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The aim of the present study was to explore how a personal narrative told by a group of eight persons with aphasia differed between written and spoken language, and to compare this with findings from 10 participants in a reference group. The stories were analysed through holistic assessments made by 60 participants without experience of aphasia and through measurement of lexical and syntactic vari
Clubhouses are supposed to follow the International Clubhouse Standards, but they also need to make adaptations according to national and local contexts. This article compares the implementation of peer support elements in the clubhouse model in two different social contexts: the Swedish and the Japanese welfare systems. Participatory observations and interviews with members and staff at a Swedish
Background.The currently used patch test concentration for formaldehyde is 1.0% (wt/vol) in water. However, clinical experience and previous studies suggest that 1.0% might be insufficient for detecting an optimized number of clinically relevant cases of contact allergy to formaldehyde. Objectives.To validate earlier patch test results for comparison of 1% (wt/vol) and 2% (wt/vol) formaldehyde in
This paper reviews a set of published industrial applications and research studies in order to assess the effectiveness of the systematic engineering design methodology. Effectiveness, which can be considered as the degree to which the final design solution fulfils the design requirements, is one of the critical features of a design methodology. It cannot be concluded upon the reviewed publication
This chapter outlines an innovative and collaborative design research project that connects New Zealand SME manufacturers with advanced design thinking about affective design. This project was developed and implemented by the centre for affective design research (Affect) at Massey University. Design researchers and five NZ companies have collaborated to foster ‘design-for-desirability’ thinking an
The aim of this study was to examine what kind of support the relatives to persons with dementia experience they need. The study also aimed to examine what factors affect the relatives’ decision to receive support. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six relatives to persons with dementia. The empirical data collected from the interviews were analyzed through the concept of role theory
The cell wall has long been acknowledged as an important physical mediator of growth in plants. Recent experimental and modelling work has brought the importance of cell wall mechanics into the forefront again. These data have challenged existing dogmas that relate cell wall structure to cell/organ growth, that uncouple elasticity from extensibility, and those which treat the cell wall as a passiv
The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between adult attachment, denoted as mental representations of childhood experiences, and social relations. A secondary purpose was to examine the impact of prematurity on attachment and social relations in adult age. The study is part of a larger longitudinal study carried out by professor Karin Stjernqvist and Anne-Li Hallin, candida
The aim of this study was to highlight the relationship between individuals with professional social work education and social work practice, and how it could be understood from an employer’s point of view by using the theoretical framework of employability. In order to do so, we have conducted seven semi-structured interviews with people who are working as unit managers, operation managers or hum
Introduction: For nurses and other health professionals the obligation to notify social services about child abuse is a problem of complex nature given the difficulty of identifying child abuse. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the child health care nurses´ experiences of dialogues with guardians of children at risk, with focus on the relationship. Method: The data consist of interviews
Refuge areas are a new element in the evacuation strategy for people with reduced mobility or orientation ability. This report aims to identify the level of risk to users of refuge areas by examining the current management of refuge areas in Sweden. The objective was to present measures or strategies that can reduce the level of risk to users of refuge areas. This report is based on interviews con
Studier visar på att det finns bristfällig forskning om arbetsterapeuters arbete med sexuell hälsa. Syftet: Att undersöka arbetsterapeuters arbete med sexuell hälsa hos individer med intellektuell funktionsnedsättning inom daglig verksamhet och vuxenhabilitering. Metod: Kvantitativ enkätstudie där 30 stycken arbetsterapeuter rekryterades via icke-slumpmässigt bekvämlighetsurval och snöbollsurval. Studies show that there is insufficient research on occupational therapists (OT) work on sexual health. Purpose: Investigate OT’s work on sexual health with individuals with intellectual disabilities in day-centres and adult habilitation. Method: A quantitative survey study where 30 OT’s were recruited via nonrandom convenience selection and snowball selection. Quantitative data were analyzed with
Till följd av digitaliseringen är IT-branschen en av de snabbast växande branscherna. Detta har resulterat i ett underskott att kvalificerad arbetskraft, och därmed en konkurrenskraftig arbetsmarknad där företag konkurrerar både för att rekrytera och behålla anställda. En strategi tillämpad av arbetsgivare för att få hållbar konkurrensfördel är employer branding. Syftet med den här studien var attDue to digitalization, IT is one of the fastest growing sectors. This has resulted in a shortage of qualified employees, consequently causing a competitive employment market within the sector where companies are at competition to both recruit and retain employees. One strategy adapted by employers to gain a sustainable competitive advantage is employer branding. The purpose of this study was to e
When looking from the outside, Sweden is an exceptional country, with a tradition of neutrality and no notable colonial past; but history paints a different picture. This thesis investigates the portrayal of Sweden and the impact of narratives of Swedish exceptionalism in the Historiska Museet in Stockholm, through the analysis of the depiction of Swedish colonial history and Human Rights discours
The purpose of the study was to examine how mothers from 30 to 35 years living in a big city felt that stress and status affects their everyday lives and health. My questions was how mothers feel and handling requirements in relation to family life and parenting versus career, the demands on the mothers themselves, and how mothers look at the link between stress and status? I wanted to explore the
Integration is described as fundamental for immigrants in order for them to establish a normal life in a new and unknown country. Mass migration is a current globally discussed problem, described as a social problem due to increased crime, usually blamed on failed attempts at integration. This study discusses the Swedish Fathima project organized by Save the Children’s Youth Association. The Fathi
The keyword for this study is autonomy, a concept most of us take for granted. But for individuals with disabilities this is a right they have had to fight for throughout history. During the 30-40 years this fight has been rewarded and they have gotten their rights incorporated in the law. Autonomy has been described in this study as a human right, which should be given to everyone, regardless of
