Search for dissertations about: "individualized pain management"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words individualized pain management.
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1. Pain and pain management with femoral nerve block following hip fracture : effects and experiences: the perspective of older patients and staff
Abstract : Background: Older people with hip fractures are often frail with several comorbidities and roughly half of them have dementia disorders. Pain is common among patients with hip fracture and pain management in these patients is a challenge. Opioids are known to relieve pain while at rest but are not as effective in movement. READ MORE
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2. Persistent musculoskeletal pain : A web-based activity programme for behaviour change, does it work? Expectations and experiences of the physiotherapy treatment process
Abstract : This thesis concerned persons with persistent musculoskeletal pain in primary health care and had three aims. The first aim was to evaluate the effects of a web-based programme for behaviour change. The second aim was to create and evaluate a multimodal intervention. READ MORE
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3. Jaw exercises in the treatment of masticatory myofascial pain : efficacy, patients’ views and dentists’ experiences
Abstract : The main aim of this thesis was to gain better knowledge concerning different aspects of jaw exercises in the treatment of masticatory myofascial pain. Special emphasis was directed towards efficacy and cost-effectiveness of jaw exercises as well as patients’ views and dentists’ experiences. READ MORE
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4. Impact of Pain and Evaluation of Education and Self-Care in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Abstract : It is not unusual for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) to suffer from both tumor and treatment-related pain that is difficult to alleviate despite individualized pharmacological treatment.The presence of concomitant various dimensions of pain in patients during the often difficult period following radiotherapy (RT) has not been elucidated. READ MORE
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5. Shame and stigma in weight management during pregnancy and post bariatric surgery : perspectives of patients and healthcare providers
Abstract : Background: Body mass index (BMI) increases across the world, yet there is an alarming lack of obesity prevention and treatments that are effective, harmless and available for everyone in need. Stigmatizing attitudes towards people with obesity and discrimination are widespread, adding to the individuals’ burden of medical risks. READ MORE