Search for dissertations about: "perceived fatigue"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 82 swedish dissertations containing the words perceived fatigue.

  2. 1. Fatigue in individuals with multiple sclerosis : lived experiences and perceived impact in daily life

    Author : Gullvi Flensner; Birgitta Engström; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; action-theory; cooling; daily life; fatigue; perceived health; phenomenology; scale testing; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Nursing; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to gain knowledge about experiences of fatigue among individuals diagnosed with MS and to compare these experiences with those of individuals in the general population. Individuals' experiences of fatigue have been approached both inductively and deductively and qualitative and quantitative research methods have been combined. READ MORE

  4. 2. Fatigue in long-term illness : Influencing factors and functional performance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and in cancer

    Author : Kristina Tödt; Anna Efverman; Maria Engström; Magnus Ekström; Marlene Malmström; Högskolan i Gävle; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fatigue; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; cancer; daily activity; health-related quality of life; mental health; physical capacity; physical activity; radiotherapy; work ability; fatigue; kroniskt obstruktiv lungsjukdom; cancer; daglig aktivitet; hälsorelaterad livskvalitet; oro och nedstämdhet; fysisk kapacitet; fysisk aktivitet; strålbehandling; arbetsförmåga;

    Abstract : Syfte: Avhandlingen studerade sambandet mellan fatigue (trötthet) och valda inverkande faktorer, funktionsförmåga (fysisk och daglig aktivitet och arbetsförmåga) samt med hälsorelaterad livskvalitet (HRQL) vid kroniskt obstruktiv lungsjukdom (KOL) och vid cancer. Metod: Patienter med KOL (n=121, delarbete I-II) och patienter med cancer under pågående strålbehandling (n=457, delarbete III) studerades i tvärsnittsstudier. READ MORE

  5. 3. Perceived fatique related to work

    Author : Elizabeth Åhsberg; Mats Gillberg; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Perceived fatigue; work; physical; mental; circadian rhythms; scaling; gender; psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : Perceived fatigue at work is important because it may be unpleasant for the individual, it may interfere with productivity, and prolonged fatigue without recovery may lead to work-related disorders. This thesis presents a comprehensive approach towards assessment of work-related perceived fatigue. READ MORE

  6. 4. Perceived Sensory Dimensions : A Human-Centred Approach to Environmental Planning and Design

    Author : Jonathan Stoltz; Ingrid Stjernquist; Peter Schlyter; Patrik Grahn; Christer Sandahl; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Green infrastructures; urban planning; environmental aesthetics; salutogenic design; multiple use; Physical Geography; naturgeografi;

    Abstract : Increased urbanization, stress and lifestyle related illness, and biodiversity loss are some of the most urgent challenges today. The potential contributions from green spaces and infrastructures in relation to these challenges are several. READ MORE

  7. 5. Psychological work environment, musculoskeletal symptoms, and the potential mediating mechanisms of felt stress and perceived fatigue

    Author : Pernilla Larsman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; psychosocial work environment; musculoskeletal symptoms; felt stress; perceived fatigue; meditation; structural equation modelling;

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