Search for dissertations about: "CORTISOL pattern"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words CORTISOL pattern.

  2. 1. Work stress and overtime work - effects on cortisol, sleep, sleepiness and health

    Author : Anna Dahlgren; Torbjörn Åkerstedt; Göran Kecklund; Mikael Sallinen; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; work stress; overtime work; cortisol; sleep; sleepiness; fatigue; individual differences; within-subjects design; field study; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : In Sweden the National Bureau of Statistics has reported an increase in stress-related disorders and sleep problems since the mid-1990’s. They also report that the number of hours of overtime worked has increased. READ MORE

  4. 2. Neurocognitive and endocrine dysfunction in women with exhaustion syndrome

    Author : Agneta Sandström; Tommy Olsson; Lars Nyberg; Marie Åsberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cognition; attention; working memory; exhaustion syndrome; major depression; cortisol; HPA-axis; proinflammatory cytokines; psychology; neurocognitive; endocrine; fMRI; MRI; prefrontal cortex; multivariate; women; personality; TCI; stress; Public health medicine research areas; Folkhälsomedicinska forskningsområden; Diagnostic radiology; Diagnostisk radiologi; medicin; Medicine; diagnostisk radiologi; Diagnostic Radiology;

    Abstract : Stress has emerged as one of the most important factors to consider in psychiatric diagnoses and has become a common reason for long-term sick leave (LTSL). Roughly 50% of LTSL due to psychiatric diseases are thought to be associated with work-related stress. READ MORE

  5. 3. Neuroendocrine Stress Response after Burn Trauma

    Author : Andreas Lindahl; Bengt Gerdin; Lisa Ekselius; Kristofer Rubin; Riddez Louis; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Burn; Injuries; Neuroendocrine; Intensive Care; Cortisol; Chromogranin A; Natriuretic peptides; Plastikkirurgi; Plastic Surgery;

    Abstract : Some aspects of the stress response during acute intensive care for severe burns are described and quantified by measuring hormonal and neuroendocrine patterns and relating these to organ function in the short term. This includes an assessment of whether there are markers for the severity of stress that are better than conventional descriptors of the severity of a burn in predicting failing organ function. READ MORE

  6. 4. Suicide Attempters - Drug Overdose Patterns and Ratings of Suicidality

    Author : Anders Niméus; Lund Psykiatri; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; clinical psychology; Psychiatry; cortisol; serotonin; Deliberate self-harm; suicide-risk assessment; psychosomatics; Psykiatri; klinisk psykologi; psykosomatik;

    Abstract : A decline of suicide rate can be accomplished by different psychiatric interventions. Early identification of individuals at risk for future suicide is especially important. Results from rating scales could add detailed information, which in turn might strengthen a psychiatric suicid risk assessment. READ MORE

  7. 5. Non-image-forming effects of light : Implications for the design of living and working environments

    Author : Mathias Adamsson; Thorbjörn Laike; Maria Johansson; Yvonne de Kort; Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; circadian rhythms; circannual; light exposure; melatonin; cortisol; sleep-wake behavior; perception; mood; spectral composition; measurement;

    Abstract : Seasonal variation in mood and subjective well-being are common at geographical locations further away from the equator. The 24-h light-dark cycle is the main time cue for synchronizing the human circadian clock to the external day and night. READ MORE