Essays about: "quality of life QOL"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words quality of life QOL.

  1. 1. Bone Anchored Hearing Aids BAHA and Quality of Life QoL In Adults. A Systematic Review.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Rabia Faisal; [2022]
    Keywords : Bone Conduction Hearing Aids; Bone Conduction Hearing Implants; Quality of Life; Adults; Hearing Loss;

    Abstract : According to the WHO world health organization, more than five percent of the world population needs rehabilitation for hearing loss, HL. Hearing loss is known to cause many negative health implications, including cognitive decline, and social isolation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Social Isolation and Quality of Life underlying COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study among elderly people in central Sweden

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

    Author : Katie Kjellberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Social isolation; loneliness; elderly; quality of life QOL ;

    Abstract : Background: Physical distancing and social isolation impacted people on a large scale and deterioration in the peoples’ quality of life under the COVID-19 pandemic was noted. The purpose of the study was to examine the association between social isolation and the quality of life among elderly people aged between 63 and 79 years. READ MORE

  4. 3. Manual mobilization with the OMT Nordic System method as an additional treatment to physical exercise and patient education for patients with knee osteoarthritis : Single subject experimental design

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Fredrik Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Knee OA; Manual therapy; manual mobilization; OMT.;

    Abstract : Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee is one of the most common joint diseases in the world. The symptoms include local joint pain, joint stiffness, crepitation etc. Treatment follows national clinical guidelines which includes patient education, exercise and weight loss. READ MORE

  5. 4. Effectiveness of Support Monitoring and Reminder Technology for Mild Dementia on Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Their Caregivers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Poe Eindra Thant; [2022]
    Keywords : Mobile technology; mobile health; mild cognitive impairment; effectiveness; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: As the population ageing increases, the dramatic rise in cognitive disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and dementia has become a public health priority. Mobile health technology is a unique non-pharmacological intervention for dementia and cognitive disorders. READ MORE

  6. 5. Myofascial release and exercise for the popliteus muscle in people with knee osteoarthritis – effects on quality of life, pain and function : Single subject experimental design

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Johnny Bergqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : Knee osteoarthritis; myofascial release; exercise; popliteus muscle;

    Abstract : Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disease in elderly people, OA of the knee (KOA) makes up for a big part of all OA cases. Common KOA inconveniences are joint stiffness, pain and loss of muscle strength, which can have a negative impact on the quality of life. READ MORE