Search for dissertations about: "multiple sclerosis life"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 46 swedish dissertations containing the words multiple sclerosis life.

  2. 21. Falls, fear of falling and falls self-efficacy among adults with multiple sclerosis

    Author : Elizabeth Peterson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Occupational therapy; multiple sclerosis; falls; fear of falling; falls self-efficacy; injury prevention;

    Abstract : Although falls are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults and increasingly recognized as threat to the wellbeing of people living with chronic neurological conditions, fall prevention research involving people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is just emerging. The overall aim of this thesis was to generate new knowledge about fear of falling (FoF), fall-related injuries, and falls self-efficacy among middle aged and older adults with MS to inform development of occupational therapy interventions. READ MORE

  4. 22. Activity restrictions, treatment and work disability among people with multiple sclerosis

    Author : Fitsum Sebsibe Teni; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that commonly occurs among individuals of working age. Its symptoms are heterogeneous and affect people with MS (PwMS) considerably in different aspects of their lives. Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) have helped a lot in the improvement of health and work productivity. READ MORE

  5. 23. Multiple sclerosis linkage analysis and DNA variation in a complex trait

    Author : Helena Modin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Multiple sclerosis is a life-long disease affecting approximately 11.000 individuals in Sweden today. It is the second most common cause of neurological disability amongst young adults, only outnumbered by traffic accidents. Genetic epidemiological studies indicate that genetic factors contribute to the susceptibility of MS. READ MORE

  6. 24. Work disability, economic situation, and societal costs of multiple sclerosis in Sweden

    Author : Chantelle Ellen Murley; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects many aspects of life and often leads to a reduction in an individual’s work capacity. This reduction, referred to as work disability, may lead to the use of social protections to replace lost earnings upon being absent and societal costs from the lost production. READ MORE

  7. 25. Human herpesvirus-6 in multiple sclerosis : assay development, immune responses and host genetics

    Author : Rasmus Gustafsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : MS is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease of the CNS that implies impaired motor- and cognitive functions. Life expectancy is not severely affected but the disease has substantial negative effects on the quality of life of patients and their relatives. READ MORE