Search for dissertations about: "Pss 1–2"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Pss 1–2.

  1. 1. Formation and properties of polyelectrolyte multilayers on wood fibres : influence on paper strength and fibre wettability

    Author : Rikard Lingström; Lars Wågberg; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; polyelectrolyte; multilayer; adsorption; reflectance; contact angle; dynamics; paper; mechanical properties; individual; wood fibre; Chemistry; Kemi;

    Abstract : The work in this licentiate thesis examines the adsorption of polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEM) onto wood fibres as a new way to influence the properties of the fibre surfaces and hence the fibres. Fundamental aspects of PEM formation on wood fibres have been studied, and discussed in terms of paper strength and wood fibre wettability. READ MORE

  2. 2. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Swedish Male Population : Prevalence, Distress and Quality of Life

    Author : Gabriella Engström; Jerzy Leppert; Marie-Louise Walker-Engström; Lars Henningsohn; Ralph Peeker; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Public health; men; population-based study; prevalence; urinary symptom; health care consultation; DAN-PSS; distress; LUTS; postal questionnaire; health; sadness; happiness; SF-36; Quality of Life; Folkhälsomedicin;

    Abstract : The aim the thesis was to investigate, the prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS). Moreover, we examine symptom severity and different levels of distress and describe how different symptoms from the lower urinary tract affect the self-assessed health, sadness, happiness and the quality of life in men. READ MORE

  3. 3. Sjögren's syndrome: epidemiological risk factors and biomarkers

    Author : Peter Olsson; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sjögren syndrome; cytokine; Interferon Type I; Cigarette smoking;

    Abstract : Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune disease, primarliy affecting women, characterised by inflammation and destruction of exocrine glands with a prevalence of 0.01-0.09%. About one-third of the patients also suffer from extraglandular manifestations e. READ MORE

  4. 4. Psychological factors and communication skills training in intensive care medical staff

    Author : Johan Holmberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Intensive care settings have been shown to present a demanding work setting with health related and work-related consequences for intensive care medical staff. The health-related consequences observed are high levels of burnout, traumatic stress, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and fatigue. READ MORE

  5. 5. Assessment and treatment of mental health problems in primary care : The course and results of Internet-based CBT and physical exercise on psychological functioning, stress and sleep

    Author : Catharina Strid; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; mental health problems; primary care; psychological function; OQ-45; stress; sleep; Interactive Voice Response; depression; Internet-based CBT; physical exercise; hazardous drinking; psykisk ohälsa; primärvården; psykologisk funktion; OQ-45; stress; sömn; Interactive Voice Response; depression; Internet-baserad KBT; fysisk träning; riskkonsumtion av alkohol;

    Abstract : The present thesis comprises three studies carried out within REGASSA, a multicenter randomized controlled trial in primary care. In the REGASSA study a 12 week treatment of mild to moderate depression and stress-related mental Health problems using Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) and physical exercise (PE) was compared with treatment as usual (TAU). READ MORE