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The role of physical activity for recovery after surgical procedures
(2021-02-18)
The aim of this thesis was to determine the association between and effect of preoperative physical activity and postoperative recovery after surgery due to gallbladder disease or colorectal cancer.
Paper I examined the ...
Physical activity on prescription in primary care. Impact on physical activity level, metabolic health and health-related quality of life, and its cost-effectiveness - a short- and long-term perspective
(2020-10-08)
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally
and one of the major health challenges of the 21st century. In Sweden, NCDs
are estimated to account for 90 % of all deaths. Strong evidence indicates ...
Aspects of heart failure development and prevention in women
(2020-04-15)
Heart failure (HF) is a severe progressive condition. Women more often are older and suffer from
heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), contrasting to men who more often are
younger and suffer from heart ...
Breast cancer surgery - Aspects of patient-reported outcomes and physical activity
(2021-11-15)
The aim of this thesis was to evaluate patient-reported outcomes (PROs) following breast cancer surgery using three different studies.
Paper I examined breast-conserving surgery through an inframammary fold incision using ...
Valvular aortic stenosis in children. Outcome, physical activity and health-related quality of life
(2022-04-11)
Introduction: Isolated valvular aortic stenosis (VAS) accounts for 3–5% of congenital heart disease and presents with a wide spectrum of severity. Critical VAS in the neonate is the most severe form, fatal in the absence ...