Search for dissertations about: "Ásgeir R Helgason"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Ásgeir R Helgason.

2. 1. Prostate cancer treatment and quality of life : a three level epidemiological approach

   Author : Asgeir R Helgason; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Prostate cancer; urinary symptoms; bowel symptoms; sexual function; distress; well-being; quality of life; trade-off.;

   Abstract : The decision whether or not to treat localized prostate cancer with curative intent is influenced by the expected beneficial and harmful effects in terms of patient survival and quality of life. In this thesis symptoms specifically related to prostate cancer treatment are investigated, including urinary and bowel symptoms and waning sexual functions. READ MORE

4. 2. Smoking Cessation : Treatment Intensity and Outcome in Randomized Clinical Trials

   Author : Eva Nohlert; Ásgeir R Helgason; Åke Tegelberg; Per Tillgren; John Öhrvik; Gunilla Bolinder; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : RCT; cost-effectiveness; dental setting; quitline; long-term follow-up; proactive; reactive; tobacco; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : The primary aim was to compare the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions of different intensities in a clinical dental and a telephone setting in Sweden.Methods: A total of 300 smokers were randomized to High or Low Intensity Treatment (HIT or LIT) at the Public Dental Service, County Council of Västmanland. READ MORE