Search for dissertations about: "Health and Welfare"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 382 swedish dissertations containing the words Health and Welfare.

  2. 6. Vulnerabilities and Resources : Exploring intersecting conditions for health equity in sexual and reproductive health and rights(SRHR) among young people in Sweden

    Author : Anna ChuChu Schindele; Malin Lindroth; Kristina Areskoug Josefsson; Emma Sorbring; Malmö universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Health and society; Hälsa och samhälle;

    Abstract : SVENSK SAMMANFATTNINGBAKGRUND: Sexuell och reproduktiv hälsa och rättigheter (SRHR) är en central bestämningsfaktor för hälsa och utgör en viktig del av livet i övergången från barndom till vuxen ålder. Den nationella SRHR-policyn i Sverige strävar mot jämlika förutsättningar för hälsa. READ MORE

  4. 7. Conceptualizing and contextualizing mindfulness : New and critical perspectives

    Author : Håkan Nilsson; Ali Kazemi; Pia Bülow; Gerhard Andersson; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; mindfulness; Buddhism; sati; social work; health; sustainable aging;

    Abstract : This dissertation aims at analyzing mindfulness as a concept and a multidimensional phenomenon in its historic and primordial but also contemporary contexts. In the course of examining this more general question, this dissertation targets four specific objectives: 1) classifying existing definitions of mindfulness, 2) critically analyzing and interpreting the Buddhist and Western interpretations and practices of mindfulness, 3) elaborating on the social and existential dimensions of mindfulness, and 4) applying these dimensions in advancing the notion of mindful sustainable aging in the context of successful aging. READ MORE

  5. 8. To do or not to do? Physical activity in relation to socioeconomic status and health – a salutogenic perspective in the context of targeted health dialogues

    Author : Lisbeth Johansson; Eleonor I. Fransson; Marie Golsäter; Hans Lingfors; Mai-Lis Hellénius; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; health; mastery; physical activity; quality of life; salutogenesis; self-rated health; sense of coherence; targeted health dialogues; vitality;

    Abstract : It is well known that physical activity (PA) has a major positive impact on health and that the performance of PA is lower in low socioeconomic groups. However, more knowledge about the relationship between PA and health is needed especially between and within socioeconomic groups. READ MORE

  6. 9. Together towards safer medication treatment for older persons

    Author : Malin Holmqvist; Linda Johansson; Axel Ros; Johan Thor; Karin Aase; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; case study; co-design; co-production; feasibility study; medications; nurses; older persons; patient safety; physicians; primary care; qualitative research methods;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on promoting patient safety in older persons using medications. Given that medications can unintentionally harm patients, the World Health Organisation emphasises “Medication without harm” as a global patient safety challenge. READ MORE

  7. 10. Improving health with and for individuals with schizophrenia using a learning health system approach : From idea to daily practice

    Author : Andreas Gremyr; Ann-Christine Andersson; Boel Andersson-Gäre; Johan Thor; Ulf Malm; Graham Martin; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Coproduction; Learning Health Systems; Schizophrenia; Severe Mental Illness; Psychiatry; Quality Improvement; Improvement Science; Complex Adaptive Systems;

    Abstract : Psychotic disorders like schizophrenia have a typical onset in early adulthood with symptoms of hallucinations and disturbances of thought. Despite knowledge on what constitutes effective schizophrenia care, more than 70% of treatment attempts fail in Sweden, sometimes leading to early death. READ MORE