Browsing Fakultet for samfunnsvitenskap (SAM) by Subject "Quality of life"
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Assessing quality of life of Palestinian diabetic patients; refugees and non-refugees : UNRWA and MOH health centers attendants
(Master thesis, 2013)Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) negatively affects quality of life (QOL). QOL of diabetic patients has not been reported previously. However, previous international studies have shown that QOL is related to socioeconomic ... -
Assessing the quality of life among patients with breast cancer at Tikur Anbassa specializd hostpital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
(Master thesis, 2016)Background: Breast cancer is certainly the most common form of cancer among women in Ethiopia. For a long time the focus has been on clinical management of cancer but nowadays Quality of Life is emerging as an important ... -
Associations between ectodermal dysplasia, psychological distress and quality of life in a group of adults with oligodontia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Objective: The aim of this study was to assess demographics, self-reported signs of ectodermal dysplasia (problems with hair, nails, skin and sweat glands), present teeth, previous dental treatment, psychological distress ... -
Laser diverticulotomy for Zenker's diverticulum-does it improve quality of life?
(European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology;270(9), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-09)To determine quality of life (QoL) in individuals with dysphagia related to identified Zenker’s diverticulum before (T1) and one year after undergoing endoscopic laser diverticulotomy surgery (T2). A total of 43 individuals ... -
Quality of life of people undergoing hemodialysis in Nepal and Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)Introduction Chronic kidney disease is increasing day by day in the world and it has become one of the leading reasons for mortality over the world. Currently, in the world, it is estimated that nearly 13.4% of people ... -
Understanding the Experience of Myotonic Dystrophy. Mixed Method Study
(Journal of Genetic Counseling;24(1), Journal article, 2014-08-16)Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) is a progressive multi-systemic disorder characterized by myotonia and muscle weakness where currently no effective treatment or cure to prevent or delay the disorder exists. This study used mixed ...