Vegetationskartering Högarp Vetlanda kommun, Jönköpings län

"Inför en eventuell utvidgning av det nuvarande naturreservatet i Högarp utfördes denna vegetationskartering under sommaren 2001. Syftet med arbetet är att ge en kortfattad och sammanhållen bild av byn Högarp och dess natur. Ambitionen med karteringen har varit att ge en bild av de olika växtsamhällen som finns samt att peka på ett antal arter som på något vis är intressanta, till exempel hävdgynnade eller rödlistade arter. I fält noterades samtliga arter i trädskiktet samt de vanligaste arterna i busk- och fältskikt. Utöver detta noterades även förekomst av hävdgynnade arter, mindre vanliga arter samt arter speciella för det aktuella delområdet. De olika delområdena är sedan i första hand klassade enligt ""Vegetationstyper i Norden"" . För områden där dessa vegetationstyper inte var tillämpbara (vallodling etcetra) användes ""Markanvändning och vegetation i nordiska odlingslandskap"". I vissa områden ansåg vi att inga av ovanstående standarder var tillämpliga. För att kunna följa förändringar i vegetationen lades det i ett antal delområden ut provrutor. Två olika typer av provrutor har använts, storrutor på 10x10 meter och 2x5 meters rutor. Jämfört med tidigare inventeringar har vissa arter minskat eller försvunnit på grund av bristande hävd."Regionala inventeringsrapporter import från MDP 2015-05</p

Attitudes toward management of patients with subacromial pain in Swedish primary care

Objective. We aimed to describe the attitudes among GPs and physiotherapists toward the diagnostic approach and management of patients with a common shoulder disorder. Method. A questionnaire was sent out to 188 GPs and 71 physiotherapists. The total response rate was 71.8%. The questions were based on a written case simulation with cues about history and symptoms. Results. The results showed a unanimous opinion of the diagnosis. Rotator cuff tendinitis was marked as the most probable. The two groups showed similarities in the way that they would examine the patient. The GPs referred the patients to the physiotherapists significantly more often than the other way around. The most probable choice of treatment made by the GPs was non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and by the physiotherapists, movement exercises together with ergonomics. Most treatment alternatives had at least 20% of the responders marking a neutral attitude, and few treatments were disregarded. Conclusions. We conclude that in Swedish primary care GPs and physiotherapists have a uniform diagnostic approach towards patients with subacromial pain, but their choice of treatment reflects an uncertainty about the effectiveness of conservative treatments. The questioned pathogenesis of the suggested diagnosis and lack of research regarding the efficacy of conservative treatments could explain this uncertainty.Original Publication:Kajsa Johansson, Lars Adolfsson and Mats Foldevi, Attitudes toward management of patients with subacromial pain in Swedish primary care, 1999, Family Practice, (16), 3, 233-237.http://fampra.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/16/3/233Copyright: Oxford University Presshttp://fampra.oxfordjournals.org

Effects of acupuncture versus ultrasound for patients with impingement syndrome : Randomized clinical trial

Background and Purpose. There is no definitive evidence for the efficacy of the physical therapy interventions used for patients with impingement syndrome. The purpose of this study was to compare manual acupuncture and continuous ultrasound, both applied in addition to home exercises, for patients diagnosed with impingement syndrome. Subjects and Methods. Eighty-five patients with clinical signs of impingement syndrome were randomly assigned to either a group that received acupuncture (n=44) or a group that received ultrasound (n=41). Both interventions were given by physical therapists twice a week for 5 weeks in addition to a home exercise program. Scores from 3 shoulder disability measures, combined in the analysis, measured change during a period of 12 months. Results. Both groups improved, but the acupuncture group had a larger improvement in the combined score. Discussion and Conclusion. The results suggest that acupuncture is more efficacious than ultrasound when applied in addition to home exercises.Original Publication:Kajsa Johansson, Lars Adolfsson and Mats Foldevi, Effects of acupuncture versus ultrasound for patients with impingement syndrome: Randomized clinical trial, 2005, Physical Therapy, (85), 6, 490-501.http://ptjournal.apta.org/cgi/reprint/85/6/490Copyright2005 Apta American Physical Therapy Associationhttp://www.apta.org

Effects of Acupuncture Versus Ultrasound in Patients With

of acupuncture versus ultrasound for patients with impingement syndrome

Students with disabilities in higher education - perceptions of support needs and received support: a pilot study

Students with disabilities in higher education frequently need support to succeed in their studies. Perceived problems in managing studies and everyday life may be the same for students with different disabilities although the reasons for support may vary between them. In this pilot study, a questionnaire aimed to survey everyday functioning in students with disabilities was tested. Thirty-four students with Asperger syndrome (AS), motor disabilities or deafness/hearing impairments were asked 55 close- and open-ended questions regarding participation restrictions and available support programmes. One aim was to test the usefulness of the questionnaire. Another aim was to identify students’ perceptions of their everyday student-life and the support they are offered, with a special focus on comparing perceptions of needs and support between student with AS and the other student groups. The results indicate the need to plan recruitment of participants carefully and that the questionnaire was useful. The descriptive analyses conducted, indicated that the groups primarily reported the same difficulties, but the open-ended comments indicated that the reasons for the problems vary between the groups. It indicates that likert type responses to questions concerning perceived difficulties need to be supplemented by open-ended questions concerning perceived reasons to problems

Clinical and structural outcome 22 years after acromioplasty without tendon repair in patients with subacromial pain and cuff tears

Background: Long-term results regarding tear progression, arthropathy, and clinical scores of unrepaired rotator cuff tears are largely unknown. This study investigated whether the condition of the glenohumeral joint and rotator cuff had deteriorated at a minimum of 20 years after an acromioplasty without cuff repair and assessed the clinical results. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of a consecutive series of patients treated between 1989 and 1993 with acromioplasty without cuff repair due to subacromial pain and cuff tear. At follow-up results of x-ray, ultrasonography, and clinical scores were recorded. Results: At a mean of 22 years (range, 21-25 years), 69 patients were available for follow-up with Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index, Constant-Murley (CM) score, x-ray, and ultrasonography. Mean age at operation was 49 years (range, 19-69 years). There were 45 partial-thickness tears (PTT) and 24 full-thickness tears (FTT). Of 23 patients with FTT, 17 (74% with x-ray) had developed cuff tear arthropathy (Hamada amp;gt;= 2) and 20 (87% with ultrasonography) had progressed in tear size. Mean relative CM in patients with FTT and cuff tear arthropathy was 62 (standard deviation [SD], 27), and the mean WORC was 58% (SD, 26%). In the 43 PTT patients, 3 (7% with x-ray) had developed cuff tear arthropathy and 16 (42% with ultrasonography) had tear progression. With PTT at follow-up, the mean relative CM was 101 (SD, 22), and the mean WORC was 81% (SD, 20%). Conclusions: After an acromioplasty, most unrepaired full-thickness tears will, in long-term, increase in size and be accompanied by cuff tear arthropathy changes. Most partial thickness tears remain unchanged; cuff tear arthropathy is rare, and clinical scores generally good. (C) 2016 Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Board of Trustees. All rights reserved.Funding Agencies|Medical Research Council of Southeast Sweden [FORSS 383191]</p

PcBaSe Sweden

PcBaSe Sweden is a data base for clinical epidemiological prostate cancer research based on linkages between the National Prostate Cancer Register (NPCR) of Sweden, a nationwide population-based quality database and other nationwide registries. In the period 1996-2009, 110 000 cases have been registered in NPCR with detailed data on tumour characteristics and primary treatment available. In addition, there are five controls per case. By use of the individually unique person identity number, the NPCR has been linked to the Swedish National Cancer Register, the Cause of Death Register, the Prescribed Drug Register, the National Patient Register, and the Acute Myocardial Infarction Register, the Register of the Total Population, the Longitudinal Integration database for health insurance and labour market studies (LISA), the Multi-Generation Register and several other population-based registers. Purpose: To provide a platform for prostate cancer research. The data base allows for population-based observational studies with case-control, cohort, or longitudinal case only design that can be used for studies of pertinent issues of clinical importance.PcBaSe Sweden är en databas för klinisk epidemiologisk forskning om prostatacancer som skapats via en länkning mellan Nationella Prostatacancerregistret (NPCR) och andra nationella register. NPCR är ett nationellt populationsbaserat kvalitetsregister som sedan 1996 omfattar i princip alla män som diagnostiserats med prostatacancer i Sverige. Mellan 1996 och 2009 har ca 110 000 män registrerats i NPCR med uppgifter om tumörkarakteristik och primärbehandling. Dessutom finns data på 5 kontroller per fall. Med hjälp av personnummer har NPCR länkats med Cancerregistret, Dödsorsaksregistret, Läkemedelsregistret, Patientregistret, Flergenerationsregistret, Hjärtinfarktregistret, Befolkningsregistret och SCB´s Longitudinella integrationsdatabas för försäkring och arbetsmarknadsstudier (LISA). Data som är tillgängliga i PCBaSe innefattar bland annat tumörklassifikation, primärbehandling, dödsorsak, data om öppen och slutenvård, läkemedelsuttagsmönster, socioekonomiska faktorer, och familjär anhopning. Syfte: Att tillhandahålla en populationsbaserad studiebas för forskning om prostatacancer. Databasen möjliggör observationsstudier med fall-kontroll eller kohort design som kan användas för studier med viktiga kliniska implikationer