Search for dissertations about: "pre operative anxiety in patients"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words pre operative anxiety in patients.

2. 1. Pre-surgical hypnosis and suggestions in anesthesia

   Author : Björn Enqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : In a medical setting patients are often dependent, vulnerable and easily influenced by information, which may be interpreted in a way that creates anxiety and expectations of pain and complications. Information is often forgotten. Time can be experienced as very short or long, and there may be a feeling of unreality. READ MORE

4. 2. Patient-controlled sedation in procedural care

   Author : Andreas Nilsson; Lena Nilsson; Folke Sjöberg; Eva Uustal; Lars I. Eriksson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : The need for procedural sedation is extensive and on the increase in numbers of patients. Minor treatments or diagnostic procedures are being performed with inadequate sedation or even without any sedatives or analgesics. READ MORE

5. 3. Total hip replacement in immigrants and Swedish patients. Evaluation of preoperative care, socioeconomic background, patient-reported outcomes and risk of reoperation

   Author : Ferid Krupic; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Swedish Hip Arthroplasty Register; total hip arthroplasty; immigrants; patient-reported outcome measurement; health-related quality of life; EQ-5D; mental health.;

   Abstract : Surgery involving Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) aims to reduce pain, and improve mobility, function and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis, when non-surgical treatment has failed. Despite good or excellent results in the majority of patients, some of them are dissatisfied. This variability in outcome may depend on several factors. READ MORE

6. 4. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy : patient's experiences and self-reported symptoms the first week after surgery

   Author : Cajsa Barthelsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Very little research has been conducted to identify patients own perspectives of having gallstone disease and their own experiences of symptoms the first postoperative week following laparoscopic cholecystectomy, LC. Although some randomized controlled studies comparing outpatient and inpatient LC have been performed previously, these studies have not in detail focused on LC patients recovery during the first week including symptom occurrence and distress following this procedure. READ MORE

7. 5. Evaluation of patient related factors influencing outcomes after total hip replacement

   Author : Max Gordon; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Basic patient factors such as age, sex, and comorbidities are poorly understood in the context of re-operation rates and patient-reported outcome measures after total hip replacement (THR) surgery. Aims: The aims of this thesis were to investigate: 1. READ MORE