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1. Distress among Adolescents with Cancer
Abstract : The primary aim was to investigate the distress perceived by adolescents with cancer treated in paediatric oncology. In Study I, especially distressing events for children/adolescents with cancer were identified by interviews with children/adolescents/parents and nurses. Data were analysed with content analysis. READ MORE
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2. Psychotropic and analgesic drug use among old people : with special focus on people living in institutional geriatric care
Abstract : Old people in general, and those affected by dementia disorders in particular, are more sensitive to drug side effects than younger people. Despite this, the use of nervous system drugs and analgesics among old people is common, and has increased in recent years. READ MORE
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3. Psychological distress in cancer patients : A matter of perspective
Abstract : The general alms are to investigate perceptions of psychological distress in cancer patients, and to contribute to the understanding of the discrepant perceptions of patients and their medical staff in this respect. Assessments of patient distress were made on standardized (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) and study-specific self-administered questionnaires. READ MORE
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4. Quality of Life and Coping with Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and coping strategies for individuals with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD), and to study the effect of a group-based patient information on anxiety/depression and HRQoL. HRQoL and anxiety/depression were investigated (n=492) (Study I). READ MORE
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5. 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