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1. Falls in people with dementia
Sammanfattning : Falls and concomitant injuries are common problems among large groups of the elderly population, leading to immobility and mortality. These problems are even more pronounced among people suffering from dementia. This thesis targets fall risk factors for people with dementia in institutions. LÄS MER
2. Prediction and prevention of falls among elderly people in residential care
Sammanfattning : Among elderly people, falls lead to a considerable amount of immobility, morbidity, and mortality. The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate methods for predicting falls, and to evaluate a fall prevention program among elderly people living in residential care facilities. LÄS MER
3. Walking ability, balance and accidental falls in persons with Multiple Sclerosis
Sammanfattning : By using a pragmatic paradigm, different research methodologies were employed in this thesis. MS-related symptoms may be exaggerated due to heatsensitivity and it is supposed that cooling garments relieve the symptoms. LÄS MER
4. Falls in older people in geriatric care settings : predisposing and precipitating factors
Sammanfattning : Falls and their consequences are a major health problem in the older population, increasing their immobility, morbidity and mortality. This thesis focuses on older people living in geriatric care settings, frail older people who are most prone to suffer falls. LÄS MER
5. Firearm deaths in Sweden : epidemiology with emphasis on accidental deaths and prevention
Sammanfattning : Prevention of firearm deaths and injuries is an important public health issue that may save human lives. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the epidemiology and attributes of accidental firearm fatalities in Sweden, and to provide a basis for further preventive measures. LÄS MER