Search for dissertations about: "Group vs. individual therapy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Group vs. individual therapy.

2. 1. Distress, Emotional reactivity and Fatigue following Breast Cancer : A Theoretical Approach and a Randomised Intervention Study

   Author : Ritva Rissanen; Karin Nordin; Cecilia Arving; Johan Ahlgren; Karin Ahlberg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Breast cancer; randomised intervention study; Group vs. individual therapy; Oncological rehabilitation; cognitive processing; validation; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : Aim: Overall aims were to evaluate a stress management intervention with a stepped care approach among women with breast cancer and to explore distress, emotional reactivity and fatigue, both using a theoretical approach and self-reported assessment.Methods: A total of 821 women were approached, 372 women rejected participation, 23 women failed to return the questionnaire and one died, hence, 425 patients (52%) accepted participation. READ MORE

4. 2. Panic! Its Prevalence, Diagnosis and Treatment via the Internet

   Author : Per Carlbring; Gerhard Andersson; K Gunnar Götestam; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; panic disorder; self-help techniques; agoraphobia; bibliotherapy; internet; randomized controlled trail; prevalence; screening; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : As evidenced by several trials, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a highly effective treatment for Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (PD). However, therapists are short in supply, and patients with agoraphobia may not seek therapy due to fear of leaving their homes or traveling certain distances. READ MORE

5. 3. Pancreatic Cancer. Experimental and Clinical Studies

   Author : David Ljungman; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pancreatic neoplasms; Proteasome inhibitors; Apoptosis; Intracellular signaling peptides and proteins; Epidermal growth factor receptor; Pancreaticoduodenectomy; Cost and cost analysis; Quality-adjusted life years; Copy number variations; Comparative genomic hybridization;

   Abstract : Background: Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal of known cancers and the only treatment with possibility of cure is surgery. The costs associated with treatment of pancreatic cancer are reputably high, both in terms of morbidity and financially. READ MORE

6. 4. Oral anticoagulation and stroke risk

   Author : Vilhelm Sjögren; Anders Själander; Per Wester; Peter J Svensson; Mia von Euler; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stroke; warfarin; atrial fibrillation; dabigatran; rivaroxaban; apixaban; low-molecular-weight heparin; bridging;

   Abstract : Background: The risk of ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and mechanical heart valve (MHV) prostheses can be reduced by oral anticoagulation (OAC), which increases the risk of serious bleeding. The aims of this thesis were [1] to find out how effective and safe warfarin is where treatment quality is high, i.e. READ MORE

7. 5. Serious and violent offending : psychological risk factors and treatment effectiveness

   Author : Martin Lardén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Violent crime causes extensive suffering and costs to individuals and societies and is a major global health issue. Prevention of violence should occur at several levels, and effective psychological interventions targeting changeable risk factors among violent offenders might reduce recidivism. READ MORE