Search for dissertations about: "non-pharmacological programme"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words non-pharmacological programme.

2. 1. Sleep-Wake-Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and evaluation of an individualized non-pharmacological programme to promote self-care in sleep

   Author : Anna Johansson; Ulla Edéll-Gustafsson; Jan Ejdebäck; Jan-Erik Broman; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Actigraphy; coronary artery disease; health-related quality of life; insomnia; non-pharmacological programme; nursing; self-care management; sleep-activity; sleep quality;

   Abstract : Sleep is a basic need, important to physical and psychological recovery. Insomnia implies sleep-related complaints, such as difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, early awakening, or non-restorative sleep (NRS) in an individual who has adequate circumstances and opportunity to sleep. READ MORE

4. 2. A health coaching self-management programme for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : An explorative and interventional study

   Author : Lan Wang; Jan Mårtensson; Yue Zhao; Annette Nygårdh; Inger Ekman; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Self-management; Health coaching;

   Abstract : Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a primary cause of chronic morbidity and mortality and contributes to an increased economic and social burden on patients and families. Self-management education as one non-pharmacological treatment approach is highlighted in guidelines. READ MORE

5. 3. Counselling Patients with Hypertension at Health Centres - a Nursing Perspective

   Author : Eva Drevenhorn; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : nursing; hypertension; counseling; lifestyle; health behavior; patient-centered care; stages of change model; motivational interviewing; self-care; patient compliance;

   Abstract : Counselling in hypertension care relating to lifestyle changes, i.e. non-pharmaco-logical treatment regarding smoking, alcohol, weight, diet, physical activity and stress, aims to reduce complications such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Many patients have several risk factors to deal with. READ MORE

6. 4. On the prevention of migraine -focus on exercise and the patient's perspective

   Author : Emma Varkey; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; headache; physical activity; exercise; chronic disease; rehabilitation; physical therapy; relaxation; prevention; quality of life; attitudes; knowledge; experiences;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Migraine is a common neurological disorder causing huge suffering both for the individuals affected and for society. As migraine is a chronic disorder that cannot be cured, but merely relieved, prevention is of great importance. Exercise is often recommended in migraine prevention, but evidence of efficacy is still lacking. READ MORE

7. 5. Bridging the gap between guidelines and clinical practice an educational intervention in primary care

   Author : Rolf Wahlström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : guidelines; continuing medical education; drug information; hyperlipidaemia; randomised controlled trial; phenomenography; educational intervention Stockholm 1997;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to develop a new kind of information programme to be provided by community pharmacists to groups of doctors at community health centres in Sweden, and to test the effectiveness of this programme in improving the primary care doctors' clinical performance. A randomised controlled trial was carried out within the primary health care system in Sweden in order to assess the impact on clinical practice in the intervention group compared with doctors in the control group who only received regular written information material. READ MORE