Search for dissertations about: "occupational mobility"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 swedish dissertations containing the words occupational mobility.

2. 1. Powered mobility device use: participation and accessibility

   Author : Cecilia Pettersson; Susanne Iwarsson; Åse Brandt; Eva Månsson Lexell; Aktivt och hälsosamt åldrande; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; autonomy; environmental barrier; focus groups; housing adaptation; housing enabler; independence; mobility; mobility-related participation; occupational therapy; powered scooter; powered wheelchair; spinal cord injury; Occupational therapy;

   Abstract : This thesis elucidates the use of powered mobility devices in a Swedish context. The overall aim was to increase and deepen the knowledge on powered mobility device use in relation to participation and accessibility in different environments and among different user groups, with a specific focus on independence and autonomy. READ MORE

4. 2. Outcomes of Rollator and Powered Wheelchair Interventions - User Satisfaction and Participation

   Author : Åse Brandt; Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; rehabilitation; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ; revalidation; Physical medicine; kinesitherapy; Rasch analysis.; The QUEST; Mobility; Older people; Outcomes evaluation; ICF; Occupational therapy; Assistive technology;

   Abstract : Rollator and powered wheelchair interventions are often applied to make participation possible for citizens with limited walking capacity. However, the research-based knowledge about outcomes is insufficient for societal prioritisation purposes and for quality development of assistive technology within occupational therapy contexts. READ MORE

5. 3. Occupational participation through community mobility among older men and women

   Author : Sofi Fristedt; Torbjörn Falkmer; Jan Lexell; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the present thesis was to explore and characterise occupational participation and community mobility from an occupational perspective of health and well-being, and to elucidate potential barriers and facilitators for occupational participation and community mobility in older men and women.In Study I, questionnaires were sent to a sample of older citizens (75+) in three Swedish mid-sized municipalities. READ MORE

6. 4. The Occupation of Caregiving : Moving Beyond Individualistic Perspectives

   Author : Jennifer L. Womack; Margareta Lilja; Gunilla Isaksson; Eric Asaba; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; caregiving; occupational therapy; occupation; aging; individualism; socio-ecological perspective; transactional perspective; Occupational therapy; Arbetsterapi;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this research was to illuminate and describe caregiving as an occupation, informed by perspectives from older adult care partners and occupational therapists. An additional aim was to integrate and inform study findings with theoretical constructs that inform occupational therapy practice through occupational science and public health perspectives. READ MORE

7. 5. Hand function, Everyday Occupations and Wellbeing in Individuals with Systemic Sclerosis

   Author : Gunnel Sandqvist; Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; arbetsmiljömedicin; Yrkesmedicin; industrial medicine; Occupational health; occupational therapy interventions; wellbeing; everyday occupations; Systemic sclerosis; hand function;

   Abstract : Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is a connective tissue disease which, in various ways, influences an individual’s ability to participate in everyday occupations. The general objective of this work was to elucidate the consequences of scleroderma with respect to hand function, everyday occupations and wellbeing, in order to provide a knowledge base suitable for occupational therapy interventions. READ MORE