Essays about: "preterm"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 35 essays containing the word preterm.

1. 21. Associations between gestational age, physical activity and cognitive functioning among children in early school age

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Andrea Rudberg; Linnéa Granström; [2016]
   Keywords : Gestational age; Preterm; Sport; Cognitive functioning; Laterality; Physical activity; School age;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to examine differences and associations concerning physical activity and cognitive functioning among children born preterm in comparison to those born full term. The sample consisted of 130 children at early school age (mean = 7. READ MORE

3. 22. The Effects of a Premature Birth on Behaviour and Cognitive Ability in 4 - 8-Year Old Children : A comparative study over time

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Emmy Lindmark; Lundqvist Jakob; [2016]
   Keywords : Preterm birth; cognitive ability; behaviour; CBCL;

   Abstract : While previous studies have found that a preterm (PT) birth leads to a higher risk for numerous adverse outcomes, including neurodevelopmental and behavioural problems, few, if any, have investigated the consistency of conceivable behavioural problems over time. The aim of this study was to investigate the existence and the stability of behavioural problems from four to eight years of age in a group of 18 children born PT without diagnosed neurological or developmental morbidity, in comparison to a group of 19 children born full term (FT). READ MORE

4. 23. Diode laser spectroscopy for oxygen detection in the lungs of infants

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Atomfysik

   Author : Peilang Liao; [2016]
   Keywords : GASMAS; Tunable laser; Transport theory; 3D phantom; Diagnoses; Gas; Lung; Physics and Astronomy;

   Abstract : This thesis work is part of a larger project with final goal to be able to measure the oxygen concentration in the lungs of infants, using non-invasive laser spectroscopy. This thesis is specifically dealing with simulations of light transport through the upper body of infants, as well as constructing a tissue-like model (phantom) that can be used in experiments. READ MORE

5. 24. Parent’s experiences of feeding their preterm infant in Neonatal Units in Sweden. : Ethnographic design

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Vårdvetenskap

   Author : Malin Berglund; Frida Nilsson; [2016]
   Keywords : Experience; Parents; Factors; Bonding; Neonatal Care; Upplevelser; Föräldrar; Faktorer; Anknytning; Neonatalvård;

   Abstract : Introduction: Studies have shown that having a preterm infant may cause stress and powerlessness for parents. It is important to support parents around the feeding situation, and that the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has appropriate space and place to help the family to bond to each other. READ MORE

6. 25. Omega-3 supplementering och prevention av prematur födsel - en systematisk översiktsartikel

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för medicin

   Author : Andrea Dahl Sturedahl; Emma Johansson; Klara Standley From; [2015-08-04]
   Keywords : omega-3; supplementation; prevention; preterm; delivery;

   Abstract : Sahlgrenska Akademin vid Göteborgs universitet Avdelningen för invärtesmedicin och klinisk nutrition Sammanfattning Titel: Omega-3 Supplementering och Prevention av Prematur Födsel - en systematisk översiktsartikel Författare: Andrea Dahl-Sturedahl, Emma Johansson, Klara Standley-From Handledare: Examinator: Linje: Typ av arbete: Datum: Anna Winkvist Mette Axelsen Dietistprogrammet, 180/240 hp Självständigt arbete i klinisk nutrition, 15 hp 2015-04-09 Bakgrund: Att födas för tidigt associeras med högre mortalitet och morbiditet och förtidsbörd är ett globalt problem. Det definieras som födsel innan 37 fullgångna graviditetsveckor. READ MORE