Essays about: "Self-Care"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 69 essays containing the word Self-Care.

  1. 16. HOPE Platform Digital Toolfor Type 2 Diabetes : Supporting Newly Diagnosed Patients in Self-Care

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Ylva Engdahl; [2021]
    Keywords : Type 2 diabetes; diabetes management; diabetes self-care; digital tool; HOPE platform; digitized care plan; Diabetes typ 2; diabeteshantering; egenvård för diabetes; digitalt verktyg; HOPE platform; digitaliserad vårdplan;

    Abstract : Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease whose incidence has increased with more than 200% during the past 20 years. The increasing number of type 2 diabetes patients could result in more patients suffering from lower quality of life and life threatening complications. Furthermore, the growing need of care will increase the load on healthcare. READ MORE

  3. 17. Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis : The Effect of Physical Exercise on Markers Linked to Quality of Life

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för folkhälso- och idrottsvetenskap

    Author : Henrik Gustafsson; [2021]
    Keywords : osteoporosis; quality of life; physical exercise; postmenopausal women; vertebral fractures;

    Abstract : This study has aimed to evaluate how osteoporosis affects the quality of life in postmenopausal women and to assess the influence of physical exercise on markers for quality of life in osteoporosis patients. The EQ-5D questionnaire was applied for evaluation of the markers: Mobility, Self-care, Usual Activities, Pain/Discomfort and Anxiety/Depression. READ MORE

  4. 18. Concept and Architecture of a Decision Support System for Regulation of Diuretics in Chronic Heart Failure Patients

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Ellinor Runquist; [2021]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Fluid overload is the build up of excessive fluid in the body and is a common condition amongst chronic heart failure patients. Fluid overload is treated with diuretics but the level of excessive fluid can vary. READ MORE

  5. 19. Challenges Of Work-Life-Balance During The Sars-Cov-2 Pandemic : Case study: Female professionals and their digital media practices

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Ditte Marie Rørup Okeyo; [2021]
    Keywords : Work-life-balance; mediatization; digital media practices; virtual communication; social design; qualitative method; virtual fatigue.;

    Abstract : The concept of work-life-balance has gained significant attention during the coronavirus pandemic. There are challenges in keeping solid boundaries between Danish female professionals work and private life. There have been previous studies that have demonstrated gendered roles of females that interrupt work and private life. READ MORE

  6. 20. Beyond human (self-) care : Exploring fermentation as a practice of caring with humans, non-humans and the planet Earth

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Stephanie Föhr; [2020]
    Keywords : Caring with; fermentation; game design; participatory design; change agency;

    Abstract : The present thesis deals with the playful exploration of fermentation as a practice of care. Fermentation has a lot of positive impacts and can be seen as a practice of care in relation to human self-care, caring with human others, relationships to non-human beings, like microorganisms, and caring with the planet Earth. READ MORE