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Digital life stories: Navigating together – an observation study of healthcare professionals and people living with dementia

  • 2 June, 2026
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Authors: Helén Dellkvist, Line Christiansen, Ana Luiza Dallora and Peter Anderberg Abstract: Objective: This study, part of a broader project on digital life stories in dementia care, aimed to describe interactions and communication between healthcare professionals and people living with dementia in daycare settings when using digital life stories as a complement to or replacement […]

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Use of machine learning and voice for multiclass classification of Parkinson’s disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and

  • 22 May, 2026
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Authors: Alper Idrisoglu, Anders Behrens Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are prevalent conditions with substantial impact on quality of life and health care systems. Both disorders affect voice production through different physiological mechanisms, yet neither condition has a widely adopted objective biomarker for routine clinical use. Voice analysis has emerged […]

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Interpersonal interactions in a community-based activity program targeting loneliness among older adults: An ethnographic study

  • 18 May, 2026
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Authors: Anna Axen, RN, PhD student, Elin Taube, RN, PhD, Christine Kumlien, RN, PhD, Christel Borg, RN, PhD, Line Christiansen, APRN, PhD Abstract: Healthy aging implies physical and psychological well-being, maintaining social relationships and engaging in meaningful activities. Thus, socially inclusive initiatives that address loneliness are needed. The aim of this ethnographic study was to […]

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Standing next to but not being part of: relatives’ experiences of support from healthcare professionals when general palliative care is provided at home

  • 10 March, 2026
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Elina Mikaelsson Midlöv, Therese Sterner, Susann Porter, Terese Lindberg, and Katarina Sjögren Forss Abstract Background Relatives play a crucial role when palliative care is provided at home. More advanced care at home places higher demands on relatives, taking great responsibility, facing challenges, and often lacking adequate knowledge and skills to provide care. Therefore, relatives need […]

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The Effect of Evening Technology Use on Objective Sleep in Older Adults: Protocol for a Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial

  • 30 January, 2026
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Sarah Nauman Ghazi;  Anders Behrens;  Joakim Niklasson;  Johan Sanmartin Berglund;  Peter Anderberg Abstract Background:Evening technology use (ETU) has been associated with sleep disturbances, often attributed to blue light exposure and cognitive arousal. However, most of the existing evidence focuses on younger populations and relies primarily on subjective measures. As older adults increasingly engage with both passive and active technology […]

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Wired and not Tired? Internet Use and Sleep in Older Adults

  • 26 January, 2026
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Sarah Nauman Ghazi; Peter Anderberg; Johan Sanmartin Berglund  Abstract Introduction: As digital engagement becomes integral to society, understanding the association between technology use and sleep health in older adults is important. Objective: This study examined sleep health and its relationship with technology use before bedtime and midnight in a population-based cohort aged 60 years and older. Methods: […]

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ABSTRACTPatient-Controlled Sedation During Gynaecological Procedures—Aspects of Patient Satisfaction, Feasibility and Cost Per Patient: Empirical Research QuantitativeABSTRACT

  • 3 December, 2025
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ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the use of patient-controlled sedation with propofol in outpatients with anxiety and fear of gynaecological procedures, considering patient satisfaction, feasibility and costs. Design This quantitative study used a descriptive retrospective design. Review Methods This study evaluated patient satisfaction, procedure feasibility and direct costs for PCS with propofol for outpatients with anxiety […]

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Teachers’ Strategies and Technology Use for Enhancing Students’ Critical Thinking in Nursing Simulation-Based Learning: A Qualitative Pilot Study

  • 17 November, 2025
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Abstract In nursing education, simulation-based learning (SBL) is often used to bridge theoretical knowledge and practical application, supporting nursing students in developing their critical thinking (CT) skills. Despite the benefits of using SBL in nursing education, research gaps remain in understanding student learning outcomes. Furthermore, there is a lack of studies describing the specific use […]

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Feature Analysis of the Vowel [a:] in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Healthy Controls

  • 31 October, 2025
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SUMMARY Background In addition to impairing the lung function, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also affects phonatory characteristics. Recent research highlights the potential of voice as a digital biomarker to support clinical decision-making. While machine learning (ML) can detect disease patterns from acoustic features, clinical relevance requires understanding the relationship between the disorder and acoustic […]

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Förekomst av insomni bland äldre med hjärt- och kärlsjukdom

  • 13 October, 2025
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Abstract Bakgrund: Sömnstörningar såsom insomni påverkar i hög grad individens välbefinnande och är starkt kopplat till hjärt- och kärlsjukdomar och individer över 60 år. Obehandlade och långvariga sömnstörningar kan ge upphov till flera vanliga hälsoproblem med kopplingar till metabola förändringar och därmed medverka till förtidig död. Åldrandet som process är förknippad med en ökad förekomst […]

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