Search for dissertations about: "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the words Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

  2. 11. Internet-based treatment for vulvodynia

    Author : Andrea Hess Engström; Alkistis Skalkidou; Ulf Högberg; Merit Kullinger; Margareta Widarsson; Ida Flink; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Vulvodynia; provoked vulvodynia; vestibulodynia; internet-based treatment; acceptance and commitment therapy;

    Abstract : Localized provoked vulvodynia is the most common cause of sexual pain and most often affects women between 20 and 30 years old. The etiology of provoked vulvodynia remains unclear, but an interplay of biomedical and psychosocial mechanisms is believed to contribute to the onset. READ MORE

  4. 12. Developing Internet Interventions to Improve Psychosocial Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivors : Attitudes and practices in Portuguese cancer settings

    Author : Cristina Mendes Santos; Gerhard Andersson; Elisabete Weiderpass; Rui Santana; Irma Verdonck-de Leeuw; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT ; Attitudes; Breast cancer Survivors; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT ; Digital Mental Health; Internet interventions; Usability; User-centred design; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT ; Attityder; Bröstcanceröverlevande; Kognitiv beteendeterapi KBT ; Digital psykisk hälsa; Internebehandling; Användbarhet; Användarcentrerad design.;

    Abstract : Background: Despite the psychosocial treatment gap in cancer settings and the significant body of evidence on the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of internet interventions, research targeting Breast Cancer Survivors (BCS) is scant, and implementation in clinical settings is limited. While the reasons for this research and implementation gaps are multifactorial, including funding, technical and organizational barriers, the attitudes of the distinct stakeholders in the internet interventions’ ecosystem have been posited to play an important role in this regard. READ MORE

  5. 13. Digital acceptance and commitment therapy for adults with chronic pain

    Author : Charlotte Gentili; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Chronic pain is common and usually associated with co-morbid difficulties, which further reduces function and quality of life in those afflicted. Chronic pain also creates a great economic burden on both health-care and society at large. READ MORE

  6. 14. Efficacy and processes of change in acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain

    Author : Mike Kemani; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Approximately one out of five adults in Sweden suffer from longstanding pain and many experience pain-related disability and reduced quality of life. Longstanding pain is also associated with substantial societal costs and psychological factors are central to its development and maintenance. READ MORE

  7. 15. Experiences of living with type 1 diabetes and improving psychological flexibility through an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention

    Author : Ingrid Wijk; Unn-Britt Johansson; Susanne Amsberg; Therese Anderbro; Eva Toft; Sven Alfonsson; Sophiahemmet Högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Impaired psychological health in type 1 diabetes is prevalent and associated with elevated glycaemic outcomes. International evidence-based guidelines have defined glycaemic treatment targets to prevent acute and long-term complications. READ MORE