Essays about: "Chronic pain"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 114 essays containing the words Chronic pain.

  1. 21. Validation of the Effectiveness of a Sensory Discrimination Training Device

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Malin Lehander; [2022]
    Keywords : Sensory training; Phantom limb pain; Mindful sensory motor training; Amputation; Pain treatment;

    Abstract : Successful treatment alternatives for chronic pain conditions are limited. One type of chronic pain that can occur is the condition of phantom limb pain, which can occur after the loss of a limb. Many studies have researched the correlation between chronic pain, tactile acuity, and cortical reorganization. READ MORE

  3. 22. Efficacy and Safety of Secukinumab in Treating Psoriasis Vulgaris

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

    Author : Randy Pham; [2022]
    Keywords : Plaque psoriasis; psoriasis vulgaris; secukinumab; monoclonal antibody; IL-17A;

    Abstract : Introduction. Plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) is a chronic disease and the most common type of psoriasis. It is charactarized by well-defined areas with silvery scaling, erythema, puritus and sometimes pain. Psoriasis affects about 1. READ MORE

  4. 23. How is sexual satisfaction understood in middle and later life in an American context? - a quantitative study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Kristina Kitchaou; [2022]
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    Abstract : In the USA, older adults are sexually active and are the fastest growing age group in the country. However, previous research has placed little emphasis on sexual satisfaction amongst older adults. Research has focused on individuals up to midlife and how sexual function is affected by age. READ MORE

  5. 24. Enhancing Sensory Discrimination Training using Brain Modulation

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Agnes Westerlund; [2022]
    Keywords : Transcranial direct current stimulation; sensory discrimination training; tactile acuity; phantom limb pain; two-point discrimination test; Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test;

    Abstract : Damage to the nervous system may cause sensorimotor impairment, often resulting in chronic neuropathic pain. Phantom limb pain affects multiple amputees and the treatment options are limited. A promising treatment option to reduce chronic pain is by training sensory discrimination. READ MORE

  6. 25. Outcomes of internet-based acceptance and commitment therapy in non-cancerous chronic pain patients : A literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Chen Yubing; Zhu Yue; [2022]
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    Abstract : Background: In recent years, the high prevalence and wide population coverage of chronic pain have become a common public health problem all over the world. Chronic pain seriously affects patients' physical and mental health and social life. READ MORE