. Carrying out prevalence pain measures similar to those used here could be helpful in performing quality improvement work in the area of pain management.

  • 41.
    Åkerfeldt, Torbjörn
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Biochemical endocrinology.
    Gunningberg, Lena
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Leo Swenne, Christine
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Ronquist, Göran
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Biochemial structure and function.
    Larsson, Anders
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Biochemial structure and function.
    Elective orthopedic and cardiopulmonary bypass surgery causes a reduction in serum endostatin levels2014In: European Journal of Medical Research, ISSN 0949-2321, E-ISSN 2047-783X, Vol. 19, p. 61-Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Endostatin is an endogenous inhibitor of angiogenesis that inhibits neovascularisation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of elective surgery on endostatin levels.

    Methods: Blood samples were collected prior to elective surgery and 4 and 30 days postoperatively in 2 patient groups: orthopedic surgery (n =27) and coronary bypass patients (n =21). Serum endostatin levels were measured by ELISA.

    Results: Serum endostatin was significantly reduced 30 days after surgery in comparison with presurgical values in both the orthopedic (P =0.03) and cardiopulmonary surgery (P =0.04) group.

    Conclusion: Serum endostatin is reduced 30 days after surgery. This reduction would favor angiogenesis and wound-healing.

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  • 42.
    Åkerfeldt, Torbjörn
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Biochemical endocrinology.
    Helmersson-Karlqvist, Johanna
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Biochemial structure and function.
    Gunningberg, Lena
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Swenne, Christine Leo
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Caring Sciences.
    Larsson, Anders
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Biochemial structure and function.
    Postsurgical Acute Phase Reaction is Associated with Decreased Levels of Circulating Myostatin2015In: Inflammation, ISSN 0360-3997, E-ISSN 1573-2576, Vol. 38, no 4, p. 1727-1730Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Muscle strength is of importance for postsurgical rehabilitation. Myostatin is a growth factor that regulates the size of muscles and could thus influence muscle mass and function in the postsurgical period. The aim of the present study was to study the changes in myostatin levels during the postsurgical inflammatory period. Myostatin was analysed in serum samples from two elective surgery groups, orthopaedic surgery (n = 24) and coronary bypass patients (n = 21). The samples were collected prior to surgery and 4 and 30 days after surgery. In the orthopaedic group, the median myostatin levels decreased from 3582 ng/L prior to surgery to 774 ng/L at day 4 (p < 0.001) and to 2016 ng/L at day 30 (p < 0.001). Median CRP increased from 2.35 mg/L preoperatively to 117 mg/L at day 4 and decreased to 5.5 mg/L at day 30 in the same group. The coronary bypass group showed a similar pattern with a decrease in myostatin from 4212 ng/L to 2574 ng/L at day 4 (p < 0.001) and to 2808 ng/L at day 30 (p = 0.002). Median CRP increased from 1.80 mg/L preoperatively to 136 mg/L at day 4 and returned to 6.12 mg/L at day 30 in the coronary bypass group. There was a significant decrease in myostatin concentrations both in the early and late postsurgical period. The lowest myostatin concentration time point coincided with the highest CRP concentration time point.

  • 43.
    Åkerfeldt, Torbjörn
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences.
    Lipcsey, Miklos
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences.
    Gunningberg, Lena
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Swenne, Christine, Leo
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences.
    Larsson, Anders
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences.
    Serum leptin is decreased thirty days after surgery2014In: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism, ISSN 2155-6156, Vol. 5, no 12Article in journal (Refereed)
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    Background: Leptin plays an important role for the regulation of food intake, energy expenditure and glucose control. The aim of this study was to study the effect of surgery on circulating levels of human leptin in a human elective surgery model. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted. Blood sampling was carried out prior to surgery and four and thirty days after elective surgery, respectively. Patients undergoing orthopedic surgery (n=29) and coronary bypass patients (n=21) were included in the study. Serum leptin levels were measured using sandwich ELISA. C-reactive protein (CRP) was analyzed by turbidimetry. Results: Leptin values was significantly decreased thirty days after surgery in both orthopedic (p=0.002) and coronary bypass patients (p=0.003) in comparison with presurgical values. Conclusion: Elective surgery is associated with decreased leptin levels in the late postsurgical phase.

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