Search for dissertations about: "aphasia"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 30 swedish dissertations containing the word aphasia.

  2. 21. On functions, abilities and quality of life after subarachnoid haemorrhage : occupational therapy aspects

    Author : Margareta Lindberg; Axel Fugl-Meyer; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Subarachnoid heamorrhage; impairment; disability; activities of daily living; work; leisure; depression; quality of life; rehabilitation; occupational therapy;

    Abstract : This investigation addresses functions/impairments, abilities/disabilities and quality of life (QoL) in a consecutive series of non-hospitalised long-term survivors (2,5-12 years) of subarachnoid heamorrhage (SAH). The investigated parameters of functions/impairments were: motor, language, perceptual and memory functions. READ MORE

  4. 22. Eating situations among women and men post-stroke

    Author : Jörgen Medin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Eating; stroke; nursing; nutritional status; psychological well-being;

    Abstract : Background: Eating occurs as a frequent activity in everyday life and one common consequence after stroke is the negative impact on the ability to eat. Aim: The overall aim of this study was to explore eating difficulties and experiences among women and men with acute stroke, three and six months after stroke. READ MORE

  5. 23. Semantic analysis of irrelevant speech in dementia

    Author : Ing-Mari Tallberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : confabulation; dementia; discourse construction; semantic projections; disease specific patterns; cognitive system and process; identity and interaction;

    Abstract : This thesis demanded for studies within an interface between semantics, interaction and neuropsychology. The topic for the thesis was irrelevant discourse caused by dementia and foremost so called confabulation. READ MORE

  6. 24. Lexical and articulatory aspects of cognitive decline

    Author : Per Östberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Dementia may be defined as the attenuation of cognitive powers despite preserved basal consciousness. Its most common cause is Alzheimer's disease (AD). Pathoanatomical staging has made it clear that the disease passes through a protracted preclinical phase with slowly emerging symptoms. READ MORE

  7. 25. From chaos to clarity : designing eHealth to support self-management in stroke care

    Author : Nadia Davoody; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Currently healthcare is shifting from a paternalistic model to a more patient-centered model in which patients’ involvement and self-management play a crucial role. Information and communication technology has the potential to shift the balance of power and responsibility from healthcare professionals to patients and citizens. READ MORE