Essays about: "therapy planning"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 89 essays containing the words therapy planning.

  1. 11. Play of Children with Sensory Processing Disorder described as Dyspraxia – a Scoping Review

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Mari Virkkala; [2022]
    Keywords : sensory processing disorder; sensory integration; dyspraxia; play; occupational therapy;

    Abstract : Abstract   Introduction: Play is a primary occupation of children as well as a powerful medium in paediatric occupational therapy. Dyspraxia refers to a problem in planning new movements because of a poor body scheme that derives from deficits in processing vestibular, proprioceptive or tactile sensations. READ MORE

  3. 12. The need for a holistic approach in rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy in Tanzania : An interview study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapi

    Author : Kaspar Franzen; Isabelle Södergårds; [2022]
    Keywords : CP; disabilities; physiotherapists’ experiences; occupational therapists’ experiences; qualitative content analysis; rehabilitation; Kilimanjaro region; physiotherapy; occupational therapy;

    Abstract : Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the leading cause of physical disability in children and youth worldwide and is a diagnosis that requires lifelong treatment. There are gaps in research on children with CP in Tanzania. Both occupational therapists and physiotherapists have a central role in rehabilitation interventions. READ MORE

  4. 13. COMPARISON OF MULTI-CRITERIA OPTIMIZATION IN TWO DIFFERENT TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS

    University essay from

    Author : Anna Lindström; [2021-05-10]
    Keywords : Medical physics; Multi-criteria optimization; Pareto front; volumetric modulated arc therapy; head and neck cancer; prostate cancer;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose with this study was to compare multi-criteria optimization (MCO) for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) treatment plans in two different treatment planning systems. Theory: When performing treatment planning prior to radiation therapy it is important to prioritize between absorbed dose to target and absorbed dose to organs at risk (OAR). READ MORE

  5. 14. Scenario Dose Calculation for Robust Optimization in Proton Therapy Treatment Planning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematik LTH

    Author : Johan Sundström; [2021]
    Keywords : cancer; radiation therapy; proton therapy; treatment planning; robust optimization; dose calculation algorithms; scenarios; patient setup; range error; organ motion; pencil beam scanning; computational efficiency; range-corrected dose-mapping; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Robust optimization plays a vital role in proton therapy treatment planning. A monoenergetic beam of protons has a finite range and delivers most of its dose at some specific depth in the patient. This allows the design of treatments that mainly damage the tumor and not any surrounding tissue. READ MORE

  6. 15. Relationship Difficulties Among People with an Autism Diagnosis and the Role of Vuxenhabiliteringen

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete och kriminologi

    Author : Jessica Vannoorenberghe; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This qualitative study describes relationships problems highlighted by individuals with an autism diagnosis and professionals at Vuxenhabiliteringen (adult disability services). It also captures the individuals’ and professionals’ opinion of how to work with these particular problems. Nine people were interviewed for this study. READ MORE