Browsing VID vitenskapelige høgskole by Subject "social support"
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Association between general self-efficacy, social support, cancer-related stress and physical health-related quality of life: a path model study in patients with neuroendocrine tumors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Background: A diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumors (NET) provides challenges to patients and clinicians due to physical side effects of and mental response to treatment resulting in increased perceived stress. General ... -
Characteristics of senior centre users – and the impact of a group programme on social support and late-life depression
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background: Senior centres are described as arenas for prevention. However, few studies have addressed this subject. The main aims of the present study were to evaluate the impact of a senior centre programme on depression ... -
“I need you to pick him up.” Next of kin’s experiences with social support in dementia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction: Demographic changes entail an increasing incidence of dementia. Next of kin experience challenges in health due to a mismatch between social support and burdens of care in everyday life. The aim of the study ... -
Rheumatoid arthritis, social networks and social support. A cross-sectional survey of female patients with rheumatoid arthritis and acontrolled trial of a social network intervention
(Doctoral thesis, 2003)Social networks have been described extensively as a very basic factor in our lives. We know their importance for health, longevity and quality of life (Cohen & Wills, 1985; Berkman, Glass, Brisette, & Seeman, 2000), which ... -
Social Support, mental health and effectiveness of a senior centre programme for elders living at home. Cross-sectional studies and a randomized controlled trial
(Series of dissertations submitted to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo;1296, Doctoral thesis, 2012)Depression and depressive symptoms are common mood disorders in later life and a challenging public health problem. Depression among elders is often related to physical symptoms resulting from chronic diseases or other ...