Search for dissertations about: "Gunn Engvall"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Gunn Engvall.
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1. Cancer during Adolescence : Coping Shortly after Diagnosis and Psychosocial Function during the Acute and Extended Phase of Survival
Abstract : In this thesis coping shortly after diagnosis and psychosocial function during the acute and extended phase of survival was investigated for individuals struck by cancer during adolescence. Sixty-one participants were recruited and data were collected from four to eight weeks (T1) up to four years (T7) after diagnosis. READ MORE
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2. Early Detection and Treatment for Children : Experiences and outcome of implementation at a pediatric hospital
Abstract : Early recognition of severely ill children is necessary to prevent serious adverse events and unexpected death. To promote patient safety the Early Detection and Treatment Program for Children (EDT-C) was developed at a University Children’s Hospital in Sweden. READ MORE
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3. The Family and the Wet Bed : The parents’ perspective and the child’s treatment
Abstract : The focus of this thesis is nocturnal enuresis in the primary care setting. Three aspects have been central: 1) the parental perspective, 2) differences between children with enuresis of varying severity, and 3) to explore whether the universally recommended basic bladder advice have any therapeutic effect. READ MORE
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4. Alleviating anxiety in children with cancer facing radiotherapy : The creation of a serious game
Abstract : Children undergoing radiotherapy (RT) can experience anxiety, and explaining the procedure through a serious game could be a means to alleviate anxiety. Children have the right to take part in research that concerns them. READ MORE
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5. Development of allergic and respiratory symptoms in adolescence and early adulthood : Risk factors and gender differences
Abstract : Background: Asthma and allergic diseases have increased in prevalence for several decades and affect a substantial number of individuals in everyday life, as well as their families and public healthcare resources. Subjects with asthma report impaired self-rated health. READ MORE