Browsing UiS Brage by Author "Lode, Kirsten"
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Experiences of recovery from colorectal cancer surgery after hospital discharge among the oldest old: a qualitative study
Eriksen, Kristina Sundt; Husebø, Sissel Iren Eikeland; Kørner, Hartwig; Lode, Kirsten (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Colorectal cancer affects a large number of people aged ≥80 years. Little is known about how they manage after discharge from hospital. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of individuals aged ≥80 years ... -
Exploring variables affecting sense of coherence and social support in recovery after colorectal cancer surgery among the oldest old
Eriksen, Kristina Sundt; Lode, Kirsten; Husebø, Sissel Iren Eikeland; Kørner, Hartwig (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective To explore the associations between sense of coherence, perceived social support, and demographic and clinical characteristics among survivors ≥80 years treated for curable colorectal cancer. Methods This ... -
Heat Shock Proteinα and Fatigue in Breast Cancer - A Cross Sectional Study
Andersen, Torill (Master thesis, 2021)Breast cancer is the most frequent malignancy among women and is often associated with fatigue during treatment. Fatigue may be considered as a sickness behavior syndrome, which is induced by activation of the innate immune ... -
Information needs, psychological distress, and coping during the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer : A Mixed-methods study
Søndergaard, Maja Elisabeth Juul (PhD thesis UiS;783;, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, accounting for about 15% of all cancers among men. In Norway, patients are referred to specialist healthcare services for diagnostic ... -
Ivaretakelse av hjelperen: om belastning og beskyttelse.
Arnes, Mathilde H. (Master thesis, 2022)I årene fremover er det spådd en sykepleiermangel i Norge. Risikoen for å få kreft øker med alderen, samtidig som vi stadig lever lengre enn tidligere. Disse ulike faktorene kan føre til økt belastning på helse- og ... -
Long-term recovery after colorectal cancer surgery among the old: a qualitative study
Eriksen, Kristina Sundt; Husebø, Sissel Iren Eikeland; Kørner, Hartwig; Lode, Kirsten (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-04)Background Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer worldwide, disproportionally affecting older people. With modern treatment, older people are surviving cancer treatment and recovery. However, ... -
Men’s perception of information and descriptions of emotional strain in the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer—a qualitative individual interview study
Juul Søndergaard, Maja Elisabeth; Lode, Kirsten; Kjosavik, Svein Reidar; Husebø, Sissel Eikeland (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11)Objective To explore men`s perception of information and their possible emotional strain in the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer. Design, setting, patients A qualitative explorative research design was employed. ... -
Our genes, our selves: hereditary breast cancer and biological citizenship in Norway
Solbrække, Kari Nyheim; Søiland, Håvard; Lode, Kirsten; Gripsrud, Birgitta Haga (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-03)In this paper we explore the rise of ‘the breast cancer gene’ as a field of medical, cultural and personal knowledge. We address its significance in the Norwegian public health care system in relation to so-called biological ... -
Psychosocial and physical factors of importance for recovery from curative colorectal cancer surgery among persons ≥80 years old: a mixed method study
Eriksen, Kristina Sundt (PhD thesis UiS;, Doctoral thesis, 2023-06)Background: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. Colorectal cancer can be a fatal disease accompanied by suffering if untreated. Surgery is the mainstay for cure and is considered safe for patients ... -
Qualitative evaluation in nursing interventions — A review of the literature
Rørtveit, Kristine; Hansen, Britt Sætre; Joa, Inge; Lode, Kirsten; Severinsson, Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Aim To identify and synthesize qualitative evaluation methods used in nursing interventions. Design A systematic qualitative review with a content analysis. Four databases were used: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase and ...