Search for dissertations about: "Disability rating"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 48 swedish dissertations containing the words Disability rating.

2. 11. Tailoring and standardizing the assessment of ability and disability in ADHD and autism : the development of WHO ICF core sets

   Author : Soheil Mahdi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The concept of health has evolved over time and is today considered a multidimensional construct that involves not only absence of impairments or pathologies, but also quality of life and individual functioning. This conceptualization is especially important to individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), as these are characterized by early-onset symptoms that tend to persist into adulthood, interfering with individual well-being, daily life activities and engagement in society. READ MORE

4. 12. From Eye to Us : Prerequisites for and levels of participation in mainstream school of persons with Autism Spectrum Conditions

   Author : Marita Falkmer; Mats Granlund; Annette Joosten; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) are included and thus expected to participate in mainstream schools. However, ASC are characterized by poor communication and difficulties in understanding social information; factors likely to have negative influences on participation. READ MORE

5. 13. Approaches to Audiological Rehabilitation with Hearing Aids : studies on pre-fitting strategies and assessment of outcomes

   Author : Marie Öberg; Thomas Lunner; Gerhard Andersson; Louise Hickson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Audiology; Audiologi;

   Abstract : Fourteen percent of the Swedish population report subjective hearing loss. The number of persons suffering from hearing loss is expected to increase in accordance with the increased length of the average life span, causing an associated increase in the demand for hearing health care services as new patient groups who expect a higher quality of life begin to request hearing care. READ MORE

6. 14. Speech masking speech in everyday communication : The role of inhibitory control and working memory capacity

   Author : Victoria Stenbäck; Birgitta Larsby; Björn Lyxell; Mathias Hällgren; Jonas Brännström; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hearing impairment; normal hearing; age; speech-in-noise; working memory; inhibitory control; listening effort; Hörselnedsättning; normal hörsel; ålder; tal-i-brus; arbetsminne; inhibitionskontroll; lyssningansträngning;

   Abstract : Age affects hearing and cognitive abilities. Older people, with and without hearing impairment (HI), exhibit difficulties in hearing speech in noise. READ MORE

7. 15. Physical activity, participation and self-rated health among older community-dwelling Icelanders : a population-based study

   Author : Solveig Arnadottir; Lillemor Lundin-Olsson; Elin Dianna Gunnarsdottir; Gunnevi Sundelin; Alan M Jette; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aging; older people; physical activity; participation; self-rated health; balance confidence; rural; urban; residence; International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health ICF ; Rasch measurement; standardized assessment; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

   Abstract : Background: The main objective of this study was to investigate older people’s physical activity, their participation in various life situations, and their perceptions of their own health. This included an exploration of potential influences of urban versus rural residency on these outcomes, an evaluation of the measurement properties of a balance confidence scale, and an examination of the proposed usefulness of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a conceptual framework to facilitate analysis and understanding of selected outcomes. READ MORE