Search for dissertations about: "ICF-I"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word ICF-I.

2. 1. The sites and mechanisms of postoperative insulin resistance

   Author : Jonas Nygren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Surgery; Insulin resistance; Glucosemetabolism; Glucose clamping technique; Gastric emptying; Immobilization; Preoperative fasting; ICF-I; Hospital stay; Stableisotopes ISBN 9;

   Abstract : In Sweden with nine million inhabitants, 450,000 operations (outpatients excluded) are performed every year resulting in 2,250,000 treatment days in hospital. Surgical operations are part of the treatment for 44% of all patients admitted to hospital care occupying 24% of all hospital beds. READ MORE

4. 2. Sarcopenia

   Author : Erik Edström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Aging; sarcopenia; atrophy; regeneration; innervation; dietary restriction;

   Abstract : Sarcopenia (Greek; sarcos: flesh, and penia: poverty) is the pronounced muscle loss that affects the aging population. Sareopenia of the leg muscles results in loss of independence and increased morbidity in the elderly. Emphasizing hind limb motor function, this thesis investigates different aspects of aging and sarcopenia in a rodent model. READ MORE

5. 3. Tailoring and standardizing the assessment of ability and disability in ADHD and autism : the development of WHO ICF core sets

   Author : Soheil Mahdi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The concept of health has evolved over time and is today considered a multidimensional construct that involves not only absence of impairments or pathologies, but also quality of life and individual functioning. This conceptualization is especially important to individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), as these are characterized by early-onset symptoms that tend to persist into adulthood, interfering with individual well-being, daily life activities and engagement in society. READ MORE