Search for dissertations about: "Gothenburg quality of life instrument"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Gothenburg quality of life instrument.
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1. Health-Related Quality of Life in Asthma
Abstract : Health-related quality of life (HRQL) has become an important outcome in asthma, since traditional outcomes, such as respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function, might not entirely express the patient’s perception of the limitations caused by the disease. The aim of this thesis was to study HRQL in asthma and to analyse if HRQL was related to asthma onset and prognosis. READ MORE
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2. TRISMUS Incidence, Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life and Development of the Gothenburg Trismus Questionnaire
Abstract : The word trismus is modern latin, derived from the greek word ”trismos” meaning ”grinding” or ”rasping”. Trismus is defined as a limitation in the mouth/jaw-opening ability due to a reduced mandible mobility. A Maximal Interincisal Opening, (MIO) ≤ 35mm is often used as the cut-off point for trismus. READ MORE
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3. Gallstone-related symptoms and quality-of-life in patients undergoing gallstone surgery - The Gothenburg Gallstone Questionnaire (GGQ24)
Abstract : Background: Patients with symptomatic gallstone disease can present with years of intermittent suffering or acute complicated disease. The only definitive cure is surgery. Registering both surgical and patient reported outcome measures may provide a more reliable platform to assess the impact of gallstone surgery and improved decision-making. READ MORE