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Psychosocial Needs Of Family Caregivers Of Cancer Patients, Graziano Mario Mauriz Jan 2011

Psychosocial Needs Of Family Caregivers Of Cancer Patients, Graziano Mario Mauriz

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The purpose of this study was to examine caregivers' psychosocial needs in order to develop supportive programs and implement proper interventions intending to improve their quality of life and quality of care for their loved one's affected by cancer.


Quality Of Service And Treatment Adherence In Individuals With End Stage Renal Disease, Kyle Joseph Fraga Jan 2011

Quality Of Service And Treatment Adherence In Individuals With End Stage Renal Disease, Kyle Joseph Fraga

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The purpose of this study will focus on the patient's attitudes about their treatment. There is a certain stigma attached to dialysis that makes it an undesirable form of treatment. Individuals on dialysis may feel dependent and vulnerable. In addition, hospitals and dialysis clinics can be an unwelcoming and intimidating place. A person's belief about their treatment will influence how well they adhere to it.


Levels Of Subjective Quality Of Life Among Adults With Psychotic Disorders Formerly In Foster Care: Compared To A Matched Sample, Rosa Arias, Flora Irene Dharmaraj Jan 2007

Levels Of Subjective Quality Of Life Among Adults With Psychotic Disorders Formerly In Foster Care: Compared To A Matched Sample, Rosa Arias, Flora Irene Dharmaraj

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The purpose of this study was to explore whether or not adults with psychotic disorders, who were formerly in foster care, are more likely to report a lesser quality of life as compared to a matched sample with no history of foster care.