Search for dissertations about: "health status quality-of-life"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 228 swedish dissertations containing the words health status quality-of-life.
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1. Adult and pediatric trauma : outcomes and health-related quality of life
Abstract : Background: Trauma is the number one killer of children and young adults and the most common cause for hospital admissions for these age-groups in Sweden. Trauma is also one of the most common causes for hospital care and early death for older people. READ MORE
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2. Disease impact and quality of life in rheumatic diseases
Abstract : Patients with rheumatic diseases are restrained in their activities of daily living by pain, fatigue and decreased mobility and range of motion. Even with equal severity and activity of disease the perceived health status and quality of life may differ. READ MORE
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3. Health for community dwelling older people : trends, inequalities, needs and care in rural Vietnam
Abstract : Background InVietnam, the proportion of people aged 60 and above has increased rapidly in recent decades. The majority live in rural areas where socioeconomic status is more disadvantaged than in urban areas.Vietnam’s economic status is improving but disparities in income and living conditions are widening between groups and regions. READ MORE
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4. Essays on Social Capital, Health and Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health A Health Economic Study
Abstract : The thesis comprises four independent research papers and a summary that focus on two related dimensions. The first dimension focuses on the understanding of the production of health. Particularly, the question is asked whether community's stock of social capital influence individual's health. READ MORE
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5. To do or not to do? Physical activity in relation to socioeconomic status and health – a salutogenic perspective in the context of targeted health dialogues
Abstract : It is well known that physical activity (PA) has a major positive impact on health and that the performance of PA is lower in low socioeconomic groups. However, more knowledge about the relationship between PA and health is needed especially between and within socioeconomic groups. READ MORE