Search for dissertations about: "Aged"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 1745 swedish dissertations containing the word Aged.

  2. 16. Hip fracture prevention by screening and intervention of elderly women in primary health care

    Author : Daniel M Albertsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : hip fracture; fractures; mortality; women; aged; risk factors; risk assessment; accidental falls; questionnaires; accident prevention; house calls; exercise therapy; drug therapy; bone density; BMD; absorptiometry; intervention studies; primary health care; Sweden;

    Abstract : Hip fracture prevention by screening and intervention of elderly women in Primary Health Care Daniel Albertsson Background – One in four Swedish women suffers a hip fracture (HF). In order to identify high-risk women we developed clinical 4-item scores as the FRAMO (Fracture and Mortality) Index, evaluated heel bone mineral density (BMD) and undertook interventions to improve mobility, reduce falls and HF. READ MORE

  4. 17. Healthy Ageing and Well-Being in Old Age

    Author : Albin Dahlin Almevall; Karin Zingmark; Sofi Nordmark; Johan Niklasson; Lisbeth Fagerström; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Healthy ageing; Well-being; Aged; Aged; 80 and over; Nursing; Omvårdnad;

    Abstract : In the decades to come, Sweden will be facing an unprecedented increase in the proportion of inhabitants aged 80 years or older. This age group is characterised by large heterogeneity; however ageing also poses challenges for health and well-being. These challenges apply not only to the individual, but also to the health care systems. READ MORE

  5. 18. Fall prediction and a high-intensity functional exercise programme to improve physical functions and to prevent falls among older people living in residential care facilities

    Author : Erik Rosendahl; Lars Nyberg; Yngve Gustafson; Gun-Britt Jarnlo; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; aged; frail elderly; cognition disorders; residential facilities; randomized controlled trials; exercise; exercise therapy; nutrition; predictive value of tests; accidental falls: prevention control; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

    Abstract : Impairments in balance, mobility, and lower-limb strength are common in the growing population of older people and can lead to dramatic consequences for the individual, such as dependency in activities of daily living, admission to nursing home, falls, and fractures. The main purposes of this thesis were, among older people in residential care facilities, to validate a fall-risk assessment tool and to evaluate a high-intensity functional weight-bearing exercise pro-gramme regarding its applicability as well as its effect on physical functions and falls. READ MORE

  6. 19. Physical exercise and mental health among older people : measurement methods and exercise effects focusing on people living in residential care facilities

    Author : Mia Conradsson; Erik Rosendahl; Yngve Gustafson; Håkan Littbrand; Nina Beyer; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; aged; residential facilities; depression; exercise; dementia; cognitive disorders; postural balance; validation studies; reproducibility of results; randomized controlled trial; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to study the effects of exercise on mental health among older people living in residential care facilities. The aim was also to study the reliability of an assessment scale for balance function and the usefulness of an assessment scale for depressive symptoms among older people, including people with cognitive impairments. READ MORE

  7. 20. Alcohol use among older adults: Population perspectives on prevalence, correlates, and consequences of drinking in Swedish 70-year-olds

    Author : Felicia Ahlner; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; septuagenarian; aged; alcohol consumption; drinking behavior; risk consumption; cohort studies; associated factors; longitudinal studies; public health; epidemiology;

    Abstract : Background: Alcohol consumption is a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality, as well as accidents and intentional injuries. Older adults may be particularly susceptible to these negative consequences due to age-related factors that increase vulnerability to the adverse effects of alcohol. READ MORE