Search for dissertations about: "non-pharmacological method"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words non-pharmacological method.

  2. 1. Ventricular repolarization in the human heart : effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions

    Author : Karolina J. Nowinski; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : QT interval; QT dispersion; PTCA; ischemia; T vector loop; AV junctional RF ablation; arrhythmia; sex hormones; hormone replacement therapy; cardiac memory ECG; signal-averaged ECG;

    Abstract : Ventricular arrhythmias is the main cause of sudden cardiac death. A prolonged repolarization might cause such arrhythmias, and an increased understanding about mechanisms is therefore important for their primary and secondary prevention. READ MORE

  4. 2. Pain, its assessment and treatment using sensory stimulation techniques : methodological considerations

    Author : Iréne Lund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Evaluation of pain; pain; pain rating; pain threshold; sensory stimulation;

    Abstract : Pain is a worldwide clinical problem that causes great suffering for the individual and costs for society. The assessment and evaluation of perceived pain is necessary for diagnosis, choice of treatment, and for the evaluation of treatment efficacy. READ MORE

  5. 3. Health intervention with weighted blankets for frail older people with insomnia in nursing homes

    Author : Eva Hjort-Telhede; Staffan Karlsson; Susann Arvidsson; Rose-Marie Johansson Pajala; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hälsoinnovation; Health Innovation;

    Abstract : Insomnia is a common health problem among frail older people in nursing homes. An alternative method of dealing with insomnia has been developed through weighted blankets. READ MORE

  6. 4. On the prevention of migraine -focus on exercise and the patient's perspective

    Author : Emma Varkey; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; headache; physical activity; exercise; chronic disease; rehabilitation; physical therapy; relaxation; prevention; quality of life; attitudes; knowledge; experiences;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Migraine is a common neurological disorder causing huge suffering both for the individuals affected and for society. As migraine is a chronic disorder that cannot be cured, but merely relieved, prevention is of great importance. Exercise is often recommended in migraine prevention, but evidence of efficacy is still lacking. READ MORE

  7. 5. Physical activity as a treatment in primary health care. The role of the GP and Somali women’s views and levels of physical activity

    Author : Gerthi Persson; Allmänmedicin och samhällsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physical activity; primary health care; PAP; accelerometer; physiotherapy;

    Abstract : Physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality and healthcare systems play a major role in increasing physical activity among the population. Physical activity on prescription (PAP) is a non-pharmacological method used in Swedish healthcare to prevent and treat disease. READ MORE