Search for dissertations about: "symptom occurrence"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 73 swedish dissertations containing the words symptom occurrence.

  2. 1. Word-finding difficulties in left hemisphere stroke, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease - differences in symptom occurrence and effects of anomia treatment

    Author : Joana Kristensson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; anomia; word-finding difficulties; ICF; assessment; self-reports; naming; everyday communication; SFA; treatment; stroke; multiple sclerosis; Parkinson’s disease;

    Abstract : Word-finding difficulties, or anomia, are a common symptom in various conditions affecting the brain, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) or Parkinson’s disease (PD). The aim of this thesis is twofold: (i) to increase our knowledge about the similarities and dissimilarities between the word-finding difficulties associated with different kinds of neurological conditions, and (ii) to evaluate treatment effects of anomia treatment using a method called semantic feature analysis (SFA). READ MORE

  4. 2. When systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involves pain : occurrence and impact on daily life

    Author : Eva Waldheim; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Living with a rheumatic disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), can pose many challenges. SLE is commonly considered to be a chronic disease, often occurring in unpredictable flares with alternating low and high disease activity. The disease predominantly affects women, but incidence and prevalence differ across different populations. READ MORE

  5. 3. Hearing-related symptoms among women - Occurrence and risk in relation to occupational noise and stressful working conditions

    Author : Sofie Fredriksson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hearing Disorders; Noise; Occupational; Occupational Stress; Women; Working;

    Abstract : A considerable amount of research has been devoted to the risk of noise-induced hearing loss among industry workers – the majority of whom are men. Much less research has been done in female-dominated human service occupations, including obstetrical care and preschools. READ MORE

  6. 4. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy : patients experiences of self-reported symptoms, perception of health and sense of coherence in a short and long term perspective

    Author : Cajsa Barthelsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Ambulatory surgery; anxiety; controlled trial; day surgery; gallstone disease; health; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; pain; sense of coherence; symptom distress; symptom occurrence;

    Abstract : The aim of Study I was to explore patients' experiences related to gallstone disease and to their experiences of postoperative symptoms during the first week following outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Twelve patients treated in day surgery were interviewed one week after surgery and a qualitative analysis was performed. READ MORE

  7. 5. Towards understanding patients’ and caregivers’ assessments of symptoms and quality of life in lung cancer

    Author : Eva Broberger; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Lung cancer; symptom experience; quality of life; change; assessments;

    Abstract : Lung cancer is associated with a wide range of symptoms arising from both disease progression and treatment side effects. Nurses caring for patients with lung cancer are thus challenged to help patients cope with a variety of problems. READ MORE