Search for dissertations about: "emotional distress"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 115 swedish dissertations containing the words emotional distress.

2. 1. Distress among Adolescents with Cancer

   Author : Mariann Hedström; Louise von Essen; Anders Kreuger; Gustaf Ljungman; Ulla Qvarnström; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Caring sciences; adolescents; anxiety; cancer; children; depression; distress; staff ratings; positive experiences; well-being; Vårdvetenskap; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : The primary aim was to investigate the distress perceived by adolescents with cancer treated in paediatric oncology. In Study I, especially distressing events for children/adolescents with cancer were identified by interviews with children/adolescents/parents and nurses. Data were analysed with content analysis. READ MORE

4. 2. Children in the Radiology Department : a study of anxiety, pain, distress and verbal interaction

   Author : Berit Björkman; Karin Enskär; Kerstin Öhrling; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : Children; radiography; experiences; anxiety; pain; distress; verbal interaction; examination;

   Abstract : This dissertation focuses on children’s experiences of going through an acute radiographic examination due to a suspected fracture. The findings from interviews with children aged 3-15 years showed anxiety, pain and distress to be a concern in conjunction with an examination (Paper I). READ MORE

5. 3. The Insider and Outsider Perspective : Clinical importance of agreement between patients and nurses in cancer care concerning patients’ emotional distress, coping resources and quality of life

   Author : Gunilla Mårtensson; Claudia Lampic; Marianne Carlsson; Anna Ehrenberg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cancer care; patient-nurse agreement; emotional distress; coping resources; quality of life; implemented care; trusting relationship; satisfaction with care; work satisfaction; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences in Medical Sciences;

   Abstract : Background: It is a well-known phenomenon that nurses and other oncology staff have a tendency to ascribe patients with cancer more problems and suffering than the patients themselves report. Aim: The overall aim of the present thesis was therefore to gain increased knowledge and understanding of dis/agreement between patients with cancer and nurses regarding their perception of patients’ situation and of the importance of patient-nurse dis/agreement in clinical practice. READ MORE

6. 4. Urban women applying for induced abortion. Studies of epidemiology, attitudes and emotional reactions

   Author : Hanna Söderberg; gynekologisk och prenatal ultraljudsdiagnostik Obstetrisk; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrik; reproduction; sexuality; andrology; Obstetrics; gynaecology; Induced abortion; risk areas; continued pregnancy; socio-demographic differences; reasons for abortion; interview study; selection bias; emotional distress; repeat abortion; ethnic problems; use of an compliance with contraceptives; gynekologi; andrologi; reproduktion; sexualitet;

   Abstract : In Sweden between 32-38,000 women annually elect to terminate pregnancy by means of induced abortion, though their reasons are still not well understood. The purpose of these studies, carried out at the Department of Obstetrics and gynecology and of Community Medicine at University Hospital, Malmö, was to elucidate the incidence of induced abortion in an urban population, with special emphasis on epidemiological and socio-demographic factors, the women's attitude to abortion, and the incidence and severity of post-abortion emotional reactions. READ MORE

7. 5. The Long and Winding Road : Emotional Reactions during In Vitro Fertilization and Attitudes towards Cryopreserved Embryos and Oocyte Donation

   Author : Agneta Skoog Svanberg; Torbjörn Bergh; Claudia Lampic; Per Olof Janson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Caring sciences; attitude; cryopreservation; discarding; disclosure; distress; emotion; gender; infertility; in vitro fertilization; oocyte donation; psychology; public; Vårdvetenskap; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; obstetrik och gynekologi;

   Abstract : The main aims were to investigate emotional reactions during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment among women and men, attitudes of IVF couples towards cryopreserved embryos and public attitudes towards various aspects of oocyte donation in Sweden. Assessments of emotional, physical and social reactions were made on a daily reaction scale and attitudes on the basis of study-specific questionnaires. READ MORE