Search for dissertations about: "Support groups"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 1308 swedish dissertations containing the words Support groups.

  2. 16. Parents’ needs and perceptions on emotional support in neonatal care and patterns of stress in parents of preterm infants during the first year after birth

    Author : Annika Schmöker; Tryggve Nevéus; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Emotional support; neonatal intensive care; parental group; premature birth; support interventions;

    Abstract : Many parents experience preterm birth as traumatic and develop high levels of emotional stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. This can have a negative impact on the bonding process and the development of their parental identity. READ MORE

  4. 17. The family and the patient An investigation of mental health problems, risk factors, and support for members of the families of psychiatric patients

    Author : Emme-Lina Wirehag Nordh; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; children; parents; family members; psychiatry; child and adolescent mental health services; mental health problems; risk factors; preventive interventions; support;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to improve knowledge of the members of the families of patients in contact with psychiatry by investigating mental health problems, risk factors, and support received. The thesis is based on three studies from two clinical research projects, one in adult psychiatry and one in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). READ MORE

  5. 18. 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

  6. 19. Designing online support for families living with depression

    Author : Sigrid Stjernswärd; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; e-health; depression; online support; families;

    Abstract : Families living with mental illness experience an added burden and may experience such psychological distress that they require therapeutic intervention. The Internet is used as a daily tool by a growing share of the population worldwide, including for health related matters. READ MORE

  7. 20. Medical knowledge extraction : application of data analysis methods to support clinical decisions

    Author : Ankica Babic; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : knowledge extraction; multivariate statistics; inductive learning; rough sets; non-specified liver diseases; decision support; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : In building computer based clinical decision support extensive data analysis is sought to acquire all the medical knowledge needed to formulate the decision rules.This study explores, compares and discusses several approaches to knowledge extraction from medical data. READ MORE