Search for dissertations about: "thesis on elderly"

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  2. 16. Boning up on Vitamin D : Observational Studies on Bone and Health

    Author : Greta Snellman; Karl Michaëlsson; Haakon Meyer; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Vitamin D; fracture; BMD; assays; genes; mortality; cohort studies; Orthopaedics; Ortopedi;

    Abstract : The primary function of vitamin D in humans is to maintain sufficient circulating calcium concentrations. Low vitamin D levels could result in excessive calcium resorption from bone. Vitamin deficiency may therefore decrease bone mineral density (BMD), resulting in an increased risk of fracture. READ MORE

  4. 17. Being on the trail of ageing : Functional visual ability and risk of falling in an increasingly ageing population

    Author : Jeanette Källstrand Eriksson; Cathrine Hildingh; Boel Bengtsson; Hans Thulesius; Nina Buer; Heather Waterman; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; elderly; experience; falls; independently living; perceived vision; performance-based vision; visual impairment; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : The elderly population is estimated to increase worldwide. One of the major health determinants identified in this population are injuries where one of the most prevalent causes are falls. READ MORE

  5. 18. Telecare of frail elderly : reflections and experiences among health personnel and family members

    Author : Stefan Sävenstedt; Margareta Ehnfors; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Nursing; Telecare; Frail elderly; Nurse-patient interaction; Quality of care; Professional roles; Videoconferensing; Ethical reasoning; Perception of care; Omvårdnad; Nursing; Omvårdnad;

    Abstract : Telecare has been an approach to care that, internationally, has experienced a generally rapid development during the last ten years. There are many examples of successful pilot projects where ICT applications have been used in the care of elderly: for improved remote consultation with health professionals, to improve the communication and support of the elderly person’s social network, and as intelligent sensors intended to improve the safety of the elderly person. READ MORE

  6. 19. Fall-Related Injuries Amongst Elderly in Sweden : Still an Emerging Risk?

    Author : Finn Nilson; Ragnar Andersson; Børge Ytterstad; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Elderly; Epidemiology; Falls; Injury; Trends; Risk- och Miljöstudier; Risk and Environmental Studies;

    Abstract : In Sweden, injuries due to falls are the most common cause of injury-related hospitalization and injury-related death amongst elderly. Also, during the 20th century, increasing trends in fall-related injuries have been observed in many high-income countries. READ MORE

  7. 20. Elderly Iranians in Sweden : The impact of migration on risk factors for cardiovascular disease

    Author : Afsaneh Koochek; Jan Sundquist; Sweden Stockholm Care Sciences and Society Karolinska Institutet Department of Neurobiology Center for Family and Community Medicine; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Family Medicine; Allmänmedicin;

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