Search for dissertations about: "Rehabilitation multiple sclerosis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Rehabilitation multiple sclerosis.

2. 1. Engagement in occupations in persons with Multiple Sclerosis

   Author : Eva Månsson Lexell; Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; social environment; adaptation; identity; self; ADL; rehabilitation; occupational therapy; engagement in occupations; Multiple Sclerosis;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to increase our knowledge of engagement in occupations in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in order to develop client-centred occupational therapy and rehabilitation. In study I, observations of the performance of self-care and household occupations were pursued in 44 participants, and study II identified self-perceived problems in performance of occupations in 47 participants. READ MORE

4. 2. Working life in people with multiple sclerosis

   Author : Mia Forslin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease in the central nervous system, usually with an onset in early adulthood with many years of working age ahead. The employment rate in people with MS (PwMS) is low and associated with low quality of life (QoL). READ MORE

5. 3. Oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults: Prevalence, professional practices, patient perspectives and treatment outcomes

   Author : Maribeth Caya Rivelsrud; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Swallowing; assessment; rehabilitation; quality of life; evidence base;

   Abstract : Background: Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is defined as any disruption in the transportation of food/liquids safely and efficiently from the mouth, through the pharynx and into the esophagus. The underlying causes of OD in adults are numerous and the consequences may have devastating effects on a person’s health and quality of life. READ MORE

6. 4. Cognitive function and neurophysiological correlates in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

   Author : Mathias Sundgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Impaired cognitive function is a frequent consequence of multiple sclerosis (MS). It negatively affects vocational status, treatment adherence, physical independence, competence in activities of daily life, rehabilitation potential, driving safety and quality of life. READ MORE

7. 5. People with multiple sclerosis in Stockholm : aspects of motor and cognitive function, activities of daily living and social/lifestyle activities

   Author : Ulrika Einarsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Cognition; human activities; movement; multiple sclerosis; population; prevalence; walking;

   Abstract : No population-based, detailed data has been published regarding persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) in terms of cognitive function, manual dexterity, general motor capacity, walking capacity, activities of daily living (ADL) and social/lifestyle activities. In addition, there is a lack of knowledge about associations between cognitive function, manual dexterity, walking ability, socio-demographic factors and coping capacity; and independence in ADL and normal frequency of social/lifestyle activities in a population-based sample of PwMS. READ MORE