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Visar resultat 21 - 25 av 268 avhandlingar innehållade orden psychological outcomes.
21. Adolescents' experiences of undergoing scoliosis surgery : psychological aspects and patterns of pain
Sammanfattning : Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) affects 1 – 3% of all children aged 10 – 16 years; of these approximately 80% are girls. Scoliosis surgery is a major (one of the most extensive) elective paediatric orthopaedic procedure and is known to cause severe and excruciating pain that requires advanced postoperative pain management. LÄS MER
22. Taking mind matters to heart : E-health methods to assess and treat psychological distress associated with myocardial infarction and Takotsubo syndrome
Sammanfattning : This thesis comprises five studies investigating psychological distress in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and Takotsubo syndrome (TS), with a focus on using e-health methods for data collection and delivery of psychological interventions. The aim of study 1 was to explore the long-term (12 month) effect of an internet-delivered intervention for MI patients experiencing self-reported symptoms of anxiety or depression compared to a control group without access to the treatment intervention. LÄS MER
23. Psychological distress following oesophageal cancer treatment : is there a need for psychological support?
Sammanfattning : Oesophageal cancer is associated with a poor prognosis, an extensive treatment pathway and a difficult recovery process. Previous studies have shown that oesophageal cancer patients suffer from great physical impact of the disease and treatment from the early rehabilitation process up to ten years following curatively intended treatment. LÄS MER
24. Disclosing the invisible : experiences, outcomes and quality of endometriosis healthcare
Sammanfattning : Introduction: Many women with endometriosis report that their symptoms are normalized and trivialized when they seek medical care and they often experience diagnostic delays, ineffective treatments and physiological, psychological and social consequences. However, there is a knowledge gap when it comes to women’s experiences of different aspects of endometriosis healthcare, and the quality of that care. LÄS MER
25. Employment Status and Inequalities in Health Outcomes : Population-based Studies from Gävleborg County
Sammanfattning : Background and objectives: From a public health perspective, it is important not only to improve and maintain health, but also to promote equality in health. Epidemiological research has showed the importance of work and unemployment in the development of socio-economic health inequalities, and peoples life chances are suggested to be conditioned by participation or exclusion from the labour market. LÄS MER