Search for dissertations about: "elder care"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words elder care.

  2. 16. Micro Level Priority Setting for Elderly Patients with Acute Cardiovascular Disease and Complex Needs : Practice What We Preach or Preach What We Practice?

    Author : Niklas Ekerstad; Per Carlsson; Rurik Löfmark; Kjell Asplund; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Demographic trends and other factors are expected to continue widening the gap between health care demands and available resources, especially in elder services. This growing imbalance signals a need for priority setting in health care. READ MORE

  4. 17. The Economic Psychology of the Welfare State

    Author : Erik Lakomaa; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Political decision making can be analyzed through a plethora of theories. Here Economic Psychology is used as theoretical framework to analyze decision making, both by politicians and voters. READ MORE

  5. 18. Healthcare providers' perceptions of diversity and cultural competence

    Author : Helen Olt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ANOVA;

    Abstract : Swedish society is ethnically diverse and since the early 1960s immigrants have made significant contributions to the labour market in healthcare. Today many Swedes, including first- and second-generation immigrants, work together in a healthcare setting that serves an increasingly diverse population. READ MORE

  6. 19. A matter of life and health : Life satisfaction, personality and mortality in two populations of elders

    Author : Ingela Steij Stålbrand; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Elders; health; subjective well-being; life satisfaction; personality; multimorbidity; mortality; symptoms;

    Abstract : The aims of the present thesis were to explore and describe elderly people’s morbidity and experience of symptoms in relation to life satisfaction, personality and mortality. (I, II and III) To learn from the individuals who have high life satisfaction in spite of the fact that they have concurrent medical diagnoses and conditions. READ MORE

  7. 20. Infant microbiota and short chain fatty acids - relation to lifestyle and effect on health

    Author : Monica Gio-Batta; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; microbiota; gut; oral; skin; short chain fatty acids; allergy; siblings; farm; pets; extremely preterm; quantitative culture; 16S rRNA gene sequencing;

    Abstract : The commensal microbiota has both beneficial and negative effects on the host. It is a source of infectious and inflammatory microorganisms, but may also provide immune stimulation during a critical period during early infancy that possibly offers protection against allergy and other immune mediated diseases. READ MORE