Blar i Fakultet for helse- og sosialvitskap / Faculty of Health and Social Sciences på emneord "dignity"
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Asylum seekers lived experiences of dignity during health examination - a phenomenological hermeneutical study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)For newly arrived asylum seekers, a health examination is common practice in many countries. For asylum seekers, this part of the asylum-seeking process can be experienced as a burden due to communication barriers, feelings ... -
Beneficial self-management support and user involvement in Healthy Life Centres – a qualitative interview study in persons afflicted by overweight or obesity
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Relapse is high in lifestyle interventions involving behavioural change and weight loss maintenance. The purpose of lifestyle self‐management interventions offered at Healthy Life Centres (HLCs) is to empower ... -
Dignity work of older women caring for a husband with dementia at home
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)In this study, we explored perceptions of dignity, and sources preserving dignity of six older Norwegian women caring for a home-dwelling husband with dementia. Through hermeneutic interpretation of in-depth interviews, ... -
Magiske augneblikk; erfaringar med kulturprosjekt for eldre
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Frivillige samt private og offentlege aktørar står bak mange ulike aktivitetar der eldre menneske er målgruppa. Fleire av desse kulturprosjekta er støtta av offentlege midlar. Denne studien utforskar aktørane sine bidrag ... -
The meaning of bereavement following spousal loss - a qualitative study of the experiences of older adults
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Bereavement and spousal loss lead to emotional and practical problems, especially for those in failing health. The aim of this study was to explore the meaning of bereavement in older adults after the death of their spouse. ... -
Raising the question of dignity through knowledge about tacit practices and politics: sharing learning from the Norwegian welfare state
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The focus of this special issue is some of the main tacit policies and practices in the Norwegian welfare state. By looking at what is tacit, mute, unarticulated and neglected we will contribute to raising and presenting ... -
Understanding beneficial self-management support and the meaning of user involvement in lifestyle interventions: a qualitative study from the perspective of healthcare professionals
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background In light of the high prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults and the subsequent stigmatization and health consequences, there is a need to develop effective interventions to support lifestyle change. ...