Search for dissertations about: "Lena Axelsson"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Lena Axelsson.
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1. Living with haemodialysis close to death - patients' and close relatives' experiences
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to generate understanding and knowledge a bout the experiences of patients living with haemodialysis, and their close relati ves, near the end of life. In studies I and II we conducted a series of 31 qualitative interviews over a period of 12 months with 8 severely ill patients (aged 66–87) treated with haemodialysis. READ MORE
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2. Experiences, expectations and treatment decision-making in men with metastatic prostate cancer
Abstract : Background: Participation in treatment decision-making (TDM) is important to patients with cancer and TDM experiences and preferences for how to make treatment decisions have been extensively studied in men with localised prostate cancer. Their preferences for how to partake in TDM are diverse and influenced by several factors. READ MORE
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3. A person-centred approach to support family caregivers in specialised home care : The Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool Intervention
Abstract : Family caregivers are crucial providers of support and care for patients with lifethreatening illness and many report unmet support needs. With the use of quantitative and qualitative methods this thesis aimed to evaluate the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool (CSNAT) and explore experiences and potential effects of utilising the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool Intervention (CSNAT-I) among family caregivers and registered nurses in the context of specialised home care. READ MORE