Search for dissertations about: "biopsychosocial perspective"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words biopsychosocial perspective.

  2. 16. How to Make Bicycling Safer - Identification and Prevention of Serious Injuries among Bicyclists

    Author : Maria Ohlin; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bicycle; Injuries; Crashes; ICF; HRQoL; Sickness Absence; Health; Disabilities; Impairments;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to guide current and future safety improvements that address serious injuries among bicyclists. The thesis is compiled by four studies, of which the first two aimed to identify injuries leading to loss of health from a biopsychosocial perspective, and the two following studies aimed to understand how these injuries occur and how they can be prevented. READ MORE

  4. 17. Women’s participation in mammography screening

    Author : Tatiana Sterlingova; Maud Lundén; Berit Møller Christensen; Johan Kihlberg; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; breast cancer; health promotion; mammography screening; participation; women;

    Abstract : This dissertation focuses on women’s participation in mammography screening, which is a vital component of early detection and effective management of breast cancer. All Swedish women in the age group of 40-74 receive an invitation by mail at regular intervals of 18-24 months. READ MORE

  5. 18. Health economic evaluation methods for decision-making in preventive dentistry

    Author : Nils Oscarson; Carina Källestål; Lars Lindholm; Dorthe Holst; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; costs and cost analysis; cost-effectiveness analysis CEA ; cost-benefit analysis CBA ; contingent valuation method; willingness to pay; dental caries; prevention; preventive dentistry; oral health; health outcome; quality of life.; Epidemiology; Epidemiologi;

    Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to evaluate caries-preventive measures from a societal perspective, to demonstrate the use of resources in preventive dentistry, to develop and discuss techniques suitable for evaluating dental care costs and outcomes, and to test costs and consequences within a health economic decision model adapted to preventive dental care. The thesis is based on three separate studies with three separate cohorts. READ MORE

  6. 19. Lumbopelvic pain during and after pregnancy : aspects of catastrophizing, fear-avoidance beliefs, physical ability and health-related quality of life

    Author : Christina Olsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Back pain; disability; fear of movement; pelvic pain; predictor; women s health;

    Abstract : Background: Every second pregnant woman suffers from lumbopelvic pain, and many report remaining pain postpartum. Lumbopelvic pain affects the woman s life in many ways and it is the main reason for sick leave during pregnancy. READ MORE

  7. 20. The single leg squat in clinical testing : aspects of reliability, validity, and associated factors

    Author : John Ressman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: The Single Leg Squat (SLS) test is a functional test widely used in clinical settings to examine and evaluate rehabilitation goals. Research indicates that the SLS is reliable when the knee relative to the foot is dichotomously assessed. READ MORE