Search for dissertations about: "Region Östergötland."

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  2. 1. Epidemiological studies of congenital heart defects in the Southeast region of Sweden

    Author : Marie Cedergren; Elisabeth Robert-Gnansia; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : In the most recent analysis of Swedish data on congenital malformations, it appeared that in the county of Östergötland, the prevalence of infants with a diagnosed congenital malformation was higher than in the rest of the country. This observation initiated an effort to make a more complete identification of all infants born with a congenital malformation in that county and to compare it with the other two counties in the Southeast region of Sweden (Jönköping and Kalmar), utilising all the relevant Swedish medical health registers available. READ MORE

  4. 2. Abdominal Aortic Wall Mechanics - Stress, Strain and Stiffness in A Medical Perspective : An Experimental Study in Man

    Author : Jerker Karlsson; Jan Engvall; Toste Länne; Jonas Stålhand; Carl-Johan Carlhäll; Magnus Cinthio; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background:  The stiffness of the abdominal aorta is considered a significant factor affecting the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease. Estimating vascular stiffness is an integral part in cardiovascular risk assessment. READ MORE

  5. 3. "I'm calling for hope, comfort and maybe some advice..." : Interaction and caller satisfaction in telenursing

    Author : Marie Mattisson; Malou Lindberg; Sussanne Börjeson; Kristofer Årestedt; Inger K. Holmström; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Telenursing; Telephone nursing; Social interaction; Nurse-patient relations; Patient satisfaction; Nursing models; Surveys and questionnaires;

    Abstract : Background: The provision of nursing over the telephone is an appreciated asset in many parts of the world. Interaction between telenurse and caller is important for caller satisfaction, and satisfaction in turn is positively related to outcomes such as adherence, engagement in self-care and well-being. READ MORE

  6. 4. Best Practice Physiotherapy for Patients with Low Back Pain in Primary Care : Clinical Outcomes and Explanatory Factors

    Author : Maria Fors; Allan Abbott; Paul Enthoven; Eva Rasmussen Barr; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Clinical practice guidelines provide general recommendations informing best practice physiotherapy for low back pain (LBP). Despite increased research on LBP, the recommendations have barely changed over the last few decades and the burden of LBP remains. READ MORE

  7. 5. Surgery in Armed Conflicts : Predicting surgical treatment needs and improving resource use in resource-constrained settings

    Author : Måns Muhrbeck; Peter Andersson; Andreas Wladis; Johan von Schreeb; Ari Leppäniemi; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background In armed conflicts, civilian health care struggles to cope. Understanding the relationship between demographics, injury mechanism, and injury patterns to predict what surgical resources are needed is therefore vital. READ MORE