Search for dissertations about: "multiple sclerosis occupational"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words multiple sclerosis occupational.

2. 1. Engagement in occupations in persons with Multiple Sclerosis

   Author : Eva Månsson Lexell; Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; social environment; adaptation; identity; self; ADL; rehabilitation; occupational therapy; engagement in occupations; Multiple Sclerosis;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to increase our knowledge of engagement in occupations in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in order to develop client-centred occupational therapy and rehabilitation. In study I, observations of the performance of self-care and household occupations were pursued in 44 participants, and study II identified self-perceived problems in performance of occupations in 47 participants. READ MORE

4. 2. Epidemiological and radiological aspects of multiple sclerosis

   Author : Anne-Marie Landtblom; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : The first aim of this investigation was to analyse possible risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS) with focus on animal contacts and occupational exposures, especially to organic solvents. Another aim was to search for specific features in solvent-exposed MS patients mainly by the radiological techniques magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy ( 1 H MRS) and also by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis along with a disability scoring. READ MORE

5. 3. Disability in people with multiple sclerosis with focus on fatigue

   Author : Sverker Johansson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Disability; energy; fatigue; functioning; health services; multiple sclerosis; perceived impact on health;

   Abstract : Background: Knowledge of the concurrent presence of disabilities and of their association with the perceived physical and psychological impact of MS on health in people with MS is sparse. Fatigue is commonly reported and may cause limitations in daily life. READ MORE

6. 4. 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

7. 5. Women on sick leave for long-term musculoskeletal pain : Factors associated with work ability, well-being and return to work

   Author : Mamunur Rashid; Annika Nilsson; Marja-Leena Kristofferzon; Marina Heiden; Katja Boersma; Högskolan i Gävle; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Biopsychosocial model; musculoskeletal pain; postal survey; prognostic factors; return to work; sick leave; women of working age; work ability and well-being; inget Strategiskt forskningsområde SFO ; no Strategic Research Area SFO ;

   Abstract : Background: Taking sick leave (SL) for long-term musculoskeletal pain (MSP), predominantly in the neck, shoulders and back, is common among women in Sweden. Long-term MSP affects their daily life and causes impaired work ability and long-term SL. READ MORE