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11. Hand-arm vibration syndrome; Consequences for hand function and quality of life
Abstract : Workers exposed to hand-held vibrating machines may risk developing a hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), a condition which can cause chronic impairment and disability. The aims of this thesis were 1) to obtain deeper insight and further knowledge of HAVS and the consequences for hand function, and aspects of quality of life (QoL); 2) to investigate the usefulness of clinical assessments in diagnosing HAVS; 3) to evaluate a treatment method for patients with severe cold intolerance. READ MORE
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12. Experiences and outcomes of systematic preventive work to reduce malnutrition, falls and pressure ulcers in nursing home residents
Abstract : Background: Older people living in nursing homes are at a high risk of becoming malnourished, falling and developing pressure ulcers. In Sweden the national quality registry Senior Alert was developed to support prevention in these areas. READ MORE
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13. Recycling in life cycle assessments
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14. Nonsynostotic plagiocephaly: Prevention strategies in child health care
Abstract : Bakgrund: Frekvensen av lägesbetingad skallasymmetri har ökat efter införandet av rekommendationen att lägga spädbarn på rygg när de sover med syftet att förebygga plötsligt spädbarnsdöd. Den bästa möjligheten att påverka barnets skallform är under de första levnadsmånaderna. READ MORE
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15. Leisure Activities in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Associated Factors and Assessment
Abstract : Leisure Activities in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Associated Factors and Assessment. Leisure activities were considered to give intrinsic pleasure, meaning and value to life already in ancient Greek. It was also performed for its own sake and not by consideration of any external rewards. READ MORE