Search for dissertations about: "Physiotherapy interventions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 70 swedish dissertations containing the words Physiotherapy interventions.

2. 1. Clinical reasoning focused on clients’ behaviour change in physiotherapy : Development and evaluation of the Reasoning 4 Change instrument

   Author : Maria Elvén; Anne Söderlund; Jacek Hochwälder; Elizabeth Dean; Lena Nilsson-Wikmar; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Assessment; Behaviour change; Clinical reasoning; Education; Functional behavioural analysis; Physiotherapy; Reliability; Scale development; Validity; fysioterapi; Physiotherapy;

   Abstract : With the recognition of the impact of lifestyle behaviours on health and the evidence of incorporating behavioural considerations in physiotherapy, there is a need to advance the clinical reasoning of physiotherapists. Clinical reasoning encompasses the thinking and decision-making processes guiding client management and is a core competency of physiotherapists. READ MORE

4. 2. Equity among children and youth with cerebral palsy : physical leisure activity, physical education, physiotherapy and quality of life

   Author : Frida Degerstedt; Martin Björklund; Birgit Enberg; Britt-Inger Keisu; Elisabet Rodby Bousquet; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Birth country; Cerebral palsy; equity; disability; gender; physical activity; physiotherapy; quality of life; physiotherapy; fysioterapi;

   Abstract : Background & aim: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common reason for movement difficulties among children and youth in Sweden. Physiotherapy is usually introduced early in order to develop mobility and prevent further impairment, which in turn facilitates activity and participation. READ MORE

5. 3. COPD in primary care : exploring conditions for implementation of evidence-based interventions and eHealth

   Author : Sara Lundell; Karin Wadell; Börje Rehn; Åsa Holmner; Maria Wiklund; Lisa Skär; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; COPD; primary care; implementation; eHealth; qualitative; mixed methods; meta-analysis; KOL; primärvård; implementering; eHälsa; Kvalitativ; mixad metod; metaanalys; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

   Abstract : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem. Symptoms and comorbidities associated with COPD affect the whole body. Clinical guidelines for COPD recommend pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) including exercise training and education promoting self-management strategies. READ MORE

6. 4. Depression in older people with and without dementia : non-pharmacological interventions and associations between psychotropic drugs and mortality

   Author : Gustaf Boström; Håkan Littbrand; Erik Rosendahl; Peter Nordström; Knut Engedal; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Depression; Dementia; Exercise; Randomized controlled trial; Psychotropic drugs; Mortality; Gender; Residential facilities; Frail elderly; Epidemiology; Cohort study; geriatrik; Geriatrics; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate associations between psychotropic drug use and death, associations between functional capacity, dependency in ADL and depression, and to evaluate a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce depressive symptoms, among older people with and without dementia.There is limited knowledge about the risk of death associated with psychotropic drug use among those aged ≥85 years, those with dementia, or those living in residential care facilities; groups that have a higher intake of psychotropic drugs and who are also more prone to adverse drug reactions. READ MORE

7. 5. Effects and patients' experiences of interactive video-based physiotherapy at home after shoulder joint replacement

   Author : Lisbeth Eriksson; Eva Denison; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik;

   Abstract : Physiotherapy is essential to optimize the results of shoulder joint replacement, but requires a close monitoring and co-operation between patient and physiotherapist. The development of telerehabilitation brings opportunities for distance-spanning and home-based physiotherapy interventions. READ MORE