Search for dissertations about: "Older Adults"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 368 swedish dissertations containing the words Older Adults.
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21. Evaluation of the Otago Exercise Programme with or without motivational interviewing : Feasibility, experiences, effects and adherence among older community-dwelling people
Abstract : Falls and injuries related to falls are one of the most common health problems among older people and are becoming increasingly more frequent. Regular exercise has been identified as one of the most effective fall-prevention activities for older people; however, awareness of the impact of exercise programmes and adherence to recommended exercise among the elderly population is generally low. READ MORE
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22. Gender perspectives on pain among older adults. Findings from the Swedish National Study on aging and Care (SNAC) - Blekinge
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23. Atopic dermatitis in adults: prognosis and factors of importance for persistence
Abstract : Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin disease with multifactorial aetiology. Elevatedlevels of serum IgE are common in AD patients and IgE antibodies to the yeast Malassezia, amember of the cutaneous microflora, are also common. READ MORE
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24. Periodontitis and cognitive decline in older adults
Abstract : As a result of ongoing demographic transitions, populationsthroughout the world are ageing. Cognitive decline is a leadingcontributor to dependence and disability among older adults. Declinein cognitive abilities can also influence lifestyle factors associatedwith oral health. READ MORE
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25. The Oral Hygiene Ability Instrument-OHAI Development and evaluation of an instrument measuring the cause of poor oral hygiene self-care in older adults
Abstract : Oral hygiene is an important preventive measure to maintain good oral health in the growing group of older adults. Oral hygiene often deteriorates with age, but the causes of this at the individual level are rarely investigated. One reason of several may be that a multifactorial assessment instrument is missing. READ MORE