Search for dissertations about: "hip problems"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 46 swedish dissertations containing the words hip problems.

  2. 21. Modelling loading and growth of long bones Modelling loading and growth of long bones

    Author : Priti Yadav; Elena Gutierrez-Farewik; Anders Eriksson; Eva Pontén; Hanna Isaksson; KTH; []
    Keywords : Growth Plate; Finite element analysis; Engineering Mechanics; Teknisk mekanik;

    Abstract : The long bones grow by the process of endochondral ossification, which occurs at the growth plate. This process is regulated by biological factors and mechanical factors. The biological factors which contribute to endochondral ossification process are genes, hormones, nutrients etc. The mechanical factor is the load acting on the bone. READ MORE

  4. 22. How to Make Bicycling Safer - Identification and Prevention of Serious Injuries among Bicyclists

    Author : Maria Ohlin; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bicycle; Injuries; Crashes; ICF; HRQoL; Sickness Absence; Health; Disabilities; Impairments;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to guide current and future safety improvements that address serious injuries among bicyclists. The thesis is compiled by four studies, of which the first two aimed to identify injuries leading to loss of health from a biopsychosocial perspective, and the two following studies aimed to understand how these injuries occur and how they can be prevented. READ MORE

  5. 23. Health-related quality of life of different patient groups in Swedish national quality registers : longitudinal studies of EQ-5D data and application of different value sets

    Author : Fitsum Sebsibe Teni; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: EQ-5D data on patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are collected in roughly 40% of about 100 National Quality Registers (NQRs) in Sweden. The aim of the thesis was to increase knowledge on the use of the EQ-5D-3L in assessing HRQoL of patients in different NQRs and to compare different value sets used to describe HRQoL. READ MORE

  6. 24. Surgical Treatment of Pelvic Ring Injuries and Acetabular Fractures : Aspects on Patient-reported Outcome

    Author : Björn Hernefalk; Sune Larsson; Anna Tötterman; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pelvic ring injuries; acetabular fractures; patient.reported outcome; surgical treatment; PDI; SF-36; Orthopaedics; Ortopedi;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the present thesis was to study the patient perspective on outcome following surgical treatment of pelvic ring injuries and acetabular fractures. All studies were based on patients treated for such injuries at the Department of Orthopaedics, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden. READ MORE

  7. 25. Unpacking process improvement : in-depth studies of how lean and clinical pathways contribute to the timeliness of care

    Author : Pamela Mazzocato; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Lean thinking and Clinical Pathways are two process improvement strategies that have gained popularity in health care. They both have the potential to improve the timeliness of care, which is an important goal shared by decisions makers, practitioners, and patients alike. READ MORE