Search for dissertations about: "self-care behaviour"
Showing result 16 - 18 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words self-care behaviour.
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16. Living with chronic kidney disease : perceptions of illness and health-related quality of life
Abstract : This thesis comprises two studies concerning illness perceptions and perceived health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The overall aim was to evaluate psychometric properties of a Swedish translation of the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-R) (study I), and furthermore to explore illness perceptions (study I) and HRQoL (study II) in adult patients in different stages of renal insufficiency (CKD stages 2-5). READ MORE
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17. Thirst in Patients with Heart Failure : Description of thirst dimensions and associated factors with thirst
Abstract : Introduction: Nurses and other health care professionals meet patients with heart failure (HF) who report they are thirsty. Thirst is described by the patients as a concern, and it is distressing. READ MORE
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18. Patient and health care delays in malignant melanoma
Abstract : Background: Unlike other cancers, malignant melanoma (MM) is generally visible and can be easily and effectively cured if treated in time. Optimal cure of MM requires early detection, diagnosis, and treatment, which improves prognosis. READ MORE