Search for dissertations about: "T Costa"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words T Costa.

2. 1. Personality and adherence to medication treatment

   Author : Malin Axelsson; Jan Lötvall; Eva Brink; Paul T Jr. Costa; Högskolan Väst; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Five-factor model; personality traits; medication adherence; chronic disease; Vårdvetenskap; Nursing science; personality traits; medication adherence; five-factor model; chronic disease;

   Abstract : Striving for improved adherence to medication treatment is of vital concern, as low adherence is a major obstacle in treating many prevalent chronic diseases. Several factors have been identified that seem to influence adherence behaviour, but limited research exists on the significance of personality for adherence to medication treatment. READ MORE

4. 2. Occupation-based and occupation-focused evaluation and intervention with children : a validation study of the assessment of motor and process skills (AMPS)

   Author : Brigitte Elisabeth Gantschnig; Ingeborg Nilsson; Anne G Fisher; Julie Page; Wendy Costa; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Activities of daily living; occupational performance; evaluation; Rasch analysis; mild disabilities; attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; developmental coordination disorder; learning disorder; sensory integrative disorder; occupational therapy; feasibility; implementation; translational research; Occupational therapy; arbetsterapi;

   Abstract : IntroductionOccupational therapists are concerned with enabling people to perform the daily life tasks they need, want, or are expected to perform for fullest possible integration into community living and participation in society. Children with mild disabilities have problems performing personal and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL) tasks at home or school, and that can limit their full integration and participation in their homes and school lives. READ MORE

5. 3. Biomarkers of exposure to pesticides in humans

   Author : Eva Ekman; Avdelningen för arbets- och miljömedicin; []
   Keywords : Biomarker; Mass Spectrometry; Pharmacokinetics; Exposure assessment; Peticides; Pregnant Women; Biomonitoring; Urine; LC-MS MS; Biomarker; Mass Spectrometry; Pharmacokinetics; Exposure assessment; Peticides; Pregnant Women; Biomonitoring; Urine; LC-MS MS;

   Abstract : Almost every human is exposed to pesticides, in work environments, by domestic use and via diet, drinking water and personal products. Current research expresses concern that low dose exposure over time can lead to adverse health effects. READ MORE

6. 4. Molecular epidemiology of hepatitis A and hepatitis B virus in central America

   Author : Patricia Arauz-Ruiz; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The genetic variability was determined for hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) strains from cases of acute and chronic hepatitis in Central America (CA). The genetic relatedness was established for the' strains to strains from other parts of the world. READ MORE