Search for dissertations about: "Disabled Children"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words Disabled Children.

2. 1. Measurements of Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy

   Author : Eva Nordmark; Barns och familjers hälsa; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; kinesitherapy; Physical medicine; epidemiology; function; Cerebral palsy; measurement; children; revalidation; rehabilitation; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ;

   Abstract : Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term for a group of conditions associated with motor disabilities, that are very heterogeneous, i.e. symptoms, severity, associated impairments, functional outcome and needs. The overall purpose of this thesis was to study the prevalence and gross motor function and to evaluate and adapt measurements in children with CP. READ MORE

4. 2. Student-environment fit for students with physical disabilities

   Author : Helena Hemmingsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; sektionen för arbetsterapi Institutionen Neurotec Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Schools; environment; disabled children; adolescents; participation; Schools; environment; disabled children; adolescents; participation.;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the research presented here was to identify and explore aspects of the school environment that influence the participation of students with physical disabilities. The first study examined the reliability and validity of the School Setting Interview (SSI), which is a new assessment still under development. READ MORE

5. 3. Assessment of chest physiotherapy in children

   Author : Anna-Lena Lagerkvist; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : adolescent; airway disease; chest clapping; chest physiotherapy; child; cystic fibrosis; infant; mucus; multiple severe disabilities; non-cooperative; PEP; oscillating PEP; transcutaneous blood gas analysis;

   Abstract : Chest physiotherapy (CPT) is used to improve the lung function and blood gas tensions in individuals with respiratory disease. The aim of this thesis was to assess and compare immediate effects of CPT with positive expiratory pressure (PEP) and oscillating PEP (OscPEP) on blood gas tensions in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), to assess effects of CPT with PEP in severely disabled children, to describe and evaluate a new CPT method for children who cannot co-operate, and to compare obtained results with chest clapping. READ MORE

6. 4. Disabled Children - The psychological status of parents and the social network of siblings

   Author : Marika Veisson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : In the present dissertation I survey the results of research carried out in Estonia andSweden regarding the personality characteristics, self-esteem, emotional states anddepression symptoms in parents of disabled children. Social relations and self-esteem of siblings of disabled children are also investigated. READ MORE

7. 5. Needs of Support and Service in Mentally Disabled Clients : Population-Based Studies in a Swedish County

   Author : Lennart Jansson; Frits-Axel Wiesel; Karin Sonnander; Lars Hansson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psychiatry; Needs assessment; Questionnaires; Epidemiology; Schizophrenia; Community Mental Health Services; Psykiatri; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

   Abstract : The general aim of the present thesis is to investigate needs of support and service in clients with long-term mental disabilities living in the community. A further aim is to study changes in these client needs during a 3.5-year follow-up. READ MORE