Search for dissertations about: "Optimism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 62 swedish dissertations containing the word Optimism.

  2. 1. Hope and Despair : Philosophy of life, expectations and optimism in cancer patients and their spouses

    Author : Jeanette Winterling; Karin Nordin; Bengt Glimelius; Birgitta Sidenvall; Britt-Marie Ternestedt; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Caring sciences; philosophy of life; expectations; optimism; advanced cancer; curative cancer; recovery; spouses; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : The general aim was to explore philosophy of life, expectations and optimism in patients and spouses in two different cancer situations, and to determine whether these aspects had relevance for psychological distress and quality of life. The first situation was being newly diagnosed with advanced cancer. READ MORE

  4. 2. What makes a patient satisfied with intrathecal baclofen treatment for spasticity : Expectations and experiences

    Author : Stina Gunnarsson; Kersti Samuelsson; Dag Lemming; Siw Alehagen; Björn Gerdle; Anna Danielsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Interview; Intrathecal baclofen; Multivariate analyses; Occupational performance; Optimism; Pain intensity; Preexpectations; Satisfaction; Self-efficacy; Spasticity.;

    Abstract : Patients often report reduced spasticity and/or pain, improved function and comfort, and a high level of satisfaction after treatment with intrathecal baclofen (ITB). However, dissatisfaction, complications and unmet goals are also reported. READ MORE

  5. 3. Opportunities and uncertainties in the early stages of development of CO2 capture and storage

    Author : Mårten Lind; Mats Westermark; Mohsen Assadi; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Acceptance; cement; CCS; CO2 capture and storage; early opportunities; enhanced oil recovery; expert opinions; hybrid power cycles; optimism; oxyfuel combustion; pressurised fluidised bed combustion; pilot plant; potassium carbonate; risk; Sargas; scenario studies; scientific uncertainty; stakeholder perceptions; Chemical process and manufacturing engineering; Kemisk process- och produktionsteknik;

    Abstract : The topic of this thesis is carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage (CCS), which is a technology that is currently being promoted by industries, scientists and governments, among others, in order to mitigate climate change despite a continued use of fossil fuels. Because of the complex nature of CCS and the risks it entails, it is controversial. READ MORE

  6. 4. Investigating judgments of perceived question answerability: different kinds of questions and individual differences

    Author : Bodil Karlsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; question answerability; judgements; consensus; metacognition; epistemic beliefs; optimism;

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  7. 5. Optimism and survivorship after esophageal cancer surgery

    Author : Yangjun Liu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Dispositional optimism is a personality trait that represents generally favorable expectations about the future. The main aim of this thesis was to examine whether higher dispositional optimism was related to better subjectively reported outcomes and better objectively measured outcomes. READ MORE