Search for dissertations about: "HRQL"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 75 swedish dissertations containing the word HRQL.

  2. 16. Disability and health-related quality of life in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and caregiving experience from the perspective of next of kin

    Author : Petter Sandstedt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative motor neuron disease leading to progressive muscle weakness resulting in respiratory failure and death. The average survival time from diagnosis is two to three years. The use of tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV) may, however, prolong life by several years. READ MORE

  4. 17. Quality of life in patients with malignant blood disorders : a clinical and methodological study

    Author : Lena Wettergren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Health-related quality of life; Hodgkin s lymphoma; individual quality of life; malignant blood disorders; SEIQoL-DW;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate and, improve measurements of, health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with malignant blood disorders. Patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT), long-term (>5 years) survivors of Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) and a randomly selected control group were studied. READ MORE

  5. 18. Radiotherapy and voice rehabilitation in laryngeal cancer: Effects on quality of life and voice function

    Author : Therese Karlsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Laryngeal cancer; Radiotherapy; Voice rehabilitation; Quality of life;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to describe the effects of radiotherapy following laryngeal cancer on health-related quality of life (HRQL) and voice function as well as to assess the efficiency of voice rehabilitation. Patients treated by radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer were included in the study and randomised into two groups, one intervention group receiving voice rehabilitation and one control group. READ MORE

  6. 19. Quality of life, Motivation and Costs in Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation. A prospective controlled two-year study in patients with prolonged musculoskeletal disorders

    Author : Birgitta Grahn; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cost-effectiveness analysis; primary health care; predictors; outcome; networks; health-related quality of life; motivation; physiotherapy; Multidisciplinary rehabilitation; musculoskeletal disorders; Skeleton; muscle system; rheumatology locomotion; Skelett; muskelsystem; reumatologi;

    Abstract : Prolonged musculoskeletal disorders (PMSD) is an escalating medical, social and cost problem in developed countries. The complexity of PMSDs has emphasised the need of developing effective multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme with a holistic approach. READ MORE

  7. 20. Heart Failure Management in the Elderly. Focus on Health Economics and Quality of Life

    Author : Charles Cline; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Kardiovaskulära systemet; elderly; Cardiovascular system; Heart failure; hospitalisation; health economics; compliance; quality of life; ACE inhibitor.; management programme;

    Abstract : The incidence and prevalence of heart failure (HF) has increased successively over the past decade. Mortality and morbidity is high. It is the most common cause of hospitalisation in the elderly and has been estimated to account for 1-3% of health care costs in many countries. There is a need therefore, to improve care for HF patients. READ MORE