Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Groarke, AnnMarie"
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Development of a psychometric measure of physical post traumatic growth in prostate cancer and evaluation of its role in predicting psychological adjustment
Walsh, Deirdre (2015-01-30)Post traumatic growth (PTG) can be defined as positive change following a traumatic event (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 1995). The current conceptualisation of PTG encompasses five main dimensions: perceived changes in self; ... -
The development of an online intervention for post-treatment cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue
Corbett, Teresa (2017-02-02)Background The number of post-treatment cancer survivors in Ireland is set to increase in coming years, due to advances in screening and treatment. This group will require ongoing supportive care as many will experience ... -
An Evaluation of the Influence of Perceptions of Breast Cancer on Distress in Irish Women
Gibbons, Andrea (2013-04-15)Breast cancer is the most common form of invasive cancer diagnosed in women in Ireland. It can cause distress in healthy women considering their risk of developing the disease, as well as in women who have been diagnosed ... -
The experiences and implications of living with a BRCA1/2 alteration: Establishing the evidence base
Warner, Nikolett Zsuzsanna (NUI Galway, 2023-03-23)Background BRCA1/2 alterations refer to a pathogenic variant in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Having a BRCA1/2 alteration leads to a significant increase in lifetime risk of developing certain cancers, namely melanomas, ...