Search for dissertations about: "Rasch model"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words Rasch model.
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21. Hand assessment for infants : development, internal scale validity, reliability and normative reference values
Abstract : Infants use their hands to explore the world and neural event in the developing brain can affect the infant’s ability to use the hands. An infant that has suffered a brain lesion may show clinical signs of unilateral cerebral palsy as early as at three months of age, however, to quantify an asymmetric hand use and evaluate the results of early interventions there is a need for assessment tools producing valid and reliable measures. READ MORE
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22. The perceived impact of stroke and feasibility of a mobile phone supported ADL intervention in Uganda
Abstract : Background: Rehabilitation after stroke in Uganda is limited due to poor infrastructure, inadequate number of professionals and the poor socio-economic situation of the people. A sizeable number of patients with moderate or severe stroke are admitted to hospitals for initial care, but the majority do not receive rehabilitation. READ MORE
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23. A ‘3 step’ IRT strategy for evaluation of the use of sum scores in small studies with questionnaires using items with ordered response levels : ‘To make a lot out of nothing’, from the Swedish locution: ‘Att koka soppa på en spik’
Abstract : This study is focused on a strategy for a basic evaluation of a questionnaire at an early state (i.e. only a limited sample from the target population is available). Several questionnaires are constructed within the medical research to investigate phenomenon which cannot be explicitly measured (latent variables). READ MORE
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24. Experiences of living with type 1 diabetes and improving psychological flexibility through an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention
Abstract : Background: Impaired psychological health in type 1 diabetes is prevalent and associated with elevated glycaemic outcomes. International evidence-based guidelines have defined glycaemic treatment targets to prevent acute and long-term complications. READ MORE
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25. Methodological studies of orofacial aesthetics, orofacial function and oral health-related quality of life
Abstract : Det finns idag ett ökat medvetande om hur hälsa, ohälsa och vård påverkar livskvaliteten. Utveckling av olika hälsomått och livskvalitetsinstrument är ett växande forskningsområde där det är individens upplevelse i samband med ett visst tillstånd man undersöker. READ MORE
