Search for dissertations about: "thesis palliative care of patient with cancer"

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  2. 21. Patients in Clinical Cancer Trials. Information, Understanding and Decision-Making

    Author : Pia Dellson; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Clinical Cancer Trials; Informed Consent Documents; Patient Understanding; Decision-Making;

    Abstract : The informed consent process for clinical trials (CTs) is complex. Patients must be able to understand the information given to be able to make an informed decision. READ MORE

  4. 22. Vitamin D in palliative care : aspects on pain, infections and quality of life

    Author : Maria Helde Frankling; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) definition of palliative care stresses the importance of early identification and assessment of physical symptoms in the palliative patient, to prevent and relieve suffering. The overall goal is to improve quality of life, and it is thus important that side effects of medical treatment do not outweigh beneficial effects. READ MORE

  5. 23. Diagnosis, management, quality of life, and long-term survival in prostate cancer patients : A study based on national, regional, and local cancer registry data in Sweden

    Author : Gabriel Sandblom; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Prostate cancer is a common disease with considerable variaton in clinical behaviour and therapeutic responsiveness. Uncertainty surrounds almost all aspects of prostate cancer management and it has been difficult to conduct proper randomised controlled trials required for reliable evidence-based decision-making. READ MORE

  6. 24. A good death from the perspective of patients with severe illness and advance care planning (ACP) in patients near end-of-life

    Author : Lisa Kastbom; Anna Milberg; Marit Karlsson; Magnus Falk; Ulla Molander; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Previous research has indicated that what constitutes a good death is heterogenic and complex although there are some recurrent themes and similarities regardless individual background factors. Studies on advance care planning (ACP), i.e. READ MORE

  7. 25. Prevalence and Pharmacologic Treatment of Breathlessness in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

    Author : Zainab Ahmadi; allergologi och palliativ medicin Lungmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Breathlessness; Treatment; End of life care; Symptoms; Oxygen; Opioids; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Breathlessness; Treatment; End of life care; Symptoms; Oxygen; Opioids;

    Abstract : BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Chronic breathlessness is a feared and distressing symptom with significant impact on daily life. Little is known of the prevalence of breathlessness at the end of life in severe COPD. READ MORE