Search for dissertations about: "Musculoskeletal pain in mental illness"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Musculoskeletal pain in mental illness.
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1. Balancing intrusive illness : the experiences of people with musculoskeletal problems
Abstract : The overall aim of the present thesis was to explore and describe the health experiences of men and women with musculoskeletal problems. The specific aims of the four papers were: (I) to explore the experience of illness and wellness among ambulance personnel with musculoskeletal symptoms; (II) to explore the experience of illness and wellness among female health care personnel with musculoskeletal symptoms; (III) to explore the experience of bodily illness among people with musculoskeletal problems in the neck-shoulder region, and; (IV) to investigate the symptoms described by people with non-specific neck-shoulder problems, to investigate the method of development of neck-shoulder questionnaires that assesses pain and other symptoms, to analyse the content and items of these questionnaires, and to compare the findings. READ MORE
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2. Bio-psychosocial analyses of acute and chronic pain, especially in the spine - the effect of distress on pain intensity and disability
Abstract : The overall purpose was to assess factors that influence the experience of pain and disability due to acute low back pain (LBP) and chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP). A further purpose was to outline the conceptual framework behind pain—with emphasis on the spine—and its management in primary healthcare. READ MORE
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3. Coping, pain and disability in patients with chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal diseases
Abstract : The main interest of this study is in the behavioural and psychological aspects of adjusting to a chronic, periodically painful disease. This study focuses on the concept of coping, the modes of coping, the context of coping, and the factors related to these. READ MORE
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4. Work conditions, musculoskeletal disorders and productivity of dentists in public dental care in Sweden : Are dentists working smarter instead of harder?
Abstract : Introduction: During the last 20 years, Sweden and other countries have been adjusting their models of welfare to a changed economic environment. Rationalization, influenced by New Public Management, has been implemented in public dentistry in order to improve efficiency and to streamline activities. READ MORE
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5. Sickness and behavior in ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome)
Abstract : Background: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic debilitating condition characterized by physical and mental fatigue with a heightened sensitivity to exertion. To date, the causes are unknown. However, recently the condition has been implicated as a chronic sickness behavior state. READ MORE