Essays about: "pain disability"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 28 essays containing the words pain disability.

  1. 6. Predicting Multimodal Rehabilitation Outcomes using Machine Learning

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Alexandru Cheltuitor; Niklas Jones-Quartey; [2020]
    Keywords : Machine learning; XGBoost; regression; Multimodal Rehabilitation; SQRP; chronic pain; treatment outcome; prediction;

    Abstract : Chronic pain is a complex health issue and a major cause of disability worldwide. Although multimodal rehabilitation (MMR) has been recognized as an effective form of treatment for chronic pain, some patients do not benefit from it. READ MORE

  3. 7. Geographical inequalities in burden of disease at local authority level in Scotland: A subnational analysis for the Scottish Burden of Disease Study 2016

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Georgia Dyer; [2020]
    Keywords : Burden of disease; disability-adjusted life years; years of life lost; years lived with a disability; Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation; local authorities; Scotland; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Scotland possesses the worst mortality outcomes and slowest improvement in life expectancy of Western Europe. Within Scotland, stark inequalities exist in both morbidity and mortality. There remains paucity in assessment of subnational variation in disease burden. READ MORE

  4. 8. Clinical Assessment of Disturbed Central Pain Modulation in Orofacial Pain

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Odontologiska fakulteten (OD)

    Author : Erik Öjstedt; Simon Pankalla; [2020]
    Keywords : Central Sensitization; Chronic Pain; Orofacial Pain; Referred Pain; Stress;

    Abstract : Syfte. Studiens syfte var att retrospektivt undersöka vilka kliniska variabler, bedömda under specialistundersökning av orofacial smärta, som kan förutsäga närvaro av en störd central smärtmodulering (DCPM). Material och metod. READ MORE

  5. 9. Musculoskeletal Impairments at Piña Palmera, Mexico : Musculoskeletal Impairments at Piña Palmera, Mexico

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering

    Author : Alma Düring; Evelina Eklund; [2020]
    Keywords : developing country; assistive devices; rehabilitation; ICF-codes; agenda 2030; utvecklingsland; hjälpmedel; rehabilitering; ICF-koder; agenda 2030;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of this thesis was to map specific musculoskeletal impairments experienced by adults with physical disabilities at the Piña Palmera rehabilitation center in Mexico and to categorize them according to the ICF. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted through observations and a survey based on predefined questions. READ MORE

  6. 10. Analysis of Drop-outs in a 2-year Follow-up of individuals exposed to Whiplash Trauma

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

    Author : Elin Berglund; Laura Holopainen; [2018]
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    Abstract : Most studies that investigate the relationship between temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and whiplash are cross-sectional, but in order to identify risk factors prospective studies are needed. The reliability of prospective studies is dependent on representative follow-up groups. READ MORE