Search for dissertations about: "Lisa Ekstam"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Lisa Ekstam.

2. 1. Changes in everyday life after stroke : older individuals and couples daily occupations at home during the first year after stroke

   Author : Lisa Ekstam; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : CVA; rehabilitation; occupational therapy; adaptation; everyday activities; home environment; family function; person-oriented-approach; qualitative approach; constant comparative analysis; hermeneutics;

   Abstract : In designing occupational therapy interventions there is a need of knowledge concerning aspects of change in everyday life through the lens of occupation. The overall aim of this thesis was to explore, describe and understand change in everyday life among older individuals and couples as a unit during the first year at home after stroke from an occupational perspective. READ MORE