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Social phobia among the elderly
(2013-05-02)Background: Social phobia is common and often associated with impairment in daily activities and reduced quality of life. Comorbidity with depression and other anxiety disorders is not unusual in social phobia. Few studies ... -
Speech and language dysfunction in childhood epilepsy and epileptiform EEG activity
(2010-03-05)In severe childhood language disorder, concomitant dysfunction in other areas may be present. There are indications that epileptiform EEG activity and epilepsy may influence speech and language development, but this ... -
Speech production and literacy in students with intellectual disabilities and communication difficulties
(2024-02-07)Many individuals with intellectual disabilities have difficulties with spoken communication and literacy learning leading to vulnerability. It has been suggested that interventions to promote reading in this group not only ... -
Speech, Language and Communicative Ability in School-Aged Children with Cerebral Palsy and Speech Impairment
(2015-09-10)Abstract: The overall aim of this thesis was to explore and describe speech, language and communicative ability in school-aged children with cerebral palsy (CP) and speech impairment. The medical records of a population-based ... -
Spinal mobility, muscle strength and function in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Different aspects on long term outcome
(2019-11-19)Introduction: The long-term physical function outcome in patients treated for idiopathic scoliosis (IS) during childhood and adolescence has not been fully explored. In addition, there is a lack of studies where different ... -
Spouses long-term support to midlife stroke survivors - Consequences in a health economic perspective
(2017-04-07)Spouses of midlife stroke survivors often experience demands on family roles and professional life due to the impact of stroke, however knowledge concerning spouses’ support and the long-term consequences for their own ... -
A standardised follow-up model to support people after stroke -Development and application using the post-stroke checklist
(2022-10-21)Objectives: The need for a standardised follow-up has increased, as more people survive and live with stroke-related consequences. The Swedish national stroke guidelines recommend the use of the post-stroke checklist (PSC) ... -
Stochastic Vestibular Stimulation in Dopamine Related Disorders
(2017-03-13)Dopamine related disorders usually respond to dopaminergic drugs, but not all symptoms are equally responsive. In Parkinson’s disease (PD) in particular, axial symptoms resulting in impaired gait and postural control are ... -
Strength training for physical performance and injury prevention in sports. Individualised and supervised training for female athletes.
(2009-09-18)The overall purpose of this thesis was to obtain knowledge about individualised, supervised strength and conditioning programmes for physical performance and injury prevention in female athletes. Data are presented both ... -
Stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) muscle power, muscle strength and functional capacity in Scandinavian women and men - Effects of ageing
(2022-04-07)Ageing is associated with a gradual decline in physical function due to age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and muscle power, leading to loss of independence. Physical therapists employ various tests to assess of ... -
Stroke rehabilitation: A randomized controlled study in the home setting; Functioning and costs.
(2007-01-29)Aim: The purpose of the thesis was to describe and evaluate different aspects of rehabilitation after discharge for persons of working age after stroke. Aims were to compare an approach of support, information and training ... -
Studies of biochemical brain damage markers in patients at a neurointensive care unit
(2007-06-20)Physical examination is the basic and most important tool in medical practice. However, at a neurointensive care unit, neurological status can sometimes be difficult to evaluate due to sedation or impaired consciousness. ... -
Studies on energy expenditure in walking after stroke
(2008-06-13)Aims: The aims were to assess energy expenditure during different conditions, evaluate measurement methods and assess physical activity after stroke. Methods: In total 51 persons with stroke >6 months previously (mean ... -
Studies on new pharmacological treatments for alcohol dependence - and the importance of objective markers of alcohol consumption
(2016-05-26)This thesis will guide you through three randomized controlled trials (RCT) on three pharmacotherapies for alcohol dependence; the antidepressant drug mirtazapine, the smoking cessation drug varenicline and the glycine-uptake ... -
Studies on the Etiology of Parkinson's disease
(2020-10-01)ABSTRACT Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world and affects around 1% of the population over 60 years of age. The main symptoms of PD include bradykinesia, resting ... -
Subjective cognitive decline in memory clinic patients - characteristics and clinical relevance
(2017-05-12)Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) refers to concerns – symptoms - regarding one’s cognitive functioning, in the absence of objective evidence of impairment. SCD has been described as a possible stage preceding mild ... -
Successful ageing with a focus on fitness and physical activity: population-based studies of 75-year-olds
(2014-01-27)Background: Life expectancy increased dramatically during the 20th century and is still increasing in many parts of the world. In view of population ageing, the health and functioning of older persons and factors that ... -
Suicidal behavior in late life: population and patient perspectives
(2014-05-23)Older adults have high rates of suicide, and the strong role of depression is often emphasized in studies on suicidal behaviour in this age group. The literature regarding other factors is rather sparse. This thesis utilizes ... -
Suicidality and depression in older adults: Prevalence, predictors, and outcomes
(2023-09-08)Older adults have the highest risk of suicide of all age groups. Depression is a major risk factor for suicide in late life, but is also associated with lower quality of life, somatic disorders, and premature death. The ... -
Surgical and neurological adverse effects of epilepsy surgery
(2019-10-16)The aim of this thesis was to study surgical and neurological complications of preoperative invasive investigations and epilepsy surgery procedures (Papers I-II) and seizure worsening after epilepsy surgery (Paper III). A ...