Search for dissertations about: "pain thresholds"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 swedish dissertations containing the words pain thresholds.

2. 1. Predicting postoperative pain. Clinical and genetic studies of relationships between pain sensitivity and pain after surgery

   Author : Anna KM Persson; Anestesiologi och intensivvård; []
   Keywords : Elektrisk smärttröskel; genetik och smärta; smärtprediktion; postoperativ smärta; VAS; smärtkänslighet; smärta efter kirurgi; nålsättning; Perifer kateterisering; Electrical pain threshold; prediction of postoperative pain; pain genetics; pain prediction; postoperative pain; venous cannulation; gender and pain; VCP;

   Abstract : Many patients experience pain after surgery. Postoperative pain may lead to delayed mobilization, persisting pain, and psychosocial distress. Others are given excessive analgesic doses and experience side effects. READ MORE

4. 2. Pain analysis : A study in patients with chronic low back pain or fibromyalgia

   Author : John Sörensen; Alf Udén; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Chronic low back pain (CLBP} and fibromyalgia (FM} are two common chronic pain conditions in which the pain processing mechanisms are not well understood. To identify the types of pain, we used different intravenous {t.v. READ MORE

5. 3. The influence of different pain states on pain perception and cognitive functions

   Author : Helena E. M. Gunnarsson; Jens Agerström; Olausson Håkan; Linnéuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Persistent pain; Musculoskeletal pain; Cognitive impairment; Abstraction; Pain Thresholds; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to investigate the effect of different pain stateson pain perception and cognition.In the first study, the effect of different pain qualities (duration, persistence, andintensity) on deep pressure pain thresholds in a pain-free body part among patientswith acute pain, long-lasting regularly recurrent pain, and long-lasting persistentpain, and pain-free controls was investigated. READ MORE

6. 4. Chronic intraoral pain - assessment of diagnostic methods and prognosis

   Author : Maria Pigg; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neuropathic pain; Orofacial pain; Trigeminal pain; Clinical studies; Prognosis; Diagnostic methods; Quantitative sensory testing; QST; Chronic pain; Endodontics;

   Abstract : The overall goal of this thesis was to broaden our knowledge of chronic intraoral pain. The research questions were:•What methods can be used to differentiate inflammatory, odontogenic tooth pain from pain that presents as toothache but is non-odontogenic in origin?•What is the prognosis of chronic tooth pain of non-odontogenic origin, and which factors affect the prognosis?Atypical odontalgia (AO) is a relatively rare but severe and chronic pain condition affecting the dentoalveolar region. READ MORE

7. 5. Multiple perspectives on health promotion in individuals with knee pain

   Author : Charlotte Sylwander; Ingrid Larsson; Emma Haglund; Maria Andersson; Ulf Jakobsson; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Knee pain; chronic pain; health promotion; health prevention; health status; lifestyle habits; overweight; obesity; health literacy;

   Abstract : Chronic musculoskeletal pain impacts the individual in multiple aspects of life (biological, psychological, and social). Individuals with knee pain have a higher risk of developingchronic widespread pain and knee osteoarthritis, compared to the general population, and the prevalence of chronic pain is estimated to rise. READ MORE