Sökning: "caregiver burden"
Visar resultat 21 - 25 av 31 avhandlingar innehållade orden caregiver burden.
21. Health-related quality of life in persons with Parkinson's disease. Aspects of symptoms, caregiving and sense of coherence
Sammanfattning : Abstract Aims: The aim of this thesis was to investigate how the impact of Parkinson’s disease, a chronic neurodegenerative disorder, influences the person’s health-related quality of life. The aim was also to investigate nursing assessment and management of Parkinson’s in elderly persons. LÄS MER
22. The health economics of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Sammanfattning : Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive muscle degeneration resulting in loss of independent ambulation, serious multisystem complications, and a mean life expectancy at birth of about 25 years. Several therapies are on the horizon for DMD and it has thus become urgent to better understand the health economic context of the disease to enable assessments of cost-effectiveness and inform decisions regarding reimbursement of new health technologies. LÄS MER
23. Quality of life in family caregivers to persons with breast cancer in Iran : methodological and clinical aspects
Sammanfattning : Background: In Iran, cancer is the third cause of death and breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Nursing care should focus on the entire family (and not only the patient) as one unit of care. LÄS MER
24. Disability and health-related quality of life in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and caregiving experience from the perspective of next of kin
Sammanfattning : Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative motor neuron disease leading to progressive muscle weakness resulting in respiratory failure and death. The average survival time from diagnosis is two to three years. The use of tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV) may, however, prolong life by several years. LÄS MER
25. Self-harm - hovering between hope and despair : experiences and interactions in a health care context
Sammanfattning : Background The definition of self-harm used in this project is repeated, impulsive behaviour causing tissue damage, yet not intended as a suicide attempt. Instead of wishing to die, the person who self-harms wishes to be relieved from anxiety. LÄS MER