Search for dissertations about: "randomised study"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 575 swedish dissertations containing the words randomised study.

2. 11. Follow-up of adults with congenitally malformed hearts with focus on individualised and computer-based education and psychosocial support : A descriptive and interventional study

   Author : Helén Rönning; Eva Swahn; Anna Strömberg; Niels Erik Nielsen; Peter Eriksson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Congenital heart disease; education; information; instrument development; multidisciplinary team; nursing; phenomenography; psychometrics; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Background and aims: Many adults with congenitally malformed hearts are at risk for complications such as decreased function and capacity of the heart due to the heart defect and previously surgery. This advocates self-management behaviours related to medical treatments, physical activity, preventions of endocarditis, some restrictions regarding suitable employment and spare time activities, birth control and pregnancy, but also lifestyle concerns such as refraining from smoking and healthy eating. READ MORE

4. 12. On the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. A prospective, randomised study of the results after surgical and non-surgical treatment

   Author : Michael Möller; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Achilles tendon; rupture; score; prospective; randomised controlled trial; isokinetic; muscular endurance; magnetic resonance imaging; ultrasonography;

   Abstract : Only two prospective, randomised studies have been published on the outcome after treatment for Achilles tendon rupture. The controversy regarding the optimal treatment continues. In the present study, 112 patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture were randomised and all of them were followed up for two years. READ MORE

5. 13. Disaster medicine- performance indicators, information support and documentation : A study of an evaluation tool

   Author : Anders Rüter; Thore Wikström; Maaret Castrén; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; disaster medicine; performance indicators; evaluation; information system; documentation; staff skills; command and control; management; Diasaster medicine; Katastrofmedicin;

   Abstract : The science of disaster medicine is more a descriptive than analytical type. Research, in most instances, has not employed quantitative methods and there is very sparse knowledge based on analytical statistics. One consequence of this is that similar mistakes are repeated over and over. Lessons that should be learned are merely observed. READ MORE

6. 14. Low Back Pain : With Special Reference to Prevalence, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis

   Author : Johan Bogefeldt; Kurt Svärdsudd; Stefan Blomberg; Margaretha Eriksson; Gunnar Nilsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cohort study; time trends; sickness absence; randomised controlled trial; practice patterns; observer variation; Family medicine; Allmänmedicin; Allmänmedicin; Family Medicine;

   Abstract : Objectives. Ascertain if there has been a secular trend in 3-months prevalence of casually reported back pain. Evaluate if such back pain predicts concurrent health as well as future sick leave, disability pension, hospitalization and survival. Study differences in diagnostic assessment and labelling between physicians. READ MORE

7. 15. Internet-based treatment of stress urinary incontinence : treatment outcome, patient satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness

   Author : Malin Sjöström; Eva Samuelsson; Göran Umefjord; Lars Lindholm; Steinar Hunskår; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stress urinary incontinence; Internet; randomised controlled trial; pelvic floor muscle training; self care; quality of life; qualitative research; cost-utility analysis; validation study; Family Medicine; allmänmedicin;

   Abstract : Background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the leakage of urine when coughing, sneezing, or on exertion. It affects 10-35% of women, and can impair quality of life (QOL). First-line treatment is pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). However, access barriers and embarrassment may prevent women from seeking care. READ MORE