Search for dissertations about: "pain measurement"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 115 swedish dissertations containing the words pain measurement.

  2. 21. Procedural pain reducing methods and pain assessment in newborns

    Author : Maria Gradin; Ragnar Olegård; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Our knowledge of pain in neonates has increased significantly during the last fifteen years.We now have an improved understanding of the pain system and of the negative effects of untreated pain. Advances in neonatal care have increased the nwnber of preterm and severely ill infants who are treated in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). READ MORE

  4. 22. Measurement of outcome in lumbar spine surgery : Validity and interpretability of frequently used outcome measures in the Swespine register

    Author : Catharina Parai; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; spine register; disc herniation; spinal stenosis; degenerative disc disorder; patient-reported outcome measure; Global Assessment; minimal important change; smallest detectable change; retest reliability; non-response to follow-up; attrition; measurement of change;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND. The purpose of elective lumbar spine surgery is mainly to reduce pain and to improve physical function and quality of life. The quality and results of the interventions are monitored in the Swedish spine register, Swespine. READ MORE

  5. 23. Women with Primary Sjögren´s Syndrome Assessment and Treatment A Physiotherapeutic Perspective

    Author : Britta Strömbeck; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; reliability; validity; exercise; physiotherapy; Skeleton; muscle system; rheumatology locomotion; Skelett; muskelsystem; reumatologi; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ; rehabilitation; revalidation; Physical medicine; kinesitherapy; ProF; fatigue; physical capacity; health-related quality of life; pain; Sjögren´s syndrome;

    Abstract : Primary Sjögren´s syndrome (primary SS) is a systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltrations in the exocrine glands leading to classic dryness complaints such as dry eyes and dry mouth. Non-exocrine complaints also occur, e.g. fatigue, myalgia and arthralgia, as well as disturbed mood. READ MORE

  6. 24. Voluntary activation of skeletal muscle in young and old women and men

    Author : Michael Miller; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physical medicine; pain measurement; electric stimulation; muscle; kinesitherapy; revalidation; rehabilitation; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ;

    Abstract : The evaluation of skeletal muscle strength is an important part of the physiotherapist’s clinical examination in order to plan and execute appropriate interventions. This requires the objective assessment of muscle strength and the determination of the underlying factors of muscle weakness. READ MORE

  7. 25. 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