Search for dissertations about: "Birgitta Johansson"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words Birgitta Johansson.

2. 16. A nutrition intervention in men with prostate cancer : Exploring effects on bowel symptoms from radiotherapy, patient experience, and nutrient intake

   Author : Marina Forslund; Birgitta Johansson; Peter Nygren; Anna Ottenblad; Anna Winkvist; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Nutrition intervention; bowel symptoms; radiotherapy; prostate cancer; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Nutrition; Nutrition;

   Abstract : Objective The main objective of this thesis was to explore the effects of a nutrition intervention on acute and late bowel symptoms in men with localised prostate cancer treated with pelvic radiotherapy (study I), participants’ experiences from receiving the nutrition intervention (study II), and associations with nutrient intakes (study III).Methods A total of 180 men with localised prostate cancer referred to curative radiotherapy targeting the prostate gland and pelvic lymph nodes were recruited to the trial. READ MORE

4. 17. Internet-based Psychosocial Support : Design, Effects and User Experience in the Cancer Setting

   Author : Anna Hauffman; Birgitta Johansson; Peter Nygren; Helena Igelström; Joakim Öhlén; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Internet; eHealth; Nursing; Oncology; Cancer; Anxiety; Depression; Psychosocial Intervention; Technology-Based Interventions; Stepped Care; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : Background and Aim Being diagnosed with cancer is often described as a major loss of control leading to severe psychological distress and symptoms of anxiety and depression can continue to affect the individual in the long term. The cancer and its treatment may influence all dimensions of health, thus the psychosocial support provided needs to be multifaceted and easy accessed. READ MORE

5. 18. Physical activity and exercise during curative oncological treatment : exploring the effects of exercise intensity and behaviour change support, safety, and patients’ and exercise professionals’ experiences

   Author : Anna Henriksson; Karin Nordin; Birgitta Johansson; Helena Igelström; Calin Radu; Yvonne Wengström; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physical exercise; Physical activity; Oncology; Cancer rehabilitation; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : Aims: This thesis aimed to explore the effects of exercise intensity and behaviour change support (BCS), the safety of exercise, and experiences of exercise for both patients and exercise professionals during oncological treatment (e.g. neo/adjuvant chemotherapy, endocrine treatment, radiotherapy). READ MORE

6. 19. Exercise treatment of patients with long-standing subacromial pain

   Author : Theresa Holmgren; Birgitta Öberg; Kajsa Johansson; Lars Adolfsson; Jon Karlsson; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : Subacromial pain is the most common problem among patients with shoulder complaints seeking primary care. The recommended treatment for these patients is primarily non-surgical with a focus on exercise treatment. If this treatment fails arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASD) followed by exercise treatment is recommended. READ MORE

7. 20. Health-Related Quality of Life and Return to Work following Breast Cancer

   Author : Marie Høyer Lundh; Claudia Lampic; Birgitta Johansson; Karin Nordin; Christoffer Johansen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : breast neoplasms; quality of life; return to work; sick leave; cohort study; population-based; Oncology; Onkologi;

   Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to study health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and return to work in the first 3 years following a breast cancer diagnosis, and to identify clinical and contextual factors associated with these outcomes.Method: The four studies were part of a population-based cohort study including women identified in the Breast Cancer Quality Register in central Sweden. READ MORE