PhD theses in Health and Sport Sciences: Recent submissions
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Investigating couple relationships and change during couple and family therapy : A specific focus on domestic violence and work functioning
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 266, Doctoral thesis, 2020)The aims of this thesis were to investigate couple relationships and change in those relationships during couple and family therapy, with a specific focus on domestic violence and work functioning. The first subsidiary ... -
Materialities matter : An exploration of supported housing for people with mental health problems
(Doctoral Dissertation at the University of Agder; no. 274, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Background: In the second half of the twentieth century, supported housing was founded as a comprehensive approach to people with mental health problems, who could receive help in the communities. These living places are ... -
Intensive care nurses' attitudes and behavioural intentions toward obese intensive care patients
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 259, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Background: Admission of obese patients with complex health care needs to intensive care units is increasing. Caring for obese critically ill patients can be challenging for qualified intensive care nurses because of the ... -
Developing well-being as one grows older : A mixed method study
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 257, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Living the good life has been a topic of interest for centuries and is often captured by the phenomenon of well-being. However, there are different opinions on what wellbeing consists of and what the good life entails. The ... -
Life situation when your partner has substance use problems : Quality of life and everyday experiences
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 237, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Substance use problems (SUPs) in a family member have a highly negative impact on both the person experiencing such problems and his or her relatives. An estimated 10 – 30% of people are affected by SUPs in a close family ... -
Inter-municipal cooperation in health care services: coping with the wickedness? : Doctoral Dissertation for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD)
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“BEING-IN-THE-WORLD” : Teaching clinical reasoning skills to nursing students through a serious game
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis, 2018)Background: Nursing education faces the challenge to educate registered nurses (RNs) with a high level of clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge, who are able to provide safe and effective care to patients. ... -
Exploring the role of mindfulness in vocational rehabilitation
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Background Vocational rehabilitation is increasingly used to facilitate a successful return to work (RTW) after long-term sick leave. Some vocational rehabilitation programs incorporate mindfulness training, suggesting ... -
"Pushing myself is easier when Physical activity is fun" : Children and adolescents with asthma and their perceptions of participation in physical activity
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The role and development of sprinting speed in soccer
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 80, Doctoral thesis, 2014)Purpose: The overall objective of this thesis was to investigate the role and development of sprinting speed in soccer. Six original studies plus a published review have been completed towards with this objective. Valid ...