Search for dissertations about: "occupational therapy and cancer"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words occupational therapy and cancer.

2. 1. Lymphoedema and Breast Cancer. A Physiotherapeutic Approach

   Author : Karin Johansson; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cancer; onkologi; Cytologi; coping.; Cytology; oncology; cancerology; chronic disease; qualitative study; pneumatic compression; manual lymph drainage; compression therapy; BMI; workload; shoulder strength; shoulder mobility; Breast cancer; lymphoedema;

   Abstract : Ten percent of the female population in Sweden will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, but only a minority will die from the disease. Arm lymph oedema is a well-known complication following breast cancer treatment and the incidence varies between about 10% when axillary node dissection is performed and about 40% when axillary radiotherapy is added. READ MORE

4. 2. The battleground of two Infections and a cancer: Human Papilloma Virus, premalignant lesions of the cervix and their interaction with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in southwestern Nigeria

   Author : Oliver Ezechi; Socialmedicin och global hälsa; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; antiretroviral drugs; Human papilloma virus; cervical cancer; HIV AIDS; pre-cancerous lesions; Nigeria;

   Abstract : Background: The highest numbers of HIV-infected women are in sub- Saharan Africa, where the natural progression of HIV disease in the absence of treatment results in death before the onset of invasive cervical cancer. With improved access to treatment, several studies outside West Africa demonstrated an increased risk of pre-invasive cervical lesions among HIV-infected women and the positive impact of treatment on the outcome. READ MORE

5. 3. The role of physical activity in the prevention of breast and endometrial cancer

   Author : Tahereh Moradi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : breast and endometrial neoplasms; exercise; occupational activity; leisure activity; body mass index; cohort; case-control;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to explore through epidemiologic studies the role of physical activity in preventing breast and endometrial cancer in women. First, we assessed risk for endometrial (Paper I) and breast (Paper II) cancer in relation to occupational physical activity in a large nationwide cohort generated through linkage between census data in 1960 and 1970 and the Cancer Register 1971-1989. READ MORE

6. 4. Activities as resources when living with advanced cancer

   Author : Karen La Cour; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Creative activity; engagement; advanced cancer; palliative OT; experiences of meaning;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge about how people with advanced cancer experience their engagement in activities and how such activities may be useful when living with life-threatening illness. This is explored with regard to creative activities in palliative occupational therapy and to self-chosen activities in everyday life. READ MORE

7. 5. Therapeutic aspects of engagement in occupations : in the context of day care for older people and patients in palliative care

   Author : Gerd Andersson Svidén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Day-care; health-related quality of life; grounded theory; occupational therapy; older adults; palliative care; phenomenology;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to identify and describe therapeutic aspects of engagement in occupations in day-care programs designed for older people with chronic conditions or patients in palliative care. The thesis includes four studies. READ MORE