Search for dissertations about: "multimorbidity"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the word multimorbidity.

  2. 16. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in geriatric patients with dysphagia

    Author : Gunnel Wärn Hede; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : elderly;

    Abstract : Background: Orofaryngeal dysphagia (OD) is common in geriatric patients and a risk factor for malnutrition and prolonged in-hospital stay. Nutritional assessment is essential in these patients and documentation should be performed. READ MORE

  4. 17. Cognitive impairment in the nondemented elderly : occurrence, risk factors, progression

    Author : Barbara Caracciolo; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Attrition;

    Abstract : This doctoral thesis investigated different issues related to cognitive impairment (CI) in the nondemented elderly, including occurrence of CI, risk factors leading to CI development, and progression of CI to dementia. Data were derived from the Kungsholmen Project, a community-based study of 75+ years old (Studies II and IV), and from the HARMONY Study (Studies I and III), a nation-wide, population-based study of twins in Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 18. Subsyndromal Depression in Very Old Persons

    Author : Mikael Ludvigsson; Anna Milberg; Jan Marcusson; Lisa Ekselius; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Subsyndromal depression (SSD) or subthreshold depression is a common affective condition that can be described as depressiveness below the threshold of what is called a syndromal or a major depressive episode. The point prevalence for SSD has been reported to be about 10% in the community, or about two or three times higher than the prevalence for syndromal depression. READ MORE

  6. 19. Improving general practitioners’ management of COPD : a challenge in Swedish primary health care

    Author : Hanna Sandelowsky; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background and aim: General practitioners (GPs) who possess a high level of knowledge about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and good skills in managing COPD, other chronic conditions, and multimorbidity are prerequisites for optimal COPD care. However, there is a substantial discrepancy between COPD guidelines and practice. READ MORE

  7. 20. Cognitive impairment in medical inpatients

    Author : Gustav Torisson; Klinisk minnesforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cognitive impairment; dementia; delirium; hospitalisations; activities of daily living; computerised tomography; quality of life; inpatients;

    Abstract : Background: People aged over 80 years is the most rapidly growing segment of the population in Sweden. This group is susceptible to multimorbidity, disability and cognitive impairment. Managing these issues will be essential in order to obtain a sustainable healthcare system in the near future. READ MORE