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1. 36. Food in older men with somatic diseases : Eating habits and approaches to food-related activities

   Författare :Kerstin Kullberg; Anna Cristina Åberg; Birgitta Sidenvall; Anita Björklund; Uppsala universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; actvities of daily living; arthritis rheumatoid; cookery; meal patterns; men; nutrition; older people; Parkinson disease; stroke; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   Sammanfattning : The overall aim was to improve the knowledge and understanding of eating habits of older men with somatic diseases, and the men's perceptions about managing food-related habits, such as grocery shopping and cooking. A total of 67 men between 64 and 89 years of age were visited in their homes on two occasions with 1-2 weeks in between. LÄS MER

3. 37. Stroke in the younger : Self-reported impact on work situation, cognitive function, physical function and life satisfaction - A national survey

   Författare :Jenny Röding; Britta Lindström; Gunnevi Sundelin; Lena von Koch; Umeå universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

   Sammanfattning : The majority of people affected by stroke are older however one fifth of all persons with stroke are younger than 65 years. In Sweden the mean age at the time of a stroke is 75 years and about 5 % of those who suffer a stroke are 55 years or younger. LÄS MER

4. 38. Occupational Engagement among Older People : Evaluation, Repertoire and Relation to Life satisfaction

   Författare :Ingeborg Nilsson; Birgitta Bernspång; Britta Löfgren; Anne G. Fisher; Ulla Sonn; Umeå universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Key words: Activities of daily living; Leisure activities; Hobbies; Aged: 80 and over; Aged; Occupational therapy; Rehabilitation; Health promotion; Rasch measurement; Occupational therapy; Arbetsterapi;

   Sammanfattning : Occupational engagement among older people is important to investigate as older people are the fastest growing segment in our society, and because occupational engagement is viewed within occupational therapy as one of the basic premises for health. Three perspectives of engagement are highlighted in this thesis: evaluation of occupational engagement, the repertoire of occupational engagement, and finally, the relation between occupational engagement and life satisfaction. LÄS MER

5. 39. Assessing Symptom Burden and Health-Related Quality of Life in patients living with arrhythmia and ASTA : Arrhythmia-Specific questionnaire in Tachycardia and Arrhythmia

   Författare :Ulla Walfridsson; Anna Strömberg; Kristofer Årestedt; Nils Edvardsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Nyckelord :Arrhythmias; Symptom burden; Health-Related Quality of Life; Patient-reported outcomes; Validation; Disease-specific questionnaire;

   Sammanfattning : Background: Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) can be negatively affected in patients living with arrhythmias and many patients experience a pronounced symptom burden. The arrhythmia can cause both uncertainty and limitations, including interference with work, reluctance to perform and plan for leisure activities and leading to self-imposed restrictions in daily life situations. LÄS MER

7. 40. Daily life of persons with dementia and their spouses supported by a passive positioning alarm

   Författare :Annakarin Olsson; Claudia Lampic; Maria Engström; Kirsti Skovdahl; Louise Nygård; Örebro universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Information and communication technology; ICT; person with dementia; PwD; spouses; outdoor activities; experimental single-case; interviews; participant observation; qualitative research; passive positioning alarm; PPA; Medicine; Medicin;

   Sammanfattning : The overall aim was to describe how persons with dementia (PwDs) reflect on being outdoors and to investigate the support provided by a passive positioning alarm (PPA) in making daily life safer for PwDs and their spouses.Repeated conversations were held with 11 PwDs living in their own homes regarding their reflections on being outdoors (Study I). LÄS MER