Search for dissertations about: "mobility limitation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the words mobility limitation.
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1. Assessment of balance control in relation to fall risk among older people
Abstract : Falls and their consequences among older people are a serious medical and public health problem. Identifying individuals at risk of falling is therefore a major concern. READ MORE
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2. Gait speed and physical exercise in people with dementia
Abstract : The aim of the thesis was to investigate the importance of physical function for survival in very old people, and furthermore, whether physical exercise could influence physical function, cognitive function, and dependence in activities of daily living (ADLs) in older people with dementia living in nursing homes.The world’s population is ageing. READ MORE
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3. On Battery Electric Vehicles: Driving Patterns, Multi-Car Households and Infrastructure
Abstract : The transportation sector is responsible for a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. Though the transport system may be difficult to change into a less polluting system, electric vehicles may be a possible approach. READ MORE
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4. Catching the Bus in Old Age - Methodological Aspects of Accessibility Assessments in Public Transport
Abstract : Engagement in daily activities is central for people’s health and well-being. Today, our activity arenas mostly cover great geographical areas, and to reach different activities we must travel. However, people with functional limitations are sometimes restricted in their travelling. READ MORE
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5. Electrification of Private Mobility: Driving Patterns, Multi-Car Households and Infrastructure
Abstract : Electrification of personal vehicles has the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions. However, a large-scale transition to electric vehicles may be difficult as there are many individuals who collectively need to transition to this technology. READ MORE