Search for dissertations about: "multimorbidity"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the word multimorbidity.

  2. 21. Cardiovascular risk factors in elderly : With special emphasis on atrial fibrillation, hypertension and diabetes

    Author : Karin Rådholm; Carl Johan Östgren; Magnus Falk; Jan Marcusson; Cecilia Björkelund; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : BackgroundThe part of the population that belongs to the oldest-old (ages 80 years or older) increases rapidly, worldwide. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disease burden globally. Multimorbidity is common in old age and stroke, diabetes mellitus (DM) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are strongly associated with age. READ MORE

  4. 22. Development of dementia in older adults : the body-mind connection

    Author : Giulia Grande; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : dementia;

    Abstract : Over the past years, two major lines have emerged in the field of dementia research that are focused on: (1) The accurate and early prediction of dementia, and (2) The identification of modifiable factors for dementia prevention. This thesis has contributed to both. READ MORE

  5. 23. Proactive Primary Care for Older Adults at High Risk of Hospital Admission

    Author : Magnus Nord; Jan Marcusson; Carl Johan Östgren; Hugo Lövheim; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Demographic change is leading to a higher proportion of older adults in most parts of the world. A minority of older adults have poor health, but this group has high care needs due to frailty and/or multimorbidity. READ MORE

  6. 24. Implementation of knowledge-based palliative care at nursing homes: The professionals' perspective

    Author : Helene Åvik Persson; Hälsofrämjande komplexa interventioner; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dying; Educational intervention; Knowledge-based care; Implementation; Nursing home; Older persons; Organizational readiness for change; Palliative care; Professionals perspective;

    Abstract : Dying in older persons precedes often by a prolonged period of frailty and multimorbidity. The global increase in the aged population means more death at an older age and highlights the need to integrate palliative care in elderly care. READ MORE

  7. 25. Older people with intellectual disability and affective and anxiety disorders: Comorbidities, healthcare utilisation, pharmacotherapy and frailty factors requiring support and social services

    Author : Nadia El Mrayyan; Hälsofrämjande komplexa interventioner; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ageing; Intellectual disability; Affective disorders; Anxiety disorders; Healthcare; Social Services; Drugs; Frailty factors;

    Abstract : AbstractBackground: Affective and anxiety disorders have a higher occurrence in older people with intellectual disability (ID) than in the general population. However, there is a lack of research into this ageing group from the point of view of their health panorama, use of medicines, healthcare utilisation and social welfare support. READ MORE