Search for dissertations about: "cancer education"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 98 swedish dissertations containing the words cancer education.

2. 1. Improved Nutritional Support in Cancer Patients

   Author : Christina Persson; Ursula Falkmer; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; Cancer; weight loss; PG-SGA; dietary advice; education; fish oil; melatonin; Onkologi; Oncology; Onkologi; Oncology; onkologi;

   Abstract : Weight loss and other nutritional problems are common in cancer patients. The problems are of importance for response to treatment and survival and the well-being of the patients.Nutritional support can be carried out in different ways. READ MORE

4. 2. Informational support for patients with gynaecological cancer and their families

   Author : Maria Carlsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; Gynaecological cancer; patient; family; information; education; support; Onkologi; Oncology; Onkologi; Oncology; onkologi; MEDICINE;

   Abstract : The main purpose of the present thesis was to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the informational need by women with gynaecological cancer and their families. The studies evaluate the experience of different kind of information giving; a telephone-help line; a 3 years educational group support programme; and information givings in ordinary care. READ MORE

5. 3. Creating access to cancer care : an exploration of patient-provider encounters in primary care, and sociodemographic factors

   Author : Cecilia Hultstrand; Senada Hajdarevic; Anna-Britt Coe; Mikael Lilja; Kristina Bengtsson Boström; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Access to care; patient-provider interaction; primary care; encounters; experiences; cancer; time to diagnosis; standardization; sociodemographic factors;

   Abstract : Background: Access to care is widely discussed in both research and practice. However, previous research about access to care has mainly focused on individual behaviors of seeking care, and theories about access have mostly focused on quantifiable dimensions, such as supply and demand. READ MORE

6. 4. Factors Influencing Selection of Treatment for Colorectal Cancer Patients

   Author : Nina Cavalli-Björkman; Bengt Glimelius; Jonas Bergh; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; colorectal cancer; socioeconomic status; clinical trials; education level; family support; living alone; patient-physician interaction; Oncology; Onkologi;

   Abstract : In Sweden and elsewhere there is evidence of poorer cancer survival for patients of low socioeconomic status (SES), and in some settings differences in treatment by SES have been shown.The aim of this thesis was to explore factors which influence cancer treatment decisions, such as knowledge reaped from clinical trials, patient-related factors, and physician-related factors. READ MORE

7. 5. Balancing - Cancer from a primary care perspective. Diagnosis, posttraumatic stress, and end-of-life care

   Author : Hans Thulesius; Allmänmedicin och samhällsmedicin; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; medicinsk utbildning; Cytology; grounded theory; brain tumor; leukemia; child; ovarian cancer; breast cancer; prognosis; end-of-life care; screening; posttraumatic stress; diagnosis; primary care; Cancer; family practice; oncology; cancerology; Cytologi; onkologi; cancer; General practice; medical training; Allmän medicinsk utövning;

   Abstract : This thesis explores cancer from a primary care perspective covering three areas: diagnosis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and end-of-life care. We analyzed patient records of every child diagnosed with a malignancy in a defined area. During 12 years 68 children were diagnosed (incidence 14/100,000). READ MORE