Sökning: "Birgitta Adolfsson"

Hittade 5 avhandlingar innehållade orden Birgitta Adolfsson.

  1. 1. Obesity, life style and society : psychological and psychosocial factors in relation to body weight and body weight changes

    Författare :Birgitta Adolfsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :BMI-group; change process; functional impairment; life style intervention; locus of control; mental well-being; motivation; obesity; physical health; population sex survey; risk factor; self-rated health; sexual abuse; sexual satisfaction; weight reduction; weight reduction programme.;

    Sammanfattning : This dissertation consists of two cross-sectional population studies (studies I and IV), and two prospective studies (studies II and III). In study I the relative importance of obesity for self-rated health with focus on age and gender differences were examined among 5,080 (2,366 males) participants in a national survey. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Treatment of Epicondylalgia and Nerve Entrapments around the Elbow

    Författare :Birgitta Svernlöv; Lars Adolfsson; Göran Nylander; Gunnar Kratz; Carl Ekholm; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Disorders causing pain in the elbow region is a common problem and is one of the most frequent forms of work-related health problems. These conditions are thus of major importance from the public health point of view, as well as from that of the suffering individual. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Exercise treatment of patients with long-standing subacromial pain

    Författare :Theresa Holmgren; Birgitta Öberg; Kajsa Johansson; Lars Adolfsson; Jon Karlsson; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Subacromial pain is the most common problem among patients with shoulder complaints seeking primary care. The recommended treatment for these patients is primarily non-surgical with a focus on exercise treatment. If this treatment fails arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASD) followed by exercise treatment is recommended. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Disaster response for recovery : survivors experiences, and the use of disaster radio to promote health after natural disasters

    Författare :Karin Hugelius; Annsofie Adolfsson; Mervyn Gifford; Per Örtenwall; Birgitta Wireklint Sundström; Örebro universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; natural disaster; disaster response; disaster health; recovery; resilience;

    Sammanfattning : Disasters occur all over the world, and affect a rising number of people. The health effects of natural disasters depend on several factors present before, during, and after a disaster event. However, there is only limited knowledge of survivors experiences, needs, and health after natural disasters. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Patients with subacromial pain in primary care : Assessment and efficacy of physiotherapy-guided exercise treatment

    Författare :Jenny Nordqvist; Birgitta Öberg; Kajsa Johansson; Lars Adolfsson; Roland Thomeé; Linköpings universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder and 40-74% of the patients attending primary healthcare with a shoulder disorder are diagnosed with subacromial pain. Subacromial pain is characterized by restricted and painful movement of the arm that leads to difficulties in performing arm-related activities and often affects the quality of life profoundly, with respect to everyday function, work capacity, sleep quality and mental health. LÄS MER