Search for dissertations about: "rasch model"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words rasch model.
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16. The assisting hand assessment : continued development, psychometrics and longitudinal use
Abstract : For most people, using both hands together is a natural part of everyday activities. But for children with a unilateral disability in the arm and hand, activities requiring two hands are often a challenge. In order to evaluate interventions that optimize the use of the affected or assisting hand, valid and reliable measures are needed. READ MORE
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17. Sleep and insomnia symptoms in adolescence
Abstract : Insufficient sleep, sleep problems and insomnia are common in adolescents, and insomnia and insufficient sleep are public health concerns that can impact adolescents’ mental and physical health. There are several different treatments for sleep problems and insomnia, and there is a great focus on the problem when it has already arisen. READ MORE
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18. Navigating through technological landscapes : views of people with dementia or MCI and their significant others
Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge about people with MCI or dementia and their significant others, particularly as users of everyday technology and assistive technology (AT). The overall aim included increasing knowledge about the interactions between people with MCI or dementia and their significant others, and technology. READ MORE
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19. Managing technology in everyday activities : a study of older adults with dementia, MCI, and no cognitive impairment
Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to generate new knowledge of the ability to manage technology in everyday life activities among older adults with or without cognitive impairment, how this ability can be assessed, and how knowledge of this can be translated into healthcare practice. In Study I the psychometric properties of the Management of Everyday Technology Assessment (META) were investigated using a Rasch rating scale model. READ MORE
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20. Towards an item bank to measure patient-reported experience of person-centred care
Abstract : The reorienting of healthcare towards a more person-centred approach requires new approaches to evaluate care from the patient perspective. The overall aim of this thesis was to explore care from the perspective of people living with long-term conditions, and to develop and psychometrically test Swedish and English items to measure patient experience of PCC. READ MORE