Search for dissertations about: "home training"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 123 swedish dissertations containing the words home training.

  2. 1. Motion interactive games for children with motor disorders : motivation, physical activity, and motor control

    Author : Marlene Sandlund; Charlotte Häger; Eva Lindh Waterworth; Lena-Karin Erlandsson; Ann-Christin Eliasson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Children; parents; cerebral palsy; physical training; home training; motivation; physical activity; motor control; virtual reality; video games.; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

    Abstract : As motion interactive games have become more widespread the interest in using these games in rehabilitation of children with motor disorders has increased among both clinical professionals and the families of these children. The general aim of this thesis was to evaluate the feasibility of using interactive games in rehabilitation of children to promote motivation for practice, physical activity, and motor control. READ MORE

  4. 2. Stroke rehabilitation: A randomized controlled study in the home setting; Functioning and costs

    Author : Ann Björkdahl; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : rehabilitation; ADL; cost; home; caregiver; outcome; adaptation; occupational therapy;

    Abstract : Aim: The purpose of the thesis was to describe and evaluate different aspects of rehabilitation after discharge for persons of working age after stroke. Aims were to compare an approach of support, information and training in the home setting with ordinary outpatient rehabilitation at the clinic and to describe the costs and factors influencing the costs. READ MORE

  5. 3. How can we optimize bystander basic life support in cardiac arrest?

    Author : Ann-Britt Thorén; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; CPR; Education; Training; Spouses; Experience; Qualitative content analysis;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to describe various aspects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and CPR training in order to find approaches for enhancing bystander interventions. Cardiac care patients (n=401) were interviewed with regard to their attitude toward CPR and CPR training (II). READ MORE

  6. 4. Integrity promoting care of demented patients

    Author : Mona Kihlgren; Astrid Norberg; Ingvar Karlsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dementia; nursing home; collective living; staff training; the E. H. Erikson theory; integrity; interaction; hermeneutics; GBS - scale; somatostatin; EEG;

    Abstract : The purpose of the thesis was to investigate if integrity promoting care improves functions in demented patients over time. The Erikson (1982) theory of ”eight stages of man” was used as a basis for training of staff in a three-month intervention study (I-VI) at a nursing home ward. READ MORE

  7. 5. The challenge of communication during home mechanical ventilation

    Author : Katja Laakso; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Communication; Communicative partner; Health-related quality of life; Home mechanical ventilation; International Classification of Functioning; Disability and Health; Qualitative research design; Disability and Health;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to explore and describe experience of communication during home mechanical ventilation (HMV) in adults, thereby contributing to increased knowledge and awareness of issues related to ventilator-supported communication. Mechanical ventilatory support seriously affects speaking and communication. READ MORE