Essays about: "Physical activity on prescription"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 14 essays containing the words Physical activity on prescription.

1. 6. Medical Technology and eHealth for Prevention against LifestyleRelated Diseases : A survey of attitudes among health center personnel and patients prescribed with physical activity on prescription (PAP)

   University essay from KTH/Människa och Kommunikation

   Author : Cecilia Fornstedt; [2017]
   Keywords : preventative care; digitalization; eHealth; mHealth; virtual care; medical engineering; medical technology; connected care; Physical Activity on Prescription; primary care; cardiovascular diseases; förebyggande vård; preventiv; digitalisering; eHälsa; mHälsa; virtuell vård; medicinsk teknik; uppkopplad vård; Fysisk Aktivitet på Recept FaR ; primärvård; hjärt- och kärlsjukdomar;

   Abstract : With an aging population that suffers from comorbidity, healthcare is facing grand challenges. In order to meet the demand, digitalization is thought to be an opportunity. Digitalization of curative care, such as diagnostics and treatment, have been initiated and is today used and appreciated. READ MORE

3. 7. Preventing frailty among inactive older adults : what motivates to an active lifestyle?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Sandra Eriksson; [2016]
   Keywords : Frailty; older adults; physical activity; motivation.; Skörhet; äldre vuxna; fysisk aktivitet; motivation.;

   Abstract : Abstract Background: Frailty is a physiological condition caused by aging which increases the risk for adverse health problems and extended need for health and social care. This condition can be prevented, and to some extent treated, with physical activity. READ MORE

4. 8. Nursing Assistants’ Perceptions of Physical Activity and Exercise among Older People : a Phenomenographic Study

   University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Sektionen för hälsa och samhälle

   Author : Rose-Marie Wilnerzon Thörn; [2014]
   Keywords : nursing assistants; perceptions; physical activity; exercise; older people 65 and over ; hemtjänstpersonal; uppfattningar; fysisk aktivitet; träning; äldre personer 65 år och äldre ;

   Abstract : Nursing assistants’, as frontline caregivers in the care of older people, have a unique opportunity to encourage physical activity and exercise in older people. Hence, the perceptions by these care providers of physical activity and exercise among older people are an essential factor. READ MORE

5. 9. The journey to a more active lifestyle: A Patient Perspective Qualitative Content Analysis on FaR - the Swedish Concept of Physical Activity on Prescription

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

   Author : Karolina Fischerström; [2014]
   Keywords : Fysisk Aktivitet på Recept; FaR; Physical Activity; Prescription; Health Promotion; Behavior Change; Public Health; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Background: Physical inactivity is a worldwide public health issue and the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. As a measure of prevention or treatment several countries have developed concepts of physical activity on prescription (PAP) to tackle the common issue of sedentary behavior and thereby decrease the risk of chronic illness and premature death. READ MORE

6. 10. Physical activity gives health benefits, but is this new to the Vietnamese? : An analysis of articles from Vietnamese newspapers

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper, SV

   Author : Matilda Jansson; [2012]
   Keywords : health; culture; media; non-communicable diseases; physical activity; physical activity on prescription; prevention; SIDA; Vietnam;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to analyse how physical activity in the prevention and treatment of diseases, is portrayed in Vietnamese media. This is interesting because the traditional Vietnamese health culture differs a lot from the Western one. READ MORE