Search for dissertations about: "dementia education"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 60 swedish dissertations containing the words dementia education.

2. 1. Facing dementia as a we : Investigating couples’ challenges and communicative strategies for managing dementia

   Author : Elin Nilsson; Lars-Christer Hydén; Anna Olaison; Jaqueline Kindell; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; conversation analysis; couplehood; dementia; epistemics; multimodal interaction; pronouns; relationships; video-recorded interviews; we-ness; “couplehood”; demens; kunskapshantering; multimodal interaktion; pronomen; relationer; samtalsanalys; videoinspelade intervjuer; vi-skap; Socialt arbete;

   Abstract : We live longer than ever before, which means that we also live longer with disorders such as those connected with dementia. Most people diagnosed with dementia live in ordinary housing for a long time, relying on their social network for support, mainly involving spouses or adult children. READ MORE

4. 2. Odor identification in aging and dementia : Influences of cognition and the ApoE gene

   Author : Jonas Olofsson; Steven Nordin; Maria Larsson; Richard Doty; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Aging; olfaction; identification; dementia; Alzheimer; genetics; ApoE; population based; cognition; demographics; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : Olfactory function is impaired in aging and dementia. The general aim of this thesis was to identify variables that predict olfactory function and dysfunction (assessed with an odor identification test) in middle-aged and elderly adults. READ MORE

5. 3. Municipal elderly care : implications of registered nurses' work situation, education, and competence

   Author : Karin Josefsson; Örebro universitet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; registered nurse ; nursing ; municipal elderly care ; work situation ; demand ; control ; influence ; support ; violence ; education ; competence ; competence development ; questionnaire ; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Nursing Science; Vårdvetenskap; registered nurse; nursing; municipal elderly care; work situation; demand; control; influence; support; violence; education; competence; competence development; questionnaire;

   Abstract : Registered nurses (RNs) are key figures in municipal elderly care. It is a challenge to create necessary conditions that enable them to provide quality nursing care. READ MORE

6. 4. Exercise and team rehabilitation in older people with dementia : applicability, motivation and experiences

   Author : Anna Sondell; Erik Rosendahl; Nina Lindelöf; Karin Hellström; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dementia; Exercise; Rehabilitation; Residential Facilities; Postural Balance; Frail Elderly; Motivation; physiotherapy; fysioterapi;

   Abstract : The world’s population is aging. With the growing population of older people, dementia disorders are becoming increasingly common. Dementia disorders are progressive and include impairments in cognitive and physical function, which lead to increased risks of inactivity, falls, fractures, and comorbidity. READ MORE

7. 5. Family caregivers of persons with dementia. Experiences of burden, satisfaction and psychosocial intervention

   Author : Signe Andrén; Geriatrik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; elderly; Dementia; caregivers; caregiver burden ; Gerontologi; Gerontology; intervention studies ; socio-economic factors ; satisfaction; strain; isolation;

   Abstract : One of the most common diseases occurring in old age groups is dementia. Caring for a relative with dementia poses many challenges for family caregivers and they bear the main responsibility for the persons with dementia living at home. READ MORE