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Fysioterapeuters erfaringer med eldre deprimerte og bruk av fysisk aktivitet

Anne Margrethe Ulleberg

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ME518VDP::Social science: 200::Psychology: 260Eldre deprimerte pasienter ; fysioterapeuters erfaringer ; fysisk aktivitetVDP::Medical disciplines: 700::Health sciences: 800

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Masteroppgave i helsefag ME 518 Universitetet i Agder 2014 This article is based upon a study of the experiences of physiotherapists working with elderly depressed patients and the use of physical activity. Depression in the elderly is a common condition, and it is estimated to be the second most common cause of failing health towards 2020. According to litterature physical activity has a positive effect on depression in the elderly. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of physiotherapist`s in the treament of eldely depressed patients over 65 years of age. Data was collected by qualitative reasearch interviews of 5 physiotherapists. Important findings of this study were that the physiotherapists experienced that they did not get any referrals to treatment solely due to depression, and that they needed a different approach to physical activity compared to other patient groups.

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2014-01-01
http://hdl.handle.net/11250/221732