Search for dissertations about: "perceived cognitive function"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 49 swedish dissertations containing the words perceived cognitive function.

2. 1. Cognitive function and neurophysiological correlates in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

   Author : Mathias Sundgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Impaired cognitive function is a frequent consequence of multiple sclerosis (MS). It negatively affects vocational status, treatment adherence, physical independence, competence in activities of daily life, rehabilitation potential, driving safety and quality of life. READ MORE

4. 2. Gender differences in chemosensory function

   Author : Jonas Olofsson; Steven Nordin; Mats Olsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; psykologi;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of two studies, in which gender differences in nasal chemosensory function are investigated. The first study assesses odor identification ability in a populationbased sample, varying from 45 to 90 yrs, screened for cognitive impairment and severe olfactory dysfunction. READ MORE

5. 3. Long-term follow-up of very low birthweight children : A prospective study from the southeast region of Sweden

   Author : Per-Olof Gäddlin; Ingemar Leijon; Orvar Finnström; Torstein Vik; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Very low birthweight infants; Follow-up studies; Adolescence; Gender; Neonatal risk factors; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Cognitive function; School performance; Health; Quality of Life; Paediatric medicine; Pediatrisk medicin;

   Abstract : Background: The survival rates for very low birthweight (VLBW; birthweight ≤1500 g) children are increasing, but they run a greater risk than controls of developing neurosensory disabilities and other functional problems during childhood. However, there is a great need for more knowledge regarding long-term outcome to adulthood in VLBW subjects. READ MORE

6. 4. Clinical Findings and Outcome after Stroke. Including a Translational Stem Cell Therapy Perspective

   Author : Hossein Delavaran; Lund Neurologi; []
   Keywords : stroke; recovery; outcome; cognitive function; Upper extremity motor impairment; Stem cell therapy;

   Abstract : Background and Purpose: Stroke is one of the dominant causes of death and adult disability in the world. There is a need for novel therapeutic approaches to improve functional recovery and outcome after stroke, and experimental studies have shown that stem cell-based therapies (SCT) hold much potential in this regard. READ MORE

7. 5. Cognitive impairment and its consequences in everyday life

   Author : Maria Johansson; Ewa Wressle; Jan Marcusson; Louise Nygård; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Activities of daily living; assessment; dementia; mild cognitive impairment; occupational therapy; quality of life;

   Abstract : The overall aim was to improve knowledge of the consequences of cognitive dysfunction in everyday life and of instruments to make these assessments. The thesis contains four studies each of different design using different populations. READ MORE