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  • 151.
    Anens, Elisabeth
    et al.
    Umeå University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy.
    Kristensen, Bo
    Häger-Ross, Charlotte
    Umeå University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy. Umeå University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Integrative Medical Biology (IMB), Physiology.
    Reactive grip force control in persons with cerebellar stroke: effects on ipsilateral and contralateral hand2010In: Experimental Brain Research, ISSN 0014-4819, E-ISSN 1432-1106, Vol. 203, no 1, p. 21-30Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study investigates the cerebellar contribution to reactive grip control by examining differences between (22-48 years) subjects with focal cerebellar lesion due to ischaemic stroke (CL) and healthy subjects (HS). The subjects used a pinch grip to grasp and restrain an instrumented handle from moving when it was subject to unpredictable load forces of different rates (2, 4, 8, 32 N/s) or amplitudes (1, 2, 4 N). The hand ipsilateral to the lesion of the cerebellar subjects showed delayed and more variable response latencies, e.g., 278 +/- 162 ms for loads delivered at 2 N/s, compared to HS 180 +/- 53 ms (P = 0.005). The CL also used a higher pre-load grip force with the ipsilateral hand, 1.6 +/- 0.8 N, than the HS, 1.3 +/- 0.6 N (P = 0.017). In addition, the contralateral hand in subjects with unilateral cerebellar stroke showed a delayed onset of the grip response compared to HS. Cerebellar lesions thus impair the reactive grip control both in the ipsilateral and contralateral hand.

  • 152.
    Anens, Elisabeth
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Physiotherapy.
    Zetterberg, Lena
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Physiotherapy.
    Urell, Charlotte
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Physiotherapy.
    Emtner, Margareta
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Physiotherapy.
    Hellström, Karin
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Physiotherapy.
    Self-reported physical activity correlates in Swedish adults with multiple sclerosis: a cross-sectional study2017In: BMC Neurology, E-ISSN 1471-2377, Vol. 17, article id 204Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: The benefits of physical activity in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are considerable. Knowledge about factors that correlate to physical activity is helpful in order to develop successful strategies to increase physical activity in persons with MS. Previous studies have focused on correlates to physical activity in MS, however falls self-efficacy, social support and enjoyment of physical activity are not much studied, as well as if the correlates differ with regard to disease severity. The aim of the study was to examine associations between physical activity and age, gender, employment, having children living at home, education, disease type, disease severity, fatigue, self-efficacy for physical activity, falls self-efficacy, social support and enjoyment of physical activity in a sample of persons with MS and in subgroups with regard to disease severity.

    Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey study including Swedish community living adults with MS, 287 persons, response rate 58.2%. The survey included standardized self-reported scales measuring physical activity, disease severity, fatigue, self-efficacy for physical activity, falls self-efficacy, and social support. Physical activity was measured by the Physical Activity Disability Survey – Revised.

    Results: Multiple regression analyzes showed that 59% (F(6,3)=64.9, p=0.000) of the variation in physical activity was explained by having less severe disease (β=-0.30), being employed (β=0.26), having high falls self-efficacy (β=0.20), having high self-efficacy for physical activity (β=0.17), and enjoying physical activity (β=0.11). In persons with moderate/severe MS, self-efficacy for physical activity explained physical activity.

    Conclusions: Consistent with previous research in persons with MS in other countries this study shows that disease severity, employment and self-efficacy for physical activity are important for physical activity. Additional important factors were falls self-efficacy and enjoyment. More research is needed to confirm this and the subgroup differences.

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  • 153.
    Antfolk, Amanda
    Umeå University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Section of Physiotherapy.
    Funktionell fysisk kapacitet och hälsorelaterad livskvalitet hos icke träningsaktiva äldre: Effekter av cykelträning på moderat och hög intensitet2021Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Sammanfattning: Introduktion: Åldrande processer påverkar funktionell fysisk kapacitet negativt. Även nedsatt hälsorelaterad livskvalitet är ett problem bland äldre personer, men fysisk aktivitet har visat positiva effekter på upplevd hälsa och fysisk funktion. Otillräcklig fysisk aktivitet och ökande andel äldre i befolkningen innebär stora samhällsutmaningar, varför det är viktigt att hitta effektiva träningsformer.

    Syfte: Att utvärdera och jämföra högintensiv intervallträning (HIT) på supramaximal intensitet och kontinuerlig träning på moderat intensitet (MICT) avseende funktionell fysisk kapacitet och hälsorelaterad livskvalitet, samt undersöka sambandet mellan dessa variabler hos icke träningsaktiva äldre personer.

    Metod: Sextioåtta deltagare (≥65 år) randomiserades till respektive träningsgrupp (HIT n=34, MICT n=34). Interventionerna utfördes två gånger i veckan i 12 veckor, och individanpassades för adekvat intensitet. Funktionell fysisk kapacitet mättes med Chair-stand test och hälsorelaterad livskvalitet med Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) innan och efter intervention.

    Resultat: För hela studiepopultationen sågs signifikant ökning avseende funktionell fysisk kapacitet, upplevd fysisk funktion och fysisk hälsa samt signifikant sänkning av psykisk hälsa. Mellangruppsskillnad för smärta påvisades efter interventionen till fördel för MICT. Samband mellan hälsorelaterad livskvalitet och funktionell fysisk kapacitet sågs varken vid baslinjen eller över tid.

    Slutsats: Supramaximal HIT och MICT kan öka funktionell fysisk kapacitet och fysiska aspekter av hälsorelaterad livskvalitet bland icke träningsaktiva äldre. Deltagarna uppvisade bibehållen fysisk förmåga och god hälsorelaterad livskvalitet, varför framtida studier bör utvärdera och jämföra effekterna av dessa träningsregimer, samt undersöka dessa samband hos äldre personer med nedsatt funktionell fysisk kapacitet eller hälsorelaterad livskvalitet.

  • 154.
    Anton, Söderlund
    et al.
    Umeå University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Section of Physiotherapy.
    Kevin, Berg
    Umeå University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Section of Physiotherapy.
    Skillnad i dynamisk stabilitet mellan ett skadat och ett friskt knä: Analys av samband mellan mätmetoder som undersöker knästabilitet.2021Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Introduktion: Tidigare studier har visat på att knäledens stabilitet under statiska förhållanden inte stämmer överens med stabilitet vid funktionella tester. Rörelsesensorer har förmågan att via funktionella tester mäta den dynamiska stabiliteten i knäleden, något som på sikt kan ge fysioterapeuter ett smidigt och lättanvänt verktyg i att upptäcka nedsatt dynamisk stabilitet. 

    Syfte: Vilka skillnader ett objektivt mätinstrument kan uppmäta på ett skadat och icke-skadat knä avseende dynamisk knästabilitet vid enbenshopp, samt att analysera samband mellan olika mätmetoder som undersöker knästabilitet. 

    Metod: För att jämföra knäskadade unga mäns (n=6) knästabilitet i det skadade benet med det icke skadade benet genomfördes ett enbenshopp som ställer krav på den dynamiska stabiliteten. Rörelsesensorer användes för att detekterade olika variabler som vinklar och acceleration. Data samlades in från självskattningsformulär, manuella stabilitetstester och testledarnas visuella bedömning. 

    Resultat: Skadat knä uppvisade delvis tecken på bristande knästabilitet i form av lägre knävinkel vid landning. Högre sidoacceleration var vanligare i friskt knä. Självskattningsformulären KOOS och IPAQ stämde mestadels inte överens med den data uppmät med ett objektivt mätinstrument. Den visuella bedömningen har en del likheter med den insamlade datan. Slutsats: Det objektiva mätinstrumentet kunde delvis detektera skillnader mellan skadat och friskt knä, vilket detekterades i knävinkel vid landning. I sidosacceleration hade det friska knät en högre acceleration, något som var svårt att förklara. Ett relativt starkt samband mellan det objektiva mätinstrumentet och visuell bedömning kunde ses. Framtida forskning behöver fastställa det använda mätinstrumentets användbarhet. 

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  • 155.
    Antonson, Cassandra
    et al.
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences.
    Eliasson Wiik, Ida-Maria
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences.
    Hjärnskakningar bland ishockeyelever på gymnasienivå i norra Sverige: En kvalitativ studie om fysioterapeutisk rehabilitering och upplevelser efter hjärnskakning i samband med ishockey2019Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Bakgrund: Hjärnskakningar är en stor problematik inom ishockeyn och det är beräknat att det sker ungefär 160 hjärnskakningar per 1000 matchtimmar och lag. Inom ishockey är hjärnskakningar tillsammans med knä- och axelskador den vanligaste förekommande skadan. De flesta individer som råkar ut för en hjärnskakning vid idrottsutövande blir snabbt symptomfria. Men cirka 20 procent av de drabbade får långvariga och kvarvarande symptom som kan påverka individens livskvalitet och idrottsutövande. Det svenska fackförbundet, Fysioterapeuterna, rekommenderar rehabilitering och utredning av hjärna, nacke, syn, balans och neuropsykologiska faktorer efter en idrottsrelaterad hjärnskakning. Syfte: Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka hur elitidrottselever på gymnasienivå med inriktning ishockey i norra Sverige upplevde rehabiliteringen från fysioterapeut efter hjärnskakning samt återgång till ishockeyn. Metod: Empirisk-holistisk kunskapsansats har använts i detta arbete och studiens designen är semistrukturerad med en intervjuguide. Totalt har tre deltagare medverkat i studien via intervjuer. Resultat: Innehållsanalysen från de genomförda intervjuerna resulterade i tre huvudkategorier, betydelsen av stöd under hela rehabiliteringsprocessen, förståelse om komplexiteten av hjärnskakningar och tankar om hjärnskakningens påverkan på framtiden, och åtta underkategorier. Dessa är framtagna genom kondensering och kodning av meningsenheterna från intervjuerna. Konklusion: Hjärnskakningar är komplexa och kräver individuellt anpassad rehabilitering. Stöd från familj och omgivning har visat sig spela en central roll i den drabbade individens rehabilitering samt återgång till idrott.

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  • 156. Antonsson, M.
    et al.
    Fagevik Olsén, M.
    Johansson, H.
    Sandström, L.
    Urell, C.
    Westerdahl, Elisabeth
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Physiology.
    Wiklund, M.
    Lungefysioterapi ved abdominal- og thoraxkirurgi2011In: Fysioterapeuten, Vol. 9Article in journal (Other academic)
    Abstract [da]

    I snart hundrede år har fysioterapeuter arbejdet på at mindske risikoen for postoperative lungekomplikationer hos patienter, der skal opereres i brystkassen og abdominalregionen. Klinisk erfaring viser, at lungefysioterapi er vigtig, men hvad ved vi i dag om effekten af forskellige former for behandling? Hvilke indsatsområder skal man i første omgang vælge? Forfatterne til denne artikel har udarbejdet retningslinjer for lungefysioterapi til patienter, som gennemgår abdominal- og thoraxkirurgi. Målet med arbejdet med retningslinjerne har været at udrede og sammensætte eksisterende evidens for lungefysioterapeutiske behandlingsmetoder i forbindelse med abdominal- og thoraxkirurgiske indgreb.

    Den samlede evidens i kombination med ekspertgruppens kommentarer har ført til anbefalinger for den kliniske behandling. Disse anbefalinger er målrettet fysioterapeuter i den kliniske praksis, som arbejder med abdominal - og thoraxkirurgiske patienter. Sigtet er, at den aktuelle og systematisk indsamlede viden vil bidrage til diskussioner på de forskellige arbejdspladser, og at anbefalingerne for behandling vil blive tilpasset de lokale forhold. Denne artikel sammenfatter retningslinjerne, som er publiceret på fysioterapiforbundets (Legitimerede Sjukgymnasters) hjemmeside under profession. De kliniske retningslinjer omfatter desuden en komplet referenceliste.

  • 157.
    Anttila, Marjo-Riitta
    et al.
    University of Jyväskylä, Finland.
    Söderlund, Anne
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Health and Welfare.
    Sjögren, Tuulikki
    University of Jyväskylä, Finland.
    Patients’ experiences of the complex trust-building process within digital cardiac rehabilitation2021In: PLOS ONE, E-ISSN 1932-6203, Vol. 16, no 3, article id e0247982Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The development of digital solutions is becoming increasingly important in facing global challenges. Therefore, research on this topic is important in taking into account cardiac patients’ experiences of the rehabilitation process for the design of digital counseling solutions. The aim of the present qualitative study was to explore the different meanings that patients give to the rehabilitation process using a Glaserian grounded theory (GT) approach. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 30 participants from a rehabilitation center in Finland. The findings indicated a “complex trust-building process” core category comprising five categories of trust-building in rehabilitation: feeling that one has hit rock bottom, facing and coping in a crosscurrent, understanding together as a peer group, moving toward a healthier lifestyle with technology, and finding self-awareness. The complex process of trust-building involved interactions among emotion, cognition, and acceptance and support processes. Therefore, digital rehabilitation should be incorporated into counseling based on patients’ psychosocial, physical and emotional needs to help patients become aware of their own feelings and thoughts during the rehabilitation process.

  • 158.
    Anund, Anna
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Community Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Swedish National Rd and Transport Research Institute VTI, Linkoping, Sweden..
    Ahlström, Christer
    Swedish National Rd and Transport Research Institute, Linkoping, Sweden.
    Fors, Carina
    Swedish National Rd and Transport Research Institute, Linkoping, Sweden.
    Åkerstedt, Torbjorn
    Karolinska Institute, Sweden; Stockholm University, Sweden.
    Are professional drivers less sleepy than non-professional drivers?2018In: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, ISSN 0355-3140, E-ISSN 1795-990X, Vol. 44, no 1, p. 88-95Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objective It is generally believed that professional drivers can manage quite severe fatigue before routine driving performance is affected. In addition, there are results indicating that professional drivers can adapt to prolonged night shifts and may be able to learn to drive without decreased performance under high levels of sleepiness. However, very little research has been conducted to compare professionals and non-professionals when controlling for time driven and time of day. Method The aim of this study was to use a driving simulator to investigate whether professional drivers are more resistant to sleep deprivation than non-professional drivers. Differences in the development of sleepiness (self-reported, physiological and behavioral) during driving was investigated in 11 young professional and 15 non-professional drivers. Results Professional drivers self-reported significantly lower sleepiness while driving a simulator than nonprofessional drivers. In contradiction, they showed longer blink durations and more line crossings, both of which are indicators of sleepiness. They also drove faster. The reason for the discrepancy in the relation between the different sleepiness indicators for the two groups could be due to more experience to sleepiness among the professional drivers or possibly to the faster speed, which might unconsciously have been used by the professionals to try to counteract sleepiness. Conclusion Professional drivers self-reported significantly lower sleepiness while driving a simulator than non-professional drivers. However, they showed longer blink durations and more line crossings, both of which are indicators of sleepiness, and they drove faster.

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  • 159.
    Anwar, Sahreen
    et al.
    Department of Physical Therapy, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
    Arsalan, Syed Asadullah
    University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
    Zafar, Hamayun
    Umeå University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Odontology. University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan / Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences,King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Rehabilitation Research Chair, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ahmad, Ashfaq
    University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
    Gillani, Syed Amir
    University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
    Hanif, Asif
    University Institute of Public Health, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
    Intrarater reliability of cervical range of motion device in measuring cervical active range of motion in patients with chronic neck pain and respiratory dysfunction2022In: Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, ISSN 1607-8322, Vol. 26, no 4, p. 503-509Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Assessment of cervical active range of motion (CAROM) in three planes was one of the primary outcome measures used by the clinicians.

    Methodology: We enrolled 30 patients (14 males and 16 females) with chronic neck pain and respiratory dysfunction fulfilling inclusion criteria. Two trials of CAROM measurement for flexion, extension, left and right lateral flexion and left and right rotation were performed, with a gap of one week to measure test retest reliability of CROM device. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard errors of measurement (SEM) and minimal detectable change (MDC) were calculated to test the intrarater reliability.

    Results: Intrarater reliability of repeated measurements of CAROM using the CROM device was found to be good. The ICC values ranged between 0.88-0.97 for flexion, 0.93-0.98 for extension, 0.92-0.98 for right lateral flexion,0.93-0.98 for left lateral flexion. For right rotation it was 0.88-0.97, for left lateral rotation it was 0.95-0.99. The standard error of measurement for these movements ranged from 1.5° to 2.9°. Minimal detectable change ranged from 3.5°for extension to 6.8°for left lateral flexion.

    Conclusion: Cervical range of motion device is a reliable tool for measuring cervical active range of motion in patients simultaneously suffering from chronic neck pain and respiratory dysfunction.

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  • 160. Anwer, Shahnawaz
    et al.
    Alghadir, Ahmad
    Zafar, Hamayun
    Umeå University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Odontology. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Al-Eisa, Einas
    Effect of whole body vibration training on quadriceps muscle strength in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis2016In: Physiotherapy, ISSN 0031-9406, E-ISSN 1873-1465, Vol. 102, no 2, p. 145-151Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background Several studies have reported the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) training on muscle strength. This systematic review investigates the current evidence regarding the effects of WBV training on quadriceps muscle strength in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Data sources We searched PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, PEDro, and Science citation index for research articles published prior to March 2015 using the keywords whole body vibration, vibration training, strength and vibratory exercise in combination with the Medical Subject Heading 'Osteoarthritis knee'. Study selection This meta-analysis was limited to randomized controlled trials published in the English language. Data extraction The quality of the selected studies was assessed by two independent evaluators using the PEDro scale and criteria given by the International Society of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions (ISMNI) for reporting WBV intervention studies. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane collaboration's tool for domain-based evaluation. Isokinetic quadriceps muscle strength was calculated for each intervention. Results Eighteen studies were identified in the search. Of these, four studies met the inclusion criteria. Three of these four studies reached high methodological quality on the PEDro scale. Out of the four studies, only one study found significantly greater quadriceps muscle strength gains following WBV compared to the control group. Conclusions In three of the four studies that compared a control group performing the same exercise as the WBV groups, no additional effect of WBV on quadriceps muscle strength in individuals with knee OA was indicated.

  • 161.
    Arana, Victoria
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Physiotherapy.
    Kroppsmedvetenhet och tilltro till egen förmåga att vara fysiskt aktiv vid långvarig smärta2023Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Chronic pain implies a big suffering for individuals. Multimodal rehabilitation has a positive impact on chronic pain, but it is unknown which rehabilitation that is the most effective. Increased knowledge of which parts in pain rehabilitation that are effective is important to be able to optimize the care of these individuals.

    Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate interoception, exercise self-efficacy and level of self-assessed physical activity in people suffering from chronic pain and explore if these variables are changed by multimodal pain rehabilitation. The purpose was also to investigate the correlation between interoception and execise self-efficay.

    Method: The study had a descriptive, correlating experimental within-group design. Patients with chronic pain that were enrolled for inpatient care 4 weeks of multimodal pain rehabilitation answered the questionnaires Multidimensional Assessment of Interoception Awareness (MAIA) and swedish version of Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (S-ESES) and the Swedish social welfare boards indicator questions of level of physical activity before and after the intervention.

    Results: Twenty five persons participated in the study. The intervention increased some dimensions of interoception and the exercise self-efficacy. The self-assessed level of physical activity was low and did not increase. The correlation between MAIA and S-ESES was strengthened by the intervention.

    Conclusion: Multimodal pain rehabilitation can for people with chronic pain increase interoception and exercise self-efficacy.

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  • 162.
    Archer, T.
    et al.
    Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Svensson, K
    School of Education, Psychology and Sport Science, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden.
    Alricsson, Marie
    Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Human Sciences, Department of Health Sciences.
    Physical exercise ameliorates deficits induced by traumatic brain injury2012In: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, ISSN 0001-6314, E-ISSN 1600-0404, Vol. 125, no 5, p. 293-302Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The extent and depth of traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a major determining factor together with the type of structural insult and its location, whether mild, moderate or severe, as well as the distribution and magnitude of inflammation and loss of cerebrovascular integrity, and the eventual efficacy of intervention. The influence of exercise intervention in TBI is multiple, ranging from anti-apoptotic effects to the augmentation of neuroplasticity. Physical exercise diminishes cerebral inflammation by elevating factors and agents involved in immunomodulatory function, and buttresses glial cell, cerebrovascular, and blood-brain barrier intactness. It provides unique non-pharmacologic intervention that incorporate different physical activity regimes, whether dynamic or static, endurance or resistance. Physical training regimes ought necessarily to be adapted to the specific demands of diagnosis, type and degree of injury and prognosis for individuals who have suffered TBI. © 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S.

  • 163.
    Archer, Trevor
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Health, Social Work and Behavioural Sciences, School of Education, Psychology and Sport Science. University of Gothenburg.
    Svensson, Kjell
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Health, Social Work and Behavioural Sciences, School of Education, Psychology and Sport Science.
    Alricsson, Marie
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Health, Social Work and Behavioural Sciences, School of Education, Psychology and Sport Science. Mittuniversitetet, Institutionen för hälsovetenskap.
    Physical exercise ameliorates deficits induced by traumatic brain injury2012In: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, ISSN 0001-6314, E-ISSN 1600-0404, Vol. 125, no 5, p. 293-302Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The extent and depth of traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a major determining factor together with the type of structural insult and its location, whether mild, moderate or severe, as well as the distribution and magnitude of inflammation and loss of cerebrovascular integrity, and the eventual efficacy of intervention. The influence of exercise intervention in TBI is multiple, ranging from anti-apoptotic effects to the augmentation of neuroplasticity. Physical exercise diminishes cerebral inflammation by elevating factors and agents involved in immunomodulatory function, and buttresses glial cell, cerebrovascular, and blood-brain barrier intactness. It provides unique non-pharmacologic intervention that incorporate different physical activity regimes, whether dynamic or static, endurance or resistance. Physical training regimes ought necessarily to be adapted to the specific demands of diagnosis, type and degree of injury and prognosis for individuals who have suffered TBI. © 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S.

  • 164.
    Ardern, Clare
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. La Trobe Univ, Australia.
    Ekas, Guri
    Oslo Univ Hosp, Norway; Norwegian Sch Sport Sci, Norway; Univ Oslo, Norway.
    Grindem, Hege
    Norwegian Sch Sport Sci, Norway.
    Moksnes, Havard
    Norwegian Sch Sport Sci, Norway.
    Anderson, Allen
    Chotel, Franck
    Hop Femme Mere Enfant, France.
    Cohen, Moises
    Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Brazil.
    Forssblad, Magnus
    Karolinska Inst, Sweden.
    Ganley, Theodore J.
    Childrens Hosp Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA.
    Feller, Julian A.
    Epworth Healthcare, Australia; La Trobe Univ, Australia.
    Karlsson, Jon
    Univ Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Kocher, Mininder S.
    Boston Childrens Hosp, MA USA; Harvard Med Sch, MA USA.
    LaPrade, Robert F.
    Steadman Philippon Res Inst, CO USA; Steadman Clin, CO USA.
    McNamee, Mike
    Swansea Univ, Wales.
    Mandelbaum, Bert
    Santa Monica Orthopaed and Sports Med Grp, CA USA.
    Micheli, Lyle
    Boston Childrens Hosp, MA USA; Harvard Med Sch, MA USA; Micheli Ctr Sports Injury Prevent, MA USA.
    Mohtadi, Nicholas
    Univ Calgary, Canada.
    Reider, Bruce
    Univ Chicago, IL 60637 USA.
    Roe, Justin
    North Sydney Orthopaed and Sports Med Ctr, Australia.
    Seil, Romain
    Ctr Hosp Luxembourg, Luxembourg; Luxembourg Inst Hlth, Luxembourg.
    Siebold, Rainer
    Ruprecht Karls Univ Heidelberg, Germany; HKF Int Ctr Hip Knee Foot Surg and Sportstraumatol, Germany.
    Silvers-Granelli, Holly J.
    FIFA Med Ctr Excellence, CA USA.
    Soligard, Torbjorn
    Int Olymp Comm, Switzerland; Univ Calgary, Canada.
    Witvrouw, Erik
    Univ Ghent, Belgium.
    Engebretsen, Lars
    Oslo Univ Hosp, Norway; Norwegian Sch Sport Sci, Norway; Univ Oslo, Norway; Int Olymp Comm, Switzerland.
    2018 International Olympic Committee consensus statement on prevention, diagnosis and management of paediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries2018In: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, ISSN 0942-2056, E-ISSN 1433-7347, Vol. 26, no 4, p. 989-1010Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In October 2017, the International Olympic Committee hosted an international expert group of physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons who specialise in treating and researching paediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Representatives from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, International Society of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and Sociedad Latinoamericana de Artroscopia, Rodilla y Deporte attended. Physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons with clinical and research experience in the field, and an ethics expert with substantial experience in the area of sports injuries also participated. Injury management is challenging in the current landscape of clinical uncertainty and limited scientific knowledge. Injury management decisions also occur against the backdrop of the complexity of shared decision-making with children and the potential long-term ramifications of the injury. This consensus statement addresses six fundamental clinical questions regarding the prevention, diagnosis, and management of paediatric ACL injuries. The aim of this consensus statement is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-informed summary to support the clinician, and help children with ACL injury and their parents/guardians make the best possible decisions.

  • 165.
    Ardern, Clare
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
    Glasgow, Philip
    Sports Medicine, Sports Institute of Northern Ireland, Newtownabbey, UK.
    Schneiders, Anthony G
    School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Branyan, Australia.
    Witvrouw, Erik
    Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
    Clarsen, Benjamin
    Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Oslo, Norway.
    Cools, Ann Mj
    Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
    Gojanovic, Boris
    Swiss Olympic Medical Center, Hopital de la Tour, Meyrin, Switzerland; Sports Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland.
    Griffin, Steffan
    College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
    Khan, Karim
    Department of Family Practice, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
    Moksnes, Håvard
    Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Oslo, Norway.
    Mutch, Stephen
    SPACE Clinics, Edinburgh, UK; Scottish Rugby, Edinburgh, UK.
    Phillips, Nicola
    Postgraduate Healthcare Studies, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.
    Reurink, Guus
    Sports Medicine, Sports Physicians Group, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
    Sadler, Robin
    Sports Medicine, Manchester City Football Club Ltd, Manchester, UK; Derby County FC, Derby, UK.
    Gravare Silbernagel, Karin
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, USA.
    Thorborg, Kristian
    Sports Orthopaedic Research Center Copenhagen (SORC-C), Amager-Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Therapy, Amager-Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
    Wangensteen, Arnlaug
    Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Oslo, Norway; Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar.
    Wilk, Kevin
    Champion Sports Medicine, Birmingham, USA.
    Bizzini, Mario
    Schulthess Clinic, Zürich, Switzerland.
    Infographic: 2016 Consensus statement on return to sport from the First World Congress in Sports Physical Therapy, Bern2017In: British Journal of Sports Medicine, ISSN 0306-3674, E-ISSN 1473-0480, Vol. 51, no 13, p. 995-995Article in journal (Other academic)
  • 166.
    Ardern, Clare
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. La Trobe Univ, Australia; Univ British Columbia, Canada; Sophiahemmet Univ, Sweden.
    Hooper, Nicholas
    Virginia Commonwealth Univ, VA USA.
    O´Halloran, Paul
    La Trobe Univ, Australia.
    Webster, Kate E.
    La Trobe Univ, Australia.
    Kvist, Joanna
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Karolinska Inst, Sweden.
    A Psychological Support Intervention to Help Injured Athletes "Get Back in the Game": Design and Development Study2022In: JMIR Formative Research, E-ISSN 2561-326X, Vol. 6, no 8, article id e28851Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: After a serious knee injury, up to half of athletes do not return to competitive sport, despite recovering sufficient physical function. Athletes often desire psychological support for the return to sport, but rehabilitation clinicians feel ill-equipped to deliver adequate support. Objective: We aimed to design and develop an internet-delivered psychological support program for athletes recovering from knee ligament surgery. Methods: Our work for developing and designing the Back in the Game intervention was guided by a blend of theory-, evidence-, and target population-based strategies for developing complex interventions. We systematically searched for qualitative evidence related to athletes experiences with, perspectives on, and needs for recovery and return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Two reviewers coded and synthesized the results via thematic meta-synthesis. We systematically searched for randomized controlled trials reporting on psychological support interventions for improving ACL rehabilitation outcomes in athletes. One reviewer extracted the data, including effect estimates; a second reviewer checked the data for accuracy. The results were synthesized descriptively. We conducted feasibility testing in two phases-(1) technical assessment and (2) feasibility and usability testing. For phase 1, we recruited clinicians and people with lived experience of ACL injury. For phase 2, we recruited patients aged between 15 and 30 years who were within 8 weeks of ACL reconstruction surgery. Participants completed a 10-week version of the intervention and semistructured interviews for evaluating acceptability, demand, practicality, and integration. This project was approved by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority (approval number: 2018/45-31). Results: The following three analytic themes emerged from the meta-synthesis (studies: n=16; participants: n=164): (1) tools or strategies for supporting rehabilitation progress, (2) barriers and facilitators for the physical readiness to return to sport, and (3) barriers and facilitators for the psychological readiness to return to sport. Coping strategies, relaxation, and goal setting may have a positive effect on rehabilitation outcomes after ACL reconstruction (randomized controlled trials: n=7; participants: n=430). There were no trials of psychological support interventions for improving the return to sport. Eleven people completed phase 1 of feasibility testing (technical assessment) and identified 4 types of software errors, which we fixed. Six participants completed the feasibility and usability testing phase. Their feedback suggested that the intervention was easy to access and addressed the needs of athletes who want to return to sport after ACL reconstruction. We refined the intervention to include more multimedia content and support access to and the use of the intervention features. Conclusions: The Back in the Game intervention is a 24-week, internet-delivered, self-guided program that comprises 7 modules that complement usual rehabilitation, changes focus as rehabilitation progresses, is easy to access and use, and includes different psychological support strategies.

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  • 167.
    Ardern, Clare
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Karolinska Inst, Sweden; La Trobe Univ, Australia.
    Kvist, Joanna
    Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Karolinska Inst, Sweden.
    BAck iN the Game (BANG) - a smartphone application to help athletes return to sport following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: protocol for a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial2020In: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, E-ISSN 1471-2474, Vol. 21, no 1, article id 523Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Sustaining injury is a common consequence of playing sport. At least one in every three recreational athletes with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction do not return to their preinjury sport following treatment. Psychological factors including confidence and fear of new injury exert large effects on returning to sport. The primary aim of this trial is to test whether a custom smartphone application delivering cognitive-behavioural therapy is effective for improving the number of people who return to their preinjury sport and level following ACL reconstruction. Methods: Participants scheduled for primary ACL reconstruction are recruited prior to surgery from one of six trial sites in Sweden. We aim to recruit 222 participants (111 in each group) for the BANG trial. Participants are randomly allocated to receive either usual rehabilitation care alone or usual rehabilitation care plus the Back in the Game smartphone application intervention. Back in the Game is a 24-week Internet-delivered programme, based on cognitive-behavioural therapy. The primary outcome is return to the preinjury sport and level at 12 months follow-up. The secondary outcomes assess physical activity participation, new knee injuries, psychological factors, quality of life and physical function. Physical activity participation and new injuries are self-reported every two weeks for 12 months, then every 4 weeks to 24 months follow-up. Psychological readiness to return to sport, knee self-efficacy, motivation to participate in leisure time physical activity, knee-related quality of life, and self-reported knee function are also assessed at 3, 6, 9, 12 and 24 months after surgery. A clinical assessment of strength, knee range of motion, effusion and hopping performance is completed by a blinded assessor at 12 months to assess physical function. Discussion: This protocol outlines how we plan to assess the efficacy of a custom smartphone application, delivering cognitive-behavioural therapy to address fear, confidence and recovery expectations, for improving return to sport following serious sports-related musculoskeletal injury. The BANG trial employs a pragmatic design to best reflect the reality of, and inform, clinical practice.

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  • 168.
    Ardern, Clare
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
    Kvist, Joanna
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
    What is the evidence to support a psychological component to rehabilitation programs after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?2016In: Current Orthopaedic Practice, ISSN 1940-7041, Vol. 27, no 3, p. 263-268Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    One of the main indications for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is the athlete’s desire to return to his or her preinjury level of sports. Postoperative rehabilitation has a strong focus on recovery of the physical capabilities necessary to manage a return to sports. On average, athletes achieve good physical function after surgery, based on standard impairment-based and activity-based measures. Yet the return to sports rate is disappointingly low; only two in every three return to their preinjury level sport and only half of the athletes return to competitive sports after surgery. There are a range of factors, many of them nonmodifiable (e.g. age, sex, and preinjury level of competition), that affect returning to a specific sport. However, recent research has identified psychological factors as key influences on returning to sports after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. This is particularly important for clinicians given that these factors may be modifiable with appropriate intervention. However, they are not systematically discussed during standard postoperative rehabilitation. In this review, we examine the evidence for the effect of psychological factors on return to sport outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and provide a rationale for the inclusion of interventions that specifically and systematically affect these factors during postoperative rehabilitation.

  • 169.
    Ardern, Clare L
    et al.
    Sophiahemmet University.
    Büttner, Fionn
    Andrade, Renato
    Weir, Adam
    Ashe, Maureen C
    Holden, Sinead
    Impellizzeri, Franco M
    Delahunt, Eamonn
    Dijkstra, H Paul
    Mathieson, Stephanie
    Rathleff, Michael Skovdal
    Reurink, Guus
    Sherrington, Catherine
    Stamatakis, Emmanuel
    Vicenzino, Bill
    Whittaker, Jackie L
    Wright, Alexis A
    Clarke, Mike
    Moher, David
    Page, Matthew J
    Khan, Karim M
    Winters, Marinus
    Implementing the 27 PRISMA 2020 Statement items for systematic reviews in the sport and exercise medicine, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports science fields: The PERSiST (implementing Prisma in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sport medicine and SporTs science) guidance2022In: British Journal of Sports Medicine, ISSN 0306-3674, E-ISSN 1473-0480, Vol. 56, no 4, p. 175-195, article id bjsports-2021-103987Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Poor reporting of medical and healthcare systematic reviews is a problem from which the sports and exercise medicine, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and sports science fields are not immune. Transparent, accurate and comprehensive systematic review reporting helps researchers replicate methods, readers understand what was done and why, and clinicians and policy-makers implement results in practice. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Statement and its accompanying Explanation and Elaboration document provide general reporting examples for systematic reviews of healthcare interventions. However, implementation guidance for sport and exercise medicine, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and sports science does not exist. The Prisma in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sport medicine and SporTs science (PERSiST) guidance attempts to address this problem. Nineteen content experts collaborated with three methods experts to identify examples of exemplary reporting in systematic reviews in sport and exercise medicine (including physical activity), musculoskeletal rehabilitation (including physiotherapy), and sports science, for each of the PRISMA 2020 Statement items. PERSiST aims to help: (1) systematic reviewers improve the transparency and reporting of systematic reviews and (2) journal editors and peer reviewers make informed decisions about systematic review reporting quality.

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  • 170.
    Ardern, Clare L
    et al.
    Sophiahemmet University.
    Hooper, Nicholas
    O'Halloran, Paul
    Webster, Kate E
    Kvist, Joanna
    A psychological support intervention to help injured athletes "get back in the game": Design and development study2022In: JMIR Formative Research, E-ISSN 2561-326X, Vol. 6, no 8, article id e28851Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND: After a serious knee injury, up to half of athletes do not return to competitive sport, despite recovering sufficient physical function. Athletes often desire psychological support for the return to sport, but rehabilitation clinicians feel ill-equipped to deliver adequate support.

    OBJECTIVE: We aimed to design and develop an internet-delivered psychological support program for athletes recovering from knee ligament surgery.

    METHODS: Our work for developing and designing the Back in the Game intervention was guided by a blend of theory-, evidence-, and target population-based strategies for developing complex interventions. We systematically searched for qualitative evidence related to athletes' experiences with, perspectives on, and needs for recovery and return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Two reviewers coded and synthesized the results via thematic meta-synthesis. We systematically searched for randomized controlled trials reporting on psychological support interventions for improving ACL rehabilitation outcomes in athletes. One reviewer extracted the data, including effect estimates; a second reviewer checked the data for accuracy. The results were synthesized descriptively. We conducted feasibility testing in two phases-(1) technical assessment and (2) feasibility and usability testing. For phase 1, we recruited clinicians and people with lived experience of ACL injury. For phase 2, we recruited patients aged between 15 and 30 years who were within 8 weeks of ACL reconstruction surgery. Participants completed a 10-week version of the intervention and semistructured interviews for evaluating acceptability, demand, practicality, and integration. This project was approved by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority (approval number: 2018/45-31).

    RESULTS: The following three analytic themes emerged from the meta-synthesis (studies: n=16; participants: n=164): (1) tools or strategies for supporting rehabilitation progress, (2) barriers and facilitators for the physical readiness to return to sport, and (3) barriers and facilitators for the psychological readiness to return to sport. Coping strategies, relaxation, and goal setting may have a positive effect on rehabilitation outcomes after ACL reconstruction (randomized controlled trials: n=7; participants: n=430). There were no trials of psychological support interventions for improving the return to sport. Eleven people completed phase 1 of feasibility testing (technical assessment) and identified 4 types of software errors, which we fixed. Six participants completed the feasibility and usability testing phase. Their feedback suggested that the intervention was easy to access and addressed the needs of athletes who want to return to sport after ACL reconstruction. We refined the intervention to include more multimedia content and support access to and the use of the intervention features.

    CONCLUSIONS: The Back in the Game intervention is a 24-week, internet-delivered, self-guided program that comprises 7 modules that complement usual rehabilitation, changes focus as rehabilitation progresses, is easy to access and use, and includes different psychological support strategies.

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  • 171.
    Ardern, Clare L.
    et al.
    Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, centrumbildningar mm, Centrum för klinisk forskning i Sörmland (CKFD). Linkoping Univ, Dept Med & Hlth Sci, Physiotherapy, S-58183 Linkoping, Sweden.;Aspetar Orthopaed & Sports Med Hosp, Doha, Qatar.;La Trobe Univ, Sch Allied Hlth, Melbourne, Vic, Australia..
    Peterson, Gunnel
    Linkoping Univ, Dept Med & Hlth Sci, Physiotherapy, S-58183 Linkoping, Sweden..
    Ludvigsson, Maria Landen
    Linkoping Univ, Dept Med & Hlth Sci, Physiotherapy, S-58183 Linkoping, Sweden.;Linkoping Univ, Dept Rehabil, Rehab Vast, Motala, Sweden.;Linkoping Univ, Dept Med & Hlth Sci, Motala, Sweden..
    Peolsson, Anneli
    Linkoping Univ, Dept Med & Hlth Sci, Physiotherapy, S-58183 Linkoping, Sweden..
    Satisfaction With the Outcome of Physical Therapist-Prescribed Exercise in Chronic Whiplash-Associated Disorders: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial2016In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, ISSN 0190-6011, E-ISSN 1938-1344, Vol. 46, no 8, p. 640-649Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    STUDY DESIGN: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.

    BACKGROUND: Patient perception of the benefits gained from treatment is important, yet satisfaction with the outcome of treatment for chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WADs) has not been investigated.

    OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether satisfaction with the outcome of treatment for chronic WAD changed over time, and whether there were group differences.

    METHODS: Two hundred sixteen people with chronic WAD (66% women; mean age, 40.4 years) participated in a 3-month program of physical therapist-led neck-specific exercises with or without a behavioral approach, or received a prescription of general physical activity. The main outcome was satisfaction with the outcome of treatment, assessed at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months later. Additional outcomes were enablement and expectation fulfillment.

    RESULTS: Satisfaction improved over time in the 3 groups (odds ratio = 1.15; 95% confidence interval: 1.10, 1.20; P < .001). There was a significant group-by-time interaction (P < 001), with increased odds of being satisfied in the groups receiving neck-specific exercises compared to general physical activity. Enablement increased after completion of the intervention in all groups (P < .001). People who received neck-specific exercises reported greater enablement and expectation fulfillment than people prescribed general physical activity (P < .01).

    CONCLUSION: Exercise interventions for chronic WAD led to increased satisfaction for 12 months following treatment that was unrelated to the type of exercise intervention received.

  • 172.
    Ardern, Clare
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Aspetar Orthopaed and Sports Medical Hospital, Qatar; La Trobe University, Australia; Uppsala University, Sweden.
    Peterson, Gunnel
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Uppsala University, Sweden.
    Landén Ludvigsson, Maria
    Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Local Health Care Services in West Östergötland, Department of Rehabilitation in Motala. Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy.
    Peolsson, Anneli
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
    Satisfaction With the Outcome of Physical Therapist-Prescribed Exercise in Chronic Whiplash-Associated Disorders: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial2016In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, ISSN 0190-6011, E-ISSN 1938-1344, Vol. 46, no 8, p. 640-+Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    STUDY DESIGN: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial. BACKGROUND: Patient perception of the benefits gained from treatment is important, yet satisfaction with the outcome of treatment for chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WADs) has not been investigated. OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether satisfaction with the outcome of treatment for chronic WAD changed over time, and whether there were group differences. METHODS: Two hundred sixteen people with chronic WAD (66% women; mean age, 40.4 years) participated in a 3-month program of physical therapist-led neck-specific exercises with or without a behavioral approach, or received a prescription of general physical activity. The main outcome was satisfaction with the outcome of treatment, assessed at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months later. Additional outcomes were enablement and expectation fulfillment. RESULTS: Satisfaction improved over time in the 3 groups (odds ratio = 1.15; 95% confidence interval: 1.10, 1.20; P amp;lt; .001). There was a significant group-by-time interaction (P amp;lt; 001), with increased odds of being satisfied in the groups receiving neck-specific exercises compared to general physical activity. Enablement increased after completion of the intervention in all groups (P amp;lt; .001). People who received neck-specific exercises reported greater enablement and expectation fulfillment than people prescribed general physical activity (P amp;lt; .01). CONCLUSION: Exercise interventions for chronic WAD led to increased satisfaction for 12 months following treatment that was unrelated to the type of exercise intervention received.

  • 173.
    Ardern, Clare
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar.
    Tagesson (Sonesson), Sofi
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Local Health Care Services in Central Östergötland, Department of Activity and Health.
    Forssblad, M
    Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Capio Artro Clinic, Sophiahemmet, Stockholm, Sweden..
    Kvist, Joanna
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
    Comparison of patient-reported outcomes among those who chose ACL reconstruction or non-surgical treatment.2017In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, ISSN 0905-7188, E-ISSN 1600-0838, Vol. 27, no 5, p. 535-544Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The aim of our study was to cross-sectionally compare patient-reported knee function outcomes between people who chose non-surgical treatment for ACL injury and those who chose ACL reconstruction. We extracted Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and EuroQoL-5D data entered into the Swedish National ACL Registry by patients with a non-surgically treated ACL injury within 180 days of injury (n = 306), 1 (n = 350), 2 (n = 358), and 5 years (n = 114) after injury. These data were compared cross-sectionally to data collected pre-operatively (n = 306) and at 1 (n = 350), 2 (n = 358), and 5 years (n = 114) post-operatively from age- and gender-matched groups of patients with primary ACL reconstruction. At the 1 and 2 year comparisons, patients who chose surgical treatment reported superior quality of life and function in sports (1 year mean difference 12.4 and 13.2 points, respectively; 2 year mean difference 4.5 and 6.9 points, respectively) compared to those who chose non-surgical treatment. Patients who chose ACL reconstruction reported superior outcomes for knee symptoms and function, and in knee-specific and health-related quality of life, compared to patients who chose non-surgical treatment.

  • 174.
    Ardern, Clare
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Österberg, Annika
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Uppsala Univ, Ctr Clin Res Sormland, Eskilstuna, Sweden.
    Tagesson (Sonesson), Sofi
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Center for Surgery, Orthopaedics and Cancer Treatment, Department of Orthopaedics in Linköping.
    Gauffin, Håkan
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Division of Clinical Sciences. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Center for Surgery, Orthopaedics and Cancer Treatment, Department of Orthopaedics in Linköping.
    Webster, Kate E.
    La Trobe University, Australia.
    Kvist, Joanna
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    The impact of psychological readiness to return to sport and recreational activities after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction2014In: British Journal of Sports Medicine, ISSN 0306-3674, E-ISSN 1473-0480, Vol. 48, no 22, p. 1613-U50Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background This cross-sectional study aimed to examine whether appraisal of knee function, psychological and demographic factors were related to returning to the preinjury sport and recreational activity following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Method 164 participants completed a questionnaire battery at 1-7 years after primary ACL reconstruction. The battery included questionnaires evaluating knee self-efficacy, health locus of control, psychological readiness to return to sport and recreational activity, and fear of reinjury; and self-reported knee function in sport-specific tasks, knee-related quality of life and satisfaction with knee function. The primary outcome was returning to the preinjury sport or recreational activity. Results At follow-up, 40% (66/164) had returned to their preinjury activity. Those who returned had more positive psychological responses, reported better knee function in sport and recreational activities, perceived a higher knee-related quality of life and were more satisfied with their current knee function. The main reasons for not returning were not trusting the knee (28%), fear of a new injury (24%) and poor knee function (22%). Psychological readiness to return to sport and recreational activity, measured with the ACL-Return to Sport after Injury scale (was most strongly associated with returning to the preinjury activity). Age, sex and preinjury activity level were not related. Conclusions Less than 50% returned to their preinjury sport or recreational activity after ACL reconstruction. Psychological readiness to return to sport and recreation was the factor most strongly associated with returning to the preinjury activity. Including interventions aimed at improving this in postoperative rehabilitation programmes could be warranted to improve the rate of return to sport and recreational activities.

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  • 175.
    Aremyr, Ann
    et al.
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare.
    Hjärtström, Carina
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare.
    Sjukgymnastik efter cancerbehandling: Utvärdering av behandling för att minska biverkningar2010Independent thesis Basic level (university diploma), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Hand-foot syndrome is a form of perifier sensory neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. The syndrome can cause side effects such as pain, discomfort, numbness, swelling and impaired balance. Evaluated treatment is lacking.

    Purpose: Examine how twelve week physiotherapy treatment short-wave diathermy, interference and balance training affects side effects of the foot/lower leg caused by chemotherapy in seven patients with hand-foot syndrome.

    Method: Study group, quasi-experimental outcome study. Seven patients participated. Variables measured were, pain, discomfort, numbness, and balance. Three measurements were carried out, before, after, and eight weeks after the intervention. Self-reported estimates and the physical measurement were used.

    Results: The group's pain, discomfort and numbness decreased in all measurements. For pain measurement after the intervention and eight weeks after showed significance (p = 0,027),(p = 0,042). Discomfort showed significance after the intervention (p = 0,018). Numbness showed no significance. Balance showed significance in: Sharpened Romberg, left, eyes closed, eight weeks after intervention (p = 0,043). Sharpened Romberg, left, eyes closed, after the intervention (p = 0,027), eight weeks after intervention (p = 0,028). Standing on one leg, the right, eyes closed, after the intervention (p = 0,042), eight weeks after intervention(p = 0,027). No measurements showed deterioration.

    Conclusion: The results showed that treatment with short-wave diathermy, interference and balance training reduced pain, discomfort, numbness and partial improvements in balance in hand-foot syndrome. However, it is not possible to demonstrate which treatment component that affected the most. Further studies are needed to produce results more valid.

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  • 176.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Finns kompetensen2017Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 177.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Fysioterapeutens roll för att förbättra sexuell hälsa hos patienten med långvarig smärta2017Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 178.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Förbättringsarbete i Fysioterapi2017Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 179.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ, Quality Improvement and Leadership in Health and Welfare.
    Improving hydrotherapy interventions and physical activity intensity for persons with rheumatological diseases2015In: Evidensbaserad träningsintensitet i bassäng vid reumatisk sjukdom, 2015Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 180.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Inkludera sexuell hälsa i fysioterapi2017Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 181.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare). Department for Behavioural Science, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway; VID Specialized University, Faculty of Health Studies, Sandnes, Norway.
    Moving societies towards better inclusion of sexual health in rehabilitation2021Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 182.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Rehabilitation and sexual health in chronic disease2016In: Conference abstracts, 2016Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 183.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare). Department for Behavioural Science, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway; VID Specialized University, Faculty of Health Studies, Sandnes, Norway.
    Sexual health for all – It is important in rehabilitation!2021Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 184.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Sexual health in rheumatoid arthritis - The role of the physiotherapist to enhance sexual health2016In: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, ISSN 0003-4967, E-ISSN 1468-2060, Vol. 75, no Suppl. 2, p. 46-46Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Sexual health is often negatively affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but rarely discussed between patients and health care professionals. Experienced reasons for decreased sexual health vary among patients, but pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, fatigue and negative feelings towards one’s own body are common factors. In addition to negative effects experienced to be due to RA, there are also negative influences on sexual health by other factors, such as insufficient physical activity, low self-esteem, depression and stressful influences in life. Physiotherapy is a common intervention for patients with RA and patients have reported improved sexual health due to physiotherapy. Regular physiotherapy interventions for patients with RA often include coaching towards increasing physical activity levels, hydrotherapy, pain reductive treatment and mobility exercises, both individually and in groups. The physiotherapy interventions leading to improved sexual health (according to patients with RA) has been regular interventions for patients with RA and not specifically aimed at enhancing sexual health. The patients do seldom describe that the physiotherapist has informed them of how physiotherapy might enhance sexual health, but they have themselves experienced how physiotherapy has improved their sexual life. Patients describe that they experience joy, increased self-esteem and a more positive approach to their body, when participating in physiotherapy and that this positive feeling is affecting their life, including their sexual life. They also describe how increased physical capacity reduces fatigue and increases their capacity to engage in valued life activities, including sexual activities. The way that the physiotherapist can further enhance sexual health, is by informing the patient of how sexual health is linked to experienced symptoms of RA and how physiotherapy interventions, for example increasing physical activity, can enhance also sexual health

  • 185.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Sexuell hälsa & rehabilitering2017Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 186.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Samrehab, Värnamo Sjukhus.
    The Role of Physiotherapy to Enhance Sexual Health in Chronic Disease2014In: Journal of Sexual Medicine, ISSN 1743-6095, E-ISSN 1743-6109, Vol. 11, no Suppl. 1, p. 90-Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 187.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare.
    Using resources and addressing challenges: It is time to include sexual health in therapy2016In: International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, ISSN 1741-1645, E-ISSN 1759-779X, Vol. 23, no 4, p. 156-157Article in journal (Other academic)
  • 188.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Using resources and addressing challenges—it is time to include sexual health in therapy2016In: International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, ISSN 1741-1645, E-ISSN 1759-779X, Vol. 23, no 4, p. 106-107Article in journal (Other academic)
  • 189.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    et al.
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Andersson, Ann-Christine
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare.
    The co-constructive processes in physiotherapy2017In: Cogent Medicine, ISSN 2331-205X, Vol. 4, p. 1-8, article id 1290308Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    To employ a person-centred approach, it is essential to work with the patient in deciding the important issues that the physiotherapy intervention should target, and to develop and adjust the individual treatment accordingly. Those co-constructive processes of physiotherapy consist of several parts, aiming to improve patient involvement and to optimize intervention outcomes. This paper aims to discuss and bring forward the role of the co-constructive processes in physiotherapy, by using perspectives from learning strategies and quality improvement strategies. The conclusion is that co-constructive learning processes are useful theories, which can be used in unison with quality improvement strategies for optimal co-construction between patients and physiotherapists and thus improve results of physiotherapy interventions.

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  • 190.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    et al.
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare). Lunds universitet.
    Bergenzaun, Lill
    Lunds universitet.
    Fahlvik Svensson, Sofia
    Lunds universitet.
    Lundqvist, Sara
    Lunds universitet.
    Peterson, Pernilla
    Lunds universitet.
    Lindberg-Sand, Åsa
    Lunds universitet.
    “Should I stay or should I go?”: Tolvhundra doktoranders syn på avhopp och akademisk karriär2016Report (Other academic)
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    “Should I stay or should I go?” Tolvhundra doktoranders syn på avhopp och akademisk karriär
  • 191.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    et al.
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Gard, Gunvor
    Lund University.
    Sexual health - a professional challenge for physiotherapists2016In: Conference abstracts: Pre-conference abstracts, 2016Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 192.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    et al.
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Gerbild, Helle
    Health Sciences Research Centre, University College Lillebaelt, Denmark.
    Sexual health education - experiences, challenges and recommendations for physiotherapists2016In: Conference abstracts: Pre-conference abstracts, 2016Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 193.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    et al.
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Health and Rehab.
    Juuso, Päivi
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Nursing Care.
    Gard, Gunvor
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Health and Rehab.
    Rolander, Bo
    Jönköping University.
    Larsson, Agneta
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Health and Rehab.
    Health Care Students' Attitudes Toward Addressing Sexual Health in Their Future Profession: Validity and reliability of a questionnaire2016In: International Journal of Sexual Health, ISSN 1931-7611, E-ISSN 1931-762X, Vol. 28, no 3, p. 243-250Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objectives: To test the reliability and validity of the Students' Attitudes Towards Addressing Sexual Health questionnaire (SA-SH), measuring students' attitudes towards addressing sexual health in their future professions.

    Method: A cross-sectional online survey (22 items) were distributed to 186 nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy students in Sweden, April 2015. Validity and reliability were tested.

    Results: The construct validity analysis led to three major factors: present feelings of comfortableness, future working environment and fear of negative influence on future patient relations. The construct validity, internal consistency reliability and intrarater reliability showed good results.Conclusion: The SA-SH is valid and reliable.

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  • 194.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    et al.
    Samrehab, Värnamo Hospital.
    Kammerlind, Ann-Sofi C.
    Futurum – The Academy of Healthcare, Jönköping.
    Lund-Levander, Martha
    Futurum – The Academy of Healthcare, Jönköping.
    Evidence-based practice in a multiprofessional context2012In: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, ISSN 1744-1595, E-ISSN 1744-1609, Vol. 10, no 2, p. 117-125Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background  Healthcare today is a complex system with increasing needs of specific knowledge of evaluation of research and implementation into clinical practice. A critical issue is that we all apply evidence-based practice (EBP) with standardised methods and continuing and systematic improvements. EBP includes both scientific and critical assessed experience-based knowledge. For the individual, this means applying evidence-based knowledge to a specific situation, and for the organisation, it means catering for a systematic critical review and evaluation and compiling research into guidelines and programmes. In 2009, the County Council of Jönköping had approximately 335 000 inhabitants and the healthcare organisation had more than 10 000 employees. As the County Council actively promotes clinical improvement, it is interesting to explore how healthcare employees think about and act upon EBP. The aim of this survey was therefore to describe factors that facilitate or hinder the application of EBP in the clinical context.

    Method  A quantitative study was performed with a questionnaire to healthcare staff employed in the County Council of Jönköping in 2009. The questionnaire consisted of questions concerning which factors are experienced to affect the development of evidence-based healthcare. There were 59 open and closed questions, divided into the following areas:

    • • Sources of knowledge used in practice
    • • Barriers to finding and evaluating research reports and guidelines
    • • Barriers to changing practice on the basis of best evidence
    • • Facilitating factors for changing practice on the basis of best evidence
    • • Experience in finding, evaluating and using different sources of evidence

    The participants were selected using the county council's staff database and included medical, caring and rehabilitative staff within hospitals, primary care, dentistry and laboratory medicine. The inclusion criteria were permanent employment and clinical work. Invitations were sent to 5787 persons to participate in the study and 1445 persons answered the questionnaire.

    Results  Knowledge used in daily clinical practice was mainly based on information about the patient, personal experience and local guidelines. Twenty per cent answered that they worked ‘in the way they always had’, and 11% responded that they used evidence from research as a basis for change. The participants experienced that EBP was not used enough in clinical healthcare and explained this with practical and structural barriers, which they thought should be better monitored by the organisation and directors.

    Conclusion  Overall, the results indicate that the scientific evidence for healthcare is not used sufficiently as a base for decisions in daily practice as well as for changing practice. This is more prominent among assistant staff. As a consequence, this might affect the care of the patients in a negative way. Increased awareness of EBP and a stronger evidence-based approach are keys in the ongoing improvement work in the county. Local guidelines seem to be a way to implement knowledge. But, as the arena of activities is complex and the employees have diverse education levels, different strategies to facilitate and promote EBP are necessary.

  • 195.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    et al.
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Larsson, Agneta
    Department of Health Sciences, Luleå Technical University, Luleå, Sweden.
    Gard, Gunvor
    Department of Health Sciences, Luleå Technical University, Luleå, Sweden.
    Rolander, Bo
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ, Dep. of Behavioural Science and Social Work.
    Juuso, Päivi
    Department of Health Sciences, Luleå Technical University, Luleå, Sweden.
    Health care students' attitudes towards working with sexual health in their professional roles - survey of students at nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy programmes2016In: Conference abstracts: Pre-conference abstracts, 2016Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 196.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    et al.
    Högskolan i Jönköping, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare.
    Larsson, Agneta
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Health and Rehabilitation.
    Gard, Gunvor
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Health and Rehabilitation.
    Rolander, Bo
    Högskolan i Jönköping, HHJ, Avd. för beteendevetenskap och socialt arbete.
    Juuso, Päivi
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Nursing Care.
    Health care students' attitudes towards working with sexual health in their professional roles - survey of students at nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy programmes2016In: Conference abstracts: Pre-conference abstracts, 2016Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 197.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    et al.
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Health and Rehab.
    Larsson, Agneta
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Health and Rehab.
    Gard, Gunvor
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Health and Rehab.
    Rolander, Bo
    Jönköping University, Futurum, Academy for Health and Care, Jönköping County Council.
    Juuso, Päivi
    Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Nursing Care.
    Health Care Students’ Attitudes Towards Working with Sexual Health in Their Professional Roles: Survey of Students at Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Programmes2016In: Sexuality and disability, ISSN 0146-1044, E-ISSN 1573-6717, Vol. 34, no 3, p. 289-302Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The aim of this study was to explore differences and similarities in health care students’ attitudes towards working with and communicating with patients about sexual health issues in their future professions. The aim was also to explore whether the students’ gender, age and future professions were influencing factors and whether there was a change in attitude depending on educational levels, gender, age and future professions. The study also aimed to explore the potential development of those differences and similarities in attitudes between health care students having achieved different levels of education and training in their future professions. A cross-sectional quantitative study was performed with an online survey distributed to nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy students. The students believed that they needed increased sexual health education and increased communication skills about sexual health. Gender and future profession are factors that significantly affect the attitudes of the students towards working with sexual health. Nursing and occupational therapy students have a more positive attitude towards addressing sexual health in their future professions than do physiotherapy students. Further research is needed in this field to improve competence in sexual health for all student groups, particularly physiotherapy students. Further research is also needed to explore the significance of gender regarding education in sexual health and attitudes towards working with sexual health.

  • 198.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    et al.
    Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
    Stenz, Cathrine
    Gerbild, Helle
    Syddansk Unversitet, Danmark.
    Fysioterapi og Seksuel Sundhet2018Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 199.
    Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina
    et al.
    Värnamo Hospital.
    Öberg, Ulrika
    Futurum - The Academy of Healthcare, County Council, Jönköping.
    A literature review of the sexual health of women with rheumatoid arthritis2009In: Musculoskeletal Care, ISSN 1478-2189, E-ISSN 1557-0681, Vol. 7, no 4, p. 219-226Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Sexual health problems are common for women with Rheumatoid Arthritis, RA. Sexual health is covered in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) by two different fields: sexual function and intimate relationships, which are included in the ICF core sets for RA. Most patients with RA are female, and there are differences concerning sexual health between women and men with RA. The aim of this study was to explore the literature concerning the effects of RA on the sexual health of female patients, and also recommend solutions to improve the sexual health of women with RA. Sexual health problems can occur before, during and after sexual activities, and can affect women's sexual health in different perspectives. The investigated areas concerning female RA-patients and sexual are general sexual problems, sexual satisfaction, sexual desire, sexual performance, and sexual functioning. RA affects sexual health as a result of pain, reduced joint mobility, fatigue, depression and body image alterations. The investigated material provides few solutions to sexual health problems of female RA- patients. The most commonly mentioned solution is increased information and communication between health professionals and patients. Some of the studies recommend physiotherapy. Further research is needed to understand which types of intervention can help women with RA to improve their sexual health

  • 200.
    Areskoug Sandberg, Elin
    et al.
    University Health Care Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden; Center for Primary Health Care Research, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
    Duberg, Anna
    University Health Care Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
    Lorenzon Fagerberg, Ulrika
    Centre for Clinical Research, Department of Paediatrics, Västmanland Hospital, Region Västmanland, Uppsala University, Västerås, Sweden; Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Mörelius, Evalotte
    School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA, Australia; Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia.
    Särnblad, Stefan
    Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
    Saliva Cortisol in Girls With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Dance and Yoga Intervention.2022In: Frontiers in Pediatrics , E-ISSN 2296-2360, Vol. 10, article id 836406Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    INTRODUCTION: Functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) are common among girls and has been associated with stress. Cortisol is one of the major stress hormones. Dance and yoga have been shown to reduce abdominal pain among girls with FAPDs.

    AIM: To investigate the effect of an 8-month intervention with dance and yoga on cortisol levels in saliva among girls with FAPDs.

    METHODS: A total of 121 girls aged 9-13 years with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or functional abdominal pain were included in the study. Participants were randomized into an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group attended a combined dance and yoga session twice a week for 8 months. Saliva samples were collected during 1 day, in the morning and evening, at baseline, and at 4 and 8 months. Subjective pain and stress were assessed as well.

    RESULTS: No significant effects on saliva cortisol levels between groups were observed after completion of the intervention at 8 months. However, evening cortisol and evening/morning quotient were significantly reduced at 4 months in the intervention group compared to the control group (p = 0.01, p = 0.004). There was no association between cortisol quota and pain or stress.

    CONCLUSION: Improvements in cortisol levels were seen in the intervention group at 4 months but did not persist until the end of the study. This indicates that dance and yoga could have a stress-reducing effect during the ongoing intervention.

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