Search for dissertations about: "Åsa Östlund"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Åsa Östlund.

  2. 1. Venous thrombosis in children : the roles of vascular access and critical illness

    Author : Åsa Östlund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Venous thromboembolism (VT) is a rare event in the general pediatric population. However, the incidence in hospitalized children is higher and has increased dramatically reaching 58 per 10 000 children. The single most important risk factor for pediatric VT is the presence of a central venous catheter. READ MORE

  4. 2. Physico-Chemical Properties of Plant Polysaccharides Investigated with NMR Techniques

    Author : Åsa Östlund; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NMR diffusometry; Dissolution of cellulose; Chemical shift imaging; Fiber hornification; Xylan; Molecular weight; Pore size distribution; Cryoporometry; Cellulose solution; 19F NMR; Gelation of cellulose; Self-diffusion; Pulsed field gradient NMR; TBAF DMSO; 1H NMR;

    Abstract : In the lead of developing new biomaterials from plant sources it is of importance to be able to control and vary the properties, such as flexibility, strength, and hygroscopicity of the final material. These properties are highly directed by the interactions between constituents on a molecular level. READ MORE

  5. 3. Motivational Interviewing in Primary Care : Nurses´ experiences and actual use of the method

    Author : Ann-Sofi Östlund; Barbro Wadensten; Marja-Leena Kristofferzon; Elisabeth Häggström; Åsa Hörnsten; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; communication; experiences; health promotion; motivational interviewing; nurses; performance; primary care; talk; training; use; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of the present thesis was to describe and examine primary care nurses´ self-reports on training, use and performance as well as experiences and actual performance of MI.Method: One qualitative and three quantitative studies were conducted among primary care nurses. READ MORE

  6. 4. Job Crafting: Changing and adapting work as one piece of the puzzle for a sustainable working life

    Author : Ellen Jaldestad; Andrea Eriksson; Britt Östlund; Lotta Dellve; Göran Jutengren; Åsa Tjulin; Ulrika von Thiele Schwarz; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; age management; blue-collar workers; extended working life; public healthcare; health-promoting work; job crafting; manufacturing industry; retirement decisions; sense of coherence; system perspective; förlängt arbetsliv; hälso- och sjukvård; hälsofrämjande arbete; job crafting; känsla av sammanhang; pensionsbeslut; systemperspektiv; tillverkningsindustri; verkstadsarbetare; åldersmedvetet ledarskap; Teknik och hälsa; Technology and Health;

    Abstract : Introduction: This thesis focuses on job crafting as one way to increase work-related well-being and enable people to extend their working lives. The studies included were conducted within two different contexts, namely the manufacturing industry and public healthcare. READ MORE