Search for dissertations about: "Stroke dissertation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 94 swedish dissertations containing the words Stroke dissertation.
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1. Stroke Epidemiology and Outcome in Southern Sweden
Abstract : Background: Stroke is a common cause of mortality and disability worldwide and continuously updated, thorough information of itsoccurrence and outcome is needed. In recent years, multiple advances have been made in stroke prevention and treatment that mayhave changed the epidemiology and outcome of stroke. READ MORE
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2. Functioning after stroke : An application of the International Classification of Functioning,Disability and Health (ICF)
Abstract : Objective. The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the biopsychosocial consequences after stroke and test the validity of the ICF Core Sets for Stroke during one year post-stroke. Material and Methods. READ MORE
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3. Stroke in the Long Term. Prognosis, comorbidity, disability, readmission, and the caregiver perspective
Abstract : Background: Stroke is a major cause of mortality and disability. Prognosis is constantly evolving and is affected by multiple factors, many of which have not previously been thoroughly analyzed. READ MORE
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4. Activity and participation long term after stroke
Abstract : Background and aim: As an increasing number of people are living and ageing with the consequences ofstroke, the rehabilitation and support provided for this group needs to have a long-term perspective. Moreover,to prevent long-term activity limitations and participation restrictions after stroke, increased knowledge is neededregarding how engagement in different types of activities develops beyond the first years of recovery andadaptation. READ MORE
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5. Neurogenic and inflammatory response in the rodent brain following stroke
Abstract : Stroke and in this case cerebral infarction affects 20 million people each year and five million of them die. In Sweden 30-35000 people will be affected and one of three of them will be severely disabled. In addition, one of six will suffer a new stroke within six years. READ MORE