Eva Benzein

Publications

Article in journal (Refereed)

Möllerberg, M., Årestedt, K., Sandgren, A., Benzein, E., Swahnberg, K. (2020). Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the short version of Family Sense of Coherence Scale in a sample of persons with cancer in the palliative stage and their family members. Palliative & Supportive Care. 18. 24-32.
Axelsson, L., Benzein, E., Lindberg, J., Persson, C. (2020). Processes toward the end of life and dialysis withdrawal Physicians' and nurses' perspectives. Nursing Ethics. 27. 419-432.
Axelsson, L., Benzein, E., Lindberg, J., Persson, C. (2019). End-of-life and palliative care of patients on maintenance hemodialysis treatment : a focus group study. BMC Palliative Care. 18. 1-10.
Rahmqvist Linnarsson, J., Benzein, E., Erlingsson, C. (2019). Challenges of caring for victims of violence and their family members in the emergency department. International Emergency Nursing. 42. 2-6.
Wallerstedt, B., Benzein, E., Schildmeijer, K., Sandgren, A. (2019). What is palliative care? : Perceptions of healthcare professionals. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 33. 77-84.
Möllerberg, M., Årestedt, K., Swahnberg, K., Benzein, E., Sandgren, A. (2019). Family sense of coherence and its associations with hope, anxiety and symptoms of depression in persons with cancer in palliative phase and their family members : A cross-sectional study. Palliative Medicine : A Multiprofessional Journal. 33. 1310-1318.
Bylund-Grenklo, T., Werkander Harstäde, C., Sandgren, A., Benzein, E., Östlund, U. (2019). Dignity in life and care : the perspectives of Swedish patients in a palliative care context.. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 25. 193-201.
Årestedt, L., Persson, C., Ramgard, M., Benzein, E. (2018). Experiences of encounters with healthcare professionals through the lenses of families living with chronic illness. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 27. 836-847.
Tryselius, K., Benzein, E., Persson, C. (2018). Ideas of home in palliative care research : a concept analysis. Nursing Forum. 53. 383-391.
Alftberg, Å., Ahlström, G., Nilsen, P., Behm, L., Sandgren, A., et al. (2018). Conversations about Death and Dying with Older People : An Ethnographic Study in Nursing Homes. Healthcare. 6.
Wallerstedt, B., Behm, L., Alftberg, Å., Sandgren, A., Benzein, E., et al. (2018). Striking a Balance : A Qualitative Study of Next of Kin Participation in the Care of Older Persons in Nursing Homes in Sweden. Healthcare. 6.
Ahlström, G., Nilsen, P., Benzein, E., Behm, L., Wallerstedt, B., et al. (2018). Implementation of knowledge-based palliative care in nursing homes and pre-post post evaluation by cross-over design : a study protocol. BMC Palliative Care. 17.
Werkander Harstäde, C., Blomberg, K., Benzein, E., Östlund, U. (2018). Dignity-conserving care actions in palliative care : an integrative review of Swedish research. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 32. 8-23.
Bylund, A., Benzein, E., Sandgren, A. (2017). Stabilizing family life after gastric bypass surgery. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. 12.
Dalteg, T., Sandberg, J., Malm, D., Sandgren, A., Benzein, E. (2017). The heart is a representation of life : an exploration of illness beliefs in couples living with atrial fibrillation. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 26. 3699-3709.
Möllerberg, M., Sandgren, A., Swahnberg, K., Benzein, E. (2017). Familial Interaction Patterns During the Palliative Phase of a Family Member Living With Cancer. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing. 19. 67-74.
Dalteg, T., Benzein, E., Sandgren, A., Malm, D., Årestedt, K. (2016). Associations of Emotional Distress and Perceived Health in Persons With Atrial Fibrillation and Their Partners Using the Actor–Partner Interdependence Model. Journal of Family Nursing. 22. 368-391.
Persson, C., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K. (2016). Assessing family resources : validation of the Swedish version of the Family Hardiness Index. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 30. 845-855.
Tranberg, M., Rasmussen, B.H., Fürst, C.J., Friedrichsen, M., Benzein, E., et al. (2016). Möten mellan människor : kulturkrockar i den palliativa vården. Omsorg : Nordisk tidsskrift for Palliativ Medisin. 33. 27-31.
Årestedt, L., Benzein, E., Persson, C., Rämgård, M. (2016). A shared respite : The meaning of place for family well-being in families living with chronic illness. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. 11.
Bylund, A., Årestedt, K., Benzein, E., Thorell, A., Persson, C. (2016). Assessment of family functioning : evaluation of the General Functioning Scale in a Swedish Bariatric Sample. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 30. 614-622.
Hörberg, U., Benzein, E., Erlingsson, C., Syrén, S. (2015). Engaging with Families Is a Challenge : Beliefs among Healthcare Professionals in Forensic Psychiatric Care. Nursing Research and Practice. 1-10.
Årestedt, L., Persson, C., Benzein, E. (2015). Families Living With Chronic Illness : Beliefs About Illness, Family, and Health Care. Journal of Family Nursing. 21. 206-231.
Benzein, E., Olin, C., Persson, C. (2015). ‘You put it all together’ : families' evaluation of participating in family health conversations. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 29. 136-144.
Rahmqvist Linnarsson, J., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K. (2015). Nurses' views of forensic care in emergency departments and their attitudes, and involvement of family members. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 24. 266-274.
Årestedt, L., Persson, C., Benzein, E. (2014). Living as a family in the midst of chronic illness. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 28. 29-37.
Edback, M.P., Lindberg, M., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K. (2014). Social support : an important factor for quality of life in women with hirsutism. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 12.
Wallerstedt, B., Andershed, B., Benzein, E. (2014). Family members´caregiving situation in palliative home care when sitting service is received : the understanding of multiple realities. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. 12. 425-437.
Dalteg, T., Benzein, E., Sandgren, A., Fridlund, B., Malm, D. (2014). Managing uncertainty in couples living with atrial fibrillation. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 29. E1-E10.
Persson, C., Benzein, E. (2014). Family health conversations : how do they support health?. Nursing Research and Practice. Article ID: 547160.
Bylund, A., Benzein, E., Persson, C. (2013). Creating a New Sense of We-ness : Family Functioning in Relation to Gastric Bypass Surgery. BARIATRIC SURGICAL PRACTICE AND PATIENT CARE. 8. 152-160.
Rahmqvist Linnarsson, J., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K., Erlingsson, C. (2013). Preparedness to care for victims of violence and their families in emergency departments. Emergency Medicine Journal. 30. 198-201.
Henriksson, A., Årestedt, K., Benzein, E., Ternestedt, B., Andershed, B. (2013). Effects of a support group programme for patients with life-threatening illness during ongoing palliative care. Palliative Medicine : A Multiprofessional Journal. 27. 257-264.
Bergdahl, E., Benzein, E., Ternestedt, B., Elmberger, E., Andershed, B. (2013). Co-creating possibilities for patients in palliative care to reach vital goals : a multiple case study of home-care nursing encounters. Nursing Inquiry. 20. 341-351.
Palmetun Ekbäck, M., Lindberg, M., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K. (2013). Health-Related Quality of Life, Depression and Anxiety Correlate with the Degree of Hirsutism. Dermatology. 227. 278-284.
Ekback, M., Benzein, E., Lindberg, M., Årestedt, K. (2013). The Swedish version of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) : a psychometric evaluation study in women with hirsutism and nursing students. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 11.
Henriksson, A., Andershed, B., Benzein, E., Årestedt, K. (2012). Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Preparedness for Caregiving Scale, Caregiver Competence Scale and Rewards of Caregiving Scale in a sample of Swedish family members of patients with life-threatening illness. Palliative Medicine : A Multiprofessional Journal. 26. 930-938.
Wallerstedt, B., Sahlberg Blom, E., Benzein, E., Andershed, B. (2012). Identification and documentation of persons being in palliative phase regardless of age, diagnosis and places of care, and their use of a sitting service at the end of life. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 26. 561-568.
Henriksson, A., Benzein, E., Ternestedt, B., Andershed, B. (2011). Meeting needs of family members of persons with life-threatening illness : A support group program during ongoing palliative care. Palliative & Supportive Care. 9. 263-271.
Saveman, B., Benzein, E., Engström, Å., Årestedt, K. (2011). Refinement and psychometric revalidation of the instrument : Families' Importance in Nursing Care - Nurses' Attitudes (FINC-NA). Journal of Family Nursing. 17. 312-329.
Palmetun Ekbäck, M., Engfeldt, P., Benzein, E. (2011). We feel rejected - experiences of women with hirsutism consulting physicians.. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 32. 157-159.
Wallerstedt, B., Benzein, E., Andershed, B. (2011). Sharing living and dying : A balancing act between vulnerability and a sense of security. Enrolled nurses’ experiences of working in the sitting service for dying patients at homesafety.. Palliative & Supportive Care. 9. 295-303.
Dalteg, T., Benzein, E., Fridlund, B., Malm, D. (2011). Cardiac Disease and its Consequences on the Partner Relationship : A Systematic Review. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 10. 140-149.
Bergdahl, E., Benzein, E., Ternestedt, B., Andershed, B. (2011). Development of nurses´ abilities to reflect on how to create good caring relationships with patients in palliative care : an action research approach. Nursing Inquiry. 18. 111-122.
Rask, M., Malm, D., Kristofferzon,, M., Roxberg, Å., Svedberg, P., et al. (2010). Validity and Reliability of a Swedish Version of the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS) – Pilot Study. Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 20. 16-21.
Söderström, I., Saveman, B., Hagberg, M., Benzein, E. (2009). Family adaptation in relation to a family member's stay in ICU. Intensive & Critical Care Nursing. 25. 250-257.
Ekbäck, M., Wijma, K., Benzein, E. (2009). It is always on my mind : Women’s experiences of their body when living with hirsutism. Health Care for Women International. 30. 358-372.
Oscarsson, M., Wijma, B., Benzein, E. (2008). "I do not needto... I do not want to... I do not give it priority..." : why women choose not to attend cervical cancer screening. Health Expectations. 11. 26-34.
Oscarsson, M., Wijma, B., Benzein, E. (2008). Non-attendance in a cervical cancer screening program - What happens if women’s requirements are met. Health Care for Women International. 29. 183-197.
Oscarsson, M., Benzein, E., Wijma, B. (2008). Reasons for non-attendance at cervical screening as reported by non.attendees in Sweden. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 29. 23-31.
Benzein, E., Johansson, P., Årestedt, K., Berg, A., Saveman, B. (2008). Families' Importance in Nursing Care: Nurses' Attitudes An Instrument Development. Journal of Family Nursing. 14. 97-114.
Benzein, E., Johansson, P., Årestedt, K., Saveman, B. (2008). Nurses' Attitudes About the Importance of Families in Nursing Care: A Survey of Swedish Nurses. Journal of Family Nursing. 14. 162-180.
Benzein, E., Hagberg, M., Saveman, B. (2008). Being appropriately unusual - a challenge for nurses in health promoting conversations with families. Nursing Inquiry. 15. 106-115.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2008). Health-promoting conversations about hope and suffering with couples in palliative care. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 14. 439-445.
Oscarsson, M., Wijma, B., Benzein, E. (2007). The first pelvic examination – a transition into womanhood. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 28. 7-12.
Oscarsson, M., Benzein, E., Wijma, B., Carlsson, P. (2007). Promotion of cervical screening among non-attendees - A partial cost-effectiveness analysis. European Journal of Cancer Prevention. 16. 559-63.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2006). 2nd Nordic family Nursing Conference in Kalmar, Sweden - A brief report. Journal of Family Nursing. 12. 344-345.
Syrén, S., Saveman, B., Benzein, E. (2006). Being a family in the midst of living and dying. Journal of palliative care. 22. 26-32.
Söderström, I., Saveman, B., Benzein, E. (2006). Interactions between family members and staff in intensive care units - An observation and interview study. International journal of nursing studies. 43. 707-716.
Saveman, B., Mahlen, C.D., Benzein, E. (2005). Nursing students' beliefs about families in nursing care. Nurse education today. 25. 480-486.
Benzein, E., Berg, A. (2005). The level of and relation between hope, hopelessness and fatigue in patients and family members in palliative care. Palliative medicine. 19 (3). 234-240.
Strand, M., Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2005). Commentary on Strand ML, Benzein E & Saveman BI (2004) Violence in the care of adult persons with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Clinical Nursing 13, 506-514 – Response. Journal of clinical nursing. 14 (7). 909-910.
Benzein, E., Johansson, B., Saveman, B. (2004). Families in home care – a resource or a burden? District nurses´ beliefs. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 13. 867-875.
Strand, M., Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2004). Violence in the care of adult persons with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 13. 506-514.
Oscarsson, M., Benzein, E. (2002). Women's experiences of pelvic examination: an interview study. Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology. 23. 17-25.
Benzein, E., Norberg, A., Saveman, B. (2001). The meaning of the lived experience of hope in patients with cancer in palliative home care. Palliative Medicine. 15. 117-126.
Saveman, B., Benzein, E. (2001). Here come the Swedes! A report on the dramatic and rapid evolution of family-focused nursing i Sweden. Journal of Family Nursing. 7. 303-310.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2000). Reviews the videotape ‘How to do a 15 minute (or less) family interview’, produced by Lorraine M. Wright and Maureen Leahey. Journal of Family Nursing. 6(4). 405-407.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2000). The meaning of hope in healty, nonreligious Swedes. Western Journal of Nursing Research. 22(3). 303-319.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2000). Hope within cancer patients undergoing palliative care: A systematic literature review. Recent Advances and Research Updates in medicine. 1(1). 89-96.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (1998). Nurses´ perception of hope in patients with cancer: A palliative care perspective. Cancer Nursing. 21(1). 10-16.
Benzein, E., Norberg, A., Saveman, B. (1998). Hope - Future imagined reality. The meaning of hope as described by a group of healthy Pentecostalists. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 28(5). 1063-1070.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (1998). One step towards the understanding of hope: A concept analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 35. 322-329.
Benzein, E., Norberg, A., Saveman, B. (1997). Limitations of The Sense of Coherence Scale in a Swedish Pentecostal Population. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 11. 139-144.

Conference paper (Refereed)

Hörberg, U., Syrén, S., Benzein, E., Erlingsson, C. (2018). Families in forensic psychiatric care. Presented at the 5th Nordic Conference in Family Focused Nursing, Tampere, Finland, June 3–5, 2018.
Hörberg, U., Syrén, S., Benzein, E., Erlingsson, C. (2015). There is a need to welcome families in forensic psychiatric care. 'Exploring care for human service professions' : Abstracts. 53-53.
Oscarsson, M., Benzein, E., Wijma, B. (2007). Därför väljer kvinnor att avstå gynekologisk cellprovskontroll. Reproduktiv och perinatal omvårdnad, SvenskabBarnmorskeförbundet, Stockholm.
Oscarsson, M., Wijma, B., Benzein, E. (2007). Individuellt utformade åtgärder ökar deltagandet i gynekologisk cellprovskontroll. Nordisk Jordemor Kongress, International confederation of midwives, Åbo Finland.
Benzein, E., Johansson, P., Saveman, B. (2005). The significance of families in nursing care. 7th International Family Nursing Conference : Opening Spaces: Inviting Dialogue in Family Nursing.
Oscarsson, M., Benzein, E., Wijma, B. (2004). Den första gynekologiska undersökningen. Forskningskonferens, reproduktiv och perinatal omvårdnad, Svenska Barnmorskeförbundet, Uppsala.

Article, review/survey (Refereed)

Ohlen, J., Ekman, I., Zingmark, K., Bolmsjö, I., Benzein, E. (2014). Conceptual development of "at-homeness'' despite illness and disease : A review. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. 9.

Article in journal (Other academic)

Möllerberg, M., Sandgren, A., Swahnberg, K., Benzein, E. (2017). Familial interaction patterns during the palliative phase of a family member living with cancer. European Journal of Cancer. 72. S162-S162.
Dalteg, T., Sandberg, J.S.J., Malm, D.M.D., Sandgren, A., Benzein, E. (2017). The heart is a representation of life : an exploration of illness beliefs in couples living with atrial fibrillation. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 16. S41-S41.
Hommerberg, C., Gustafsson, A.W., Benzein, E., Sandgren, A., Semino, E., et al. (2016). Rendering the ungraspable graspable : the use of metaphors in Swedish palliative cancer care. Palliative Medicine : A Multiprofessional Journal. 30. NP364-NP364.
Benzein, E. (2013). Nurses' perspective of hope in cancer care. European Journal of Cancer. 49. S49-S49.
Söderström, I., Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2003). Nurses´ experiences of interactions with family members in intensive care units. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 17(2). 185-192.

Conference paper (Other academic)

Wallerstedt, B., Schildmeijer, K., Benzein, E., Sandgren, A. (2017). Supporting QoL versus "having nothing more to do" : staff´s perceptions of palliative care. Presented at the 15th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC), Madrid, Spain, May 18-20, 2017.
Johansson, P., Saveman, B., Benzein, E. (2005). Familjers betydelse i omvårdnad (Konferens abstrakt). Vårdstämman 2005.

Chapter in book (Other academic)

Benzein, E., Erlingsson, C., Hagberg, M., Saveman, B. (2017). Hälsostödjande familjesamtal. Att möta familjer inom vård och omsorg. Lund, Studentlitteratur AB. 65-86.
Benzein, E., Persson, C., Saveman, B., Syrén, S. (2017). Metoder inom familjecentrerad forskning. Att möta familjer inom vård och omsorg. Lund, Studentlitteratur AB. 107-122.
Benzein, E., Hagberg, M., Saveman, B. (2017). Teoretiska utgångspunkter för familjefokuserad omvårdnad. Att möta familjer inom vård och omsorg. Lund, Studentlitteratur AB. 33-52.
Benzein, E., Hagberg, M., Saveman, B. (2017). Varför ska familjen ses som en enhet?. Att möta familjer inom vård och omsorg. Lund, Studentlitteratur AB. 27-32.
Persson, C., Benzein, E., Saveman, B., Syrén, S. (2017). Forskningsrön kring Hälsostödjande familjesamtal. Att möta familjer inom vård och omsorg. Lund, Studentlitteratur AB. 87-106.
Benzein, E., Hagberg, M., Saveman, B. (2017). Relationen mellan familj och sjuksköterska - ett systematiskt förhållningssätt. Att möta familjer inom vård och omsorg. Lund, Studentlitteratur AB. 53-64.
Benzein, E. (2013). Hopp. Palliativ vård : begrepp & perspektiv i teori och praktik. Lund, Studentlitteratur AB. 261-268.
Benzein, E. (2013). Hälsostödjande familjesamtal. Palliativ vård : begrepp & perspektiv i teori och praktik. Lund, Studentlitteratur AB. 453-464.
Benzein, E. (2012). Hopp. Vårdvetenskapliga begrepp i teori och praktik. Lund, Studentlitteratur AB. 239-248.
Benzein, E., Erlingsson, C., Hagberg, M., Saveman, B. (2012). Hälsostödjande familjesamtal. Att möta familjer inom vård och omsorg. Lund, Studentlitteratur AB. 59-78.
Benzein, E., Hagberg, M., Saveman, B. (2009). Familj och sociala relationer.. Omvårdnadens grunder. Studentlitteratur AB. 65-84.
Benzein, E. (2004). Att uppleva hopp. Att vara och vårda äldre - man har ju sina krämpor.. Lund, Studentlitteratur.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2004). Att vara närstående till person som drabbats av ohälsa. Närståendes behov. Stockholm, Svensk Sjuksköterskeförening.

Doctoral thesis, monograph (Other academic)

Oscarsson, M., Benzein, E., Wijma, B. (2007). Helathy women or risk patients-non-attendees in a cervical cancer screening program. Doctoral Thesis. 63.
Benzein, E. (1999). Traces of hope. Doctoral Thesis.

Report (Other academic)

Johansson, P., Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2007). Kan någon annan tala om hur jag mår? : En studie med patienter, familjemedlemmar och personal om skattning och hantering av sjukdomsrelaterade symtom vid avancerad cancer.. Humanvetenskapliga institutionen. 49.
Johansson, P., Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2006). Sjuksköterskors inställning till familjers betydelse i omvårdnaden. Humanvetenskapliga institutionen. 45.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (2004). Family members of persons afflicted by ill health. The Swedish Society of Nursing.
Benzein, E., Johansson, P. (2004). Utvärdering av PRIVO:s verksamhet : slutrapport 2004-05-20. Humanvetenskapliga institutionen. 74.
Benzein, E., Rosen, A. (2000). Palliativt rådgivningsteam inom den sammanhållna hälos- och sjukvården i norr - en utvärderingsrapport.. Kalmar, Högskolan i Kalmar.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (1999). Rehab 300 - samverkan i vården. Slutrapport. Kalmar, Högskolan i Kalmar.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (1997). Samverkan ivårdkedjan. Utvärdering.. Kalmar, Högskolan i Kalmar.
Benzein, E., Saveman, B. (1997). Rehab 300 - spirapärm. Delrapport.. Kalmar, Högskolan i Kalmar.

Article, review/survey (Other academic)

Ternestedt, B., Andershed, B., Benzein, E., Norberg, A., Sahlberg Blom, E. (2009). Ett vårdvetenskapligt perspektiv på forskning i livets slutskede – erfarenheter från Sverige. Omsorg : Nordisk tidsskrift for Palliativ Medisin. Oslo, Rådet for omsorg for alvorlig syke og døende, Norske kreftforening. 19-22.

Manuscript (preprint) (Other academic)

Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))

Hommerberg, C., Gustafsson, A.W., Benzein, E., Sandgren, A. (2016). Metaforer i palliativ cancervård. Palliativ vård: tidskriften för palliativ vård i Sverige. 36-37.
Benzein, E., Humanvetenskapliga Institutionen, H.I.K. (2009). Familjefokuserad omvårdnad – ett strategidokument.. Högskolan i Kalmar.
Benzein, E., Berg, A. (2003). The Swedish version of Herth Hope Index – an instrument for palliative care. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 17.

Chapter in book (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))

Persson, C., Benzein, E. (2020). Hälsostödjande familjesamtal. Palliativ vård : begrepp & perspektiv i teori och praktik. Lund, Studentlitteratur AB.