Jonina Sigurgeirsdottir, Sigridur Halldorsdottir

Patients' Self -reported Needs in Rehabilitation

A phenomenological study of patients' self reported needs in the context of rehabilitaton

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Produktbeschreibung

Patients in rehabilitation often struggle existentially which makes them vulnerable. They have a need to be able to cope with the existential changes they are confronted with because of an accident or an illness. Having to adapt to a new characteristics of life and self is challenging and they need individualised caring, emotional support and a goal-oriented and progressive care in which realistic and achievable goals are established. They also need individualized patient education to enhance their independence and empower them towards a new and progressive lifestyle. Healthcare professionals need to assess existential well-being of patients in rehabilitation by the means of skilful interpersonal relationship based on each patient's own hierarchy of needs. Listening to patients' voices can be a powerful tool for healthcare professionals who are looking for ways to providing better services.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 116
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Januar 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 191g
• ISBN-13: 9783330028517
• ISBN-10: 3330028513
• Artikelnr.: 47448175

Autorenporträt

Jonina Sigurgeirsdottir is a Rehabilitation Nursing Specialist, graduated in 2006 from the RCN, England and the University of Akureyri, Iceland. Sigridur Halldorsdottir, RN, MSN, PhD (Med. Dr.) is a Professor and Head of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the School of Health Sciences, University of Akureyri, Iceland.