Search for dissertations about: "multiple disabilities"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words multiple disabilities.
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16. Studies of people living with multiple sclerosis in Stockholm county : evaluation of methods for data collection and aspects of functining and use of health care services
Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system with potential consequences to both the physical and psychosocial dimensions of functioning in afflicted individuals. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the methods of data collection by means of home visits to people with MS (PwMS) using a comprehensive protocol with structured interviews and tests on functioning, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), use of health care services and satisfaction with care, complemented by data collection through a register of use of health care services. READ MORE
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17. Factors facilitating family functioning in families of children with disabilities : in the context of Swedish child and youth habilitation service
Abstract : At times it is a challenge for any family to balance resources, abilities, and needs. Challenges that tend to be enhanced when a child has an impairment. Family routines must function and be consistent with the family’s ecology and be meaningful according to the family’s culture. READ MORE
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18. "Participation is everything" : young people's voices on participation in school life
Abstract : This thesis shows that participation is an important and comprehensive concept for young people. The aim of the thesis is to explore young people’s perspectives on and experiences of participation in school. Young people are in this research project understood as competent participants and as valuable contributors in research. READ MORE
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19. Autism syndromes in three behavioural phenotype conditions. A clinical psychiatric study of 76 individuals with Möbius sequence, CHARGE syndrome, and oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum
Abstract : AUTISM SYNDROMES IN THREE BEHAVIOURAL PHENOTYPE CONDITIONS A clinical psychiatric study of 76 individuals with Möbius sequence, CHARGE syndrome, and oculoauriculovertebral spectrum Maria Johansson Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Göteborg University, Sweden Abstract Objectives: (1) Examine the prevalence of autism syndromes in three different Behavioural Phenotype Conditions (BPCs), (2) examine background and associated factors/conditions, and (3) describe and evaluate diagnostic difficulties in this field of research. Method: As part of multidisciplinary surveys of Möbius sequence (Möbius) (n=25), CHARGE syndrome (CHARGE) (n=31) and oculoauriculovertebral spectrum (OAV) (n=20), the occurrence of autism symptoms was assessed utilizing the DSM-III-R and DSM-IV checklists for autistic disorder (AD), the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and the Autistic Behavior Checklist (ABC). READ MORE
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20. Bridging the Gaps : Realising Human Diversity in the Built Environment through Universal Design
Abstract : This thesis explores how more equal and inclusive living environments can be achieved by using Universal Design (UD) to incorporate human diversity in all stages of planning and construction. The ongoing exclusion of persons with disabilities from the built environment does not result from a lack of knowledge on how to remedy existing obstacles nor of how to avoid creating new ones. READ MORE
