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- Abrahamsson, Kajsa H., 1956, et al.
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Ambivalence in Coping with Dental Fear and Avoidance: A Qualitative Study
- 2002
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Ingår i: Journal of Health Psychology. - : SAGE Publications. - 1359-1053 .- 1461-7277. ; 7:6, s. 653-664
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Dental phobia is a widespread problem, which can have significant impact on the individual's health and daily life. This grounded theory study aims to explore the situation of dental phobic patients: how dental phobia interferes with their normal routines and functioning, social activities and relationships, what factors contribute to the maintenance of dental fear and how they cope with their fear. In the qualitative analysis of thematized in-depth interviews four main categories were developed: threat to self-respect and well-being, avoidance, readiness to act and ambivalence in coping. The results show that several psychological and social factors interact in determining how dental phobic individuals cope with their fear, and demonstrate in what way dental fear affects their daily lives.
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- Abrahamsson, Kajsa H., 1956, et al.
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Dental phobic patients' view of dental anxiety and experiences in dental care: a qualitative study.
- 2002
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Ingår i: Scandinavian journal of caring sciences. - 0283-9318. ; 16:2, s. 188-96
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Dental phobic patients' view of dental anxiety and experiences in dental care: a qualitative study The aim of this study was to explore and describe dental phobic patients' perceptions of their dental fear and experiences in dental care. The study sample consisted of 18 participants (12 women), with a mean age of 39.4 years, selected consecutively from patients applying for treatment at a specialized dental fear clinic in G?teborg, Sweden. Dental fear, assessed by the Dental Anxiety Scale, showed score levels well over established levels for severe dental fear. The method for sampling and analysis was inspired by the constant comparative method for Grounded Theory (GT). The thematized in-depth interviews took place outside the clinic and lasted for 1-1.5 h. All the interviews were conducted by the first author (KHA), audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Three higher-order categories were developed and labelled existential threat, vulnerability and unsupportive dentist. Existential threat was identified as the core category, describing the central meaning of the subjects' experiences in dental care. The core category included two dimensions, labelled threat of violation and threat of loss of autonomy and independence. The core category and the descriptive categories are integrated in a model framing the process of dental fear, as described by the informants. In conclusion, the onset of dental fear was commonly related to individual vulnerability and to traumatic dental care experiences, where perceived negative dentist behaviour played a significant role. The patient was caught in a 'vicious circle' that was difficult to break, and where fear and anxiety were maintained by negative expectations about treatment and about patient's own ability to cope in dental care situations.
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- Abrahamsson, Kenneth, et al.
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The value of work experience in higher education : a study of work experience as a substitute for formal academic entrance requirements
- 1980
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The Swedish policy that work experience can be used as a substitute for formal academic entrance requirements for higher education is assessed. The social and economic background of introducing work experience in higher education policy is described, and the significance of work experience to enrollment patterns and for the form and content of higher education is addressed. The general characteristics of the Swedish admissions system and the effects on recruitment and admissions are outlined. Additionally, the effects of work experience on the educational process are considered from a theoretical viewpoint. Distinctions are made between three different functions of work experience as a ground for admission: work experience as a substitute for upper secondary school education (alternative route) for adults; additional credit in selection for all students; and formal requirement for admission to some study programs. Work experience also is classified as a basis for academic studies according to its content (relevant professional experience, work experience, in general, and life experience). The admissions schemes in Sweden and Denmark are compared, and those found in a few other countries are briefly noted. Some Swedish findings regarding different ways of valuing work experience as an admission criterion are summarized. It is suggested that institutions that are mainly oriented toward traditional groups do not have the same possibilities of using experience as do institutions with an educational design oriented toward nontraditional students. A bibliography is appended
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- Abrahamsson, Lillemor
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Matvanor och behov under livscykeln
- 1999
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Ingår i: Näringslära för högskolan. - : Liber AB Stockholm. ; , s. 289-316
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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- Abrahamsson, Lillemor, 1938-, et al.
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Nutrition under livscykeln
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Ingår i: Näringslära för högskolan. - Stockholm : Liber. - 9789147105205 ; , s. 379-403
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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- Abrahamsson, Lillemor, et al.
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Principles of nutritional assessment
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Food and Nutrition. - 1748-2976 .- 1748-2984. ; 50:4, s. 177-177
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Recension (populärvet., debatt m.m.)
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