Search for dissertations about: "and Randomised Control Trial RCT"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 26 swedish dissertations containing the words and Randomised Control Trial RCT.

  2. 11. Infants hospitalised with acute respiratory tract infections. Mapping, description, and evaluation of physiotherapy treatment methods including frequent changes in body position and stimulation of physical activity

    Author : Sonja Andersson Marforio; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; physical therapy modalities; respiratory tract infections; bronchiolitis; pneumonia; infants; randomized controlled trial;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge about physiotherapy treatment for infants with lower respiratory tract infections, which is the most common reason for infant hospitalisation worldwide. Physiotherapy treatment for these infants is debated, and there is no clear consensus regarding the best treatment strategy. READ MORE

  4. 12. Gait and balance in Parkinson's disease : psychometric properties and effects of training

    Author : Niklas Löfgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Aim: The overarching aims of this thesis were to: evaluate the psychometric properties of a new clinical balance tool in People with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD) with mild to moderate disease severity; as well as to investigate the effects of a new gait and balance training regime, developed to target specific symptoms commonly observed in this population. Methods: Paper one entailed the evaluation of a balance tool’s (the Mini-BESTest) reproducibility in a clinical context, when used in PwPD. READ MORE

  5. 13. Sleep and obesity in children at different obesity risks : patterns, associations and early intervention

    Author : Lijuan Xiu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Childhood obesity is a global health concern with a range of adverse outcomes. Short sleep has been consistently linked to childhood obesity. However, associations between other sleep characteristics and obesity are less studied in children. Some multi-component obesity intervention studies har started included sleep as a target. READ MORE

  6. 14. Pathological Internet use and psychopathology among European adolescents

    Author : Tony Durkee; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Internet use and accessibility has grown exponentially across the globe. The highest rates are noted in adolescents and youth. The swift development of technological improvements combined with interactive and enticing online activities has demonstrated to be unprecedented. READ MORE

  7. 15. Ladnaan : evaluation of a culturally tailored parenting support program to Somali-born parents

    Author : Fatumo Osman; Marie Klingberg-Allvin; Högskolan Dalarna; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hälsa och välfärd;

    Abstract : Background: Research shows that immigrant families encounter different complexities and challenges in a new host country, such as acculturation, isolation and lack of social support. These challenges have been shown to have negative impacts on immigrant families’ mental and emotional health, family function, parenting practices and parents’ sense of competence. READ MORE