Search for dissertations about: "six minute walk"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the words six minute walk.

  2. 1. The clinical value of total isovolumic time

    Author : Gani Bajraktari; Michael Henein; Krister Lindmark; Lars-Åke Brodin; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Heart failure; cardiac resynchronization therapy; predictors; echocardiography; total isovolumic time; six-minute walk test; left ventricular dyssynchrony;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to evaluate the use of Doppler echocardiography markers ofglobal dyssynchrony [total isovolumic time (t-IVT)] in the following 6 studies: 1) Its prognostic role in predicting cardiac events in patients undergoing CABG surgery,compared with conventional global systolic and diastolic measurements. 2) Its additional value in predicting six minute walk test (6-MWT) in patients with leftventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF) . READ MORE

  4. 2. Physical activity and exercise in patients with intermittent claudication

    Author : Anna Sandberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Accelerometry; Nordic walking; Peripheral artery disease; Quality of life; Reproducibility of result; Walk test;

    Abstract : Introduction. Supervised exercise is a guideline recommendation in patients with intermittent claudication (IC). As the availability of supervised exercise varies, interest has turned to the more accessible home-based exercise programmes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Outcome Measures of Functioning and Physical Activity in Patients with Low Back Pain - Exemplified in Patients Who Undergo Lumbar Fusion Surgery

    Author : Max Jakobsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health outcome assessment; Reliability; Validity; Responsiveness; Minimal important change; Accelerometry; Predictors; Prognostic factors; Lumbar spine surgery;

    Abstract : INTRODUCTION: Chronic low back pain (LBP) can negatively affect health in terms of disability and decreased levels of functioning and physical activity. Chronic LBP due to degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a subgroup of LBP for which lumbar fusion surgery (LFS) is a treatment option. READ MORE

  6. 4. Physical capacity in individuals with cerebral palsy : problems, needs and resources, with special emphasis on locomotion

    Author : Christina Andersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Many individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) have difficulties in walking independently because of impaired postural control, abnormal tone and pathological muscular coordination. Walkers are often a prerequisite and are often prescribed for assisting and providing the stability necessary for ambulation. READ MORE

  7. 5. New innovations to support self-care in persons with heart failure

    Author : Eva Hägglund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Heart failure;

    Abstract : Introduction: Heart failure (HF) in combination with multiple chronic conditions is increasing rapidly, mainly in the elderly. Self-care is presumed to be one of the best practices for chronic illness including HF. Most of HF-related costs are attributed to hospitalizations with poor HF selfcare as an important cause. READ MORE