Search for dissertations about: "Karin Åkesson"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Karin Åkesson.

2. 1. Persistent Digital Service Encounters : Challenges of organizational use of social media in a hotel chain

   Author : Karin Högberg; Kerstin Grundén; Anna Karin Olsson; Maria Åkesson; Högskolan Väst; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Organizational social media; IT change; IT use; hospitality; digital service encounters; Informatik; Informatics; Work Integrated Learning; Arbetsintegrerat lärande;

   Abstract : The emergence of social media has in many ways changed how individuals interact, communicate and also consume online. Due to the massive, world wide use of social media, organizations are starting to use social media in order to be present where their customers are. READ MORE

4. 2. 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

5. 3. The Supported Osteoarthritis Self-Management Programme in primary health care. Patient-reported outcomes and physiotherapists´ experiences

   Author : Karin Sturesdotter Åkesson; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; osteoarthritis OA ; hip; knee; patient education; enablement; empowerment; patient partner;

   Abstract : Abstract Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling joint disease affecting about 300 million people worldwide. Today, there is no cure for OA and treatment focuses on relieving symptoms. Guidelines recommend education, exercise, and weight control, as first-line treatment. READ MORE

6. 4. Genetic analysis of type 1 diabetes

   Author : Karin Elfvin Åkesson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among children and young adults in Sweden today. Type 1 diabetes is classified as an autoimmune disease caused by a destruction of the beta-cells in the endocrine pancreas. The disease is thought to be caused by interaction between genetic and environmental factors. READ MORE

7. 5. Differences in glycemic control in type 1 diabetes children and adolescents : in a national and international perspective and the effect on microvascular complications in young adults

   Author : Johan Anderzén; Ulf Samuelsson; Lena Hanberger; Karin Åkesson; Carina Sparud Lundin; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on glycemic control measured as HbA1c in type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients during childhood and especially during adolescence, both in a Swedish and an international context, and relates the glycemic control to the risk of complications in young adults.  In studies I and II, the Swedish Pediatric Diabetes Quality Register (SWEDIABKIDS) and the Swedish National Diabetes Register (NDR) were used. READ MORE