Search for dissertations about: "Visually Impaired."
Showing result 26 - 30 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words Visually Impaired..
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26. Being on the trail of ageing : Functional visual ability and risk of falling in an increasingly ageing population
Abstract : The elderly population is estimated to increase worldwide. One of the major health determinants identified in this population are injuries where one of the most prevalent causes are falls. READ MORE
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27. Usher syndrome. Prevalence and phenotype - genotype correlations
Abstract : Aims: the main purpose of this thesis was to estimate the prevalence of Usher syndrome type I, II and III in Sweden (study I) and to determine the clinical differences between Usher syndrome subtypes (studies II-IV). The hypothesis to be tested was that different genes for Usher syndrome will produce different phenotypes even when they belong to the same clinical type (studies II and III). READ MORE
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28. Posterior ocular malformations in children : teratological aspects
Abstract : Posterior ocular malformations are common causes of visual impairment in Swedish children. The most frequent diagnoses within this group are optic nerve hypoplasia and optic nerve/chorioretinal coloboma. Genetic factors, teratogens like medical/addictive drugs or congenital infections and unknown factors may cause these malformations. READ MORE
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29. Impacts of Intelligent Transportation Systems on Users' Mobility: A Case Study Analysis
Abstract : People have many reasons to be mobile, from day-to-day activities involving work, studies, and family, to maintaining participation in society, health, and quality of life. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is increasingly being deployed in the transportation context to improve individuals' mobility; for example via information provision. READ MORE
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30. Family-based dementia care : experiences from the perspective of spouses and adult children
Abstract : Spouses' and adult childrens' experiences of being a caregiver to a relative with dementia were investigated and an intervention study was carried out and evaluated. Study I aimed to investigate how adult children (n=81) experienced their role as primary caregivers of parents suffering from dementia. READ MORE