Search for dissertations about: "Radiotherapy nurses"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Radiotherapy nurses.
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1. When children undergo radiotherapy. Exploring care, developing and testing preparation procedures
Abstract : Radiotherapy (RT) is a repetitive treatment divided into daily fractions, scheduled five days a week from one up to several weeks depending upon the child’s diagnosis. Although RT is painless and non-invasive, children experience anxiety. READ MORE
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2. Patient experiences of the radiotherapy process and treatment
Abstract : BackgroundMost cancer patients undergo external radiotherapy (RT) at some stage during their treatment trajectory. RT is often associated with unfamiliar procedures where the technical environment, side effects and interaction with staff seem to play a major role in the patient’s treatment experience. READ MORE
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3. Icelandic patients in oncology outpatient care: Distress, coping and satisfaction with care
Abstract : This study was conducted at three oncology outpatient clinics in Iceland. The overall aim was to investigate outpatient psychosocial distress, coping strategies and satisfaction with care and to explore patients? experiences of having cancer while receiving treatment. READ MORE
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4. Oral health and experience of oral care among cancer patients during radio- or chemotherapy
Abstract : Oral complications and symptoms are common among patients with cancer. The aim of this thesis is to study several aspects of oral status, oral health and its relation to quality of life, and oral care among patients treated with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Descriptive, comparative and correlational designs were used. READ MORE
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5. Individualised care for patients with breast or prostate cancer aided by an interactive app : a frame of process evaluation
Abstract : Background: Patients receiving outpatient cancer treatment often experience distressing symptoms and unmet needs. Collecting patient-reported outcomes via apps (ePROs) facilitates patient-clinician communication regarding symptoms and is recommended in clinical guidelines. READ MORE