Search for dissertations about: "Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire.

2. 1. Self-care: the way to find balance in life : development and evaluation of a self-care questionnaire for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

   Author : Ulrica Lovén Wickman; Gunilla Hollman Frisman; Pia Yngman Uhlin; Henrik Hjortswang; Jan Mårtensson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; disease activity; inflammatory bowel disease; instrument development; health-related quality of life; questionnaire; reliability; self-care; symptoms; translation; validity; well-being; Vårdvetenskap; Caring Science;

   Abstract : Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and Crohn’s disease (CD) occur worldwide and are life-long chronic conditions. The symptoms, which include abdominal pain and frequent diarrhea, cause limitations in life. READ MORE

4. 2. Fertility in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

   Author : Emma Druvefors; Pär Myrelid; Roland Andersson; Kalle Landerholm; Gunilla Sydsjö; Sonia Friedman; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ulcerative colitis; Crohn’s disease; Fertility; Ileal pouch anal anastomosis; Ileorectal anastomosis;

   Abstract : Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) often present in adolescence or early adulthood and is thus frequently diagnosed in men and women in their reproductive age. Previous population-based studies of fertility in patients with IBD are scarce. READ MORE

5. 3. Life situation among persons living with inflammatory bowel disease

   Author : Katarina Pihl Lesnovska; Sussanne Börjeson; Henrik Hjortswang; Gunilla Hollman Frisman; Bodil Ohlsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; critical incident; Crohn’s disease; inflammatory bowel disease; knowledge need; life situation; perception of healthcare; quality of care; ulcerative colitis;

   Abstract : Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects physical, psychological and social dimensions, limiting the ability to engage in daily activities. Persons with IBD may need frequent and lifelong contacts with the healthcare (HC), highlighting the importance of quality care. READ MORE

6. 4. Inflammatory bowel disease in twins : studies of genetics and environmental factors

   Author : Jonas Halfvarson; Salvador Peña; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : The aetiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is unknown but considered to be caused by interplay of genetic and environmental factors.The aims of this thesis were to study the influence of genetics and environmental factors in aetiology, disease phenotype and levels of Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA), as well as to assess whether CARD15/NOD2 polymorphisms explain the influence of genetics in these aspects. READ MORE

7. 5. Lifestyle, biomarkers and the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease

   Author : Lovisa Widbom; Johan Hultdin; Pontus Karling; Kim Ekblom; Kristina Stefansson; Andreas Münch; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Inflammatory bowel disease; ulcerative colitis; Crohn s disease; smoking; cotinine; iron deficiency; ferritin; pyridoxal-5-phosphate; kynurenine pathway; Clinical Chemistry; klinisk kemi; invärtesmedicin; Internal Medicine;

   Abstract : Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), is a chronic disease causing inflammation in the gut mucosa. The pathogenesis involves alteration in gut microbiota and in the intestinal barrier due to genetic factors, environmental exposure and dysregulation of the immune response. READ MORE