Search for dissertations about: "patient pain drawing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words patient pain drawing.

2. 1. Methods in Diagnosing Chronic Anterior Compartment Syndrome. A clinical study in patients with exercise induced leg pain

   Author : Kajsa Rennerfelt; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic compartment syndrome; exercise-induced leg pain; near-infrared spectroscopy; patient pain drawing; intramuscular pressure;

   Abstract : Chronic anterior compartment syndrome (CACS) is a painful condition within one or more muscle compartment(s) in the lower leg. It impedes blood flow and muscular function due to elevated intramuscular pressure. The diagnostic criteria are the subject of debate. READ MORE

4. 2. Measurement and prediction of outcome. Application in fusion surgery for chronic low backpain. The Swedish lumbar spine study

   Author : Olle Hägg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Chronic low back pain; clinical outcome; global assessment; measurement; ; minimal clinically important difference; pain drawing; physical disability; predictors.;

   Abstract : Background: Outcome of surgery for chronic low back pain should be documented ina standardised and reproducible fashion to establish evidence of its benefit. Measurement of outcome requires validated instruments, which have the ability to detect functionalchanges perceived as beneficial by the patient. READ MORE

5. 3. Postoperative pain management in planned lumbar spine surgery: Implementing structural changes in a complex healthcare setting

   Author : Eva Angelini; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; lumbar spine surgery; postoperative pain management; health care organization; organizational culture; resistance to change; person-centred care; implementation science;

   Abstract : BACKGROUND Poorly managed postoperative pain (POP) continues to cause suffering and prolong hospital care, affecting patients, individual health care professionals, and team strategies and attitudes. The impact on these strategies and attitudes needs greater understanding. Health care is currently shifting toward more person-centred care (PCC). READ MORE

6. 4. Lumbar fusion for chronic low-back pain in isthmic spondylolisthesis

   Author : Per Ekman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Exercise; Outcome; Long-term; interbody fusion; spinal fusion; lumbar; Adjacent segment degeneration; Isthmic spondylolisthesis; Degenerative disc disease; Chronic low back pain; predictor; prospective; pain drawing; sciatica; psychologic screening; Randomized controlled trial;

   Abstract : Manifestation of isthmic spondylolisthesis (IS), with a prevalence of 5% in the general population, varies from totally asymptomatic to severe disability. Although fusion has positive short-term effects, the long-term outcome of such treatment, as well as possible accelerated degeneration of adjacent segment discs (ASD) and its clinical significance, are unknown. READ MORE

7. 5. On the clinical assessment of persistent fatigue and pain

   Author : Gabriella Bernhoff; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Patients with persistent fatigue and pain, most of them women, often struggle with decreased function and related concerns. They commonly receive an inconclusive investigation and a delayed diagnosis. Neuropathic aspects of the condition may be missed. READ MORE