Search for dissertations about: "International Classification of Functioning"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 54 swedish dissertations containing the words International Classification of Functioning.

  2. 6. Which Entitlements and for Whom? The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Ideological Antecedents

    Author : Anna Bruce; Juridiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ICIDH; the International Classification of Impairments Disabilities and Handicaps; the right to health; human rights law; impairment; disability; CRPD; The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; the Social Model of Disability; the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health; ICF; the Minority Group Model of Disability;

    Abstract : The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), adopted by the UN in 2006, represents the coming of age of a human rights approach to disability. In doing so, it provides answers to the questions what ‘disability’ is, who ‘persons with disabilities’ are and what entitlements are legitimate and relevant in relation to ‘disability’. READ MORE

  4. 7. Measurement properties of the Swedish self-administered version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0

    Author : Paulina Norén; Liselotte Hermansson; Margareta Möller; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cognitive interviewing; Disability evaluations; International Classification of Functioning; Disability and health; Patient-reported outcome measures;

    Abstract : The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) is a leading patient-reported outcome measure of disability. However, patients' perspective of the WHODAS 2. READ MORE

  5. 8. Physical activity in persons with late effects of polio

    Author : Cecilia Winberg; Rehabiliteringsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; exercise; gait; the International Classification of Functioning; Disability and Health ICF ; lifestyle; muscle strength; Post poliomyelitis syndrome; qualitative research; rehabilitation; self-report; walking;

    Abstract : Physical activity is beneficial for the health of persons with disabilities but the levels of such activity are lower than for persons without disability. In addition the level of physical activity decreases with increasing age. READ MORE

  6. 9. Upper extremity functioning in individuals with cervical or thoracic spinal cord injury - From body functions to participation

    Author : Lamprini Lili; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; activity; autonomy; capacity; functioning; participation; performance; spinal cord injury; upper extremity;

    Abstract : Background: A spinal cord injury (SCI) can lead to a range of impairments in various body functions, including the function of upper extremity, with severity varying from mild to severe. Long-term consequences for functioning and disability are a dynamic result of the injury characteristics and various other factors, requiring further knowledge regarding upper extremity functioning. READ MORE

  7. 10. Using health-related quality of life instruments for children with long-term conditions : On the basis of a national quality registry system

    Author : Christina Petersson; Karin Enskär; Boel Andersson Gäre; Karin Åkesson; Karina Huus; Carina Sparud-Lundin; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; outpatient setting; patient perspectives; patient reported outcomes; biopsychosocial perspective; self-reports; child involvement; International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health version for Children and Youth;

    Abstract : Introduction: There has been a continuous development of new technologies in healthcare that are derived from national quality registries. However, this innovation needs to be translated into the workflow of healthcare delivery, to enable children with long-term conditions to get the best support possible to manage their health during everyday life. READ MORE