Search for dissertations about: "Older Adults"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 368 swedish dissertations containing the words Older Adults.

  2. 6. Readmission to hospital within 30 days of discharge - in older adults

    Author : Maria Glans; Allmänmedicin och samhällsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Older adults; Patient discharge; Transitions of care; Patient readmission; Medication-related problems; Potentially inappropriate medications; Polypharmacy; Risk factors; Risk assessment;

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  4. 7. Older couples' participation in everyday life - when living in changing and shifting contexts

    Author : Jenni Riekkola; Gunilla Isaksson; Margareta Lilja; Stina Rutberg; Ingeborg Nilsson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; aging in place; older adults; older couples; occupational therapy; participation; respite care; shifting contexts; togetherness; qualitative methodology; Occupational therapy; Arbetsterapi;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to explore and develop an understanding about older couples’ participation in everyday life when living in shifting contexts. To achieve the aim, multiple perspectives were sought and a variety of qualitative methods were applied. READ MORE

  5. 8. Older and Feeling Unsafe? Unravelling the Role of Perceived Unsafety in the Well-being of Older Adults Residing in Senior Apartments

    Author : Nadezhda Golovchanova; Katja Boersma; Henrik Andershed; Karin Hellfeldt; Liesbeth de Donder; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; perceived unsafety; fear of crime; well-being; life satisfaction; men-tal health; emotion regulation; vulnerability; older adults; advanced age; upplevd otrygghet; rädsla för brott; välmående; livstillfreds-ställelse; mental hälsa; känsloreglering; sårbarhet; äldre vuxna; åldrande;

    Abstract : Feeling safe in one’s place of residence is important for the well-being of older adults when ageing in place; in contrast, feeling unsafe is likely to have negative consequences for well-being while ageing. Although substantial knowledge of perceived unsafety has been accumulated within various disciplines, there are certain knowledge gaps related to perceived unsafety in older age. READ MORE

  6. 9. Psychosocial, Socio-Demographic and Health Determinants in Information Communication Technology Use by Older-Adults

    Author : Jessica Berner; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Older-adults; Information communication technology; Gerontechnology; Healthy aging;

    Abstract : The aim of the thesis was to investigate factors influencing ICT use by older-adults. A selection of psycho-social, socio-demographic and health determinants were investigated with Internet use. Data were collected through questionnaires (Studies I-III) and interviews (Study IV). READ MORE

  7. 10. Overall Accessibility of Public Transport for Older Adults

    Author : Catherine Sundling; Mats E. Nilsson; Birgitta Berglund; Leslie R. Pendrill; Ragne Emardson; Bo Edvardsson; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; older persons; critical incidents; critical reactions; travel behavior; accessibility; functional limitation; functional ability; barrier; facilitator; public transport; railway travel; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : This thesis is based on four studies that explore accessibility for older adults during whole trips by public transport. The overall goal was to gain knowledge of the interrelationships among key variables and to develop a conceptual model of the overall accessibility of public transport. READ MORE