Search for dissertations about: "Psychometric Evaluations"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words Psychometric Evaluations.
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1. Patient participation from the patient's preferences, that's what counts
Abstract : Patient participation is a core element in legislation in most western countries today. From the patient’s perspective, patient participation includes respect, equality, sharing of knowledge, joint planning, and self-management. However, participation is not always experienced, and the patient’s experiences and preferences are seldom mapped. READ MORE
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2. Housing Matters for People with Parkinson´s disease. Accessibility, Meaning, Control and Activities of Daily Living
Abstract : Parkinson´s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurological diseases with both motor and non-motor symptoms that can be perceived as difficult to control despite medical treatment. This leads to several consequences in everyday life for example difficulties in activities of daily living (ADL), sometimes already at diagnosis. READ MORE
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3. Assessment of Graft Effects and Function in Cell Replacement Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Abstract : This explorative study aimed to apply, develop, and evaluate assessment methods at various levels in cell replacement therapy for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Observed motor effects in five grafted patients support that timed motor tasks and clinical ratings of parkinsonism are able to monitor motor function, but their psychometric properties need further attention. READ MORE
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4. Dental Anxiety: prevalence, measurements and consequences
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to gain knowledge about adults suffering from dental anxiety by studying the current prevalence of dental anxiety and concomitant factors, the impact of dental pain on everyday life among individuals suffering from severe dental anxiety, and to evaluate the validity of a psychometric measurement, the IDAF-4C+, used to measure the level of dental anxiety and to screen for a diagnosis of specific phobia for dentistry. The included studies have a cross-sectional design. READ MORE
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5. More than pain : assessment and treatment of pain-related dysfunction in pediatric chronic pain
Abstract : Background: Pediatric chronic pain is prevalent, affecting between 11-38% of children and adolescents, with a subset of individuals suffering from substantial pain-related disability. Dysfunction in emotional, social and physical domains, as well as parental distress, commonly co-occurs with pediatric chronic pain. READ MORE