Publications by authors named "I Carlsson"
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of incurable visual impairment and impacts daily life. There are benefits of physical activity for people who are affected with AMD; however, living with AMD is associated with lower levels of physical activity and social isolation. The aim of this study was to explore how older people with AMD in Sweden experienced participation in a 6-month empowerment-based physical activity intervention and how it influenced their physical abilities.
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- - The study investigates the experiences of patients who live with chronic pain after surgery for ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow, highlighting their challenges and coping strategies.
- - Through in-depth interviews with 10 participants, the research identifies key themes like physical symptoms, emotional impacts, daily life consequences, self-image struggles, and coping resources.
- - The findings emphasize the necessity for healthcare providers to adopt a holistic approach that addresses both physical and emotional aspects of patient care, particularly focusing on emotional well-being and sleep issues.
Background: Mental ill health among children and adolescents has increased worldwide. Mental health difficulties from a young age are associated with school absence and educational underachievement. A holistic perspective of treatments besides medical treatment is essential Thus, there is a need for research regarding equine-assisted intervention (EAI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Evaluation of the hand function affected when replacing a malfunctioning hand by a bionic hand.
Design: Case report.
Subjects: One individual that wished for a better quality of life after unsatisfying hand function following a replantation.
Background: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease associated with age that causes progressive and irreversible loss of central vision, while the peripheral visual ability remains. The occurrence of and especially late AMD is estimated to increase extensively to 2040 among persons aged ≥ 65 in Scandinavia, due to an increasing aging population.
Objectives: The present study explored what it means to live with AMD through the eyes of those living with the condition.