Search for dissertations about: "stroke and home"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 swedish dissertations containing the words stroke and home.

  2. 1. Rehabilitation after stroke with focus on early supported discharge and post-stroke fatigue

    Author : Anna Bråndal; Per Wester; Lillemor Lundin-Olsson; Eva-Lotta Glader; Lena von Koch; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stroke; early supported discharge; post-stroke fatigue; patient reported outcome measurement; Fatigue assessment scale; cardiorespiratory training; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

    Abstract : Background Stroke is a major cause of disability worldwide. After treatment in a specialized stroke unit, early supported discharge (ESD) followed by home rehabilitation has shown to be an effective way to improve patient outcome and quality of care for persons with mild to moderate stroke. READ MORE

  4. 2. The burden of stroke in Sweden : studies on costs and quality of life based on Riks-Stroke, the Swedish stroke register

    Author : Ola Ghatnekar; Eva-Lotta Glader; Kjell Asplund; Ulf Persson; Ingvar Karlberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stroke; atrial fibrillation; cost of illness; utility; mapping; Sweden; hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; health services research;

    Abstract : The costs for stroke management and reduced health related quality of life (QoL) can extend throughout life as mental and physical disabilities are common. The aim of this thesis was to quantify this stroke-related burden with data from Riks-Stroke (RS), the Swedish stroke register. READ MORE

  5. 3. Dementia, depression and delirium in the very old : prevalences and associated factors

    Author : Johan Mathillas; Yngve Gustafson; Hugo Lövheim; Sölve Elmståhl; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; dementia; depression; depressive disorders; delirium; aged; 80 and over; epidemiology; cross-sectional study; prevalence; risk factors; GDS-15; stroke; hypertension;

    Abstract : Emotional suffering in old age is largely caused by a variety of psychiatric disorders which are often, however, undertreated and underrecognized. This leads to reduced quality of life and functional status and increased morbidity and mortality. Dementia, delirium and depression are common disorders in the very old, and are similar in several ways. READ MORE

  6. 4. Communication about eating difficulties after stroke : from the perspectives of patients and professionals in health care

    Author : Eva Carlsson; Anna Ehrenberg; Margareta Ehnfors; Birgitta Sidenvall; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Continuity of care; documentation; eating difficulties; nursing; qualitative interview; record audit; stroke; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Vårdvetenskap; Nursing Science;

    Abstract : Stroke is one of the major causes of eating difficulties (EDs). It is one of the leading causes of death and disability and one of the most important factors contributing to health-care costs. READ MORE

  7. 5. Life After a Stroke Event : With Special Reference to Aspects on Prognosis, Health and Municipality Care Utilization, and Life Satisfaction Among Patients and Their Informal Caregivers

    Author : Lena Olai; Kurt Svärdsudd; Marianne Omne-Pontén; Lars Borgquist; Mai-Lis Hellénius; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; older age; prognosis; care utilization; life situation; informal caregiver; health problems; survival; hazard; nursing; Family medicine; Allmänmedicin; Vårdvetenskap; Caring Sciences;

    Abstract : Objectives. The aim of this thesis was to study the prognosis, health care utilization and health situation in stroke patients, and informal caregiver burden during the first post-stroke year. Material and methods. READ MORE