Search for dissertations about: "Motivational factors"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 78 swedish dissertations containing the words Motivational factors.

  1. 1. Motivational Interviewing in Theory and Practice

    Author : Lena Lindhe Söderlund; Per Nilsen; Preben Bendtsen; Charlotte Silén; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Children; counselling; general health care; health promotion; motivational interviewing; nurse; overweight; pharmacist; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : An estimated 50% of mortality from the 10 leading causes of death is due to behaviour. Individuals can make important contributions to their own health by adopting health-related behaviours and avoiding others. READ MORE

  2. 2. Challenges of learning and practicing motivational interviewing

    Author : Lena Lindhe Söderlund; Per Nilsen; Preben Bendtsen; Lennart Nordenfelt; Boel Andersson-Gäre; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Children; counselling; health promotion; motivational interviewing; nurse; overweight; pharmacist; Social medicine; Socialmedicin;

    Abstract : Background: The past three decades have seen a growth in health promotion research and practice, stimulated by the epidemiologic transition of the leading causes of death from infectious to chronic diseases. An estimated 50% of mortality from the 10 leading causes of death is due to behaviour, which suggests individuals can make important contributions to their own health by adopting some health-related behaviours and avoiding others. READ MORE

  3. 3. Being a Pediatric Oncologist: A Nationwide Study of Personal Resources and Difficulties When Working with Children with Cancer

    Author : Margaretha Stenmarker; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; physician; pediatric oncology; nationwide study; well-being; stress-resilience; life satisfaction; motivational factors; breaking bad news; emotional distress; instrument development;

    Abstract : Being a pediatric oncologist involves facing medical challenges, life-threatening conditions, psychosocial issues and existential provocation. The first nationwide study of 90 Swedish pediatric oncologists focuses on the psychological aspects for physicians meeting children with cancer, as well as physician-related factors promoting health and well-being. READ MORE

  4. 4. Attitudes and communicative factors related to oral health and periodontal treatment

    Author : Jane Stenman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic periodontitis; dental hygienist; communication; dental hygienist beliefs survey; dental hygienist-patient relationship; dental anxiety; grounded theory; interviews; motivational interview; oral health; oral hygiene behaviour; periodontal infection control;

    Abstract : The most important factor in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease is the individual’s standard of daily self-performed oral hygiene. Consequently, a major task in periodontal treatment is to motivate the patient to efficient oral hygiene behaviour. READ MORE

  5. 5. Evaluation of the Otago Exercise Programme with or without motivational interviewing : Feasibility, experiences, effects and adherence among older community-dwelling people

    Author : Marina Arkkukangas; Ann-Christin Johansson; Anne Söderlund; Staffan Eriksson; Astrid Bergland; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Community-dwelling; older adults; feasibility; falls; exercise; behaviour; self-efficacy; physical activity; exercise; motivational interviewing; Ota-go Exercise Programme; randomized controlled trial; Care Sciences; vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : Falls and injuries related to falls are one of the most common health problems among older people and are becoming increasingly more frequent. Regular exercise has been identified as one of the most effective fall-prevention activities for older people; however, awareness of the impact of exercise programmes and adherence to recommended exercise among the elderly population is generally low. READ MORE