Search for dissertations about: "Beata Lindholm"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Beata Lindholm.

2. 1. Fear of falling, falls and near falls in Parkinson’s disease

   Author : Beata Lindholm; Klinisk minnesforskning; []
   Keywords : Parkinson’s disease; Fear of falling; Self-Efficacy; Falls; Near falls; Walking; Balance; Prediction; Validation studies; Rehabilitation; Prevention;

   Abstract : ABSTRACTAIM: The overall aim of this longitudinal PhD project was to gain increased knowledge about factors associated with fear of falling (FOF) falls and near falls, as well as to contribute to improved clinical fall prediction for peoplewith mild Parkinson’s disease (PD).METHODS: People diagnosed with PD and receiving care at the university hospital outpatient neurology clinic were assessed during the “on” phase using a broad range of rating scales and clinical tests targeting balance and gait problems as well as motor and non-motor symptoms. READ MORE