Search for dissertations about: "Older Adults"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 368 swedish dissertations containing the words Older Adults.
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1. Educating older adults : Theoretical and empirical examinations of the learning philosophies in older age
Abstract : In this thesis, I theoretically and empirically examine the dominant learning philosophies in older age. Three statements of principles of educational gerontology coalesce into two notorious learning philosophies in older age: humanist and critical. They formulate answers to vital questions about the education of older people. READ MORE
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2. Nutritional Screening of Older Adults : Risk Factors for and Consequences of Malnutrition
Abstract : Aims The overall aim of this thesis was to extend current knowledge about the prevalence of malnutrition, to identify possible risk factors for development of malnutrition, and to describe the consequences of malnutrition in relation to all-cause and cause-specific mortality among older adults admitted to hospital.Methods The prevalence of malnutrition was estimated in a cohort of 1771 older adults (≥65 years) who were admitted to a Swedish hospital during 2008–2009 (15 months) and screened for malnutrition using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) instrument. READ MORE
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3. Older Adults with Dual Sensory Loss : Prevalence, Diagnoses & Rehabilitation Services
Abstract : Introduction: Globally, the population aged 65 years and older are predicted to double within 30 years. The risk of developing vision loss in combination with hearing loss – dual sensory loss (DSL) increases with age. READ MORE
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4. Falls and fall prevention in community-dwelling older adults
Abstract : Falls are the primary cause of injuries among older adults, and accidents that result from falls can lead to personal suffering and extensive societal burdens. The overall aims of this thesis were to explore and describe falls and fall prevention strategies in community-dwelling older adults and to evaluate a fall prevention home exercise program, the Otago Exercise Program (OEP), with or without motivational interviewing (MI). READ MORE
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5. Nutrition, exercise and body composition in community-dwelling older adults : Effects on function, wellbeing and mortality
Abstract : Background: The demographic shift in society with more people reaching a high age provides new challenges for both society and the healthcare system.Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to examine the impact of nutrition, exercise and body composition on function, wellbeing and mortality in community-dwelling older adults. READ MORE