Search for dissertations about: "RCT"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 286 swedish dissertations containing the word RCT.

2. 16. Internet-based Treatment of Depression in Primary Care: Does it work and what do therapists think of it?

   Author : Marie Kivi; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Internet-delivered treatment; ICBT; Depression; Primary care; RCT; Qualitative method;

   Abstract : Computer based and Internet-delivered psychological treatments have been around for some time and research to date has in many cases shown them to be effective. However, the vast majority of research conducted so far has been performed outside of the health care system. READ MORE

4. 17. Minimising risk and optimising technique in ventral hernia repair

   Author : Mikael Lindmark; Ulf Gunnarsson; Karin Strigård; Frederik Helgstrand; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hernia; complications; ventral hernia repair; laparoscopy; RCT; incisional hernia; Surgery; kirurgi;

   Abstract : Background: Abdominal wall hernia is a common pathology and adverse events related to hernia repair is thus a topic of considerable importance. Hernia is a disease that affect both sexes and people of all ages.The thesis is based upon four papers. Study I, II and III are analysing complications related to ventral hernia repair. READ MORE

5. 18. Delirium in old patients with femoral neck fracture : risk factors, outcome, prevention and treatment

   Author : Maria Lundström; Lars-Olof Wahlund; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; delirium; femoral neck fractures; dementia; risk factors; RCT; intervention; multifactorial; outcome; mortality; geriatrik; Geriatrics;

   Abstract : Delirium is probably the most common presenting symptom of disease in old age. Delirium, as defined in DSM-IV, is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by disturbance in attention and consciousness, which develops over a short period of time and where the symptoms tend to fluctuate during the course of the day. READ MORE

6. 19. Virtual reality exposure therapy for spider phobia

   Author : Alexander Miloff; Per Carlbring; Lena (Lotta) Reuterskiöld; Nexhmedin Morina; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Specific phobia; spider phobia; spider; fear; anxiety; virtual reality; exposure therapy; automated; alliance; psychometric; factor analysis; virtual therapist; RCT; randomized; non-inferiority; clinical trial; dissemination; 12-month follow-up; Psychology; psykologi;

   Abstract : Exposure therapy for specific phobia involving systematic and repeated presentation of an aversive stimuli or situation is a highly effective treatment for reducing fear and anxiety. Dissemination of this evidence-based treatment has proved challenging, however, and for over 20 years an alternative method of delivery using virtual reality technology has been explored with positive results. READ MORE

7. 20. Laparoscopic or Open Antireflux Surgery - A Comparative Study with Special Reference to the Patient´s Perspective

   Author : Gunilla Nilsson; Folke Johnsson; Bengt Hallerbäck; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Antireflux surgery; fundoplication; RCT; laparoscopy versus open surgery; subjective outcomes; objective outcomes; narratives; short-term follow-up; long-term follow-up; Surgery; Kirurgi; Health Informatics; Hälsoinformatik; Omvårdnad; Nursing; Gastro-enterology; Gastroenterologi; traumatology; orthopaedics; Surgery; long-term follow-up; short-term follow-up; narratives; objective outcomes; subjective outcomes; laparoscopy versus open surgery; RCT; Antireflux surgery; fundoplication; Kirurgi; traumatologi; ortopedi;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to compare the effects of laparoscopic versus open antireflux surgery in a randomized clinical trial focusing the patients' subjective and objective outcome postoperatively, from a short-term and a long-term perspective. A further aim was to describe GORD patients' experiences of illness and surgical treatment and if possible to find striking characteristics relating to laparoscopic or open surgery. READ MORE