Search for dissertations about: "Somatic costs"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words Somatic costs.
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1. Reproductive allocation and costs of reproduction in subarctic herbs : A resource-based perspective
Abstract : The influence of internal and external factors on two major plant life history components, i.e., reproductive allocation and costs of reproduction, was examined for nine perennial herbs in subarctic Swedish Lapland. In one study, comparisons were made between Sweden and the French Alps. READ MORE
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2. Talk through IT : Using Common Ground to build Bridges with Weak Ties in the Design of Online Psychosocial Support
Abstract : There is growing interest in applying information and communication technology (ICT) in healthcare. The attention to ICT stems from several factors: costs of healthcare, high prevalence of somatic diseases, longer life expectancy and technological advancements. READ MORE
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3. Job insecurity from a stress perspective : Antecedents, consequences, and moderators
Abstract : The trend in working life to lower costs by reducing personnel or employing staff on short-term basis has brought uncertainty to many employment situations. Job insecurity is a phenomenon that has received growing attention in research as well as in working life. The present thesis considers job insecurity as a stressor. READ MORE
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4. Severe angina pectoris and spinal cord stimulation. Long-term effects and safety aspects
Abstract : Refractory angina pectoris has been defined as coronary artery disease and severe angina, where standard pharmacological and invasive treatment possibilities are exhausted. The epidemiology of this condition is virtually unknown.During the last few decades, additional treatment options have evolved for this condition. READ MORE
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5. Cost analysis and policy implications in psychiatric care
Abstract : The economic burden of mental health constitutes a substantial part of the total costs of illnesses. Most estimates of cost-of-illness focus on somatic illnesses and corresponding studies of mental health are few. READ MORE