Search for dissertations about: "chronic pain"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 456 swedish dissertations containing the words chronic pain.

  2. 26. Multidimensional assessment of people with chronic pain : A critical appraisal of the Person, Environment, Occupation model

    Author : Marie-Louise Schult; Björn Gerdle; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Medical sciences; Chronic pain; evaluation; occupational therapy; rehabilitation; vocational assessment; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

    Abstract : The present thesis is an attempt to organize the phenomena to be assessed and the methods for assessment in the management of chronic pain, using a conceptual model. To that aim, the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO ) model was evaluated in several respects, e.g. origin and credibility. READ MORE

  4. 27. Musculoskeletal Pain and Return to Work : A Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective

    Author : Charlotta Marhold; Jan Lisspers; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Back pain; cognitive-behavioral; multidisciplinary; musculoskeletal; neck pain; prediction; prevention; rehabilitation; return to work; shoulder pain; sick leave; treatment; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; klinisk psykologi; Clinical Psychology;

    Abstract : Musculoskeltal pain is the most common diagnosis for being on sick leave two months or longer in Sweden. The societal costs have been estimated at almost 30 billion Swedish kronor per year. Research aimed at improving occupational rehabilitation is therefore crucial. READ MORE

  5. 28. Fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain. Dimensions of fatigue and effects of physiotherapy

    Author : Anna Ericsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fatigue; fibromyalgia; chronic pain; widespread pain; assessment; physiotherapy; exercise; education;

    Abstract : Aims. Fatigue is a severe problem for patients with fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic widespread pain (CWP). READ MORE

  6. 29. A follow-up of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, focusing on multimodal rehabilitation

    Author : Daniel Merrick; Britt-Marie Stålnacke; Anne Söderlund; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pain; pain measurement; disability; patient satisfaction; cognitive therapy; behaviour therapy; interdisciplinary health teams; motivation; sick leave; multimodal rehabilitation; whiplash injuries; stress disorders; posttraumatic;

    Abstract : Chronic pain is usually defined as pain of more than three months duration. The prevalence of chronic pain among the general population in Sweden is 18%. READ MORE

  7. 30. Interactions with pain-related systems - Towards new electrical treatments for chronic pain

    Author : Matilde Forni; NanoLund: Centre for Nanoscience; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; High definition brain stimulation; Periaqueductal gray matter; Pain systems; Pain models;

    Abstract : Background. Persistent intolerable pain is still an unsolved issue with a huge socioeconomic impact. To develop appropriate treatments, it is crucial to understand the complex mechanisms underlying pain and how they change during sustained pain stimuli or during pathological conditions. READ MORE