Search for dissertations about: "psycho-social care"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words psycho-social care.

  2. 1. Treatment repeaters : re-entry in care for clients with substance use disorder within the Swedish addiction treatment system

    Author : Robert Grahn; Lena Lundgren; Mojgan Padyab; Kristina Berglund; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; addiction treatment; treatment repeaters; substance use disorder; compulsory care; register database study; Sweden; chronic condition; drop-out; continuing care; bio-psycho-social;

    Abstract : According to the regulations contained in the Social Services Act (SFS 2001:453), Swedish social services have a legal responsibility to provide support, care, and treatment for individuals with substance use problems.  This law mandate those who are responsible to provide treatment to motivate drug users to actively seek treatment on a voluntary basis, ensuring an end to their dependence on drugs. READ MORE

  4. 2. Somato-psycho-social aspects of recovery after traffic injuries

    Author : Carin Ottosson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Injury; Traffic; Musculoskeletal; Self-reported recovery; Functional health status; Sick-leave.;

    Abstract : Injuries, including those related to traffic, are an important cause of long-term morbidity among people in productive ages. This thesis focuses on self-perceived recovery after traffic related minor musculoskeletal injuries. READ MORE

  5. 3. On vocational rehabilitation in northern Sweden : with focus on life satisfaction and outcome prediction

    Author : Michael Eklund; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Work; Vocational rehabilitation; Impairment; Disability; Outcome; Return to work; Earnings; Psycho-social aspects; Life Satisfaction; Happiness; Chronic pain;

    Abstract : A consecutive series of 149 subjects with complete or partial vocational disability due to somatic ill-health were investigated at admission for vocational rehabilitation and two years later. Subjects filled in checklists which encompassed 5 socio-demographic, 5 psycho-social and 9 life satisfaction items. READ MORE

  6. 4. Sexuality in the aftermath of breast and prostate cancer : Gendered experiences

    Author : Kicki Klaeson; Carina Berterö; Kerstin Sandell; Maria Nyström; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Breast cancer; prostate cancer sexuality; gender; lifeworld; psycho social oncology;

    Abstract : Sexuality is a sensitive topic in health care and is often interpreted through a natural scientific lens as just corresponding to sexual dysfunction and fertility problems. The purpose of this thesis was to describe sexuality and its outcomes in two cancer populations. READ MORE

  7. 5. Music and other strategies in the care of agitated individuals with dementia. A nursing perspective

    Author : Hans Ragneskog; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; agitation; care; dementia; elderly; integration; nursing; music; restlessness; video recording;

    Abstract : Agitation is an overarching term commonly used to describe the behaviour of elderly restless patients with dementia. The concept includes behaviour such as tension, aggression, aimless wandering, pacing, cursing, screaming, and fighting. READ MORE