Sökning: "Rasch-analysis"

Visar resultat 11 - 15 av 34 avhandlingar innehållade ordet Rasch-analysis.

1. 11. Characteristics of the functional independence measure in patients with neurological disorders. Measurement through Rasch analysis

   Författare :Åsa Lundgren Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Nyckelord :rehabilitation; assessment; measurement; stroke; traumatic brain injury; spinal cord injury; Rasch; item response theory;

   Sammanfattning : The Functional Independence Measure (FIMTM) is an internationally widely used outcome measure, measuring disability in terms of dependence or need of assistance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the structural characteristics of FIMTM using the Rasch model, with regard to scoring function, cross-cultural validity in Europe and cross-diagnostic validity within rehabilitation units in Scandinavia. LÄS MER

3. 12. The assisting hand assessment : continued development, psychometrics and longitudinal use

   Författare :Marie Holmefur; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Nyckelord :Assisting Hand Assessment; measurement; hand function; children; unilateral cerebral palsy; hemiplegia; longitudinal; psychometrics; Rasch analysis;

   Sammanfattning : For most people, using both hands together is a natural part of everyday activities. But for children with a unilateral disability in the arm and hand, activities requiring two hands are often a challenge. In order to evaluate interventions that optimize the use of the affected or assisting hand, valid and reliable measures are needed. LÄS MER

4. 13. Navigating through technological landscapes : views of people with dementia or MCI and their significant others

   Författare :Lena Rosenberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; Sweden Stockholm Karolinska Institutet Division of Occupational Therapy Care Sciences And Society Department of Neurobiology; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Alzheimer s disease; assistive technology; cognitive impairment; community living; design; environment; everyday technology; IADL; occupational therapy; older adults; Rasch analysis;

   Sammanfattning : The general aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge about people with MCI or dementia and their significant others, particularly as users of everyday technology and assistive technology (AT). The overall aim included increasing knowledge about the interactions between people with MCI or dementia and their significant others, and technology. LÄS MER

5. 14. Social support in nature-based services for young adults with mental health problems

   Författare :Anne Mari Steigen; Bengt G Eriksson; Daniel Bergh; Ragnfrid Eline Kogstad; Anne Marie Støkken; Karlstads universitet; []
   Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Nature-based services; young adults; social support; mental health; Socialt arbete; Social Work;

   Sammanfattning : Aim: The overall aim of this thesis is to examine nature-based services for young adults with mental health problems, focusing on the meaning of different dimensions of social support.Methods: The thesis includes four studies that use a variety of data sources and methods: an integrative literature review of nature-based services in the Nordic countries; a quantitative cross-sectional survey of 93 young adults participating in nature-based services in Norway; and qualitative data comprising 20 interviews with nine participants in nature-based services. LÄS MER

7. 15. Psychometric aspects of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

   Författare :Martin Ulander; Eva Svanborg; Anders Broström; Göran Kecklund; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Sammanfattning : Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder consisting of episodes with impaired breathing due to obstruction of the upper airways. Treatment with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is a potentially effective treatment, but adherence is low. Several potential factors affecting adherence, e.g. LÄS MER