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Louise von Essen

Louise von Essen
Primary Position
Professor
Job Responsibilities
Research
Education/Training
Psychology
Short Synopsis of Professional Interests
The overarching goal of our group’s research is to promote psychosocial health among patients struck by somatic disease and their significant others, hopefully at a lower cost to the benefit of individuals and society.
Training Opportunities at Location
Yes
Address
Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences
Psychosocial Oncology and Supportive Care
Uppsala University
eMAIL
louise-von.essen@pubcare.uu.se
Phone(s)
+46(0)704250714
Keywords
cancer
adolescents
parents
cognitive behavior therapy
internet
Publications of Interest

Mattsson, E., Ringnér, A., Ljungman, G. & von Essen, L. (2007). Positive and negative consequences with regard to cancer during adolescence. Experiences two years after diagnosis. Psycho-Oncology, 16, 1003-1009.

Jörngården, A., Mattsson, E. & von Essen, L. (2007). Health-related quality of life, anxiety, and depression among Swedish adolescents and young adults with cancer. European Journal of Cancer, 43, 1952-1958.

Pöder, U., Ljungman, G. & von Essen, L. (2008). Posttraumatic stress disorder among parents of children on cancer treatment: a longitudinal study. Psycho-Oncology, 17, 430-437.

Pöder, U. & von Essen, L. (2009). Perceptions of support among Swedish parents of children on cancer treatment: a prospective, longitudinal study. European Journal of Cancer Care, 18, 350-357.

Larsson, G., Mattsson, E. & von Essen, L. (2010). Aspects of quality of life, anxiety, and depression among persons diagnosed with cancer during adolescence: a long-term follow-up study. European Journal of Cancer, 46, 1062-1068.