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  1. 6. Long-term effects of stroke

    Författare :Matti Viitanen; Bengt Winblad; Per Olov Wester; Axel R. Fugl-Meyer; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; cerebrovascular disease; prognosis; recurrent stroke; myocardial infarction; epilepsy; life satisfaction; motor function; self-care ability; perception; causes of death;

    Sammanfattning : Stroke, which has an increasing incidence with age, causes an irreversible brain damage which may lead to impairment, disability and decreased life satisfaction or death.Risk factors for death, recurrent stroke and myocardial infarction, were analyzed in 409 stroke patients treated at the Stroke Unit, Department of Medicine, Umeå University Hospital, between Jan. LÄS MER

  3. 7. Outcomes and Experiences of a Fast Track - A direct admission process from ambulance to stroke unit for patients not eligible for acute intervention

    Författare :Ingela Wennman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Fast Track; stroke; ambulance; emergency department; stroke unit; care pathway; patient safety; organisation; transition theory;

    Sammanfattning : Background Stroke is a serious medical condition, and the time before acute intervention and care at stroke units is crucial. People who suffer from a stroke and are not eligible for stroke alert are often transported to the emergency department (ED), where they risk experiencing a long length of stay (LOS) before being admitted to the stroke unit. LÄS MER

  4. 8. Genetic association studies in stroke

    Författare :Claes Ladenvall; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :stroke; ischemic stroke subtypes; subarachnoid hemorrhage; genetics; polymorphism; fibrinolysis; tPA; PAI-1; TAFI; CRP; Factor XIII;

    Sammanfattning : Stroke is the third most common cause of death and the most common cause of disability in adults in developed countries. It is a complex disease in which genetic and environmental factors make about equal contributions. LÄS MER

  5. 9. Physical activity and stroke - Associations and patient experiences

    Författare :Malin Reinholdsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; physical activity; exercise; sedentary behaviour; stroke unit care;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Insufficient physical activity is a global problem and a risk factor for stroke. Furthermore, physical activity is often reduced after stroke, and many patients are physically inactive in stroke units. LÄS MER

  7. 10. De kan, de vill och de orkar, men... : Studier av närstående till personer drabbade av stroke samt granskning av informationsmaterial från svenska strokeenheter

    Författare :Catarina Wallengren Gustafsson; Birgitta Andershed; Karlstads universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Relatives; stroke; stroke units; printed education materials; learning; Nursing; Omvårdnad; Nursing Science; Omvårdnad;

    Sammanfattning : Aim: The overall purpose of this thesis was to increase the understanding of relatives’ changing life situation during the first six months of a person’s onset of stroke, with focus on learning. Furthermore, the purpose was to evaluate theprinted education materials (PEM) targeted at relatives at Swedish stroke units. LÄS MER