Search for dissertations about: "multiple disabilities"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words multiple disabilities.

  2. 31. Body function and activity after acute stroke : physiotherapy perspectives

    Author : Disa Sommerfeld; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Activity; body function; disability; impairment; muscle spasticity; motor activity; prevalence; prediction; physiotherapy; stroke.;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to describe body function and activity from a physiotherapy perspective in patients with stroke. Further aim was to look for feasible prognostic instruments for the length of stay in hospital or nursing home so as to facilitate planning of the subsequent level of care after acute stroke in patients 65 years and older. READ MORE

  4. 32. Physical activity in persons with late effects of polio

    Author : Cecilia Winberg; Rehabiliteringsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; exercise; gait; the International Classification of Functioning; Disability and Health ICF ; lifestyle; muscle strength; Post poliomyelitis syndrome; qualitative research; rehabilitation; self-report; walking;

    Abstract : Physical activity is beneficial for the health of persons with disabilities but the levels of such activity are lower than for persons without disability. In addition the level of physical activity decreases with increasing age. READ MORE

  5. 33. Health and quality of care from older peoples' and formal caregivers' perspective

    Author : Ingrid From; Inger Johansson; Gun Nordström; Bodil Wilde Larsson; Berit Lundman; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Older people; community care; dependency; health; adaptation; compensation; phenomenology; quality of care; organizational climate; stress of conscience; competence; health; sense of coherence; formal caregivers; Nursing Science; Omvårdnad; Hälsa och välfärd;

    Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to gain a deeper understanding of older people's view of health and care while dependent on community care. Furthermore to describe and compare formal caregivers' perceptions of quality of care, working conditions, competence, general health, and factors associated with quality of care from the caregivers' perspective. READ MORE

  6. 34. Neck pain in women : effect of tailored treatment and impact of work environment

    Author : Åsa Svedmark; Martin Björklund; Charlotte Häger; Jens Wahlström; Ottar Vasseljen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; neck pain; neck disability; treatment; work exposure; stress; physiotherapy; fysioterapi;

    Abstract : Introduction: Musculoskeletal pain is a common problem in the working population. In Sweden, 40% of women and 30% of men report suffering from neck and shoulder pain weekly. The underlying cause for neck pain is often not known and the treatment is commonly guided by the individual’s symptoms. READ MORE

  7. 35. Genetic studies of neurodevelopmental disorders

    Author : Josephine Wincent; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) constitute a heterogeneous group of disorders that adversely impacts a child’s behavioural and learning processes. Developmental delay (DD) and mental retardation are included among the NDDs and are frequently associated with a wide range of accompanying disabilities such as multiple congenital anomalies and dysmorphic features. READ MORE