Search for dissertations about: "Adjusting mind"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Adjusting mind.

  2. 1. From Eye to Mind : Early Visuomotor Performance and Developmental Trajectories in Children Born Preterm

    Author : Ylva Fredriksson Kaul; Lena Hellström-Westas; Claes von Hofsten; Kerstin Rosander; Katarina Strand Brodd; Birgitta Böhm; Audrey van der Meer; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Children born very preterm; Visual tracking; Reaching; Neurodevelopment; Predictive control; Attention; Cognition; Psychology; Psykologi; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : Children born very preterm, at less than 32 weeks of gestation, have an increased risk of developing problems with attention, cognition, perception and motor function. Despite this, the developmental trajectories leading from preterm birth to later impairments are not fully understood. READ MORE

  4. 2. The meal in geriatric care : Habits, values and culture

    Author : Birgitta Sidenvall; Kerstin Segesten; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; -;

    Abstract : The aim of the present thesis was to study the meal situation in geriatric care, focusing on cultural, social, psychological and nutritional qualities of the meals for the patients as well as caring strategies and actions performed at meals by the nursing staff. The studies were carried out in a rehabilitation and long-term care clinic providing geriatric care. READ MORE

  5. 3. Health, nutrition and growth in infancy - a child health care perspective

    Author : Gerd Almquist-Tangen; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Child health; breastfeeding; growth; household purchasing power; neighbourhoods; pediatric nutrition;

    Abstract : Abstract Early childhood is recognised as a key period for the new family in which to promote health. There is evidence that infant feeding is one of the most influential factors affecting growth, development and life-long health. READ MORE

  6. 4. Mental stimulation and multimodal trials to prevent cognitive impairment and Alzheimer ́s disease

    Author : Anders Rydström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Theoretical models of dynamic biomarkers underlying the development of Alzheimer´s Disease (AD) acknowledge that there is inter-individual variability in the cognitive performance associated with any level of AD pathology. Mentally stimulating activities such as schooling, occupation, and leisure activities, may contribute to this variability, but it is yet unclear how this can be best assessed, and how such effects can vary across AD severity and among individuals at-risk for cognitive impairment. READ MORE

  7. 5. Adverse effects of psychotropic drugs in old age

    Author : Jon Brännström; Hugo Lövheim; Yngve Gustafson; Peter Nordström; Patrik Midlöv; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Geriatric medicine; psychotropic drugs; adverse effects; mortality; hip fracture; cohort study; old age; Geriatrics; geriatrik;

    Abstract : Background: With increasing age, the body and mind transform. Many of our organs gradually lose capacity, making them more sensitive to the effects of several drugs. In parallel, many of us accumulate an increasing burden of disease and other conditions warranting the use of medications. READ MORE