Search for dissertations about: "schizophrenia 2010"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words schizophrenia 2010.

2. 1. Prognostic Factors in First-Episode Schizophrenia : Five-year Outcome of Symptoms, Function and Obesity

   Author : Robert Bodén; Johan Sundström; Leif Lindström; Lena Flyckt; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; First-episode; psychosis; schizophrenia; community mental health services; remission; functional outcome; biochemistry; obesity; weight-gain; prediction; autonomic balance; electrocardiography; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

   Abstract : Our knowledge of prognostic factors and optimal treatment organisation in schizophrenia is incomplete. The disparity of outcome measures used has been a major obstacle for research. Increasing evidence has shown that schizophrenia is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality, development of obesity and autonomic nervous system imbalance. READ MORE

4. 2. Socioeconomic disadvantage in childhood and later risk of schizophrenia and other psychoses : national register-based studies

   Author : Susanne Wicks; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Schizophrenia;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this thesis was to analyse the association between various types of indicators of socioeconomic disadvantage in childhood and the risk of later developing schizophrenia and other psychoses. Furthermore, the importance of socioeconomic disadvantage was explored in relation to immigration, school performance, and an indicator of genetic liability for psychosis. READ MORE

5. 3. Neuropsychological Aspects of First-Episode Psychosis : Diagnosis, Course and Outcome

   Author : Roger Carlsson; Institutionen för psykologi; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; cognitive functions; neuropsychology; First Episode Psychosis; schizophrenia; outcome; predictors;

   Abstract : The present thesis is based on studies of neuropsychological functions in first episode psychosis patients (FEP) from the Swedish multicenter study, the Parachute Project. The thesis aims to clarify neuropsychological functions in psychotic illnesses. READ MORE

6. 4. Risk management : the role of clinical factors in violent behaviour

   Author : Ulrika Landblom Hiscoke; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Clinical risk management; forensic psychiatry; mental disorder; personality disorder; psychopathy; risk assessment; schizophrenia;

   Abstract : Background: The relationship between clinical factors and reoffending in psychiatric and correctional populations is unclear, with a lot of contradictory results and some clinical areas lacking in research. The overall aim of this thesis was to add to this knowledge-base within the framework of risk assessment and management. READ MORE

7. 5. Cognitive and Functional Subgroups in Scizophrenia

   Author : Ulla Karilampi; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; schizophrenia; cognition; gender; verbal learning; global assessment of functioning; visuomotor processing speed; executive function.;

   Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to explore global and specific aspects of neurocognition in a clinically representative group of schizopsychotic patients, i.e. patients with schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders, in comparison with a population of matched healthy volunteers. READ MORE