Search for dissertations about: "quality of life in chronic kidney disease"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words quality of life in chronic kidney disease.

2. 1. Effects of Hemoglobin Normalization with Epoetin in Chronic Kidney Disease

   Author : Hans Furuland; Björn Wikström; Torbjörn Linde; Peter Barany; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Internal medicine; Anemia; blood viscosity; cardiac output; chronic kidney disease; renal dialysis; dialysis adequacy; erythopoietin; heart rate variability; hemoglobin; hemorheology; hypertension; kidney transplantation; Kt V; left ventricular hypertrophy; Quality of Life; Invärtesmedicin; Internal medicine; Invärtesmedicin;

   Abstract : Anemia is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CDK), contributes to reduced Quality of Life (QoL) and is associated with cardiovascular disease, morbidity and mortality. Epoetin raises hemoglobin (Hb) and increases QoL and physical exercise capacity. READ MORE

4. 2. Living with chronic kidney disease : perceptions of illness and health-related quality of life

   Author : Agneta Pagels; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Chronic kidney disease;

   Abstract : This thesis comprises two studies concerning illness perceptions and perceived health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The overall aim was to evaluate psychometric properties of a Swedish translation of the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-R) (study I), and furthermore to explore illness perceptions (study I) and HRQoL (study II) in adult patients in different stages of renal insufficiency (CKD stages 2-5). READ MORE

5. 3. Aerobic exercise capacity in chronic kidney disease

   Author : Helena Wallin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Aerobic exercise capacity is impaired in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and it is associated with increased mortality and reduced quality of life. The mechanisms underlying reduced exercise capacity in CKD are complex and a comprehensive understanding is lacking, particularly in non-dialysis dependent CKD. READ MORE

6. 4. Using health-related quality of life instruments for children with long-term conditions : On the basis of a national quality registry system

   Author : Christina Petersson; Karin Enskär; Boel Andersson Gäre; Karin Åkesson; Karina Huus; Carina Sparud-Lundin; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; outpatient setting; patient perspectives; patient reported outcomes; biopsychosocial perspective; self-reports; child involvement; International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health version for Children and Youth;

   Abstract : Introduction: There has been a continuous development of new technologies in healthcare that are derived from national quality registries. However, this innovation needs to be translated into the workflow of healthcare delivery, to enable children with long-term conditions to get the best support possible to manage their health during everyday life. READ MORE

7. 5. Experienced physical functioning and effects of resistance training in patients with chronic kidney disease

   Author : Susanne Heiwe; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Exercise; Adult; Kidney Failure; Chronic; Biopsy; Muscle Fibers; Health Behaviour; Rehabilitation; Qualitative research; Adaptation; Psychological;

   Abstract : Physical fitness declines as chronic kidney disease progresses, and is approximately 50% of the expected norm when starting dialysis therapy This means that physical fitness in these patients is so reduced that it impinge on their ability and capacity to perform activities of daily livings. Muscular weakness, caused by for instance abnormal protein metabolism, is one of the main reasons for this decline in physical functioning. READ MORE