Search for dissertations about: "culture schizophrenia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words culture schizophrenia.

2. 1. Studies on psychotic disorders in rural Ethiopia

   Author : Solomon Teferra Abebe; Lars Jacobsson; Gunnar Kullgren; Martin Prince; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Attribution; caregivers; course and outcome; key informant method; khat; longitudinal study; mortality; psychotic disorders; qualitative methods; schizophrenia; semi-nomadic; severe mental illness; treatment; Ethiopia; sub-Saharan Africa; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; Psychiatry; psykiatri;

   Abstract : Background Studies on course and outcome of schizophrenia coming from low income countries are increasingly becoming important to challenge the existing dogma claiming good outcome in these countries. Besides clinical course and outcome, mortality is considered a very important outcome measure for schizophrenia. READ MORE

4. 2. Attitudes and beliefs about national guidelines for schizophrenia. A study among stakeholders

   Author : Boel Sandström; Psykisk hälsa och psykiatrisk hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; attitude; evidence-based; guidelines; implementation; leadership; mental health; nursing; PARIHS;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate and synthesise the knowledge base concerning leadership and its influence on the implementation of evidence-based practice. A further aim was to investigate attitudes and beliefs among politicians, healthcare managers and mental healthcare professionals about the Swedish national guidelines for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like conditions. READ MORE

5. 3. Dysregulation of the kynurenine pathway in psychotic disorders : immunological aspects

   Author : Magdalena Kegel; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Kynurenic acid (KYNA), a metabolite of the kynurenine pathway, is emerging as a key factor in the development of psychotic disorders. Increased levels of KYNA are found in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and are associated to psychotic symptoms. READ MORE

6. 4. Pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease : focus on amyloid β-peptide, homocysteine and metals

   Author : Dorota Religa; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex dementia disorder. It is characterized by the neuronal and synaptic loss, presence of neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques, composed of amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) in the brain. READ MORE

7. 5. Studies on experimental neonatal CNS infection : implications for neuropsychiatric disorders

   Author : Linnéa Asp; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Despite extensive research the etiologies of neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia remain obscure. It is currently believed that complex interactions between a number of genetic and environmental risk factors contribute to the development of these disorders. READ MORE