Search for dissertations about: "retest effects"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 52 swedish dissertations containing the words retest effects.

  2. 1. Change and variability in cognitive performance in old age. Effects of retest, terminal decline, and pre-clinical dementia

    Author : Valgeir Thorvaldsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Aging; cognition; longitudinal; retest effects; terminal decline; pre-clinical;

    Abstract : The focus of the presented studies was to provide population estimates of change and variability in cognitive performance in old age. Data was drawn from the Gerontological and Geriatric Population Studies in Gothenburg, Sweden (H70). In study I retest effects were evaluated on level of performance in five cognitive abilities. READ MORE

  4. 2. Sensorimotor control and cervical range of motion in women with chronic neck pain : Kinematic assessments and effects of neck coordination exercise

    Author : Thomas Rudolfsson; Mats Djupsjöbacka; Martin Björklund; Charlotte Häger; Dario Liebermann; Anneli Peolsson; Högskolan i Gävle; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neck pain; Rehabilitation; Coordination training; Resistance training; Postural balance; randomized controlled trial; Musculoskeletal pain; Biomechanics; Range of motion; Kinematics; Head Movements;

    Abstract : Introduction: Neck pain is a common problem in society and is more prevalent among women. The consequences of neck pain for the individual often include activity and participation limitations, thus affecting many dimensions of life. READ MORE

  5. 3. The effects of breast cancer treatment on cognitive functions

    Author : Elham Hedayati; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Aims: Women with breast cancer have reported difficulties with memory, attention, and concentration during or after adjuvant treatment. Whether these symptoms are side effects of treatment has not been established. READ MORE

  6. 4. In search of evidence-based practices. Exploring factors influencing evidence-based practice and implementation of clinical practice guidelines

    Author : Christel Bahtsevani; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Evidence-Based Practice; Clinical Practice Guidelines; Implementation; Healthcare professionals; Nurse managers; Systematic Review; Questionnaire; Test-retest; Interview; Content Analysis;

    Abstract : Within the evidence-based movement means are developed to support the practitioner in becoming a research consumer with knowledge and skills to create an evidence-based practice (EBP). But little is actually known about whether, and how, this evidence-based accumulation of knowledge is used by practitioners and in what way any actual use leads to improved outcomes. READ MORE

  7. 5. Physical activity from the epidemiological perspective : measurement issues and health effects

    Author : Ylva Trolle Lagerros; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Breast neoplasms; cohort studies; energy metabolism; epidemiologic methods; exercise; meta-analysis; mortality; questionnaires; review; validation studies; women;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to increase our understanding of links between physical activity and health. The relationships between physical activity and breast cancer risk and between current physical activity and overall mortality were examined. Additionally, a novel method was developed to measure physical activity in epidemiological studies. READ MORE