Sökning: "Concerns about falling"

Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 9 avhandlingar innehållade orden Concerns about falling.

  1. 1. Objective and subjective aspects related to walking in people with neurodegenerative disorders

    Författare :Magnus Lindh-Rengifo; Aktivt och hälsosamt åldrande; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; neurodegenerative disorders; parkinson s disease; mild cognitive impairment; gait; walking; perceived walking difficulties; concerns about falling; Neurodegenerative disorders; Parkinson s disease; Mild cognitive impairment; Gait; Walking; Perceived walking difficulties; Concerns about falling;

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  3. 2. Fear of falling in persons with Parkinson's disease

    Författare :Stina Jonasson; Rehabiliteringsmedicin; []
    Nyckelord :Activity avoidance; Balance confidence; Concerns about falling; Fall-related self-efficacy; International Classification of Functioning; Disability and Health ICF ; Linking study; Psychometrics; Qualitative research; Regression analysis; Reliability; Self-reported rating scale;

    Sammanfattning : Fear of falling (FOF) is common in persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and may have large consequences in daily life, causing a sedentary lifestyle, social isolation and reduced quality of life. FOF is therefore an important aspect to consider for researchers as well as clinicians and the rehabilitation team. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Falls in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury : incidence, risks and concerns

    Författare :Emelie Butler Forslund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Background: Knowledge about falls and related injuries in persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI) is limited, especially concerning wheelchair users. Further research is required in order to develop future prevention programs, as falls seem to be common and may have serious consequences for persons with SCI. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Falls in ambulatory individuals with spinal cord injury : incidence, risk factors and perceptions of falls

    Författare :Vivien Jørgensen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Background: Falls in ambulatory individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) are common and may have adverse consequences. Little and inconclusive research has been done in this population, and there is a need for more knowledge in order to develop prevention strategies appropriate for this population. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Balance control in older adults with Parkinson’s disease : effects of medication and exercise

    Författare :David Conradsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Aim: To investigate the effects of dopaminergic medications on turning while walking in older adults with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease (PD). A further aim was to develop a training program targeting balance impairments related to PD, to verify the progression of this program and the specific effects on balance and gait, as well as the transfer effects on everyday living. LÄS MER