Search for dissertations about: "breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

2. 1. Breast cancer surgery - Aspects of patient-reported outcomes and physical activity

   Author : Jenny Heiman; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Breast cancer; Surgery; Patient-reported outcomes; Physical activity;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to evaluate patient-reported outcomes (PROs) following breast cancer surgery using three different studies. Paper I examined breast-conserving surgery through an inframammary fold incision using a retrospective cohort (n=27). READ MORE

4. 2. The effect of massage for women with breast cancer

   Author : Annika Billhult; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in females. The effect of massage in the field of oncology has been investigated to some extent. The present thesis explored the effect of light pressure effleurage massage in women with breast cancer in six main domains; nausea, anxiety, depression, quality of life, stress and cellular immunity. READ MORE

5. 3. Supportive care for patients with breast cancer by using an interactive app during neoadjuvant chemotherapy : a randomized controlled trial

   Author : Maria Fjell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Patients with breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy are often treated as outpatients and experience several distressing symptoms and concerns over a long period, which must be managed at home. Routine use of patient reported outcomes facilitates communication with the healthcare of what needs the patient may have. READ MORE

6. 4. Individualised care for patients with breast or prostate cancer aided by an interactive app : a frame of process evaluation

   Author : Marie-Therése Crafoord; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Patients receiving outpatient cancer treatment often experience distressing symptoms and unmet needs. Collecting patient-reported outcomes via apps (ePROs) facilitates patient-clinician communication regarding symptoms and is recommended in clinical guidelines. READ MORE

7. 5. Physical activity and exercise during curative oncological treatment : exploring the effects of exercise intensity and behaviour change support, safety, and patients’ and exercise professionals’ experiences

   Author : Anna Henriksson; Karin Nordin; Birgitta Johansson; Helena Igelström; Calin Radu; Yvonne Wengström; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physical exercise; Physical activity; Oncology; Cancer rehabilitation; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : Aims: This thesis aimed to explore the effects of exercise intensity and behaviour change support (BCS), the safety of exercise, and experiences of exercise for both patients and exercise professionals during oncological treatment (e.g. neo/adjuvant chemotherapy, endocrine treatment, radiotherapy). READ MORE