Essays about: "palliativ"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the word palliativ.

  1. 1. Evaluation of a web-based education program in palliative care

    University essay from

    Author : Linnéa Carling; [2023-10-04]
    Keywords : Palliative care; continuing education; web-based education; evaluation; Palliativ vård; kompetensutveckling; webbaserad utbildning; utvärdering;

    Abstract : Introduction: To enable continuing education in palliative care among health professionals, a web-based education program was launched in a Swedish county. Such an extensive investment needs to be evaluated. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of intrafractional motion for patients receiving whole brain radiotherapy in open-faced immobilisation masks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

    Author : Sara Falk; [2023]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Purpose/Background Patients receiving whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) today are treated with an immobilisation mask which fully covers their face and therefore might be experienced as uncomfortable and claustrophobic. In recent years, optical surface scanning (OSS) systems have been implemented for patient positioning and real-time motion monitoring [1]. READ MORE

  4. 3. Feasibility of single time point dosimetry during 177Lu-PSMA-617 treatments of prostate cancer

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

    Author : Elias Nilsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Introduction: Standard dosimetry methods for radionuclide therapies re- quire imaging at multiple time points post injection. An alternative method has been presented in the literature that uses previously acquired pharma- cokinetic data to create so-called dose factors. READ MORE

  5. 4. Nurses’ experiences of caring for patients' spiritual health needs in palliative care in India. : A qualitative study

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper (from 2013)

    Author : Heven Tekeste; Osman Nimo; [2022]
    Keywords : Palliative care; spiritual care; holistic care; and Nurses;

    Abstract : Introduction:  Spiritual care encompasses seeking or expressing meaning and purpose in life. Spiritual care is significant for the palliative patient.  When the person goes through a difficult situation or suffers from an incurable disease, it is common for existential questions and spiritual needs to arise in the individual. READ MORE

  6. 5. Nurses' experiences of palliative care in Iceland : A qualitative interview study

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Izabella Nygren; Caroline Nilén; [2021]
    Keywords : Palliative care; nurses experience; qualitative method; interview study; communication;

    Abstract : Background: Palliative care is a holistic care where knowledge is required to help people with incuratble, life-threatening diseases. The goal is to provide an improved quality of life and support people and their relatives, as well as help them live with dignity and with the greatest possible well-being until the end of life. READ MORE