Search for dissertations about: "Marit Karlsson"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Marit Karlsson.

  2. 1. End-of-life care and euthanasia : attitudes of medical students and dying cancer patients

    Author : Marit Karlsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: In end-of-life care, supporting the factors required for a good death is a goal. Core concepts in a good death are dignity, autonomy, and the relief of suffering. Paradoxically, these concepts are used both in palliative care and to promote euthanasia, which are traditionally seen as conflicting alternatives. READ MORE

  4. 2. A good death from the perspective of patients with severe illness and advance care planning (ACP) in patients near end-of-life

    Author : Lisa Kastbom; Anna Milberg; Marit Karlsson; Magnus Falk; Ulla Molander; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Previous research has indicated that what constitutes a good death is heterogenic and complex although there are some recurrent themes and similarities regardless individual background factors. Studies on advance care planning (ACP), i.e. READ MORE

  5. 3. Studies for Better Treatment of Patients with Glioma

    Author : Annika Malmström; Peter Söderkvist; Marie Stenmark-Askmalm; Roger Henriksson; Marit Karlsson; Ole Solheim; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : In Sweden annually over 500 people will be diagnosed with the malignant brain tumor glioma. They are graded from I-IV. The majority are glioblastoma (grade IV) (GBM), these being the most aggressive type. Median survival for those treated with standard of care is expected to be around 15 months. READ MORE