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1. Hope and Despair : Philosophy of life, expectations and optimism in cancer patients and their spouses
Abstract : The general aim was to explore philosophy of life, expectations and optimism in patients and spouses in two different cancer situations, and to determine whether these aspects had relevance for psychological distress and quality of life. The first situation was being newly diagnosed with advanced cancer. READ MORE
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2. What makes a patient satisfied with intrathecal baclofen treatment for spasticity : Expectations and experiences
Abstract : Patients often report reduced spasticity and/or pain, improved function and comfort, and a high level of satisfaction after treatment with intrathecal baclofen (ITB). However, dissatisfaction, complications and unmet goals are also reported. READ MORE
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3. Opportunities and uncertainties in the early stages of development of CO2 capture and storage
Abstract : The topic of this thesis is carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage (CCS), which is a technology that is currently being promoted by industries, scientists and governments, among others, in order to mitigate climate change despite a continued use of fossil fuels. Because of the complex nature of CCS and the risks it entails, it is controversial. READ MORE
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4. Investigating judgments of perceived question answerability: different kinds of questions and individual differences
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5. Optimism and survivorship after esophageal cancer surgery
Abstract : Dispositional optimism is a personality trait that represents generally favorable expectations about the future. The main aim of this thesis was to examine whether higher dispositional optimism was related to better subjectively reported outcomes and better objectively measured outcomes. READ MORE