Search for dissertations about: "Acupuncture Therapy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words Acupuncture Therapy.

2. 1. Long-term effects of acupuncture

   Author : Christer Carlsson; Neurokirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physical medicine; stress-induced analgesia.; strong vs gentle stimulation; vomiting; nausea; hyperemesis gravidarum; urine incontinence; C-fibre response; WDR neurons; manual acupuncture; long term effects; pain categories; chronic low back pain; Acupuncture; randomised placebo-controlled trial; kinesitherapy; revalidation; rehabilitation; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ; Neurology; neuropsychology; neurophysiology; Neurologi; neuropsykologi; neurofysiologi;

   Abstract : In a retrospective follow-up study, n=202, long-term pain relief (>6 months) after a course of acupuncture treatments was found mainly among patients with chronic nociceptive pain while patients with neurogenic or psychogenic pain did not benefit much. In a placebo-controlled randomised single-blind long-term study with independent observer of chronic nociceptive low back pain, n=50, it was found that acupuncture, was significantly superior to true placebo in all outcome measurements, even more than 6 months after the treatment series. READ MORE

4. 2. Auricular acupuncture for insomnia

   Author : Lena Bergdahl; Agneta Markström; Jan-Erik Broman; Kristina Haglund; Anne H Berman; Lars von Knorring; Ludger Grote; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; auricular acupuncture; cognitive behavioural therapy; insomnia disorder; non-pharmacological; sleep disorder; treatment; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) is the most effective treatment for insomnia. Studies show that auricular acupuncture (AA) may alleviate insomnia symptoms. READ MORE

5. 3. Care and treatment of women with inflammatory symptoms of the breast during lactation

   Author : Linda Kvist; Bodil Wilde Larsson; Marie Louise Hall-Lord; Kyllike Christensson; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; acupuncture; antibiotics; breast abscess; breastfeeding; care interventions; inflammatory symptoms; breast inflammation; care; lactation mastitis; treatment; akupunktur; antibiotika; behandling; bröstinflammation; omvårdnad; mastit; amning; bröstabscess; interventioner; mjölkstockning; Nursing; Omvårdnad; Nursing Science; Omvårdnad; fd vårdvet. ;

   Abstract : Care and treatment of women with inflammatory symptoms of the breast during lactationInflammation of the breast during lactation causes considerable discomfort to mothers and carries a risk of early abandonment of breastfeeding. Little is known about the effects of care interventions, including acupuncture, used for these mothers or about mothers’ experiences of the complaint. READ MORE

6. 4. Striving for control and acceptance to feel well : experiences of living with migraine and attending physical therapy

   Author : Stina Rutberg; Ann Öhman; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this doctoral thesis was to describe and develop an understanding ofpersons’ experiences of living with migraine and managing their lives to feel well, andto elucidate their experiences of physical therapy. Qualitative, narrative interviews (IIV)were conducted with individuals to explore and describe their experiences ofliving with migraine. READ MORE

7. 5. Acupuncture treatment for hot flushes in women with breast cancer and men with prostate cancer

   Author : Jessica Frisk; Mats Hammar; Hans Hjertberg; Anna-Clara Spetz; Leif Bergkvist; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Background: The group of women and men with a history of cancer and distressing hot flushes and sweating is growing. The flushes negatively affect Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), perhaps partially by disturbing sleep. Treatments that are effective, tolerable and safe need to be developed. READ MORE