Search for dissertations about: "Rasch-analysis"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the word Rasch-analysis.

  2. 21. Stroke rehabilitation: A randomized controlled study in the home setting; Functioning and costs

    Author : Ann Björkdahl; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : rehabilitation; ADL; cost; home; caregiver; outcome; adaptation; occupational therapy;

    Abstract : Aim: The purpose of the thesis was to describe and evaluate different aspects of rehabilitation after discharge for persons of working age after stroke. Aims were to compare an approach of support, information and training in the home setting with ordinary outpatient rehabilitation at the clinic and to describe the costs and factors influencing the costs. READ MORE

  4. 22. Assessment in Evidence-Based Practice : Psychometric Properties, Clinical Utility and Professional Co-operation from Different Perspectives of the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment in Sweden

    Author : Johan Glad; Karin Sonnander; Ulla Jergeby; Carina Gustafsson; Laura Ferrer-Wreder; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; HOME Inventory; Social work assessment; Assessment instruments; Clinical utility; Evidence-based practice; Psychometric properties; Professional co-operation; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the present thesis was to explore and compare professional co-operation in child welfare investigations, explore the psychometric properties, and describe the clinical utility from different perspectives of a translated Swedish version of the standardized assessment instrument the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (the HOME Inventory). Social workers in Sweden, Denmark, Britain, Germany, and Texas (USA) co-operated with different professionals around a fictitious child welfare case. READ MORE

  5. 23. Experiences of living with type 1 diabetes and improving psychological flexibility through an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention

    Author : Ingrid Wijk; Unn-Britt Johansson; Susanne Amsberg; Therese Anderbro; Eva Toft; Sven Alfonsson; Sophiahemmet Högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    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

  6. 24. Beyond exhaustion and pain : the intertwinement of health and suffering among women and mothers

    Author : Anja Janine Gebhardt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Aims: The overall goal of the thesis was to understand and to conceptualize health and suffering among women living with exhaustion and long-lasting pain, with a particular focus on motherhood. Methods: The thesis’ design was interpretative, descriptive, and observational and used both qualitative and quantitative approaches. READ MORE

  7. 25. Rare pediatric movement disorders : clinical aspects of genotype, phenotype, and assessment

    Author : Annika Danielsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Pediatric movement disorders are defined by an impaired ability to initiate and control movements. Dystonia, one of these disorders, may cause a life-long severe motor disability. Pharmacological treatment is often insufficient, but deep brain stimulation (DBS) has turned out to be effective for some dystonia subtypes. READ MORE