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  • 1.
    Ahl Jonsson, Christina
    et al.
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Stenberg, Annette
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Endocrinology and Gastroenterology UHL.
    The lived experience of the early postoperative period after colorectal cancer surgery2011In: European Journal of Cancer Care, ISSN 0961-5423, E-ISSN 1365-2354, Vol. 20, no 2, p. 248-256Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnoses and undergoing colorectal cancer surgery is reported to be associated with physical symptoms and psychological reactions. Social support is described as important during the postoperative period. The purpose of this paper was to describe how patients experience the early postoperative period after colorectal cancer surgery.

    Interviews according a phenomenological approach were performed with 13 adult participants, within 1 week after discharge from hospital. Data were collected from August 2006 to February 2007. Analysis of the interview transcripts was conducted according to Giorgi.

    The essence of the phenomenon was to regain control over ones body in the early postoperative period after colorectal cancer surgery. Lack of control, fear of wound and anastomosis rupture, insecurity according to complications was prominent findings.

    When caring for these patients it is a challenge to be sensitive, encourage and promote patients to express their feelings and needs. One possibility to empower the patients and give support could be a follow up phone call within a week after discharge.

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  • 2. Ahlberg, M
    et al.
    Bäckman, C
    Jones, C
    Walther, S
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care in Norrköping.
    Group communication confirms feelings among partners of former intensive care patients2014Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 3. Ahlberg, M
    et al.
    Bäckman, C
    Jones, C
    walther, S
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Gastroentorology.
    Moving forward in life after being an unlocker in intensive care - partners' experience of group communication2015Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 4. Ahlberg, M
    et al.
    Bäckman, Carl
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Jones, C
    Walther, Sten
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Gastroentorology.
    Group communication confirm feelings among partners of former intensive care patients2014Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 5.
    Ahlberg, Mona
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Center for Diagnostics, Department of Clinical Pharmacology.
    Berterö, Carina
    Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care in Norrköping. Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health.
    Ågren, Susanna
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Heart Center, Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
    Family Health Conversations create awareness of family functioning2018Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 6.
    Ahlberg, Mona
    et al.
    Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care in Norrköping.
    Bäckman, Carl
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care in Norrköping.
    Jones, Christina
    Musculoskeletal Biology, Institute of Ageing & Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
    Walther, Sten
    Region Östergötland, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery. Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center.
    Moving on in life after intensive care - partners' experience of group communication2015In: Nursing in Critical Care, ISSN 1362-1017, E-ISSN 1478-5153, Vol. 20, no 5, p. 256-263Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background:Partners have a burdensome time during and after their partners’ intensive care period. They may appear to be coping welloutwardly but inside feel vulnerable and lost. Evaluated interventions for partners on this aspect are limited.

    Aim:The aim of this study was to describe the experience of participating in group communication with other partners of former intensivecare patients.

    Design:The study has a descriptive intervention-based design where group communication for partners of former, surviving intensive careunit (ICU) patients was evaluated.

    Methods:A strategic selection was made of adult partners to former adult intensive care patients (n=15), 5 men and 10 women, aged37–89 years. Two group communication sessions lasting 2 h were held at monthly intervals with three to five partners. The partners later wrote,in a notebook, about their feelings of participating in group communications. To deepen the understanding of the impact of the sessions, six ofthe partners were interviewed. Content analysis was used to analyse the notebooks and the interviews.

    Findings:Three categories were identified: (1) Emotional impact, the partners felt togetherness and experienced worries and gratitude, (2)Confirmation, consciousness through insight and reflection and (3) The meeting design, group constellation and recommendation to participatein group communication.

    Conclusion:Partners of an intensive care patient are on a journey, constantly trying to adapt to the new situation and find new strategiesto ever-changing circumstances. Group communications contributed to togetherness and confirmation. To share experiences with others is oneway for partners to be able to move forward in life.

    Relevance to clinical practice:Group communication with other patients’ partners eases the process of going through the burden ofbeing a partner to an intensive care patient. Group communications needs to be further developed and evaluated to obtain consensus andevidence for the best practice.

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  • 7.
    Ahlberg, Mona
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care in Norrköping.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care in Norrköping.
    Berterö, Carina
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
    Ågren, Susanna
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Heart Center, Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
    Family Health Conversations create awareness of family functioning.2020In: Nursing in Critical Care, ISSN 1362-1017, E-ISSN 1478-5153, no 2, p. 102-108Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND: The whole family is affected if one family member is critically ill. The Family Health Conversation Intervention may give the family tools that support healthier family functioning.

    AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to identify which components of family function are affected when families participate in Family Health Conversations.

    DESIGN: A secondary analysis was performed of existing qualitative interviews. The Family Health Conversation is an intervention where nurses ask the family reflective questions, and reflection is made possible in three conversation sessions.

    METHODS: This study included transcribed data from 13 follow-up interviews from seven families attending Family Health Conversations after three and 12 months. Data were analysed with narrative analysis, focusing on family function.

    RESULTS: Three themes were identified. The families' family functioning had been supported with: improved understanding of each other-there was an understanding of being in the same situation but still having totally different experiences; more concern for each other-they talked about their different experiences and felt they had become closer to each other; and a process of working through-they had experienced working through various experiences, standing by and supporting, and then being able to move on.

    CONCLUSIONS: The Family Health Conversation Intervention is provided to families, accompanied by nurses. The families in this study gained an awareness of their family function that brought the family closer because of improved understanding of each other and the situation. The families experienced openness, and the family members spoke more freely with each other, which facilitated the progress of working through the experience of critical illness and helped to maintain healthy family functioning.

    RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: It is important to have an overall perspective and to recognize the patient and the family as equally important within the family for awareness of family function.

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  • 8.
    Berg, Katarina
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Kaspersen, Rikard
    Sykehuset Osffold HF, Norway .
    Unby, Christina
    Sirius Humanum AB, Sweden .
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Endocrinology.
    The Interaction Between the Patient and Nurse Anesthetist Immediately Before Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery2013In: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, ISSN 1089-9472, E-ISSN 1532-8473, Vol. 28, no 5, p. 283-290Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose: Establishing a purposive interaction with a patient who is in a vulnerable situation before coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery poses a challenge for the nurse anesthetist. The aim of this study was to identify and describe the interaction between the patient and the nurse anesthetist immediately before elective CABG surgery. less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanDesign: An observational study using a grounded theory design was used. less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanMethods: A theoretical selection of patients and nurse anesthetists was made. A total of 11 situations of patient/nurse anesthetist interaction were observed. The data were analyzed using the constant comparative method. Findings:A core category of reassurance emerged from other categories of continuity, confirmation, and control. Continuity was characterized by expedient anesthesia nursing of high quality, confirmation was related to communication in a trusting atmosphere, and control was associated with skilled nursing interventions in the thoracic operating theatre. less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanConclusions: Reassurance can be achieved through a well-structured anesthesia nursing performance in the thoracic operating theatre, and by focusing on the patient and continuously giving him/her information during the preoperative preparation phase.

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  • 9.
    Björkman, Ida
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Karlsson, Frida
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Cardiology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Lundberg, Ann
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Gastroenterology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Gastroenterology. Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Gender differences when using sedative music during colonoscopy2013In: Gastroenterology Nursing, ISSN 1042-895X, E-ISSN 1538-9766, Vol. 36, no 1, p. 14-20Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Colonoscopy is a procedure often experienced as uncomfortable and worrying. Music has been reported to reduce discomfort during colonoscopy; however, no study in a Swedish setting has been found. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to analyze the effects of sedative music on patients' experience of anxiety, pain, relaxation, and well-being during colonoscopy. Prior to colonoscopy, adult patients (n = 120), aged 18–80 years, were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n = 60) who listened to sedative instrumental music with 60–80 beats per minute during the colonoscopy or a control group. After the colonoscopy, both groups completed a questionnaire on anxiety, the State Trait Anxiety Inventory, and an anxiety Visual Analogue Scale. Pain, relaxation, and well-being were also measured with Visual Analogue Scales. Women in the intervention group had a lower level of anxiety during the colonoscopy than those in the control group (p = .007) and well-being was significantly higher in the intervention group, especially among men, than in the controls (p = .006 and p = .025, respectively). Men in the intervention group were more relaxed during the colonoscopy than those in the control group (p = .065). Listening to sedative music decreased anxiety among women and increased well-being among men during colonoscopy.

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  • 10. Bäckman, C
    et al.
    Ahlberg, M
    Jones, C
    Walther, S
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Gastroentorology.
    Group Communication during recovery after intensive care2015Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 11. Bäckman, C
    et al.
    Ahlberg, M
    Jones, C
    Walther, S
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Gastroentorology. Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science.
    Group conversations after a long stay in the intensive care2014Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 12.
    Bäckman, Carl
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Ahlberg, M
    Jones, C
    Walther, Sten
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Gastroentorology.
    Group conversations after a long stay in the intensive care2014Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 13.
    Dahlgren, Christina
    et al.
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Endocrinology.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Björkquist, Eva
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Endocrinology.
    Perception of quality of care in patients with pituitary disorders2012Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: In order to support patients with lifelong chronic illness, such as pituitary disorders, it is a challenge to continuously offer high quality of care.

    Aim: The aim of this study was to examine how patients with pituitary disorders of different causes perceive quality of care in contact with a specialized endocrinology reception.

    Methods and materials: Randomly selected, patients with chronic pituitary disorders (n=100) were asked to participate. Seventy-seven patients (females, n=44), 22–82 years of age responded and participated in the study. The questionnaire Quality from the Patient’s Perspective (QPP; modified short version) was used to measure patient’s perception of quality of care (considered from four dimensions: physical- technical, medical-technical, identity- orientation and socio-cultural atmosphere). Each question was calculated using an action index of each investigated area. Impaired quality of care in specific dimensions above 15% indicates need of improvement. In addition two open-ended questions were asked.

    Results: Most of the respondents, 97%, expressed that necessary physical-technical equipment was available while in the medical-technical dimension 26% reported impaired quality of care. In the identity-orientation dimension, impaired quality of care was reported by 25% mainly due to non-participation in care- and treatment decisions as well as concerning information about results of treatments and self-care activities. In the socio-cultural dimension impaired quality of care was reported in 25%. In addition, the patients asked for extended telephone receptions at the clinic and improved information about pituitary disorders.

    Conclusion: The patients were satisfied with the technical part of the medical care, but less satisfied with participation in care decisions and information about self-care. In our setting improvements are needed regarding patient information and access to care.

  • 14.
    Ernersson, Åsa
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Endocrinology.
    Berggren, B.
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Endocrinology.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Lindström, Torbjörn
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Endocrinology.
    Lower fear of hypoglycaemia in patients with type 1 diabetes of short duration2012In: 17th FEND Annual Conference 2012, page 19, 2012Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Background

    Fear of hypoglycaemia is common in patients with type 1 diabetes and many patients deliberately aim at higher blood glucose than recommended to avoid hypoglycaemia. Patient empowerment is a process whereby patients have the skills, attitudes, and self-awareness necessary to influence the quality of their lives. An empowered patient has sufficient knowledge to take relevant decisions about their illness, medical treatment and their own health.

    Aim

    The aim was to study empowerment, fear of hypoglycaemia and problem areas among patients with type1 diabetes.

    Method

    Four hundred fifty-seven patients, mean age 48.5 (±15.4) years, completed an questionnaire including questions on the duration of diabetes, episodes of severe hypoglycaemias and metabolic control, the Swedish Diabetes Empowerment Scale – 23 (Swe-DES-23), Fear of Hypoglycaemia Survey (HFS) and the Problem Areas in Diabetes scale (SWE-PAID-20) .

    Results

    The level of HbA1c was not associated with fear of hypoglycaemia while patients with newly diagnosed (0-5 years) diabetes had significantly lower (p=0.001) fear of hypoglycaemia than those with longer duration. Episodes of severe hypoglycaemia during the last year also influenced the rating on HFS. HFS was 24.7(11.6) in those with no episodes, 30.5(13.9) 1 episode, 33.0(15.4) 2-4 episodes (all p<0.01). Patients with HbA1c ≥ 8.0 % rated lower empowerment (SWE-DES-23) compared to those who had an HbA1c between 6.1-7.9% (p=0.02) and compared to those with HbA1c lower or equal to 6.0 % (p<0.001).

    On the SWE-PAID-20 patients with HbA1c ≥8 % scored in average 32.2(20.5) while those with HbA1c ≤6.0% scored 20.0(17.6) (p<0.001) (higher value indicates more emotional distress related to diabetes).

    Conclusion

    Patients with poor metabolic control, HbA1c ≥8 % are less empowered and also experiences more emotional distress related to their diabetes. Fear of hypoglycaemia was lowest in patient with up to 5 years duration of type 1 diabetes. HbA1c was not associated with fear of hypoglycaemia while repeated episodes of severe hypoglycaemia during the last year increased this fear.

  • 15.
    Ernersson, Åsa
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Social and Welfare Studies, Division of Health, Activity and Care. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Gastroentorology.
    Löfgren, U-A
    Berggren, B
    Lindström, Torbjörn
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Endocrinology.
    Fear of hypoglycaemia and empowerment in patients with type 1 diabetes2012Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 16.
    Ernersson, Åsa
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Sepa Frostell, Anneli
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Pediatrics. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Nyström, Fredrik
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Cardiology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Medicine, Department of Endocrinology and Gastroenterology UHL.
    Lindström, Torbjörn
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Cardiology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Medicine, Department of Endocrinology and Gastroenterology UHL.
    An obesity provoking behaviour negatively influences young normal weight subjects' Health Related Quality of Life and causes depressive symptoms2010In: Eating Behaviors, ISSN 1471-0153, E-ISSN 1873-7358, Vol. 11, no 4, p. 247-252Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In many parts of the world the prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle in combination with high consumption of food has increased, which contributes to increased risk for becoming overweight. Our primary aim was, in an intervention, to examine the influence on health related quality of life (HRQoL) and mood in young normal weight subjects of both sexes, when adopting an obesity provoking behaviour by increasing the energy intake via fast food and simultaneously adopting a sedentary lifestyle. A secondary aim was to follow-up possible long-term effects on HRQoL and mood 6 and 12 months after this short-term intervention.

    In this prospective study, 18 healthy normal weight subjects (mean age 26 ± 6.6 years), mainly university students were prescribed doubled energy intake, and maximum 5000 steps/day, during 4 weeks. An age and sex matched control group (n = 18), who were asked to have unchanged eating habits and physical activity, was recruited. Before and after the intervention questionnaires including Short Form-36, Hospital Anxiety Depression scale, Center of Epidemiological Studies Depression scale, Sense of Coherence and Mastery scale were completed by the subjects in the intervention group and by the controls with 4 weeks interval. Six and 12 months after the intervention the subjects underwent the same procedure as at baseline and the controls completed the same questionnaires.

    During the intervention, subjects in the intervention group increased their bodyweight and developed markedly lower physical and mental health scores on Short Form-36 as well as depressive symptoms while no changes appeared in the controls. The increase of depressive symptoms was associated with increases of energy intake, body weight and body fat. When followed up, 6 and 12 months after the intervention, physical and mental health had returned completely to baseline values, despite somewhat increased body weight.

    In conclusion, adopting obesity provoking behaviour for 4 weeks decreases HRQoL and mood in young normal weight subjects. The effect is temporary and when followed up 6 and 12 months after the short-term intervention no remaining influence is found.

  • 17.
    Ernersson, Åsa
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Lindström, Torbjörn
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Nyström, Fredrik H.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Young healthy individuals develop lack of energy when adopting an obesity provoking behaviour for four weeks; A phenomenological2008Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 18.
    Ernersson, Åsa
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Lindström, Torbjörn
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Medicine, Department of Endocrinology and Gastroenterology UHL.
    Nyström, Fredrik
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Medicine, Department of Endocrinology and Gastroenterology UHL.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Young healthy individuals develop lack of energy when adopting an obesity provoking behaviour for 4 weeks: a phenomenological analysis2010In: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, ISSN 0283-9318, E-ISSN 1471-6712, Vol. 24, no 3, p. 565-571Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    During the past 20 years, a sedentary lifestyle has become more common and simultaneously the consumption of energy-dense food has increased. These are two major risk factors associated with the increase of overweight and obesity, which is found in all ages over the world. The low well-being reported by obese individuals could be associated with increased food intake or it might be a specific consequence of obesity and lack of physical fitness. The aim of this study was to describe the experience of the phenomenon, adopting an obesity provoking behaviour, by increasing energy intake and simultaneously having a sedentary lifestyle for 4 weeks in healthy, normal-weight individuals of both genders. Eighteen healthy individuals (12 men and 6 women; median age 23, range 21-44 years) were included in an intervention, with a doubled energy intake and a maximum physical activity of 5000 steps per day during 4 weeks. After completing this intervention the participants were interviewed and asked to describe their experience during the past 4 weeks. A phenomenological approach was used to gain understanding of the phenomenon and analyses of the transcripts were performed in four steps according to Giorgis method. The main essence of the phenomenon, adopting an obesity provoking behaviour, was found to be lack of energy, related to emotional life, relations and life habits. Lack of energy emerged from five structures: influenced self-confidence, commitment to oneself and others, managing eating, feelings of tiredness and physical impact. These five structures were manifested through 12 constituents. These lifestyle changes decreased the sense of well-being in nonobese healthy individuals of both genders.

  • 19. Fridell, K
    et al.
    Hollman Frisman, G
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Patienters upplevelse och behov av stöd av dietist vid nyupptäckt celiaki2010In: Dietistaktuellt, Vol. 19, no 4, p. 24-26Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 20.
    Gullberg, Mats T.
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Hollman-Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Ek, Anna-Christina
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Reference values for the Quality of Life Index in the general  Swedish population 18-80 years of age2010In: Quality of Life Research, ISSN 0962-9343, E-ISSN 1573-2649, Vol. 19, no 5, p. 751-760Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    PURPOSE: The aim in the present study was to establish underlying dimensions of quality of life in Sweden, measured by QLI, and to obtain reference values among a representative sample between 18 and 80 years of age from the general Swedish population. METHOD: A total of 1,680 randomly selected persons completed the questionnaire (57% response rate). All data were coded and entered into the statistical software. Factor analysis, maximum-likelihood method with oblique rotation, was employed to explore and reveal underlying dimensions of the QLI. To describe QLI total and subscale reference values for different age groups and men and women, respectively, means and 95% CI as well as medians and quartiles were used. For comparisons related to demographic and background variables, parametric and non-parametric analyses were used (alpha=0.01). All data were analysed using SPSS 14.0 statistical software. RESULTS: Four underlying dimensions emerged: Family and friends, Health and functioning, Social and economic and Psychological/spiritual. Mean values for the total QLI and the four subscales ranged between 17.2 and 23.7 (possible range=0.0-30.0). CONCLUSIONS: The overall QLI and subscale scores correspond with those presented by other researchers. Population-based measures of generic quality of life and underlying dimensions are important considering the gain when results from specific patient groups are viewed.

  • 21.
    Hollman Frisman, G
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Evidence based nursing2009Conference paper (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 22.
    Hollman Frisman, G
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Leadership aiming to develop nursing care2008Conference paper (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 23.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science.
    Berterö, Carina
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science.
    Having knowledge of metabolic syndrome: Does the meaning and consequences of the risk factors influence the life situation of Swedish adults?2008In: Nursing and Health Sciences, ISSN 1441-0745, E-ISSN 1442-2018, Vol. 10, no 4, p. 300-305Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The underlying causes of metabolic syndrome (MS) are uncertain. Knowledge from those who have experience of this syndrome should provide new insight. The aim was to explore the meaning and consequences of MS. Thirteen Swedish adults with MS, aged between 33 and 82 years, were interviewed. The interviews were analyzed using constant comparative analysis, which is the basis of grounded theory. The core category for the meaning and consequences of having the risk factors of MS consisted of the recurrence of behavior. The participants attempted to balance their insight into the causes and consequences by referring to their normal life, lifestyle, and fatalistic approach to life. Attention needs to be paid to the attitudes of the individuals with MS, as well as the known risk factors and their consequences, in order to facilitate a long-term lifestyle change in these individuals.

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  • 24.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Berterö, Carina
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Knowing about the metabolic syndrome, does it influence life?2008In: 8th Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing, 2008Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 25.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Berterö, Carina
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Knowing about the metabolic syndrome, does it influence life?2007In: A elebration event Med dr hc professor Afaf Meleis and Twenty years of Nursing Science., 2007Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 26.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Eriksson, Carrie
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Paediatrics and Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Paediatrics in Linköping.
    Pernehed, Sara
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Paediatrics and Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Paediatrics in Norrköping.
    Mörelius, Evalotte
    Linköping University, Department of Social and Welfare Studies, Health, Activity, Care. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Paediatrics and Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Paediatrics in Linköping.
    The experience of becoming a grandmother to a premature infant - A balancing act, influenced by ambivalent feeling2012In: Journal of Clinical Nursing, ISSN 0962-1067, E-ISSN 1365-2702, Vol. 21, no 21-22, p. 3297-3305Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aims and objectives.  To explore and describe the experience of becoming a grandmother to a premature infant.

    Background.  Becoming a grandmother involves a new perspective of life. Grandmothers of sick infants find themselves in a new situation with an adult child undergoing serious stress. Few studies have approached the grandmothers’ own experience of becoming a grandmother to a premature infant.

    Design.  A qualitative content analysis was used.

    Methods.  Eleven women, 52–66 years of age, who were grandmothers to premature infants born at a gestational age of 25–34 weeks, were interviewed during 2010. The infants were less than three years old at the time of the interview. The interviews were analysed with qualitative content analysis.

    Results.  The overall theme was a balancing act. Two categories of experience were identified: emotional experiences and a new role. ‘Emotional experiences’ was related to the first meeting, ambivalent feelings and confidence in care. ‘A new role’ was related to the subcategories supportive, a balance of involvement and limitations.

    Conclusions.  To become a grandmother to a premature infant was experienced as a balancing act influenced by ambivalent feelings of joy, fear and worry. The grandmothers sensed the seriousness of the situation at the same time as they wanted to be happy about the newborn infant. They worried about their adult child’s as well as the premature infant’s health but put their own needs aside. The grandmothers’ new role was a balance between being involved and supportive without disturbing.

    Relevance to clinical practice.  Neonatal intensive care unit staff should be open to grandmothers’ needs and acknowledge them as an obvious support for the immediate family of a premature infant. The grandmothers need guidance and information about what to expect concerning the infants health, the parents situation and their own role.

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  • 27.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Endocrinology and Gastroenterology UHL.
    Jacobsson, Catrine
    PrioriteringsCentrum.
    Hela teamets kompetens: sjuksköterskors, sjukgymnasters och arbetsterapeuters erfarenheter av att delta i prioriteringsarbete2011Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

     

    When health services cannot meet all care needs we must set priorities. This has always been done, but seldom in a systematic way. In Sweden, the Health Services Act places the responsibility for healthcare priority setting on local governing bodies (mainly the county councils and regions). The task of priority setting is grounded in the ethical platform and must apply across all health services.

    In 2003, the Östergötland County Council initially decided that specific limitations must be established regarding the supply of health services. However, follow-up of the county-council-wide effort to set priorities reveals that this work has not reached far enough down into the organisation.

    Earlier reports from the National Centre for Priority Setting in Health Care describe the initial political decision-making process, the extent to which the policy decisions have been implemented in health care, and the progress of the county council’s prioritisation initiative from 2003 to 2006. With this report we aim to increase knowledge regarding how staff groups other than management- level physicians participated in establishing vertical ranking lists during this period and how these lists were used in Östergötland County Council.

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  • 28.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Kristenson, Margareta
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Division of Preventive and Social Medicine and Public Health Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Public Health Sciences.
    Psychosocial status and health related quality of life in relation to the metabolic syndrome in a Swedish middle-aged population2009In: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING, ISSN 1474-5151, Vol. 8, no 3, p. 207-215Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: The Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is a combination of risk factors related to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Psychosocial factors and stress have been suggested to be important determinants. Aim: To analyse how psychosocial factors, perceived stress and health related quality of life are related to MS, and assess if observed associations are dependent of life-style. Methods: A cross-sectional study of a random sample of 502 men and 505 women aged 45-69, front southeast Sweden, including fasting blood samples, blood pressure, anthropometrics, self-reported data of life-style, psychosocial status and health related quality of life (SF-36). Linear regression models were adjusted for age and, in a second step, also for life-style. Results: Men and women with MS reported lower levels of physical activity, lower scores on physical and social dimensions of SF-36, and women with MS reported stronger effect of social change compared to those without MS (p andlt; 0.05), but we found no differences for mental health or perceived stress. The major part of observed associations was lost after adjustment for effects of life-style. Conclusion: Our data speak against a direct effect of social stress on MS via psychological strain but suggest an indirect pathway via a sedentary life-style.

  • 29.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care in Norrköping.
    Wåhlin, Ingrid
    Intensive Care Department, Kalmar Hospital, Sweden. School of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden..
    Orvelius, Lotti
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, ANOPIVA US.
    Ågren, Susanna
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Heart Center, Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
    Health Promoting Conversation - A novel approach to families experience critical illness2017Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 30.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care in Norrköping.
    Wåhlin, Ingrid
    Intensive Care Department, Kalmar Hospital, Linnaeus University, Kalmar.
    Orwelius, Lotti
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Division of Surgery, Orthopedics and Oncology. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care in Linköping.
    Ågren, Susanna
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
    Health-promoting conversations: A novel approach to families experiencing critical illness in the ICU environment.2018In: Journal of Clinical Nursing, ISSN 0962-1067, E-ISSN 1365-2702, Vol. 27, no 3-4, p. 631-639Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to identify and describe the outcomes of a nurse-led intervention, "Health-promoting conversations with families," regarding family functioning and well-being in families with a member who was critically ill.

    BACKGROUND: Families who have a critically ill family member in an intensive care unit face a demanding situation, threatening the normal functioning of the family. Yet, there is a knowledge gap regarding family members' well-being during and after critical illness.

    DESIGN: The study utilized a qualitative inductive-descriptive design.

    METHODS: Eight families participated in health-promoting conversations aimed to create a context for change related to the families' identified problems and resources. Fifteen qualitative interviews were conducted with 18 adults who participated in health-promoting conversations about a critical illness in the family. Eight participants were patients (6 men, 2 women) and 10 were family members (2 male partners, 5 female partners, 1 mother, 1 daughter, 1 female grandchild). The interviews were analyzed by conventional content analysis.

    RESULTS: Family members experienced strengthened togetherness, a caring attitude, and confirmation through health-promoting conversations. The caring and calming conversations were appreciated despite the reappearance of exhausting feelings. Working through the experience and being confirmed promoted family well-being.

    CONCLUSION: Health-promoting conversations were considered to be healing, as the family members take part in sharing each other's feelings, thoughts, and experiences with the critical illness.

    RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Health-promoting conversations could be a simple and effective nursing intervention for former intensive care patients and their families in any cultural context. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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  • 31.
    Hollman, G
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Att leva med ökad risk för hjärtinfarkt2003Conference paper (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 32.
    Hollman, G
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Familjär hyperkolesterolemi. Optimal behandlingsstrategi och livskvalitet.1999Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 33.
    Hollman, G
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Quality of life in family members in families with familial hypercholesterolemia2003Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 34.
    Hollman, G
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Berterö, C
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Ek, A-C
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Livskvalitet vid genetiskt ökad sjukdomsrisk2003Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 35.
    Hollman, G
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Ek, A-C
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Olsson, AG
    Achievment of treatment goals2004Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 36.
    Hollman, G
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Ek, A-C
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Olsson, AG
    Livskvalitet vid blodfettscreening1999Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 37.
    Hollman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Att leva med ärftligt höga kolesterolvärden och ökad risk för hjärt-kärlsjukdom2003In: Dagens Medicin, ISSN 1104-7488Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 38.
    Hollman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Internal Medicine.
    Att leva med ärftligt höga kolesterolvärden och ökad risk för kranskärlssjukdom2004In: Incitament, ISSN 1103-503X, Vol. 2, p. 133-136Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 39.
    Hollman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Internal Medicine.
    Familjär hyperkolesterolemi. Att leva med ärftligt ökad risk för sjukdom2004In: Medikament, ISSN 1402-3881, Vol. 1, p. 46-49Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 40.
    Hollman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Familjär hyperkolesterolemi. Optimal behandlingsstrategi och livskvalitet1999Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 41.
    Hollman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Internal Medicine.
    Leva med ökad risk för sjukdom inom familjen2004In: Vårdfacket, ISSN 0347-0911, Vol. 3, p. 53-54Article in journal (Other academic)
  • 42.
    Hollman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Internal Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Living with familial hypercholesterolaemia2003Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    The aim of this thesis was to describe quality of life 1) in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a genetic disorder with an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), 2) in family members of patients with FH. Furthermore, the aim was to analyse the extent to which treatment goals were achieved, as well as adherence and disease knowledge in patients with FH. In order to describe quality of life, anxiety, depression and coping, patients with FH (n=185) and their non-affected family members (n=129) without FH completed the following questionnaires: the Quality of Life Index (QLI), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD), the Mastery Scale and a questionnaire on health and lipids. A reference group (n=I485) completed the same questionnaires on quality of life, anxiety, depression and coping. In order to describe quality of life from a deeper perspective and identify its meaning, patients with FH (n=12) were interviewed and data were analysed according to the grounded theory method, using constant comparative analysis. The extent to which treatment goals had been achieved was documented (n=74) and patients completed a questionnaire on adherence and knowledge about FH (n=68). The patients were more satisfied with overall quality of life, family life, socio-economic life and psychological/spiritual life than the reference group, (p<0.05). Of the patients, 86 % felt anxiety about contracting CHD. Family members, particularly partners, were more satisfied with family life and psychological/spiritual life than the reference group, (p<0.05). Anxiety about the affected family member contracting CHD was expressed among 91% of the family members. The meaning of quality of life was harmony in life. Cognizance of the threat of CHD, impending mortality, satisfaction and togetherness were balanced to reach harmony in life. The treatment goals for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (<3.0 mmol/L) and total cholesterol(<5.0 mmol/L) were reached in 23 % and 22 % of the patients, respectively. Adherence to medical treatment was significantly higher in patients who had reached the treatment goal for LDL cholesterol (< 3.0 mmol/L) than those on treatment with a LDL cholesterol ≥ 3.0 mmol/L, (p < 0.05). Out of 11 possible correct answers, there was a mean of 6.8±2.2 correct answers on knowledge about FH. Patients' knowledge was best with regard to what cholesterol is, self-care prevention and reason for drug treatment. Sixty-six percent of the patients did not know about the chance of getting FH and 79 % had no knowledge of the family history of FH. Quality of life in patients with FH and their family members was at least as good as in the reference group. In order to decrease the anxiety among patients and their family members, it is important to meet them at their knowledge level, to support understanding of FH, its risk and treatment, thus facilitating living with harmony in life.

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    1. Quality of life in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia
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    2002 (English)In: Journal of Internal Medicine, ISSN 0954-6820, E-ISSN 1365-2796, Vol. 251, no 4, p. 331-337Article in journal (Refereed) Published
    Abstract [en]

    Objectives.  The primary aim of this study was to analyse quality of life in adult patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a genetic disorder with increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Secondary aims were to find explanatory factors for quality of life and anxiety.

    Design. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used.

    Setting.  Outpatients from lipid clinics at two university hospitals in Sweden were included. Patients with heterozygous FH and a randomly selected control group participated by filling out questionnaires.

    Subjects.  Two hundred and eighty patients with heterozygous FH above 18 years of age were asked, and 212 of whom 185 were free of overt CHD, participated. Of a control group of 2980 persons 1485 were included for comparison.

    Methods. We used Likert-type questionnaires: the Quality of Life Index (QLI) consisting of four subscales, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD), the Mastery Scale measuring coping and a questionnaire on health and lipids constructed for FH patients.

    Results.  Patients with FH were significantly more satisfied with overall quality of life 21.8 ± 0.3 (SEM) vs. controls 21.1 ± 0.1 and this was also the case in three of four subscales, all differences P < 0.05. Anxiety about getting CHD was expressed amongst 86% of the patients with FH.

    Conclusions. Quality of life amongst patients with FH was at least as good as in controls but they were worried about getting CHD.

    Keywords
    adaptation, anxiety, familial hypercholesterolemia, personal health, quality of life
    National Category
    Medical and Health Sciences
    Identifiers
    urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-26415 (URN)10.1046/j.1365-2796.2002.00963.x (DOI)11952884 (PubMedID)10956 (Local ID)10956 (Archive number)10956 (OAI)
    Available from: 2009-10-08 Created: 2009-10-08 Last updated: 2017-12-13Bibliographically approved
    2. Familial hypercholesterolaemia and quality of life in family members
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    2003 (English)In: Preventive Medicine, ISSN 0091-7435, E-ISSN 1096-0260, Vol. 36, no 5, p. 569-574Article in journal (Refereed) Published
    Abstract [en]

    Background

    Awareness of genetic disease in the family may influence quality of life. The purpose of this study was to describe quality of life among nonaffected members of families with familial hypercholesterolaemia. All were aware of the risk for coronary heart disease. Their quality of life was compared with a reference group and with the patients with familial hypercholesterolesterolaemia themselves.

    Methods

    Names of family members (n = 129) were given by the patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia. A randomly selected reference group (n = 1485) and patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia (n = 185) were included for comparison. They all completed the questionnaire Quality of Life Index, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Mastery Scale measuring coping. Family members and patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia also completed a questionnaire on health and lipids.

    Results

    Family members were more satisfied with family life, mean 22.1 ± 3.5 (SD), and psychological/spiritual life, 22.9 ± 4.0, than the reference group, 21.4 ± 4.3 and 21.1 ± 4.8, respectively; this was particularly expressed among partners, P < 0.05. Of family members, 91% were anxious about the patient with familial hypercholesterolaemia developing coronary heart disease.

    Conclusions

    Family members have as good a quality of life as members of the reference group, but they were anxious about the patient with familial hypercholesterolaemia developing coronary heart disease.

    National Category
    Medical and Health Sciences
    Identifiers
    urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-26872 (URN)10.1016/S0091-7435(02)00065-8 (DOI)11493 (Local ID)11493 (Archive number)11493 (OAI)
    Available from: 2009-10-08 Created: 2009-10-08 Last updated: 2017-12-13Bibliographically approved
    3. The meaning of quality of life among patients with familial hypercholesterolemia
    Open this publication in new window or tab >>The meaning of quality of life among patients with familial hypercholesterolemia
    2004 (English)In: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, ISSN 0889-4655, E-ISSN 1550-5049, Vol. 19, no 4, p. 243-250Article in journal (Refereed) Published
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Living with a genetic predisposition to disease may influence quality of life. The presence of premature disease can lead to an increased focus on family history and genetic predisposition.

    Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe quality of life in patients with the genetic disease, familial hypercholesterolemia, who are at an increased risk of premature coronary heart disease.

    Methods: Interviews from 12 adult patients with FH were analyzed using constant comparative analysis. The findings of this qualitative study revealed that for patients, quality of life was equated with harmony in life, the core category. Attaining harmony in life presumes satisfaction and togetherness. Cognizance of the threat of coronary heart disease and impending mortality is balanced by the support of togetherness and satisfaction that builds harmony in life.

    Conclusion: When caring for patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, it is important to meet each patient on his or her own level, and to support balance and their choices for maintaining or regaining harmony in life.

    Keywords
    experience, genetic counselling, grounded theory, hypercholesterolemia - familial, qualitative, quality of life
    National Category
    Medical and Health Sciences
    Identifiers
    urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-23704 (URN)15326980 (PubMedID)3205 (Local ID)3205 (Archive number)3205 (OAI)
    Available from: 2009-10-07 Created: 2009-10-07 Last updated: 2017-12-13Bibliographically approved
    4. Achievement of treatment goals, adherence and disease knowledge in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia
    Open this publication in new window or tab >>Achievement of treatment goals, adherence and disease knowledge in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia
    (English)Manuscript (preprint) (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Effective treatment is available for patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH). Nevertheless the treatment goal seems hard to reach in all patients. We investigated to what extent recommended international treatment goals were achieved for total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, adherence to drug treatment and if achievement of treatment goals was influenced by knowledge.

    Design: Cross-sectional design.

    Methods: Patients with FH, above 18 years of age, n=74, were asked to participate. Drug treatment, laboratory results, blood pressure and smoking were documented, a questionnaire on adherence and knowledge about FH was sent to the patients. Response rate for the questionnaire was 92 % (n=68).

    Results: The treatment goals for LDL cholesterol (< 3.0 mmol/L) and total cholesterol (<5.0 mmol/L) were reached in 23% and 22% of the patients, respectively. Patients with LDL cholesterol < 3.0 mmol/L who were on treatment followed the prescription to a significantly higher degree than patients with LDL cholesterol ≥ 3.0 mmol/L, (p=0.001). For patient knowledge, the mean was 6.8±2.2 out of 11 possible. The patients had knowledge about cholesterol, self-care prevention and the reason for drug treatment. Patients were less informed about the chance of getting FH and family history.

    Conclusion: Intensified drug treatment is motivated since 23 % of the patients with FH reached treatment goals. In spite of the absence of relation between LDL cholesterol level and knowledge in the present study, we believe that increased disease lmowledge would facilitate for patients to face the difficulties of the condition.

    National Category
    Medical and Health Sciences
    Identifiers
    urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-84641 (URN)
    Available from: 2012-10-16 Created: 2012-10-16 Last updated: 2012-10-16Bibliographically approved
  • 43.
    Hollman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Metabola syndromets epidemiologi2006In: Metabola syndromet: bakgrunder, mekanismer och behandling / [ed] Peter M. Nilsson, Anders G. Olsson & Björn Zethelius, Lund: Studentlitteratur , 2006, p. 43-53Chapter in book (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Det metabola syndromet är ett samlingsnamn för störningar i ämnesomsättningen, hjärt-kärlsystemet och de endokrina organen. Antalet patienter stiger, främst på grund av ogynnsamma levnadsvanor. Ju större förändringar patienten kan åstadkomma i sin livsstil, desto sämre förutsättningar för metabola risker.  Bland annat kan risken för typ 2-diabetes och hjärtinfarkt minskas påtagligt. Boken bygger på ett nationellt symposium i Jönköping 2004 med syfte att ge en aktuell bild av den vetenskapliga och kliniska utvecklingen av det metabola syndromet. Fokus var på epidemiologi, patofysiologi. risker och behandling. Boken vänder sig till specialister inom allmänmedicin, internmedicin, kardiologi, endokrinologi med diabetologi samt geriatrik. Även läkare under grund- eller vidareutbildning kan ha behållning av boken, liksom annan hälso- och sjukvårdspersonal, t.ex. diabetessjuksköterskor och dietister.

  • 44.
    Hollman, Gunilla
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