Search for dissertations about: "chronic pain rehabilitation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 swedish dissertations containing the words chronic pain rehabilitation.

2. 1. Pain rehabilitation in Sweden : a quality registry study

   Author : Vanja Nyberg; Mehmed Novo; Jan Ekholm; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : chronic pain; pain-related disability; pain rehabilitation; registry study; sick leave benefits; audit;

   Abstract : Background: Chronic pain, defined as non-malignant pain emanating from the musculoskeletal system, may limit everyday activities, social functioning and the quality of social and working life for individuals, creating disability as well as incurring high economic and public costs for society. Controlled studies show that cognitive-behavioural interdisciplinary rehabilitation has a positive effect on functioning in patients who have been disabled by chronic non-malignant pain conditions. READ MORE

4. 2. Interventional pain management focused on zygapophysial joint pain : a health-economic evaluation

   Author : Johan Hambraeus; Lars Lindholm; Klas-Göran Sahlen; Anni-Maria Pulkki-Brännström; Roine Risto; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic pain; zygapophysial joint; radiofrequency coagulation; patient experience; health related quality of life; QALY; cost-effectiveness; rehabilitation; thematic analysis; empowerment; interventional pain management; rehabiliteringsmedicin; Rehabilitation Medicine; anestesiologi; Anaesthesiology; health services research; hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning;

   Abstract : The pain-system is a central mechanism in our life. Chronic pain is one of the major causes of impaired health-related quality of life according to the World Health Organization’s “Global Burden of Disease”-studies. Zygapophysial joint pain has been shown to account for the pain in 30% - 50% of patients with chronic pain. READ MORE

5. 3. Multidimensional assessment of people with chronic pain : A critical appraisal of the Person, Environment, Occupation model

   Author : Marie-Louise Schult; Björn Gerdle; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Medical sciences; Chronic pain; evaluation; occupational therapy; rehabilitation; vocational assessment; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

   Abstract : The present thesis is an attempt to organize the phenomena to be assessed and the methods for assessment in the management of chronic pain, using a conceptual model. To that aim, the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO ) model was evaluated in several respects, e.g. origin and credibility. READ MORE

6. 4. Sensorimotor characteristics in chronic neck pain : possible pathophysiological mechanisms and implications for rehabilitation

   Author : Peter Michaelson; Gwendolyn Jull; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : Outcome prediction; Pain intensity; Neck Pain; WAD; Motor control; Proprioception; Balance; Cervical stability; Jerk; Neck kinematics; kirurgi; Surgery;

   Abstract : Pain from the musculoskeletal system is very common in the modern society. Chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes causes not only individual suffering but also dysfunctions of movements and postural control, as large costs for the society. READ MORE

7. 5. Musculoskeletal Pain and Return to Work : A Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective

   Author : Charlotta Marhold; Jan Lisspers; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Back pain; cognitive-behavioral; multidisciplinary; musculoskeletal; neck pain; prediction; prevention; rehabilitation; return to work; shoulder pain; sick leave; treatment; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; klinisk psykologi; Clinical Psychology;

   Abstract : Musculoskeltal pain is the most common diagnosis for being on sick leave two months or longer in Sweden. The societal costs have been estimated at almost 30 billion Swedish kronor per year. Research aimed at improving occupational rehabilitation is therefore crucial. READ MORE