Search for dissertations about: "Hav"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 99 swedish dissertations containing the word Hav.

  2. 11. Pre- and postoperative evaluation of function and activity in patients with paralytic scoliosis

    Author : Eva-Lena Larsson; Alf Udén; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Activities of daily living; disability evaluation; paralysis; complications; physiopathology; scoliosis complications; etiology; physiopathology; surgery; posture; treatment outcome; wheelchairs; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluates surgical correction in patients with paralytic scoliosis with emphasis on function and activity. The thesis includes four studies of 100 consecutive patients preoperatively evaluated and surgically corrected between 1992 and 1996 at Linköping University Hospital. Eighteen different diagnoses were represented. READ MORE

  4. 12. Everyday life amongst the oldest old : descriptions of doings and possession and use of technology

    Author : Åsa Larsson; Jan-Erik Hagberg; Lena Haglund; Louise Nygård; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Odest old; ageing research; everyday technology; gerontechnology; environmental gerontology; everyday life; ADL; occupational therapy; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The general aim of the present thesis is to expand knowledge about the everyday lives of the oldest old (85+) living independently and to improve and deepen the understanding of their doings and possession and use of technology. The everyday lives of the oldest old represent, in many aspects an under-researched area, partly because this age group is seldom included in national surveys regarding living conditions and time use. READ MORE

  5. 13. Women with fibromyalgia : Employment and daily life

    Author : Gunilla Liedberg; Chris Henriksson; Ann Bengtsson; Jan Ekholm; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; work role; newly-diagnosed; time-use; activity pattern; family work; Medicine; Medicin;

    Abstract : Introduction: The major symptoms of fibromyalgia have been shown to severely impact everyday activities. As a consequence, many women have problems remaining in a work role. Not being able to fulfil valued roles influences quality of life. READ MORE

  6. 14. Platelets : with special reference to platelet density subpopulations, stable coronary heart disease and atrial fibrillation

    Author : Micha Milovanovic; Claes Hallert; Petter Järmeo; Tomas Lindahl; David Erlinge; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The current thesis was divided into two parts. Basic platelet research is the topic of the first section. The subsequent clinical part examines platelet reactivity in stable angina pectoris (AP) and in atrial fibrillation.Platelet heterogeneity was investigated in the first section (papers 1 and 2). READ MORE

  7. 15. Improving care for patients with non-cardiac chest pain : Description of psychological distress and costs, and evaluation of an Internet-delivered intervention

    Author : Ghassan Mourad; Tiny Jaarsma; Anna Strömberg; Siv Söderberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cardiac anxiety; cognitive behavioural therapy; depressive symptoms; direct cost; fear of body sensations; healthcare utilization; hospital care; indirect cost; Internet-delivered; ischemic heart disease; non-cardiac chest pain; primary care; randomized controlled study; societal cost;

    Abstract : Introduction: More than half of all patients seeking care for chest pain do not have a cardiac cause for this pain. Despite recurrent episodes of chest pain, many patients are discharged without a clear explanation of the cause for their pain. READ MORE