Behavioral problems are one of the leading reasons for re-homing and euthanasia in dogs. It is estimated that between 40 ? 87 % of dogs suffer from some sort of behavioural problem, making it an important animal welfare issue. Separation anxiety is one of the most common behavior problems encountered in dogs after problems related to aggression. This thesis is aimed at examining the etiology behind separation anxiety related behavior in dogs based on existing literature as well as comparing and evaluating the efficiency on suggested treatment protocols.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness training in the treatment of chronic pain, estimate the degree of mindfulness before and after intervention, and to describe the participants experience of mindfulness training. Mindfulness is defined as moment to moment, non-judgmental awareness. After the treatment of chronic pain 16 patients were offered and nine agreed to participate in mindfulness training. The intervention group took part in an 8-week group-program. The comparison group, not randomized, was 16 former patients.

Background: Cancer disease is one of the most common diseases in Sweden andradiotherapy is one of the regimens available for the treatment of cancer. Radiotherapycan be delivered as single treatment or be divided into several fractions that last forweeks. Radiotherapy can cause side effects that may occur during or at the end oftreatment. Information and communication is an integral part of all treatments and care.The oncology nurse should attempt to ease for the patients to communicate, participatein the care, receive information and enhance the ability to self-care.Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the patients? needs for communication andinformation with oncology nurse during their meeting through radiotherapy.Method: This pilot study was conducted on six patients with different cancer diagnosis.It was a qualitative study, were data was collected through individual interviews usingsemi-structured questions.

The aim of this study was to map out the quality of the treatment in the forensic outpatient care unity in Malmoe from a patient point of view. This target group, seriously mentally disordered law-offenders, has been neglected in the scientific research. This investigation will hopefully contribute to a positive change in this subject. To achieve a good understanding of this field a methodological triangulation was conducted which included an observational study, a pilotstudy and semistructured interviews. 14 patients and 10 staff members were interviewed.

Förhållandet mellan sjukvården och målgruppen är problematiskt och yrkeskunniga inom området efterfrågar arenor för att underlätta förmedlandet av kunskapsbaserade  hälsofrämjande åtgärder till unga vuxna. Studier pekar på att internet kan lösa mycket av problematiken. Frågan hur yrkespersoner och dess målgrupp ställer sig till brukandet av internet som hälsopromotivt informationsverktyg kvarstår. Syftet med studien var att utreda huruvida den psykiska ohälsan bland unga vuxna kunde motverkas genom inkorporerande av ett mer salutogent perspektiv med internet som informationsverktyg. Vi ville undersöka vilka fördelar respektive nackdelar det fanns med ett sådant tillvägagångssätt.

Background: In studies about Romani people?s health, it becomes clear that the Romani inseveral countries have a poor health and avoid seeking health care.Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore Romani men's experiences of treatmentin the Swedish health care.Method: A qualitative interview study was conducted with respondents about theirexperiences in individual interviews. Seven male Romanis were elected with a purposefulsample. A content analysis by systematic text condensation on the data obtained was made asdescribed by Granheim & Lundman (2004).Results: The summed up impressions of the responses was perceived to be good, however,many men believe that the information is inadequate. Staff at the emergency department inUppsala should listen more to patients.

Det vi har kommit fram till är att Internets inverkan på fastighetsmäklarbranschens struktur har varit mer begräsad än på resemäklarbranschen, då den förstnämnda branschen har högre inträdeshinder, främst i form av hårdare reglering. Fastighetsmäklarbranschens utbud är koncentrerat till två portaler. Sökningen efter ett specifikt objekt via Internet underlättas och detaljerade data kan erhållas hemifrån under dygnets alla 24 timmar. Detta innebär tidsbesparing för fastighetsmäklarna som kan ägna sig mer åt kundvård. I resemäklarbranschen finns ingen motsvarande portal, vilket medför tidskrävande sökprocesser för att hitta den specifika tjänsten.

Jag hade främst en förhoppning med detta arbete och det var att försöka öka medvetenheten hos en grupp flickor i tonåren kring risker med Internet. Dessa flickor, 15 till antalet, var mellan 13 och 14 år. Med risker menar jag allt sådant som kan skada en människa psykiskt, fysiskt eller emotionellt. Vi arbetade med olika uppgifter såsom gruppdiskussioner och olika värderingsövningar. Till min glädje fann jag att de flesta i försöksgruppen var rätt upplysta i detta ämne och framförallt intresserade.

Course:Business Administration, Master Thesis, Second Level, 30 Credits.Authors:Sara Frännlid and Helena RamstedtTutor:Jim AndersénTitle:Internet, relationships and loyalty ? Best praCtice foR the bankMarketPurpose:The study aims to explain how banks use electronic customer relationship management, eCRM, to create loyal customers. A figure will be created, which will enlighten the factors a bank should focus on when enhancing customer loyalty through the internet. Through interviews with two successful banks is it possible to study how a bank can successfully create loyal customers.Methodology:A qualitative method in terms of semi-structured interviews is used. The empirical results were then analyzed with the theory in order to contribute with a new figure.Theoreticalperspective:The theory describes how a bank can create a loyal customer over the Internet.

Internet har kommit att bli en stor del av människans liv. 5,3 miljoner svenskar använder Internet varje dag. Användandet växer ständigt och detta är något som kan betraktas i uppkomsten av nya tjänster. Den ålderskategorin som använder Internet i mobilen i störst utsträckning är 20-29 år, där 18 procent av denna grupp surfar i mobilen dagligen.Syftet med studien är att undersöka unga vuxnas, i åldern 20-25 år, tankar och attityder kring hur tillgängligheten av en ökad Internetuppkoppling påverkar det fysiska mötet. Även attityder om mobiltelefonens uppkoppling till Internet och dess påverkan studeras.

Known to be one of the most important resources, but also one of the most difficult ones to obtain, the workforce constitutes (consistence) the core of any organization. To find the right person for a particular position is not a trivial task. The recruitment of new staff members is important for any organization in general, but for treating organizations in particular. In order to provide the best service for its clients, it is, for a treating organization, vital to recruit nothing but highly qualified personnel. A well educated workforce can more easily stick to the treatment program and thus maintain treatment integrity.

Background: Ovarian cancer affects many women worldwide. Tumors that grow in the genitalia and pelvis have because of its placement a large threat to the sexual ability. Treatment for ovarian cancer may lead to the sexual possibilities inhibited. Sexual health is a state of physical, mental, emotional and social well-being related to sexuality. Sexual health can be experienced in spite of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.

Actinomycosis is a rare, deep-seated infection of the jaw of cattle that include the progressive enlargement of bone structures. It is caused by Actinomyces bovis, a gram-positive rod found as a normal commensal of the alimentary canal in otherwise healthy animals. This paper shortly describes Actinomyces bovis and its ability to cause "lumpy jaw" or actinomycosis in cattle. It will describe its pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and some clinical presentations. The incidence of symptomatic actinomycosis infection is quite low in Sweden today.

There are around 855 000 on-site sewage systems in Sweden and some 1 800 of these are located in the municipality of Sigtuna. The Sigtuna local authority has set the goal that all sewage systems with insufficient function should be improved before the end of year 2010. A malfunctioning on-site sewage system may cause three main problems: spreading of diseases, discharge of eutrophicating compounds and wastage of resources. The municipality strives to reduce these problems already at the stage of granting permits for installation of on site sanitation systems. The municipality has recently adopted new guidelines, which demands certain minimum reductions for different compounds. The guidelines also state that it is preferred that neighboring house-owners cooperate in jointly built and operated sewage systems and that the system should be able to recycle plant nutrients.

Rasistisk "nyhetsmedia" på Internet har växt i samband med den alltmer framträdande rasistiska politiken i Europa och de diskurser som skribenterna på webbplatserna producerar berör oundvikligen många människors vardag. Dessa webbplatser utpekas i Sverige ofta av massmedia som "de där rasisterna" i en bekväm distansering, och mindre arbete görs för att förstå webbplatsernas faktiska roll i reproduceringen av strukturell och institutionell diskriminering i samhället. Denna studie undersökte under en 3 månaders period den rasistiska webbplatsn Avpixlats uppladdade "nyheter" samt kommentarer som medlemmar skrev på dessa. Empirin analyserades utifrån teori om andrafiering och intersektionella perspektiv inom en kritiskt diskursanalytisk ram. Studiens resultat visade på hur rasistisk "nyhetsmedia" på Internet reproducerar andrafiering och diskriminerande föreställningar i linje med diskursiva strategier som tidigare forskning påvisat hos annan media.