Search for dissertations about: "Evalotte Mörelius"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Evalotte Mörelius.
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1. Stress in infants and parents : Studies of salivary cortisol, behaviour and psychometric measures
Abstract : The life of a preterm infant admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit may be stressful from the moment of birth. Ever since Hans Selye’s initial characterisation of the biological stress response, cortisol has been frequently measured as an indicator of stress responsivity. READ MORE
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2. What about the parents? : Sleep quality, mood, saliva cortisol response and sense of coherence in parents with a child admitted to pediatric care
Abstract : Parents experience many stressful situations when their child is ill and needs medical care, irrespective of the child’s age, diagnosis or the severity of the illness. Poor sleep quality and negative mood decrease the parents’ ability to sustain attention and focus, to care for their ill child, and to cope with the challenges they face. READ MORE
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3. Childhood functional constipation : Parents' everyday life experiences
Abstract : Background: Functional constipation is the most common chronic disorder in childhood with a great impact on family life. Treatment focuses on the behavioural nature of the disorder with toilet training and laxatives, with the goal of daily stool passage without difficulties. READ MORE
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4. Stress : Clinical and Developmental Aspects of Salivary Cortisol in Infants
Abstract : A functional stress-response system is essential for survival at birth, as well as for health and further development. Altered cortisol response and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system function may have both short and long-term effects on health and development throughout life. Cortisol secretion follows a circadian rhythm in adults. READ MORE
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5. Interaction between preterm infants and their parents : Studies of early interventions in neonatal care
Abstract : Background Preterm birth negatively affects infant well-being and development. A well-functioning parent-infant interaction can mitigate the risk of preterm birth on infant development. READ MORE