Search for dissertations about: "Geriatrik"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 168 swedish dissertations containing the word Geriatrik.

  2. 21. Acute confusional state (delirium) : clinical studies in hip-fracture and stroke patients

    Author : Yngve Gustafson; Gösta Bucht; Bengt Winblad; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Acute confusional state; delirium; elderly; stroke; femoral neck fractures; acetylcholine; cortisol;

    Abstract : Acute confusional state (ACS) or delirium according to DSM-III-R holds a central position in the medicine of old age. ACS is a common and sometimes the only symptom of diseases and medical complications in the elderly patient. READ MORE

  4. 22. Prediction and prevention of falls among elderly people in residential care

    Author : Lillemor Lundin-Olsson; Yngve Gustafson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; accidental falls; risk factors; movement; equilibrium; predictive value of test; accidental falls: prevention control; randomised controlled trials; frail elderly; residential facilities;

    Abstract : Among elderly people, falls lead to a considerable amount of immobility, morbidity, and mortality. The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate methods for predicting falls, and to evaluate a fall prevention program among elderly people living in residential care facilities. READ MORE

  5. 23. Consequences of a hip fracture among old people

    Author : Monica Långström Berggren; Yngve Gustafson; Michaael Stenvall; Birgitta Olofsson; Torgeir Bruun Wyller; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hip fracture; geriatric care; home rehabilitation; interdisciplinary rehabilitation; randomized control trial; accidental falls; complications; cause of death; walking ability; length of stay;

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  6. 24. Dementia, depression and delirium in the very old : prevalences and associated factors

    Author : Johan Mathillas; Yngve Gustafson; Hugo Lövheim; Sölve Elmståhl; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; dementia; depression; depressive disorders; delirium; aged; 80 and over; epidemiology; cross-sectional study; prevalence; risk factors; GDS-15; stroke; hypertension;

    Abstract : Emotional suffering in old age is largely caused by a variety of psychiatric disorders which are often, however, undertreated and underrecognized. This leads to reduced quality of life and functional status and increased morbidity and mortality. Dementia, delirium and depression are common disorders in the very old, and are similar in several ways. READ MORE

  7. 25. Parkinson’s disease : the prodromal phase and consequences with respect to working life

    Author : Helena Nyström; Anna Nordström; Peter Nordström; Kristian Winge; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Parkinson’s disease; quality of life; employment; rehabilitation; prodromal phase; risk markers; depression; muscle strength; injurious fall; epidemiology;

    Abstract : Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common, progressive neurodegenerative disorder, recognized by the motor symptoms of bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity, and postural impairment. At clinical onset, extensive amounts of dopaminergic neurons have already been lost. READ MORE