Search for dissertations about: "intervention, randomized controlled study"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 250 swedish dissertations containing the words intervention, randomized controlled study.

  2. 1. Psychological and physiological effects on Swedish worker’s health when using a health promotion intervention including mechanical massage and mental training - a pilot study

    Author : Jasmin Muller; Anette Ekström; Britt Hedman Ahlström; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : Alternative; Anxiety; Blood pressure; Complementary; Heart rate; Intervention; Massage; Physical Health; Psychosocial health; Randomized controlled study; Salutogenic theory; Stress; Temperature; Working place;

    Abstract : Introduction:Work-related stress is one of the most challenging issues on workplaces. Reduced ability to relax and recover has been proposed as a key factor behind the increase of stress-related illness among workers. Massage and mental training are two commonly used techniques which may have positive effects on the ability to recover. READ MORE

  4. 2. Childhood obesity: early intervention and web-based treatment

    Author : Annelie Thorén; Sven-Arne Silfverdal; Annika Janson; Margareta Persson; Olof Sandström; Stefan Särnblad; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; weight gain; body mass index; BMI; childhood obesity; treatment; intervention; pediatrik; Pediatrics;

    Abstract : Childhood obesity is a threat to public health worldwide. In Sweden around 15% of children 5-19 years of age are overweight and 3-4 % have obesity. Early prevention is crucial as are effective treatments for children and adolescents who have already developed obesity. READ MORE

  5. 3. Interventions in adult children and spouses of alcoholics. Randomized controlled trials of mental health and drinking patterns

    Author : Helena Hansson; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; randomized controlled trials; coping behavior; university students; intervention; adult children of alcoholics; spouses of alcoholics; drinking pattern;

    Abstract : Randomized studies of various support programs for spouses and children of alcoholics are few in the international literature. This thesis comprises two randomized controlled studies of intervention programs for two family groups: spouses living with an alcoholics partner (paper I and II) and university students who have grown up with at least one parents with alcohol problems (paper III and IV). READ MORE

  6. 4. Early Elementary School Interventions in Reading and Mathematics

    Author : Hanna Lindström-Sandahl; Henrik Danielsson; Stefan Samuelsson; Åsa Elwér; Joakim Samuelsson; Karin Landerl; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Intervention; Special education; Instruction; Reading; Mathematics; Randomized controlled study; Follow-up; Elementary school; Intervention; Specialpedagogik; Undervisning; Läsning; Matematik; Randomiserad kontrollerad studie; Uppföljning; Grundskola;

    Abstract : Supplemental special education support in reading and mathematics is essential for some children who struggle to learn basic reading or mathematics skills in their first years of schooling. Previous research shows that supplemental phonics and early numeracy and arithmetic instruction help students at risk for reading or mathematics difficulties. READ MORE

  7. 5. Alcohol Intervention Studies in University Students. Randomised Controlled Trials of Responsible Beverage Service and High Risk Drinking

    Author : Kent Johnsson; Kliniskt Centrum för Hälsofrämjande Vård; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; University; Psykiatri; psychosomatics; clinical psychology; Psychiatry; Medicin människa och djur ; Medicine human and vertebrates ; Breath alcohol concentration.; AUDIT.; Trajectory.; Randomized Controlled Trial.; Normative feedback.; Alcohol prevention; klinisk psykologi; Server intervention.; College; psykosomatik;

    Abstract : The aim was to study implementation and efficacy of two intervention techniques for risky alcohol consumption in university students. One technique was the Responsible Beverage Service Programme modified for use in students pubs. READ MORE