Search for dissertations about: "changing lifestyle"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words changing lifestyle.

  2. 1. The Challenge of Changing Practice : Applying Theory in the Implementation of an Innovation in Swedish Primary Health Care

    Author : Siw Carlfjord; Preben Bendtsen; Malou Lindberg; Agneta Andersson; Per Nilsen; Mats Brommels; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Implementation; Primary Health Care; Public Health;

    Abstract : Background: The translation of new knowledge, such as research findings, new tools or methods into health care practice has gained increased  interest in recent years. Important factors that determine implementation outcome have been identified, and models and checklists to be followed in planning as well as in carrying out an implementation process have been produced. READ MORE

  4. 2. Strengthening lifestyle interventions in primary health care : the challenge of change and implementation of guidelines in clinical practice

    Author : Therese Kardakis; Helene Johansson; Lars Weinehall; Lars Jerden; Monica Nyström; Charli Eriksson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health orientation; health promotion; prevention; primary health care; readiness for change; lifestyles; clinical practice guidelines; implementation; guideline development; tobacco use; alcohol use; unhealthy eating habits; physical activity; organizational support; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Background: Lifestyle habits like tobacco use, hazardous use of alcohol, unhealthy eating habits and insufficient physical activity are risk factors for developing non-communicable diseases, which are the leading, global causes of death. Furthermore, ill health and chronic diseases are costly and put an increased burden on societies and health systems. READ MORE

  5. 3. Very Integrated Program (VIP): health promotion for patients with alcohol and drug use disorders

    Author : Karen Hovhannisyan; Kliniskt Centrum för Hälsofrämjande Vård; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Alcohol addiction; Drug addiction; Lifestyle intervention; Smoking cessation; Dietary counselling; Physical activity; Integrated program;

    Abstract : Treatment of patients with alcohol or drug use disorders is a complex multistage process addressing the substance addiction and co-morbidities. The risky lifestyles, including tobacco smoking, insufficient physical activity and unhealthy diet, which can aggravate health condition as well as addiction treatment itself, are very common among these patients. READ MORE

  6. 4. Promoting physical activity and lifestyle changes in primary health care. Interviews, randomised controlled trial and cohort studies examining lifestyle factors and venous thromboembolism

    Author : Peter Nymberg; kardiovaskulär medicin och genetik Allmänmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Primary health care; Physical activity; mindfulness; venous thromboembolism; Self-rated health; mitochondria-DNA copy-number; accelerometers; randomised trial; pilot-study.; Primärvård; fysisk aktivitet; venös trombos; mindfulness; självskattad hälsa; mitokondrie DNA antal; accelerometer; randomiserad kontrollerad pilot-studie;

    Abstract : Background: Unhealthy lifestyle habits, low socioeconomic status, and low self-rated health (SRH) increase the risk of non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease. There are shared risk factors between arterial and venous thrombosis (VTE), and they predispose for one another. READ MORE

  7. 5. Effects of exercise on alcohol use disorders

    Author : Victoria Gunillasdotter; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Alcohol use disorders are common, yet highly undertreated. Major barriers for not seeking treatment are stigma, lack of problem awareness, and the desire to self-manage the problem. READ MORE