Search for dissertations about: "Linda Ahlstrom"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Linda Ahlstrom.
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1. Improving Work Ability and Return to Work among Women on Long-term Sick Leave
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to gain new knowledge of factors and interventions that improve work ability and return to work (RTW) among women on long-term sick leave from human service organizations (HSOs). The specific aims of the studies were: to evaluate the associations between the self-rated Work Ability Index (WAI) and Work Ability Score (WAS), and the relationship with prospective sick leave, symptoms, and health (Paper I); to investigate whether intervention with myofeedback training or intensive muscular strength training could decrease pain and increase work ability among women with neck pain (Paper II); to examine the associations between workplace rehabilitation and the combination of supportive conditions at work with work ability and RTW over time (Paper III); and to explore experiences, views, and strategies in the rehabilitation process for RTW (Paper IV). READ MORE
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2. Organizational preconditions and supportive resources for Swedish healthcare managers. : Factors that contribute to or counteract changes
Abstract : Swedish Healthcare managers’ organizational preconditions and supportive resources are important for their ability to work with planned change in a sustainable way. This thesis further investigates these factors together with an output measure, healthcare process quality (HPQ). READ MORE
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3. Organizational flexibility and health among line managers and employees in health care
Abstract : Introduction: Line mangers’ and employees, registered nurses and assistant nurses’, in health care often have a demanding work situation. Sick leave illness and lack of competent staff is a problem. There is a lack of studies on working conditions, such as flexibility and restricted control, from an organizational perspective, (i.e. READ MORE