Search for dissertations about: "Rehabilitation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 823 swedish dissertations containing the word Rehabilitation.

2. 11. Client participation in the rehabilitation process

   Author : Ewa Wressle; Chris Henriksson; Jan Marcusson; Lena Borell; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Occupational therapy; Client-centred practice; https: www.diva-portal.org liu webform form.jsp#paper0COPM; Participation; Rehabilitation; Goal formulation; Outcome; Occupational therapy; Arbetsterapi;

   Abstract : This thesis evaluates the rehabilitation process with respect to client participation. The Swedish version of a client-centred structure, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), is evaluated from the perspectives of the clients, the occupational therapists and the members of a rehabilitation team. READ MORE

4. 12. Using Virtual Reality for Participatory Design and Brain Injury Rehabilitation

   Author : Roy Davies; Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; pollution control; Environmental technology; Data- och systemvetenskap; computer technology; Systems engineering; Case Studies; Brain Injury Rehabilitation; Participatory Design; Virtual Reality; Usability; Applications; Miljöteknik; kontroll av utsläpp; Physical medicine; kinesitherapy; revalidation; rehabilitation; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ;

   Abstract : In this thesis, the usability of Virtual Reality (VR) has been investigated and developed within two applications: participatory design of workplaces and brain injury rehabilitation. In the first application, VR is used in combination with full scale modelling, drama and democratic meetings in an Envisionment Workshop. READ MORE

5. 13. Pain rehabilitation in Sweden : a quality registry study

   Author : Vanja Nyberg; Mehmed Novo; Jan Ekholm; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : chronic pain; pain-related disability; pain rehabilitation; registry study; sick leave benefits; audit;

   Abstract : Background: Chronic pain, defined as non-malignant pain emanating from the musculoskeletal system, may limit everyday activities, social functioning and the quality of social and working life for individuals, creating disability as well as incurring high economic and public costs for society. Controlled studies show that cognitive-behavioural interdisciplinary rehabilitation has a positive effect on functioning in patients who have been disabled by chronic non-malignant pain conditions. READ MORE

6. 14. Older Adults with Dual Sensory Loss : Prevalence, Diagnoses & Rehabilitation Services

   Author : Elin Lundin; Stephen Widén; Agneta Anderzén-Carlsson; Moa Wahlqvist; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dual sensory loss; Healthy aging; Older adults; Prevalence; Rehabilitation services; Qualitative content analysis; Funktionsnedsättning och samhälle; Disability research;

   Abstract : Introduction: Globally, the population aged 65 years and older are predicted to double within 30 years. The risk of developing vision loss in combination with hearing loss – dual sensory loss (DSL) increases with age. READ MORE

7. 15. Virtual Rehabilitation - Implications for Persons with Stroke

   Author : Jurgen Broeren; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : haptics; Neglect; Outcome Measures; Paresis; Rehabilitation; Stroke; Virtual Reality;

   Abstract : Aims: The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the effects of Virtual Reality technology and haptics for stroke rehabilitation. Aims were to assess motor training in the so called chronic phase after stroke and to evaluate whether any improvement detected in the VR environment is reflected in daily life. READ MORE