Search for dissertations about: "activity limitations participation restrictions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words activity limitations participation restrictions.

2. 1. Home, health and participation for community living people with disability

   Author : Björg Thordardottir; åldrande och vardagsliv Delaktighet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; activity; community living; disability; occupational therapy; participation;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to contribute to the understanding of aspects related to home, health and participation for community living people with disability and identify different groups with different needs for interventions. Study I used focus groups to explore aspects of importance for participation. READ MORE

4. 2. Activity and participation long term after stroke

   Author : Anna Norlander; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Assessment instruments; ICF; Leisure activities; Long-term; Participation; Predictors; Rehabilitation; Social activities; Stroke; Qualitative Research;

   Abstract : Background and aim: As an increasing number of people are living and ageing with the consequences ofstroke, the rehabilitation and support provided for this group needs to have a long-term perspective. Moreover,to prevent long-term activity limitations and participation restrictions after stroke, increased knowledge is neededregarding how engagement in different types of activities develops beyond the first years of recovery andadaptation. READ MORE

5. 3. Physical activity, participation and self-rated health among older community-dwelling Icelanders : a population-based study

   Author : Solveig Arnadottir; Lillemor Lundin-Olsson; Elin Dianna Gunnarsdottir; Gunnevi Sundelin; Alan M Jette; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aging; older people; physical activity; participation; self-rated health; balance confidence; rural; urban; residence; International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health ICF ; Rasch measurement; standardized assessment; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

   Abstract : Background: The main objective of this study was to investigate older people’s physical activity, their participation in various life situations, and their perceptions of their own health. This included an exploration of potential influences of urban versus rural residency on these outcomes, an evaluation of the measurement properties of a balance confidence scale, and an examination of the proposed usefulness of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a conceptual framework to facilitate analysis and understanding of selected outcomes. READ MORE

6. 4. Participation and support in everyday life over a decade : perspectives of persons with rheumatoid arthritis and their significant others

   Author : Maria Bergström; Mathilda Björk; Annette Sverker; Åsa Larsson Ranada; Stefan Bergman; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Activities; Everyday life; Longitudinal research; Participation; Rehabilitation; Rheumatoid arthritis; Significant Others; Support; Work; Aktiviteter; Arbete; Delaktighet; Longitudinell forskning; Närstående; Rehabilitering; Reumatoid artrit; Stöd; Vardagliga livet;

   Abstract : Introduction: The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has evolved over recent decades. Today, many previous limitations related to, for example, joint damage have become rare, and persons with RA can often continue to work and engage in different aspects of everyday life. READ MORE

7. 5. Needs Assessment in Occupational Therapy : Studies of Persons with Long-Term/Recurrent Pain

   Author : Maria Müllersdorf; Susanne Iwarsson; Ingid Söderback; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Medical sciences; Needs assessment; occupational therapy; long-term recurrent pain; activity limitations participation restrictions; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe (1) needs for occupational therapy among persons with self-perceived activity limitations and/or participation restrictions due to long-term/recurrent pain, and (2) treatment interventions in occupational therapy to meet demonstrated needs. The Liss’ model for assessing health care needs was used as a structural scheme. READ MORE