Search for dissertations about: "widespread pain"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 49 swedish dissertations containing the words widespread pain.

2. 21. Pain patterns in early rheumatoid arthritis

   Author : Joakim Lindqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Study I: Widespread non-joint pain in early rheumatoid arthritis. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the development of widespread non-joint pain (WNP) in a cohort of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the associated health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and clinical and demographical risk factors for WNP. READ MORE

4. 22. Genetic epidemiological studies of the functional somatic syndromes : chronic widespread pain and chronic fatigue

   Author : Kenji Kato; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : functional somatic syndrome; chronic widespread pain; fibromyalgia; chronic fatigue; comorbidity; twins; genetic factors; environmental factors; sex differences; personality; stress;

   Abstract : Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are two symptom-defined conditions with many physical symptoms in common, such as muscle pain, fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and impairment in memory or concentration. These two conditions often co-occur and frequently co-exist with other symptom-defined conditions (e.g. READ MORE

5. 23. Measurement and prediction of outcome. Application in fusion surgery for chronic low backpain. The Swedish lumbar spine study

   Author : Olle Hägg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Chronic low back pain; clinical outcome; global assessment; measurement; ; minimal clinically important difference; pain drawing; physical disability; predictors.;

   Abstract : Background: Outcome of surgery for chronic low back pain should be documented ina standardised and reproducible fashion to establish evidence of its benefit. Measurement of outcome requires validated instruments, which have the ability to detect functionalchanges perceived as beneficial by the patient. READ MORE

6. 24. Endocannabinoids and Related Lipids in Chronic Pain : Analytical and Clinical Aspects

   Author : Niclas Stensson; Bijar Ghafouri; Björn Gerdle; Nazdar Ghafouri; Christopher Fowler; Per-Johan Jakobsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : In Europe, approximately one in five adults experience chronic pain, pain that lasts more than three months. Chronic pain is a significant problem not only for those people suffering from chronic pain but also for society. The prevalence of chronic pain is higher in women and lower socioeconomic groups. READ MORE

7. 25. Measuring quality of occupational performance based on self-report and observation : development and validation of instruments to evaluate ADL task performance

   Author : Eva Ejlersen Waehrens; Anne G Fisher; Hans Lund; Bente Danneskiold-Samsöe; Lena von Koch; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; activities of daily living; acquired brain injury; ADL evaluation; ADL task performance; chronic disease; chronic widespread pain; interview; observation; occupational therapy; observation-based evaluation; questionnaire; Rasch measurement; rheumatic diseases; Occupational therapy; Arbetsterapi; Occupational therapy; arbetsterapi;

   Abstract : Background People with rheumatic or neurologic conditions are commonly referred for occupational therapy because of decreased ability to perform ADL tasks. Upon referral, occupational therapists use a client-centred, occupationfocused approach when evaluating a person's perceived and observed quality of ADL task performance to clarify the nature and extent of the person’s problems, plan interventions and determine effectiveness of interventions. READ MORE