Essays about: "self care management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 56 essays containing the words self care management.

  1. 1. “A kick-start… but a long-term effort.” Patient care practices alongside intragastric balloon procedures : -a qualitative study on clinical dietitians’ perspectives-

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för kost- och måltidsvetenskap

    Author : Anne-Sophie Copin; [2023]
    Keywords : intragastric balloon; intragastric balloon procedure; IGB; overweight; obesitas; obesity; obesity management; patient care; procedure; practice; qualitative study; dietitian; healthcare professionals; bariatric surgery; obesity surgery;

    Abstract : Background: There are treatments available to manage overweight and obesity (O&O). Intragastric balloons (IGB) are one option; they fill the stomach, increasing the sensation of satiety, limiting the amount of food to be ingested, and thus leading to weight loss. READ MORE

  3. 2. Skapandet av högstubbar : en undersökning av skördarförares perspektiv och systemstöd inom Mellanskog

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Emma Boström; Malin Svedberg; [2023]
    Keywords : död ved; avverkning; PEFC;

    Abstract : Mellanskog är en skogsägarförening som är verksam från Gotland till Härjedalen. Vid generell hänsyn i skogen lämnas död ved, bland annat i form av högstubbar. Högstubbar bidrar till viktiga livsmiljöer för många arter. READ MORE

  4. 3. Vulnerability & Resilience in an Ageing Population : A Case Study on Individual Self-Reliance & Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Policies in Japan

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Victor Bergenek; [2023]
    Keywords : Disaster Risk Reduction; DRR; Ageing Population; Vulnerability; Resilience; DRM; Disaster Risk Management; Individual Self Reliance; Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction; Japan; Case Study; Elderly; Vulnerable Groups.;

    Abstract : Natural disasters and hazards pose significant risks and challenges for people and communities all around the world, among the groups most vulnerable to these events are elderly populations who face physical, social, and psychological hardships in the face of disasters. The vulnerability and lacking resilience of elderly are a growing global concern as their proportion of the world's population is steadily increasing with an estimated 1 in 6 people being aged 65 and over by 2050, doubling the current number. READ MORE

  5. 4. Healing the Depressed Self: A Study of Social Media Therapy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Medier och kommunikation

    Author : Virginie Behar; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Media; Therapeutic Culture; Therapy; Instagram; TikTok; Depression; Neoliberal Mental Healthcare;

    Abstract : Since 2019, therapy content from both mental health professionals and social media users has proliferated on both TikTok and Instagram, a phenomenon some have called Tiktok and Instagram therapy. This study explores two different facets of social media therapy. READ MORE

  6. 5. Life experiences of long-term hemodialysis patients : A descriptive review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Miaoting Tong; Yujie Wang; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background : Hemodialysis improved quality of life and reduced morbidity andmortality in patients with end-stage renal disease. At the same time, contemporarysociety was increasingly concerned about the life experience and needs of patientsduring the treatment phase. READ MORE