Recent decades have witnessed the coming of age of ‘literary gerontology’, a discipline situated ... more Recent decades have witnessed the coming of age of ‘literary gerontology’, a discipline situated at the intersection of literary studies and gerontology. A key argument of this research is that literature and literary criticism can highlight the complexities and ambiguities of age, ageing and later life. As such, the discipline insists on the relevance of literature within the field of gerontology. This study explores this claim from an interdisciplinary perspective and presents the key findings of an exploratory collaboration between researchers representing literature studies, anthropology, history, public health and medicine. The members of the research team took part in a joint reading, analysis and discussion of Danish author Ane Riel’s novel, Clockwork, which depicts an ageing protagonist’s reconcilement with old age and death. These efforts resulted in dual dimensions of insight: a realistic dimension, which may be interpreted as a confirmation of the existing knowledge of ag...
Background: Narrative medicine is an innovative approach where empathetic skills are nurtured thr... more Background: Narrative medicine is an innovative approach where empathetic skills are nurtured through close reading of literary texts and creative writing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a course in narrative medicine for pharmacists. Methods: A 2-day course of narrative medicine was offered to community and hospital pharmacists. Feasibility was assessed using focus group interviews, participant observation, and a questionnaire. Pharmacists’ self-reported level of empathy was also assessed. Results: Eight pharmacists participated in the course. They found participation acceptable, even though some of the sessions required a personal investment far from their routines. The pharmacists were generally satisfied with the course and found it helpful in their daily patient communication. There was no significant change in the pharmacists’ level of empathy. Conclusion: A course in narrative medicine has the potential to improve pharmacist communication wit...
SKRIVEVAERKSTED Skrivning som innovativ indsats i rehabilitering og palliation REHPA | NOTAT NR. ... more SKRIVEVAERKSTED Skrivning som innovativ indsats i rehabilitering og palliation REHPA | NOTAT NR. 6 | SEPTEMBER 2017 Udgivet i samarbejde med Institut for Kulturvidenskaber, Forskningsenheden for Almen Praksis (SDU) og REHPA 1 Skrivevaerksted-Skrivning som innovativ indsats i rehabilitering og palliation [Writing workshops-Writing as an innovative initiative in rehabilitation and palliative care] Forfattere og projektgruppe:
This article gives an introduction to the concept of honour, which is explored theoretically, wit... more This article gives an introduction to the concept of honour, which is explored theoretically, with references to the most prominent researchers in the field, as well as historically, in order to reveal the concept's main transformations in Scandinavian culture. In addition, the article gives a short introduction to the rest of the articles in the book.
Recent decades have witnessed the coming of age of ‘literary gerontology’, a discipline situated ... more Recent decades have witnessed the coming of age of ‘literary gerontology’, a discipline situated at the intersection of literary studies and gerontology. A key argument of this research is that literature and literary criticism can highlight the complexities and ambiguities of age, ageing and later life. As such, the discipline insists on the relevance of literature within the field of gerontology. This study explores this claim from an interdisciplinary perspective and presents the key findings of an exploratory collaboration between researchers representing literature studies, anthropology, history, public health and medicine. The members of the research team took part in a joint reading, analysis and discussion of Danish author Ane Riel’s novel, Clockwork, which depicts an ageing protagonist’s reconcilement with old age and death. These efforts resulted in dual dimensions of insight: a realistic dimension, which may be interpreted as a confirmation of the existing knowledge of ag...
Background: Narrative medicine is an innovative approach where empathetic skills are nurtured thr... more Background: Narrative medicine is an innovative approach where empathetic skills are nurtured through close reading of literary texts and creative writing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a course in narrative medicine for pharmacists. Methods: A 2-day course of narrative medicine was offered to community and hospital pharmacists. Feasibility was assessed using focus group interviews, participant observation, and a questionnaire. Pharmacists’ self-reported level of empathy was also assessed. Results: Eight pharmacists participated in the course. They found participation acceptable, even though some of the sessions required a personal investment far from their routines. The pharmacists were generally satisfied with the course and found it helpful in their daily patient communication. There was no significant change in the pharmacists’ level of empathy. Conclusion: A course in narrative medicine has the potential to improve pharmacist communication wit...
SKRIVEVAERKSTED Skrivning som innovativ indsats i rehabilitering og palliation REHPA | NOTAT NR. ... more SKRIVEVAERKSTED Skrivning som innovativ indsats i rehabilitering og palliation REHPA | NOTAT NR. 6 | SEPTEMBER 2017 Udgivet i samarbejde med Institut for Kulturvidenskaber, Forskningsenheden for Almen Praksis (SDU) og REHPA 1 Skrivevaerksted-Skrivning som innovativ indsats i rehabilitering og palliation [Writing workshops-Writing as an innovative initiative in rehabilitation and palliative care] Forfattere og projektgruppe:
This article gives an introduction to the concept of honour, which is explored theoretically, wit... more This article gives an introduction to the concept of honour, which is explored theoretically, with references to the most prominent researchers in the field, as well as historically, in order to reveal the concept's main transformations in Scandinavian culture. In addition, the article gives a short introduction to the rest of the articles in the book.
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