Essays about: "patient involvement"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 essays containing the words patient involvement.
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1. Radiotherapy treatment strategy for prostate cancer with lymph node involvement
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysikAbstract : Radiotherapy is a common and useful method for treating prostate cancer, often using gold fiducial markers in the prostate as guidance. However, when there is a high risk of lymph node involvement, the independent motion of volumes causes complications in patient positioning since there is a choice between position against the gold fiducial markers or the bone anatomy. READ MORE
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2. “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 måltidsvetenskapAbstract : 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
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3. A Disorder of The Emotional Brain : Neural Correlates of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental disorder where the patient is preoccupied with a misperceived deficit in their appearance. It is a common disorder (~2% prevalence worldwide), leaving the patients significantly disabled and distressed. Comorbid disorders such as social phobia, depression, and anxiety disorders appear frequently. READ MORE
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4. Barriers and facilitators to equitable care : A qualitative study of healthcare professionals with coordination responsibility in Region Gävleborg
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskapAbstract : Equitable healthcare is a prerequisite for good living conditions and good health in the population. The Health Care Act states that healthcare in Sweden must be provided on equitable terms, however, inequities in Swedish healthcare are continuously reported. READ MORE
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5. Description of Orthotists Level of Involvement in Early Post Stroke Management in Denmark: A Cross-Sectional Survey
University essay fromAbstract : Background: Following a stroke the ability to walk is often impaired due to compromised motor-control, muscle weakness and spasticity, resulting in deviations during gait. Ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) can be used for people with hemiparesis to improve stability during stance phase and clearance during swing phase. READ MORE