Search for dissertations about: "Åse Brandt"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Åse Brandt.

  2. 1. Outcomes of Rollator and Powered Wheelchair Interventions - User Satisfaction and Participation

    Author : Åse Brandt; Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; rehabilitation; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ; revalidation; Physical medicine; kinesitherapy; Rasch analysis.; The QUEST; Mobility; Older people; Outcomes evaluation; ICF; Occupational therapy; Assistive technology;

    Abstract : Rollator and powered wheelchair interventions are often applied to make participation possible for citizens with limited walking capacity. However, the research-based knowledge about outcomes is insufficient for societal prioritisation purposes and for quality development of assistive technology within occupational therapy contexts. READ MORE

  4. 2. Powered mobility device use: participation and accessibility

    Author : Cecilia Pettersson; Susanne Iwarsson; Åse Brandt; Eva Månsson Lexell; Aktivt och hälsosamt åldrande; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; autonomy; environmental barrier; focus groups; housing adaptation; housing enabler; independence; mobility; mobility-related participation; occupational therapy; powered scooter; powered wheelchair; spinal cord injury; Occupational therapy;

    Abstract : This thesis elucidates the use of powered mobility devices in a Swedish context. The overall aim was to increase and deepen the knowledge on powered mobility device use in relation to participation and accessibility in different environments and among different user groups, with a specific focus on independence and autonomy. READ MORE