Search for dissertations about: "Disability rating"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 48 swedish dissertations containing the words Disability rating.

  2. 16. Lumbar muscle fatigue : analysis of electromyography, endurance time and subjective factors in patients with lumbar disc herniation and healthy subjects

    Author : Åsa Dedering; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Disability; electromyography; endurance; gender; healthy subjects; lumbar disc herniation; lumbar extensor muscles; muscle fatigue; non-linear regression; recovery; subjective ratings;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to investigate the relation between objectively and subjectively assessed lumbar muscle fatigue and subjective factors in patients with lumbar disc herniation and in healthy subjects. Eighty healthy subjects and 43 patients undergoing surgery for lumbar disc herniation and selected consecutively for the study participated. READ MORE

  4. 17. Omega-3 fatty acid treatment in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease : results from the OmegAD study

    Author : Yvonne Freund-Levi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Alzheimer s disease; progressive neurodegenerative disease; omega-3 fatty acid n-3 FA docosahexaenoic acid; DHA; eicosapentatenoic acid; EPA; linoleic acid; LA; acetylcholinesterase inhibitors; AChEI; Minimental State Examination; MMSE; ADAS-cog; Clinical Dementia Rating scale; CDR; Neuropsychiatric Inventory; NPI; Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating scale; MADRS; Disability Assessment for Dementia; DAD; Care givers burden CGB; APOEε4; hs-CRP; IL-6; TNF-α and sIL-RII; Aβ42; T-tau and P-tau; weight; Body Mass Index; BMI.;

    Abstract : Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major public health concern in all countries with an increasing prevalence. It is expected to quadruple by the year 2047. READ MORE

  5. 18. Depression among Adolescents : Measurement and diagnosis, Environmental factors, and Genetics

    Author : Catalina Torres Soler; Kent W. Nilsson; Cecilia Åslund; Sofia H Kanders; Åsa Westrin; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Adolescent; parent; depression; scale; genetics; Adolescente; padres; evaluación; scale; depression; genética; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

    Abstract : Depression is a common disorder and a major cause of disability. The prevalence of depression in adolescents is 12-25%. The use of valid instruments in psychiatric assessment contributes to diagnostic validity and consistency. READ MORE

  6. 19. Participation in occupational therapy in psychiatric care

    Author : Åsa Daremo; Lena Haglund; Anette Kjellberg; Helena Hemmingsson; Anita Björklund; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Participation; Assessment; ICF; Mental health; Occupational therapy; Delaktighet; Bedömningsinstrument; ICF; Psykisk hälsa; Arbetsterapi; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : One of the most important challenges of health and medical care is to strength the role of the patient in the treatment. In psychiatric care the patient must be seen as a resource and should be given the opportunity to participate in his treatment. READ MORE

  7. 20. Cerebral palsy in Mulago hospital, Uganda : comorbidity, diagnosis and cultural adaptation of an assessment tool

    Author : Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Cerebral palsy;

    Abstract : Background and aim: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common form of chronic motor disability that begins in early childhood and persists throughout life. The clinical features, including motor function, comorbidities and nutritional status, have not been investigated in Uganda. READ MORE