Search for dissertations about: "home-help services"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words home-help services.
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16. Nutrition, Health and Life-Situation in Elderly Patients with Leg Ulcers
Abstract : The aim of the present work was to describe nutrition, health and life-situation over time in elderly patients with leg ulcers and to evaluate if dietary intervention could improve healing in otherwise therapy resistant venous leg ulcers. All patients, mean age 80 years (range 66-97 years), were living at home and receiving treatment for their leg u1cers within the primary health care system. READ MORE
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17. Socio-economic differences in the healthcare utilisation of older persons in Sweden
Abstract : The global population is ageing and this demographic change has important implications for the provision of healthcare and social care. Older people often have multiple and complex health problems and a range of different care needs. READ MORE
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18. Older persons with mental disorders : health, care and health care situations
Abstract : Older persons with mental disorders other than dementia disorders represent a vulnerable group in the health care system. Old age brings inevitable changes and the additional impact of newly developed mental disorders may strikingly alter the life situation. READ MORE
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19. Recapturing self-care after stroke or spinal cord injury : exploration of experiences and evaluation of a client-centred intervention
Abstract : After stroke or spinal cord injury a person s lived body and life-world commonly change, and suddenly taken-for-granted occupations such as self-care become difficult to perform. This can be a great challenge to living an independent everyday life. READ MORE
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20. Early supported hospital discharge and continued rehabilitation at home after stroke
Abstract : This thesis, based on studies conducted in the South West Health District of Stockholm County sought: 1) to explore and compare the behavior of patients and therapists during stroke rehabilitation sessions in the home and in the hospital; 2) to describe a program of early supported discharge and continued rehabilitation at home for patients with moderate neurological impairments after stroke; and 3) to evaluate the effect of the program in terms of patient outcome, resource use and cost of health care in comparison with routine rehabilitation. Eighty-three patients-continent, independent in feeding and mental function within normal limits, with impaired motor capacity and/or dysphasia 5-7 days after acute stroke-were included in a randomized controlled trial; 41 were allocated to early supported discharge and continued rehabilitation at home (HRG) and 40 to routine rehabilitation (RRG). READ MORE
