Search for dissertations about: "pilot-study"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 297 swedish dissertations containing the word pilot-study.

2. 1. Psychological and physiological effects on Swedish worker’s health when using a health promotion intervention including mechanical massage and mental training - a pilot study

   Author : Jasmin Muller; Anette Ekström; Britt Hedman Ahlström; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : Alternative; Anxiety; Blood pressure; Complementary; Heart rate; Intervention; Massage; Physical Health; Psychosocial health; Randomized controlled study; Salutogenic theory; Stress; Temperature; Working place;

   Abstract : Introduction:Work-related stress is one of the most challenging issues on workplaces. Reduced ability to relax and recover has been proposed as a key factor behind the increase of stress-related illness among workers. Massage and mental training are two commonly used techniques which may have positive effects on the ability to recover. READ MORE

4. 2. Promoting physical activity and lifestyle changes in primary health care. Interviews, randomised controlled trial and cohort studies examining lifestyle factors and venous thromboembolism

   Author : Peter Nymberg; kardiovaskulär medicin och genetik Allmänmedicin; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Primary health care; Physical activity; mindfulness; venous thromboembolism; Self-rated health; mitochondria-DNA copy-number; accelerometers; randomised trial; pilot-study.; Primärvård; fysisk aktivitet; venös trombos; mindfulness; självskattad hälsa; mitokondrie DNA antal; accelerometer; randomiserad kontrollerad pilot-studie;

   Abstract : Background: Unhealthy lifestyle habits, low socioeconomic status, and low self-rated health (SRH) increase the risk of non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease. There are shared risk factors between arterial and venous thrombosis (VTE), and they predispose for one another. READ MORE

5. 3. Conjoint analysis as a tool for communication and corporate environmental decision-making

   Author : Stina Alriksson; Tomas Öberg; Marianne Lindström; Högskolan i Kalmar; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; conjoint analysis; PLS; Cluster analysis; Communication; Environmental; Decision-making; Environmental engineering; Miljöteknik; Miljövetenskap; Environmental Science;

   Abstract : Conjoint analysis has been used extensively in marketing, transportation and healthcare for the past 50 years. Since the mid-1990s, it has also been applied to an increasing number of environmental issues. In this thesis, conjoint analysis is applied to environmental objectives of the Swedish steel industry. READ MORE

6. 4. Service management in housing refurbishment : satisfying the ultimate customer

   Author : Mats G. Holm; KTH; []
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   Abstract : It is unusual to find that housing refurbishment projectshave been undertaken with a clear focus on customer orientationdirected towards the tenants, or owners of co-operative flatsor condominiums. Only recently have researchers in constructionmanagement begun to look closer at the relationship betweencontractors and customers. READ MORE

7. 5. Distal risk factors, interpersonal functioning & family skills training in attempted suicide

   Author : Mia Rajalin; Jussi Jokinen; Tatja Hirvikoski; Ellinor Salander Renberg; Charlotta Sunnqvist; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; suicide; suicide attempt; family history of suicide; early life adversity; DBT skills training; Psychiatry; psykiatri;

   Abstract : Background Suicidal behavior is an important global health problem affecting also significant others. Both genetic and environmental influences play an important role in the development of suicidal behavior. There is a need of interventions for family and friends after a suicide attempt. READ MORE