Search for dissertations about: "Brjánn Ljótsson"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Brjánn Ljótsson.
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1. Cognitive behavior therapy in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Abstract : Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort combined with altered bowel habits and is associated with impaired quality of life. The prevalence of IBS in the general adult population is approximately 10%. READ MORE
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2. Cancer during adolescence : Psychological consequences and development of psychological treatment
Abstract : The overall aim of the present thesis was to examine long-term psychological distress following cancer during adolescence and to develop a tailored psychological intervention to reduce cancer-related distress experienced by young survivors of adolescent cancer that was feasible and acceptable.Study I adopted a longitudinal design, assessing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and symptoms of anxiety and depression among adolescents diagnosed with cancer from shortly after diagnosis (n=61) up to 10 years after diagnosis (n=28). READ MORE
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3. Parents of Children with Cancer : Psychological Long-Term Consequences and Development of a Psychological Treatment for Parents of Survivors
Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to increase the knowledge about the long-term psychological consequences in parents of children diagnosed with cancer, including parents of childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) and bereaved parents, and to take the first steps towards developing a psychological treatment for parents of CCSs.Study I was a systematic review synthesizing the literature on psychological long-term consequences in parents of CCSs. READ MORE
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4. Learning how to recover from stress-related disorders via internet-based interventions
Abstract : Stress has become one of the major challenges of modern society, especially within the working population, causing significant costs and personal problems. However, the range of prevention and treatment is not at all proportionate to the needs of the public. READ MORE
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5. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy administered in group or via the internet for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Abstract : Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a benign but debilitating disorder. It is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition and affects between 7-21% of the world’s population. It is characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. READ MORE