Search for dissertations about: "Psychosocial oncology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words Psychosocial oncology.

  2. 1. Internet-based Psychosocial Support : Design, Effects and User Experience in the Cancer Setting

    Author : Anna Hauffman; Birgitta Johansson; Peter Nygren; Helena Igelström; Joakim Öhlén; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Internet; eHealth; Nursing; Oncology; Cancer; Anxiety; Depression; Psychosocial Intervention; Technology-Based Interventions; Stepped Care; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : Background and Aim Being diagnosed with cancer is often described as a major loss of control leading to severe psychological distress and symptoms of anxiety and depression can continue to affect the individual in the long term. The cancer and its treatment may influence all dimensions of health, thus the psychosocial support provided needs to be multifaceted and easy accessed. READ MORE

  4. 2. Talk through IT : Using Common Ground to build Bridges with Weak Ties in the Design of Online Psychosocial Support

    Author : Ruth Alicia Lochan Winton; Pär Ågerfalk; Louise von Essen; Jonas Sjöström; Margunn Aanestad; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ICT; Information and Communication Technology; Psychosocial Support; Online Psychosocial Support; Design Principles; Emotional Distress; Somatic Disease; Communication; U-CARE; Trinidad and Tobago; Common Ground; Weak Ties; e-health; Oncology; Information Systems; Informationssystem; Hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; Health Care Research;

    Abstract : There is growing interest in applying information and communication technology (ICT) in healthcare. The attention to ICT stems from several factors: costs of healthcare, high prevalence of somatic diseases, longer life expectancy and technological advancements. READ MORE

  5. 3. Patient-Physician Communication in Oncology Care : The character of, barriers against, and ways to evaluate patient-physician communication, with focus on the psychosocial dimensions

    Author : Hanna Fagerlind; Lena Ring; Åsa Kettis; Bengt Glimelius; Carol Tishelman; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; patient-physician communication; barriers; psychosocial; content analysis systems; clinical practice; communication; Social Pharmacy; Samhällsfarmaci;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to characterize patient-physician communication in oncology care with focus on the content and quality of the consultations from the perspectives of patients, oncologists and observer. Further, the aim was to explore oncologists’ perceived barriers against psychosocial communication in out-patient consultations. READ MORE

  6. 4. Patient experiences of the radiotherapy process and treatment

    Author : Kristina Olausson; Björn Zackrisson; Lena Sharp; Ulrika Östlund; Birgitta Johansson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cancer; radiotherapy; radiation skin reactions; patient experience; treatment environment; anxiety; person-centred care; questionnaire.; onkologi; Oncology;

    Abstract : BackgroundMost cancer patients undergo external radiotherapy (RT) at some stage during their treatment trajectory. RT is often associated with unfamiliar procedures where the technical environment, side effects and interaction with staff seem to play a major role in the patient’s treatment experience. READ MORE

  7. 5. Improving care of children with cancer in Egypt

    Author : El Malla Hanan; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Childhood cancers; Psychosocial oncology; Cancer care in Egypt;

    Abstract : Aims: More than 70 percent of the children diagnosed with cancer in Egypt die every year. In Sweden the corresponding figure is close to 20 percent. READ MORE