Search for dissertations about: "distressful symptoms"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words distressful symptoms.
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1. Family Members of Patients with Burns : Experiences of a Distressful Episode
Abstract : A severe burn is a trauma associated with long lasting consequences, not only for the survivor but also for the family. Although it is recognized that family members are central in providing social support for the patients, previous research has not focused extensively on this group. READ MORE
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2. Experiences, symptoms and signs in 3-11 year old children undergoing day surgery within the context of the perioperative dialogue
Abstract : Surgical interventions create real, imagined, or potential fear or anxiety in many children, thus highlighting a need for the health professionals who work with them to increasingly act as facilitators. The overall aim of the present thesis was to gain a deeper understanding of 3-11 year-old children’s perioperative symptoms, signs, experiences and main concerns when attending hospital for day surgery and of how they manage this situation. READ MORE
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3. Sexual dysfunction and other distressful symptoms in cervical cancer survivors
Abstract : Background: The majority of cervical cancer survivors are young or middle-aged women who will live many years with their treatment-induced sequelae. The effects of preoperative brachytherapy are unclear and treatment traditions vary - in Sweden and internationally. READ MORE
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4. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy : patients experiences of self-reported symptoms, perception of health and sense of coherence in a short and long term perspective
Abstract : The aim of Study I was to explore patients' experiences related to gallstone disease and to their experiences of postoperative symptoms during the first week following outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Twelve patients treated in day surgery were interviewed one week after surgery and a qualitative analysis was performed. READ MORE
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5. Improving the situation of urinary bladder cancer survivors treated with radical surgery or radical radiotherapy
Abstract : In this thesis we investigated whether the situation of urinary bladder cancer survivors can be improved. To do this, it is necessary to acquire a more specific knowledge of longterm distressing symptoms, symptom characteristics (nature, occurrence, intensity and duration), and of the corresponding symptom-induced distress, as well as the effect on wellbeing and the quality of life (VI). READ MORE