Search for dissertations about: "Radiotherapy children"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words Radiotherapy children.

  2. 1. When children undergo radiotherapy. Exploring care, developing and testing preparation procedures

    Author : Jenny Gårdling; Barns och familjers hälsa; []
    Keywords : Radiotherapy; Children; Parents; Radiotherapy nurses; Information; Preparation; Anxiety; General Anaesthesia;

    Abstract : Radiotherapy (RT) is a repetitive treatment divided into daily fractions, scheduled five days a week from one up to several weeks depending upon the child’s diagnosis. Although RT is painless and non-invasive, children experience anxiety. READ MORE

  4. 2. Alleviating anxiety in children with cancer facing radiotherapy : The creation of a serious game

    Author : Catarina Cederved; Gunn Engvall; Gustaf Ljungman; Charlotte Ångström Brännström; Jon Back; Imelda Coyne; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : anxiety; game design; participatory design; pediatric oncology; psychological preparation; proton radiotherapy; serious game; interdisciplinary research; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    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

  5. 3. The health of the children in relation to paternal age, cancer, and medication

    Author : Yahia Al-Jebari; Malmö Reproduktionsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chemotherapy; Radiotherapy; Testicular cancer; Congenital abnormalities; Preterm and low birth weight; Medication;

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  6. 4. Behavior and cytogenesis following irradiation or isoflurane exposure to the developing brain

    Author : Niklas Karlsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; radiotherapy; isoflurane; anesthesia; hippocampus; neurogenesis; memory; learning; intellicage; dentate gyrus; trace fear conditioning; open field; object recognition;

    Abstract : In this thesis, the effects of an anesthetic agent, isoflurane, on the young brain and resulting behavioral effects were investigated. Anesthesia is commonly used in young children during surgery or other procedures associated with pain or discomfort. READ MORE

  7. 5. Hodgkin Lymphoma in children, adolescents and young adults

    Author : Annika Englund; Gustaf Ljungman; Gunilla Enblad; Rose-Marie Amini; Daniel Molin; Ingrid Øra; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hodgkin; pediatric; adolescent; young adults; microenvironment; eosinophils; mast cells; macrophages; Sweden; late adverse effects; Pediatrik; Pediatrics; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science; Oncology; Onkologi;

    Abstract : Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a heterogeneous condition varying from engaging one single lymph node site to a widespread condition. The prognosis with contemporary treatment is excellent for the vast majority. However, the treatment might cause severe late adverse effects in a proportion of the affected individuals. READ MORE