Search for dissertations about: "thesis palliative care of patient with cancer"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis palliative care of patient with cancer.
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16. Nutritional support among cancer patients enrolled in palliative home care services
Abstract : Nutritional problems are common in palliative cancer care. Little is known about nutritional problems and nutritional support in home care. READ MORE
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17. End-of-life care and euthanasia : attitudes of medical students and dying cancer patients
Abstract : Introduction: In end-of-life care, supporting the factors required for a good death is a goal. Core concepts in a good death are dignity, autonomy, and the relief of suffering. Paradoxically, these concepts are used both in palliative care and to promote euthanasia, which are traditionally seen as conflicting alternatives. READ MORE
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18. Existential challenges and coping in palliative cancer care : experiences of patients and family members
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to gain knowledge about the existential crisis in patients and family members caused by an incurable cancer and how the crisis is managed. Two methodological approaches were used. READ MORE
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19. Fatigue in patients with advanced cancer : aspects of assessment and measurements
Abstract : Symptoms are very common in patients with advanced cancer, with weakness, fatigue, anorexia, pain, and depression reported as the most common and distressing ones. A core issue in palliative care is to provide relief of symptoms, and to be able to do this satisfactory there is still much to be known about symptom aetiology, prevalence, character and measurement. READ MORE
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20. Corticosteroids in advanced cancer : epidemiology, symptom relief and patient experiences
Abstract : Cortisol is the principal circulating glucocorticoid in man and has a wide variety of effects in the body. In advanced metastatic cancer, glucocorticoids are used to alleviate symptoms such as anorexia, poor strength and poor wellbeing. The mechanisms behind the symptom relieving effects are still unclear. READ MORE