Search for dissertations about: "Psychological effects"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 425 swedish dissertations containing the words Psychological effects.

  2. 1. Effects of alcohol on psychological functions : experimental studies on non-alcoholic subjects

    Author : Anna-Lisa Myrsten; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

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  4. 2. Individual psychosocial support for breast cancer patients : Quality of life, psychological effects, patient satisfaction, health care utilization and costs

    Author : Cecilia Arving; Bengt Glimelius; Yvonne Brandberg; Gerd Ahlström; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Oncology nursing; Breast cancer patients; Individual psychosocial support; Intervention study; Randomized; Quality of life; Psychological effects; Patient satisfaction; Health care utilization and costs; Onkologisk vård;

    Abstract : A randomized intervention study, with the aim to compare the effects of individual psychosocial support provided by (1) oncology nurses specially trained in psychological techniques (INS), or (2) psychologists (IPS), to (3) standard care (SC). Breast cancer patients, living in Uppsala County, and about to start adjuvant treatment at the Department of Oncology, Uppsala, were consecutively included between 1998 and 2000. READ MORE

  5. 3. Low social support and disturbed sleep : epidemiological and psychological perspectives

    Author : Maria Nordin; Anders Knutsson; Elisabet Sundbom; Steven Linton; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; social support; sleep initiation and maintenance disorder; psychological adaptation; myocardial infarction; social psychology; public health; mental health; occupational health; epidemiology; cohort studies; Public health science; Folkhälsovetenskap;

    Abstract : The Swedish work force underwent dramatic changes during an economic crisis in the 1990s. In the aftermath, sick leave increased at an unprecedented rate and stress-related disorders, such as burnout, depression, and sleep disturbances replaced earlier work-related diagnoses. READ MORE

  6. 4. Dance Intervention for Adolescent Girls with Internalizing Problems : Effects and Experiences

    Author : Anna Duberg; Margareta Möller; Lars Hagberg; Helena Sunvisson; Töres Theorell; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adolescent Health; Body Awareness; Cost Effectiveness; Dance; Enjoyment; Physical Activity; Randomized Controlled Trial; Self-rated Health; Nursing Science; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : Globally, psychological health problems are currently among the most serious public health challenges. Adolescent girls suffer from internalizing problems, such as somatic symptoms and mental health problems, at higher rates than in decades. READ MORE

  7. 5. Human-Human and Human-Animal Interaction : Some Common Physiological and Psychological Effects

    Author : Linda Handlin; Kerstin Uvnäs-Moberg; Mikael Ejdebäck; Maria Petersson; Eva Nissen; Bo Algers; Rebecca Johnson; Högskolan i Skövde; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; oxytocin; cortisol; prolactin; ACTH; blood pressure; medical interventions; sensory stimulation; interaction; Natural sciences; Naturvetenskap;

    Abstract : The aim of the present thesis was to investigate hormonal and physiological effects in mothers during a breastfeeding session and in dogs and their owners in response to short-term interaction. In study one, sixty-six mothers receiving either exogenous oxytocin infusion and/or epidural analgesia (EDA) during labor or intramuscular oxytocin injection post partum were studied. READ MORE