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Showing result 1 - 5 of 2088 swedish dissertations containing the word questionnaire.

  2. 1. Postoperative recovery : development of a multi-dimensional questionnaire for assessment of Recovery

    Author : Renée Allvin; Ewa Idvall; Christine Brulin; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Concept analysis; experiences; postoperative recovery; questionnaire; recovery profile; reliability; validity; Surgery; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to present a multi-dimensional instrument for self-assessment of progress in postoperative recovery. The author employs different research paradigms and methodologies to achieve this aim. Walker and Avant’s approach to concept analysis was used to examine the basic elements of postoperative recovery (Study I). READ MORE

  4. 2. Self-care: the way to find balance in life : Development and evaluation of a self-care questionnaire for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

    Author : Ulrica Lovén Wickman; Gunilla Hollman Frisman; Pia Yngman Uhlin; Henrik Hjortswang; Jan Mårtensson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; disease activity; inflammatory bowel disease; instrument development; health-related quality of life; questionnaire; reliability; self-care; symptoms; translation; validity; well-being; Vårdvetenskap; Caring Science;

    Abstract : Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and Crohn’s disease (CD) occur worldwide and are life-long chronic conditions. The symptoms, which include abdominal pain and frequent diarrhea, cause limitations in life. READ MORE

  5. 3. Dimensions of Health among Patients in Mental Health Services

    Author : Henrika Jormfeldt; Lars Hansson; Bengt Svensson; Barbro Arvidsson; Per-Olof Sandman; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; validity; phenomenography questionnaire reliability; perceptions; Medicine human and vertebrates ; psychosomatics; clinical psychology; Psychiatry; Medicin människa och djur ; Psykiatri; klinisk psykologi; subjective experience; patient; nurse; Health; mental health services; psykosomatik; Health; Mental health services; Nurse; Patient; Perceptions; Phenomenography; Questionnaire; Reliability; Subjective experience; Validity;

    Abstract : Empirical studies focusing on the subjective experience of health among patients in contact with the mental health services are rare and most questionnaires are based on a medical model that emphasizes objectively observed disease-oriented health indicators. In studies I and II perceptions of the concept of health among patients and nurses in mental health services were explored and described using a phenomenographic approach. READ MORE

  6. 4. TRISMUS Incidence, Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life and Development of the Gothenburg Trismus Questionnaire

    Author : Joakim Johnson; Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs universitet; Gothenburg University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Trismus; Cancer; Head and Neck.; Radiation therapy; TMD; Oncology; PRO; HRQL; Questionnaire; Instrument;

    Abstract : The word trismus is modern latin, derived from the greek word ”trismos” meaning ”grinding” or ”rasping”. Trismus is defined as a limitation in the mouth/jaw-opening ability due to a reduced mandible mobility. A Maximal Interincisal Opening, (MIO) ≤ 35mm is often used as the cut-off point for trismus. READ MORE

  7. 5. Assessing Symptom Burden and Health-Related Quality of Life in patients living with arrhythmia and ASTA : Arrhythmia-Specific questionnaire in Tachycardia and Arrhythmia

    Author : Ulla Walfridsson; Anna Strömberg; Kristofer Årestedt; Nils Edvardsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Arrhythmias; Symptom burden; Health-Related Quality of Life; Patient-reported outcomes; Validation; Disease-specific questionnaire;

    Abstract : Background: Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) can be negatively affected in patients living with arrhythmias and many patients experience a pronounced symptom burden. The arrhythmia can cause both uncertainty and limitations, including interference with work, reluctance to perform and plan for leisure activities and leading to self-imposed restrictions in daily life situations. READ MORE