Search for dissertations about: "randomized controlled trial"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 488 swedish dissertations containing the words randomized controlled trial.

2. 36. Treatment of whiplash associated disorders

   Author : Aris Seferiadis; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; whiplash-associated disorders; systematic review; randomized controlled trial; McKenzie method; fear-avoidance; chronic pain; exercise therapy; basic body awareness;

   Abstract : Whiplash injuries seem to have a substantial impact on health. Half the affected patients have persistent pain and disability and significant costs are incurred to society, mainly due to inability to return to work. READ MORE

4. 37. Health-promoting intervention for community-dwelling older adults - Focusing on the concept of frailty and intervention outcome

   Author : Susanne Gustafsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aged 80 and over; frail elderly; health promotion; self-rated health; activities of daily living; review; International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health; focus groups; randomized controlled trial;

   Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to increase our understanding of the concept of frailty in relation to older adults, and to review and evaluate outcomes in health-promoting interventions for community-dwelling older adults. Methods: In study I, definitions of frailty applied in, the content and organisation in, and the effects of, health-promoting interventions for community-dwelling frail older persons were systematically reviewed using the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) as a structural framework. READ MORE

5. 38. On secondary prevention after acute coronary syndrome : -what, when, and who

   Author : Daniel Huber; Thomas Mooe; Nikolai Stenfors; Annika Rosengren; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cardiovascular disease; acute coronary syndrome; secondary prevention; nurse-led; statins; randomized controlled trial.; kardiologi; Cardiology;

   Abstract : BackgroundCardiovascular disease, of which coronary heart disease constitutes the lion’s share, is the leading cause of premature morbidity and mortality worldwide. Management of the condition has evolved rapidly in recent decades, and mortality has more than halved in the western world. READ MORE

6. 39. Investigating Phantom Motor Execution as treatment of Phantom Limb Pain

   Author : Eva Lendaro; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Randomized Controlled Trial; Phantom Limb Sensations; Phantom Limb Pain; EEG.; Phantom Motor Execution; Amputation;

   Abstract : Phantom Limb Pain (PLP) is commonly suffered by people with amputations and even though it has been studied for centuries, it remains a mysterious object of debate among researchers. For one thing, despite the vast number of proposed PLP treatments, no therapy has so far proved to be reliably effective. READ MORE

7. 40. A mobile app for self-management of urinary incontinence : treatment effect and user experience

   Author : Ina Asklund; Eva Samuelsson; Malin Sjöström; Katarina Hamberg; Siv Mørkved; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : stress urinary incontinence; pelvic floor muscle training; mHealth; self-management; randomized controlled trial; qualitative research; ansträngningsinkontinens; bäckenbottenträning; mHealth; egenbehandling; randomiserad kontrollerad studie; kvalitativ forskning; family medicine; allmänmedicin;

   Abstract : Background Urinary incontinence affects 25-45% of all women. The most common type is stress urinary incontinence, which is the leakage of urine on physical exertion. Pelvic floor muscle training is an effective first-line treatment for this condition but many women do not seek help from their ordinary health care service. READ MORE