Search for dissertations about: "cognitive fatigue"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 73 swedish dissertations containing the words cognitive fatigue.
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1. Shedding light on cognitive control
Abstract : This thesis aimed to investigate the ability to adjust cognitive processes and behavior, i.e., cognitive control, and its related functional activity in the cortex. READ MORE
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2. Fatigue after traumatic brain injury : exploring novel methods for diagnosis and treatment
Abstract : Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of disability and mortality. While some patients recover quickly, especially at the mild side of the injury severity continuum, many will experience symptoms for years to come. READ MORE
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3. Fatigue, functional status, health and pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to describe fatigue, functional limitations due to fatigue and health in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as to compare patients with individuals from the general population and to test if pulmonary rehabilitation can reduce fatigue and functional limitations, and thus improve health. A further aim was to test the Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS) among patients with COPD. READ MORE
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4. Combining cognitive and physical work tasks: Short-term effects on fatigue, stress, performance and recovery
Abstract : Background: Although combinations of physical and cognitive work tasks occurs in working life (both concurrent and alternating), no one has summarized the research regarding such combinations. Very few studies have investigated the effects of alternating physical and cognitive tasks, which have been suggested as an alternative to classic job rotation. READ MORE
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5. Fatigue in patients with chronic heart failure. Patient experience and consequences of fatigue in daily life
Abstract : Although fatigue is a prevalent and distressing symptom in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), it is an underestimated problem in the care of patients, and consequently, insufficiently investigated. The primary aim of this thesis was, therefore, to advance the knowledge from the patients? perspective by describing characteristics of the fatigue experience and its consequences in daily life in patients with CHF. READ MORE