Search for dissertations about: "fetal ultrasonography"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words fetal ultrasonography.
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1. Health professionals’ experiences and views related to obstetric ultrasound in Rwanda and Vietnam
Abstract : BackgroundObstetric ultrasound has become an indispensable part of maternity care in high-income countries, where it is universally used for screening, diagnostic and surveillance purposes. In low-income countries, insufficient numbers of trained health professionals’ is commonly a barrier to obstetric ultrasound use. READ MORE
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2. Prenatal diagnosis in routine antenatal care : a randomised controlled trial
Abstract : Nuchal translucency (NT) measurement combined with maternal age has been shown to identify women at an increased risk of carrying a fetus with Down's syndrome (DS) more accurately than does maternal age alone. The aim of this study was to evaluate more widely the effects of two different strategies for prenatal diagnosis. READ MORE
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3. Sphincter injuries and anal incontinence after vaginal delivery : a clinical and physiological study
Abstract : Objective: To investigate the frequency and degree of anal incontinence after vaginal delivery in primiparous women, to determine risk factors for obstetric sphincter tears and to evaluate outcome of primary repair, to evaluate perineal body measurement (PBM) in patients with obstetric sphincter injuries, to study anal sphincter morphology and function before and after delivery, and to evaluate primiparous women who had sustained a sphincter tear or developed anal incontinence after delivery. Methods: Questionnaires regarding anal incontinence before pregnancy, at five and nine months after delivery were used. READ MORE
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4. Pelvic pain in pregnancy : Studies on symphyseal distension, serum relaxin levels and the influence of living conditions
Abstract : Symphyseal width was assessed in 15 non-pregnant females using radiography and ultrasonography. Regression equation: y = 0.98x + 0.30 (mm), r2 = 0. READ MORE
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5. Geographies of eHealth: Studies of Healthcare at a Distance
Abstract : This thesis examines the proliferation of healthcare services using information and communication technology to overcome spatial and temporal obstacles. These services are given such names as telemedicine and telecare, which are sometimes grouped together as telehealthcare under the umbrella term eHealth. READ MORE