Search for dissertations about: "children anxiety"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 154 swedish dissertations containing the words children anxiety.

2. 1. Children in the Radiology Department : a study of anxiety, pain, distress and verbal interaction

   Author : Berit Björkman; Karin Enskär; Kerstin Öhrling; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : Children; radiography; experiences; anxiety; pain; distress; verbal interaction; examination;

   Abstract : This dissertation focuses on children’s experiences of going through an acute radiographic examination due to a suspected fracture. The findings from interviews with children aged 3-15 years showed anxiety, pain and distress to be a concern in conjunction with an examination (Paper I). READ MORE

4. 2. 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

5. 3. Specific phobias in children and adolescents : a cognitive-behavioral approach

   Author : Lisa Svensson; Anne Marie Albano; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; anxiety disorder; cognitive-behavioral therapy; phobia; children; adolescents; treatment; 1-session; graduated exposure; experience; Fobier; Fobier hos barn; psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The present dissertation comprises four empirical studies that examine different aspects of the phenomena of fears, phobias and anxieties in children and adolescents, at different levels of application. At the same time, this dissertation corresponds to the first randomized treatment study carried out with children suffering from anxiety disorders in Sweden. READ MORE

6. 4. Participation in prospective studies of children with high risk for type 1 diabetes. Psychological effects, experience, and study compliance

   Author : Marie Jessica Melin; Pediatrisk endokrinologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Children; Type 1 diabetes; Study satisfaction; Anxiety; Study visit compliance;

   Abstract : AbstractAim: The overall aim of the thesis was to examine the psychosocial effects and family reactions to participation in longitudinal studies with their children at high risk for type 1 diabetes. Additionally, we aimed to develop a shorter form for the children to measure their anxiety when thinking of their risk of developing type 1 diabetes, which could be used in The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study. READ MORE

7. 5. 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