16 research outputs found
Tuning the Electronic Properties of Main-Group Species by N-Heterocyclic Vinyl (NHV) Scaffolds
No full textGhadwal R. Tuning the Electronic Properties of Main-Group Species by N-Heterocyclic Vinyl (NHV) Scaffolds. Accounts of Chemical Research . 2022.ConspectusMolecules and materials with easily tunable electronic structures and properties are at the forefront of contemporary research. pi-Conjugation is fundamental in organic chemistry and plays a key role in the design of molecular materials. In this Account, we showcase the applicability of N-heterocyclic vinyl (NHV) substituents based on classical N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) for tuning the structure, properties, and stability of main-group species (E) via pi-conjugation and/or pi-donation.NHVs such as [(NHC)═CR] (R = H or aryl) are monoanionic ligands formally derived by the deprotonation of N-heterocyclic olefins (NHOs), (NHC)═CHR. Further deprotonation of [(NHC)═CR] (R = H) is viable, giving rise to N-heterocyclic vinylidene (NHVD) species such as (NHC)═C. NHVs and NHVDs feature a highly polarizable exocyclic CNHC═C bond because of the presence of adjacent pi-donor nitrogen atoms. The nature of the NHC, in particular the pi-acceptor property, has a direct consequence on the polarity of the CNHC═C bond and hence on the magnitude of pi-conjugation in the derived molecules. Thus, the electronic structure, especially the energy and shape of frontier molecular orbitals, HOMO and LUMO, of derived species can be fine-tuned by a judicious choice of the carbene unit. For instance, the HOMO of classical diphosphenes (RP═PR) (R = alkyl or aryl) is invariably the phosphorus lone-pair orbital, while the P═P pi-bond is HOMO - 1 or HOMO - 2. In strong contrast, the HOMO of divinyldiphosphenes (R = NHV) is mainly the P═P pi-bond. This is owing to the pi-conjugation, resulting in the lowering of the LUMO and raising of the HOMO energy. They have a remarkably small HOMO-LUMO energy gap (4.15-4.50 eV) and readily undergo 1e-oxidations, giving rise to stable radical cations and dications.By employing a similar approach, one can access divinyldiarsenes and the corresponding radical cations and dications as crystalline solids. The use of divinyldiphosphenes and divinyldiarsenes as promising ligands in the stabilization of metalloradicals has been shown. By a logical selection of singlet carbenes, stable 2-phosha-1,3-butadiene and 2-arsa-1,3-butadiene compounds, as well as related radical cations and dications, can be prepared as crystalline solids.The relevance of NHV ligands as potent pi-donors has been demonstrated for the stabilization of elusive electrophilic phosphinidene and arsinidene complexes {(NHV)E}Fe(CO)4 (E = P or As). Moreover, stable singlet diradicaloid [(NHC)CP]2 and p-quinodimethane derivatives [(NHC)CP2]2 based on an NHVD framework are accessible as stable solids.In this Account, a special emphasis is given to the contributions from this laboratory. The author hopes that this Account will serve as a useful reference guide for researchers interested in studying and applying NHV and NHVD scaffolds in modern molecular chemistry and materials sciences
NHV Academy: Handball center for innovation and education
No full textThis project elaborates on the transformation design for a professional handball academy in the former Centraal Beheer building in Apeldoorn by Herman Hertzberger. It aims to discover the possibilities and limitations of this icon of Dutch Structruralism, using three different Heritage approaches for transformation being 'preservation', 'intervention' and 'addition'.Graduation Studio: The Future of StructuralismArchitecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Heritage & Architectur
Mobility Services for Drivers with Medical Conditions : Lessons learned from a study of the change in mobility services provided in Sweden in 1998 compared to 2007
No full textBackground. The Swedish government states that participation and influence are among the most fundamental prerequisites of public health. Mobility services provide professional and high quality information, advice, and assessment to individuals with a medical condition or recovering from an accident or injury that may affect their ability to drive, access, or egress a motor vehicle. Although Swedish physicians must report drivers with medical conditions, rehabilitative training for driving licenses following injury or severe medical conditions does not exist within contemporary Swedish healthcare systems. Aim. This study aimed primarily to describe and compare two driving assessment models, i.e., the model used by Traffic Medicine Center (TRMC) Stockholm in 1998 and the model provided by Mobilitetscenter.se (MC.se) Gothenburg in 2007. The study also sought to determine the context of the changed provision of driving assessments and identify the significant components of this change. Method A literature review, synthesised with the author’s research and complemented by practice-based evidence, provided the knowledge base and starting point of this essay. Action research paired with intervention propelled the changes in the provision of mobility services in Sweden between 1998 and 2007. The author used John Ovretveit’s identification of significant change components to illuminate the complex change process that occurred. Selection of an appropriate list of variables to compare the two assessment models derived from FORUM of Mobility Centres, the umbrella organization of British Mobility Centres that developed national guidelines for driving ability assessments in the UK; the QEF Mobility Centre was a member of that organization. The author used a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview to gather relevant data from the compared centers. Results TRMC aims primarily to provide services for society through its contributions to road safety. A Mobility Center focuses on providing assessment and rehabilitation services, optimizing impaired drivers’ mobility potential and minimizing collision risks. Cognitive assessment at TRMC accounted for a large part of this study’s time allotment. MC.se’s practical driving test in a suitably modified car provides the most significant difference between the two models. In addition, MC.se has replaced physicians and psychologists with occupational therapists. Conclusion TRMC aims to ensure that current drivers comply with medical driving laws and regulations. MC.se provides assessments that maximize mobility potential and also ensure low collision rates. Thus, safety is balanced against the right to mobility. The study also explores coping strategies, training, adaptations, and choice of vehicle.ISBN 978-91-85721-58-0</p
Mobility Services for Drivers with Medical Conditions : Lessons learned from a study of the change in mobility services provided in Sweden in 1998 compared to 2007
No full textBackground. The Swedish government states that participation and influence are among the most fundamental prerequisites of public health. Mobility services provide professional and high quality information, advice, and assessment to individuals with a medical condition or recovering from an accident or injury that may affect their ability to drive, access, or egress a motor vehicle. Although Swedish physicians must report drivers with medical conditions, rehabilitative training for driving licenses following injury or severe medical conditions does not exist within contemporary Swedish healthcare systems. Aim. This study aimed primarily to describe and compare two driving assessment models, i.e., the model used by Traffic Medicine Center (TRMC) Stockholm in 1998 and the model provided by Mobilitetscenter.se (MC.se) Gothenburg in 2007. The study also sought to determine the context of the changed provision of driving assessments and identify the significant components of this change. Method A literature review, synthesised with the author’s research and complemented by practice-based evidence, provided the knowledge base and starting point of this essay. Action research paired with intervention propelled the changes in the provision of mobility services in Sweden between 1998 and 2007. The author used John Ovretveit’s identification of significant change components to illuminate the complex change process that occurred. Selection of an appropriate list of variables to compare the two assessment models derived from FORUM of Mobility Centres, the umbrella organization of British Mobility Centres that developed national guidelines for driving ability assessments in the UK; the QEF Mobility Centre was a member of that organization. The author used a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview to gather relevant data from the compared centers. Results TRMC aims primarily to provide services for society through its contributions to road safety. A Mobility Center focuses on providing assessment and rehabilitation services, optimizing impaired drivers’ mobility potential and minimizing collision risks. Cognitive assessment at TRMC accounted for a large part of this study’s time allotment. MC.se’s practical driving test in a suitably modified car provides the most significant difference between the two models. In addition, MC.se has replaced physicians and psychologists with occupational therapists. Conclusion TRMC aims to ensure that current drivers comply with medical driving laws and regulations. MC.se provides assessments that maximize mobility potential and also ensure low collision rates. Thus, safety is balanced against the right to mobility. The study also explores coping strategies, training, adaptations, and choice of vehicle.ISBN 978-91-85721-58-0</p
Destructive leadership. : Importance of power and values when leaders bully in organizations. A literature study
No full textMålet med dette arbeidet er å få kunnskaper om lederes mobbing, relatere det til konseptet destruktiv ledelse, og undersøke hvilken betydning makt og verdier kan ha i denne prosessen. Hensikten er å bruke kunnskapen til å bekjempe mobbing. Metode: Dette er en litteraturstudie med et systemteoretisk perspektiv. Mobbingen blir sett på som en dynamisk prosess med interaksjon mellom lederen som mobber, mobbeofferet, arbeidsgruppen og organisasjonen, hvor de alle inngår i et flerdimensjonalt system. Det er lagt stor vekt på å presisere begrepene. Resultater: Det er funnetgode holdepunkter for å hevde at ledere som mobber utøveren meget skadelig form for ledelse. I denne prosessen som har en tendens til å eskalere over tid, spiller makt og verdier en viktig rolle. Ledere med en psykopatisk personlighet kan praktisere ledelse på en måte som får store negative konsekvenser for organisasjonen og de ansatte, og slike personer har en tendens til å misbruke makt. De kan likevel bli ansatt som ledere fordi de har egenskaper som organisasjonen søker og setter pris på. Det er ikke enighet om at mobbing er en uetisk handling. Litteraturen viser at enkelte ledere bruker mobbing strategisk for å oppnå egne fordeler, eller for kontrollere eller straffe de ansatte. Mobbing kan inngå i en bevisst ”organisasjonspolitikk” som blir aksepterti visse organisasjoner. Bedriftsetikk ser i mange sammenhenger ut til å være et begrep uten forpliktende innhold. Det er undersøkt hvordan begrepene managementideologi, instrumentell rasjonalitet og paradokser kan påvirkelederes mobbing. Managementideologien som gjennomsyrer synet på ledelse i store deler av samfunnet, i offentlige organisasjoner i form av New Public Management, er preget av instrumentelle verdier og en utilitaristisk etikk. Dette kan stå i motsetning til den grunnleggende respekt for mennesket som er et fundament i Emmanuel Kants etikk. Konklusjon:Studiet viser atlederes mobbingav ansatte er et meget utbredt og alvorlig problem som er svært ødeleggende for personer og organisasjoner. Det er dermed et betydelig folkehelseproblem.Objectives: This study aimed to gain insight into the process of leaders bullying their subordinates, relate it to the concept of destructive leadership, and examinethe role of power and values in this process. The overall aim was to provide knowledge about how toreduce bullying. Method: This literature study looked at workplace bullying from the perspective of systems theory. Bullying is seen as a dynamic process characterized by interactions between the perpetrator, the victim, the workgroup, and the organization. The author has given priority toprecision of concept definitions. Results: The literature suggests that leaders who bully practicea very destructive form of leadership. Powerand values play an important rolein the bullying process, which tends to escalate over time.Leaders with a psychopathic personality practicea leadership style that may have serious negative consequences for the organization and its employees. Although psychopathic leaders often misuse power they may retain their leadership role because they seem to have personality traits the organization seeks and appreciates. Interestingly, the author found no agreement about bullying being an immoral act. The literature shows that some leaders use bullying strategically for personal gain or to control or punish employees. Bullying may be part of the organization politics accepted by some organizations,and business ethics often sees to be a concept without areal obligation. An overview discusse show the concepts of management ideology, instrumental rationality and paradoxes may affect leaders ́bullying and harassment. Instrumental values and utilitarian ethics dominate the management ideology that strongly influences leadership in a large part of society, and in public organizations such as New Public Management.This is often in opposition to the fundamental respect for the person that is central to the ethics of Emmanuel Kant. Conclusions: This study shows thatorganization leaders who bully their subordinates representa large and serious problem, with very destructive consequences for persons and organizations. Bullying is thus an important public health problemISBN 978-91-86739-83-6</p
Professional leadership for nurse anesthetistsin Norwegian public hospitals : balancing actor splits exercise?
No full textHensikt: Hensiktenmed studien var å undersøke forutsetningene for å være faglig leder for anestesisykepleiere i dagens norske helseforetak. Metode: Studien ble gjennomført med en kombinert metodikk: 1) Spørreundersøkelse med et skjema som forfatteren selv utviklet til alle førstelinjeledere for anestesisykepleiere i norske helseforetak,totalt77, med 80,5 % svarfrekvens. Datable analysert med kvantitative metoder.2) Halvstrukturerte individuelle intervju med syv ledere, strategisk utvalgt, både kvinner og menn, i alle landets fire regionale helseforetak, som det ble gjort en kvalitativ innholdsanalyse av. Resultat: I denne studien fant man at mange andre presserende oppgaver for lederne gjør at faglig ledelse ofte blir nedprioritertog delegert til andre, som fagutviklingssykepleierne. Lederne har et betydelig fokus på helsefremmende ledelse. Lederrollen er belastende, til tider slik at helsen påvirkes. Det er liten interesse for og nærmest ingen konkurranse om lederjobben. Av lederne er forholdsvis mange menn. Konklusjon: På grunn av de endrede rammebetingelsene,som følge av blant annet enhetlig ledelse og helseforetak,har lederrollen endret seg. Den har gått fra å stort sett være faglig leder til stadig mer personalledelse og administrative oppgaver. Lederne har i høy grad tilpasset seg de nye kravene, ogfungerer på mange måter som hybridlederemedettydelig fokus på helsefremmende ledelse.Anestesisykepleiefaget ivaretas gjerne av fagutviklingssykepleierne. Lederjobben oppleves som belastende og ikke særlig attraktiv for anestesisykepleiereAim: This study aimed to investigate the conditions being a professional leader of nurse anesthetists in Norwegian public hospitals today. Method: Thestudy used a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, including a survey questionnaire constructed by the author and distributed to all first-line managers of nurse anesthetists in 77 Norwegian public hospitals, with a response rate of 80.5 %. The questionnaires were analyzed by quantitative methods. The author also conducted semi-structured individual interviews with seven strategically chosen leaders, both women and men, at hospitals in Norway’s four health regions. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Result: The results showed that leaders give less priority to professional leadership, largely due to many other urgent tasks, and frequently delegate this part of their leadership role to others (e.g., nurse anesthetists working with professional development). In leadership roles, nurse anesthetists focus on health promotion. They describe their managerial role as burdensome, at times even affecting their health. There is not much interest in and hardly any competition for managemen tpositions. Among the leaders, there is a relative dominance of men. Conclusion: Due to altered framework conditions, such as unitary management and health enterprises, the managerial role has changed, moving in responsibility from something more like a traditional foreman to becoming a first-line manager, who increasingly deals with personnel management and administration. Leaders have mostly adapted to the new demands.In many ways, they functionas hybrid leaders whofocus on health promoting leadership.Nurse anesthetistsperceive the management position as burdensome and not particularly attractiveISBN 978-91-86739-38-6</p
Destructive leadership. : Importance of power and values when leaders bully in organizations. A literature study
No full textMålet med dette arbeidet er å få kunnskaper om lederes mobbing, relatere det til konseptet destruktiv ledelse, og undersøke hvilken betydning makt og verdier kan ha i denne prosessen. Hensikten er å bruke kunnskapen til å bekjempe mobbing. Metode: Dette er en litteraturstudie med et systemteoretisk perspektiv. Mobbingen blir sett på som en dynamisk prosess med interaksjon mellom lederen som mobber, mobbeofferet, arbeidsgruppen og organisasjonen, hvor de alle inngår i et flerdimensjonalt system. Det er lagt stor vekt på å presisere begrepene. Resultater: Det er funnetgode holdepunkter for å hevde at ledere som mobber utøveren meget skadelig form for ledelse. I denne prosessen som har en tendens til å eskalere over tid, spiller makt og verdier en viktig rolle. Ledere med en psykopatisk personlighet kan praktisere ledelse på en måte som får store negative konsekvenser for organisasjonen og de ansatte, og slike personer har en tendens til å misbruke makt. De kan likevel bli ansatt som ledere fordi de har egenskaper som organisasjonen søker og setter pris på. Det er ikke enighet om at mobbing er en uetisk handling. Litteraturen viser at enkelte ledere bruker mobbing strategisk for å oppnå egne fordeler, eller for kontrollere eller straffe de ansatte. Mobbing kan inngå i en bevisst ”organisasjonspolitikk” som blir aksepterti visse organisasjoner. Bedriftsetikk ser i mange sammenhenger ut til å være et begrep uten forpliktende innhold. Det er undersøkt hvordan begrepene managementideologi, instrumentell rasjonalitet og paradokser kan påvirkelederes mobbing. Managementideologien som gjennomsyrer synet på ledelse i store deler av samfunnet, i offentlige organisasjoner i form av New Public Management, er preget av instrumentelle verdier og en utilitaristisk etikk. Dette kan stå i motsetning til den grunnleggende respekt for mennesket som er et fundament i Emmanuel Kants etikk. Konklusjon:Studiet viser atlederes mobbingav ansatte er et meget utbredt og alvorlig problem som er svært ødeleggende for personer og organisasjoner. Det er dermed et betydelig folkehelseproblem.Objectives: This study aimed to gain insight into the process of leaders bullying their subordinates, relate it to the concept of destructive leadership, and examinethe role of power and values in this process. The overall aim was to provide knowledge about how toreduce bullying. Method: This literature study looked at workplace bullying from the perspective of systems theory. Bullying is seen as a dynamic process characterized by interactions between the perpetrator, the victim, the workgroup, and the organization. The author has given priority toprecision of concept definitions. Results: The literature suggests that leaders who bully practicea very destructive form of leadership. Powerand values play an important rolein the bullying process, which tends to escalate over time.Leaders with a psychopathic personality practicea leadership style that may have serious negative consequences for the organization and its employees. Although psychopathic leaders often misuse power they may retain their leadership role because they seem to have personality traits the organization seeks and appreciates. Interestingly, the author found no agreement about bullying being an immoral act. The literature shows that some leaders use bullying strategically for personal gain or to control or punish employees. Bullying may be part of the organization politics accepted by some organizations,and business ethics often sees to be a concept without areal obligation. An overview discusse show the concepts of management ideology, instrumental rationality and paradoxes may affect leaders ́bullying and harassment. Instrumental values and utilitarian ethics dominate the management ideology that strongly influences leadership in a large part of society, and in public organizations such as New Public Management.This is often in opposition to the fundamental respect for the person that is central to the ethics of Emmanuel Kant. Conclusions: This study shows thatorganization leaders who bully their subordinates representa large and serious problem, with very destructive consequences for persons and organizations. Bullying is thus an important public health problemISBN 978-91-86739-83-6</p
Professional leadership for nurse anesthetistsin Norwegian public hospitals : balancing actor splits exercise?
No full textHensikt: Hensiktenmed studien var å undersøke forutsetningene for å være faglig leder for anestesisykepleiere i dagens norske helseforetak. Metode: Studien ble gjennomført med en kombinert metodikk: 1) Spørreundersøkelse med et skjema som forfatteren selv utviklet til alle førstelinjeledere for anestesisykepleiere i norske helseforetak,totalt77, med 80,5 % svarfrekvens. Datable analysert med kvantitative metoder.2) Halvstrukturerte individuelle intervju med syv ledere, strategisk utvalgt, både kvinner og menn, i alle landets fire regionale helseforetak, som det ble gjort en kvalitativ innholdsanalyse av. Resultat: I denne studien fant man at mange andre presserende oppgaver for lederne gjør at faglig ledelse ofte blir nedprioritertog delegert til andre, som fagutviklingssykepleierne. Lederne har et betydelig fokus på helsefremmende ledelse. Lederrollen er belastende, til tider slik at helsen påvirkes. Det er liten interesse for og nærmest ingen konkurranse om lederjobben. Av lederne er forholdsvis mange menn. Konklusjon: På grunn av de endrede rammebetingelsene,som følge av blant annet enhetlig ledelse og helseforetak,har lederrollen endret seg. Den har gått fra å stort sett være faglig leder til stadig mer personalledelse og administrative oppgaver. Lederne har i høy grad tilpasset seg de nye kravene, ogfungerer på mange måter som hybridlederemedettydelig fokus på helsefremmende ledelse.Anestesisykepleiefaget ivaretas gjerne av fagutviklingssykepleierne. Lederjobben oppleves som belastende og ikke særlig attraktiv for anestesisykepleiereAim: This study aimed to investigate the conditions being a professional leader of nurse anesthetists in Norwegian public hospitals today. Method: Thestudy used a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, including a survey questionnaire constructed by the author and distributed to all first-line managers of nurse anesthetists in 77 Norwegian public hospitals, with a response rate of 80.5 %. The questionnaires were analyzed by quantitative methods. The author also conducted semi-structured individual interviews with seven strategically chosen leaders, both women and men, at hospitals in Norway’s four health regions. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Result: The results showed that leaders give less priority to professional leadership, largely due to many other urgent tasks, and frequently delegate this part of their leadership role to others (e.g., nurse anesthetists working with professional development). In leadership roles, nurse anesthetists focus on health promotion. They describe their managerial role as burdensome, at times even affecting their health. There is not much interest in and hardly any competition for managemen tpositions. Among the leaders, there is a relative dominance of men. Conclusion: Due to altered framework conditions, such as unitary management and health enterprises, the managerial role has changed, moving in responsibility from something more like a traditional foreman to becoming a first-line manager, who increasingly deals with personnel management and administration. Leaders have mostly adapted to the new demands.In many ways, they functionas hybrid leaders whofocus on health promoting leadership.Nurse anesthetistsperceive the management position as burdensome and not particularly attractiveISBN 978-91-86739-38-6</p
To live a double life. : A qualitative study of youths experience with the diagnosis ADHD and medical treatment in their daily life
No full textHensikten med denne studien var å undersøke hvordan unge med diagnosen attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) erfarte denne lidelsen, dens behandling med sentralstimulerende medisin, og konsekvensene diagnosen og medisineringen hadde for deres daglige liv. Metode: En kvalitativ studie med intervju av ti ungdommer i alderen fra 13 – 18 år, hvor alle har diagnosen ADHD og ni var medisinert. Fem av informantene var gutter, fem var jenter. Intervjuene ble tatt opp på lydbånd og analysert etter prinsippene i Grounded Theory. Resultat: De unge definerte sin opplevelse av diagnosen på fire områder. Skole, fritid og venner. Sin egen opplevelse definerte de som; lettelse, skjule diagnosen, annerledes, anstrengelse. De unges opplevelse inngår i en kjernekategori” å leve et dobbelt liv” som inneholder fire hovedkategorier. Det er opplevelsen av å være avvikende, opplevelsen av å kjenne uro for framtiden, det er å føle skam for diagnosen og skjule at de tar medisin. Analysen indikerer en sammenheng mellom diagnose og medisinering og stigma for den enkelte unge på tre av områdene, unntatt hjemmet. Bruk av denne sammenhengen kan bidra til å utvikle et helsefremmende arbeid i forbindelse med diagnostiseringen av ADHD til unge menneskeThe aim of the study was to investigate how youths with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experienced the disorder, it`s treatment and the consequences of the diagnosis and treatment on their daily life. Method: Ten youths between 13 and 18 years on age (five were females and five were males) with a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder who were patients in an outpatient unit for children and adolescents were interviewed by the author. The interviews were audiotaped and analyzed by principles and methods of Grounded Theory. Findings: Four main themes/basic areas were identified: Friends, school, leisure time and home. Friends: They characterised their relationships with friends as different. School: their experience of the school was centred around make a secret about the illness. Leisure time was described as to conceal their illness. Home was described as relief. A core category uniting these basic themes was the feeling of having a “double life” the essence of which was feeling shame about the diagnoses, fear of being different form other youths and insecurity about their future. This led to considerable effort being spent on concealing their use of medication. Their view on the medication was dominated by ambivalence. On one hand it helped them handle their daily routines, on the other it was a signal of being different from other youths. The study indicated that essential parts of the subjective life of these youths consisted of thoughts about their diagnosis, negative social consequences and efforts to avoid stigma.ISBN 978-91-85721-16-0</p
To live a double life. : A qualitative study of youths experience with the diagnosis ADHD and medical treatment in their daily life
No full textHensikten med denne studien var å undersøke hvordan unge med diagnosen attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) erfarte denne lidelsen, dens behandling med sentralstimulerende medisin, og konsekvensene diagnosen og medisineringen hadde for deres daglige liv. Metode: En kvalitativ studie med intervju av ti ungdommer i alderen fra 13 – 18 år, hvor alle har diagnosen ADHD og ni var medisinert. Fem av informantene var gutter, fem var jenter. Intervjuene ble tatt opp på lydbånd og analysert etter prinsippene i Grounded Theory. Resultat: De unge definerte sin opplevelse av diagnosen på fire områder. Skole, fritid og venner. Sin egen opplevelse definerte de som; lettelse, skjule diagnosen, annerledes, anstrengelse. De unges opplevelse inngår i en kjernekategori” å leve et dobbelt liv” som inneholder fire hovedkategorier. Det er opplevelsen av å være avvikende, opplevelsen av å kjenne uro for framtiden, det er å føle skam for diagnosen og skjule at de tar medisin. Analysen indikerer en sammenheng mellom diagnose og medisinering og stigma for den enkelte unge på tre av områdene, unntatt hjemmet. Bruk av denne sammenhengen kan bidra til å utvikle et helsefremmende arbeid i forbindelse med diagnostiseringen av ADHD til unge menneskeThe aim of the study was to investigate how youths with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experienced the disorder, it`s treatment and the consequences of the diagnosis and treatment on their daily life. Method: Ten youths between 13 and 18 years on age (five were females and five were males) with a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder who were patients in an outpatient unit for children and adolescents were interviewed by the author. The interviews were audiotaped and analyzed by principles and methods of Grounded Theory. Findings: Four main themes/basic areas were identified: Friends, school, leisure time and home. Friends: They characterised their relationships with friends as different. School: their experience of the school was centred around make a secret about the illness. Leisure time was described as to conceal their illness. Home was described as relief. A core category uniting these basic themes was the feeling of having a “double life” the essence of which was feeling shame about the diagnoses, fear of being different form other youths and insecurity about their future. This led to considerable effort being spent on concealing their use of medication. Their view on the medication was dominated by ambivalence. On one hand it helped them handle their daily routines, on the other it was a signal of being different from other youths. The study indicated that essential parts of the subjective life of these youths consisted of thoughts about their diagnosis, negative social consequences and efforts to avoid stigma.ISBN 978-91-85721-16-0</p
