News Archive 2014 - Luleå University of Technology

Great suffering for slip and fall

To suffer a fracture after a fall, for example due to a slip, causes great stress for a long time.
The waiting time before surgery can be especially stressful, according to research at the Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, LTU.

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Text-pep and training reporting via text helped to increase physical activity for high school adolescents who participated in a study, conducted by researchers at Luleå University of Technology. The idea of using text came from young people themselves.

In the media: Must exam during EM

Alexander Majorov, a student at the physiotherapy program at Luleå University of Technology, is currently participating in the European Championships in figure skating in the Hungarian capital Budapest.
In an article, published in Dagens Nyheter, Alexander tells that he will write an exam between the short and long program.

In the media: Text got young people to train

Text-pep can help young people to move more shows a research study done by Anna-Karin Lindqvist, PhD student at the Department of Health. In a feature in Morning in P4 Norrbotten January 21, 2013, she was interviewed about the research results.

Anticipation and refreshments for new students

The new students of the radiology nurse and nursing were treated to refreshments outside the auditorium D 770 on Wednesday morning (22/1) three days after the start of term.
-It's nice, I think they have been good at inviting us to fruit and other things during these days, says Tobias Bäckström, Lycksele, who will study to be radiology nurse at a distance.

More get the chance to study abroad

This year more students than last year at the Department of Health get´s a chanse to study abroad with the support of MFS scholarships.
University and college Council (UHR) has decided to give the department seven scholarship opportunities, compared to three in 2013.

Young people;s health in focus for research

Most young people feel good but 16-24-year-olds health trends are worse than in other age groups.
A research project to understand how we can help young people who are excluded from school and the labor feel better now started at Luleå University of Technology (LTU).

Education to radiation nurse evaluated by UKA

The education to become radiaton nurse at the Department of Health, LTU, has been evaluated by the University Chancellor Board (UKA).The education in radiography (Bachelor) are high quality and provides high achievement in all degree objectives, according to the evaluation.

With 40-pound Olympic clothing to Sochi

With 40 kg Olympic clothing in luggage are LTU student Alexander Majorov shortly travelling to Sochi to compete in figure skating.
-I was incredibly impressed with these but unfortunately may not post photos of them before the inauguration. Pictures will come after on February 6, he writes in his fledgling blog at the LTU web.

Dramatic exercise with the new "ambulance"

An infant with vague symptoms, perhaps deadly - a challenge even for experienced paramedics. In a dramatic exercise had students training to be a specialist nurse with specialization prehospital try to resolve the situation.

AKA teachers a bridge to clinical care

One day in the service at at the hospital, the next day at the university to teach specialist nursing students. Some fifteen professional nurses are part-time related to health education at the university as adjunct clinical instructors (Akor).

Compare the citizenship of India, the U.S. and Sweden

How does the school in India, the U.S. and Sweden to foster committed citizens . A study of the curriculum for primary schools , national targets and other policy documents for the school in the three countries , shows that the view of civic skills is substantially influenced by the countries' own history and national context.

The pioneer of physical therapy for dogs

Inger Jacobson, Luleå University of Technology, is one of the pioneers in Sweden with regard to rehabilitation of dogs and horses with the help of physical therapy.
In a recent book she tells how it began.

High quality of nursing education

The quality of the nursing education at Luleå University of Technology has a high level.
Both nursing (professional degree) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, receives the overall score high quality in a new evaluation by University Chancellor Board (UKA).

LTU research can influence care law

LTU graduate student Sofi Nordmarks research on gaps in information sharing between health professionals in the municipality and county has brought social ministry;s interest in her work on a new bill.
-It is great fun that research really is going to be useful, says Sofi Nordmark.

Great international interest in MMR and psychological factors

Luleå researcher Gunvor Gard has written a highly downloaded chapter in a new book about the opportunities and challenges in physical therapy in the 2000s.
More than 1,500 downloads have been made, most from the U.S., UK, China, Sweden and India.

Research group discussed health in a cold climate

City planning in a cold climate and its importance for good health was discussed when researchers from Sweden, Norway and Finland met at Wiberg farm, Luleå University of Technology (LTU) in late February.
-We have a hot idea of good health in a cold climate, says Catrine Kostenius, assistant professor of health sciences at the Department of Health.

First follow-REHSAM project finished

What are the effects of multimodal pain rehabilitation (MMR) with the addition of a web-based support, compared with MMR alone for patients suffering from chronic pain? This is an issue that is currently being studied in Rehsam project in Norrbotten.
-We;ve just done a four month follow-up yet, but it shows that patients in both groups, has a decrease in their pain, says Gunvor Gard, a professor of physical therapy at Luleå University.

Guests from the USA like Swedish research

Research in occupational therapy in Sweden is different than in the U.S., said Jenny Womack, newly graduate student at Luleå University of Technology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
-One looks at health in a broader perspective than in the U.S., and I think this is interesting, she says

Supervisor learned at surgery

Lecturer MalinEOlsson wrists students writing their theses, graduate level, specialized training, specializing in surgery.
To get clinical support in the specialty and the environment, she has therefore spent a week in the surgical department at Sunderby hospital, studying the work there.

Health in focus at the fair for peope looking for work

The jobs are in the health sector, and the path to them is via education, was the message at a trade show in Luleå, which was organized by the Employment Service on March 11.
Luleå University participated and a steady stream of visitors were seeking information about health education, many of whom were newly arrived Swedes.

New ways to deal with concussions

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology and the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, has found a new method to diagnose concussions. As early as one hour after the injury, a blood test can find out how severe it is and whether there is a risk of long-term symptoms.

Slip Device Tests cancelled due to poor ice

The mild winter has been trouble for the researchers who are trying to develop a standard labeling for slip resistance devices. The ice track established for this purpose was of poor quality and the tests are now moved to an indoor ice rink where the researchers are guaranteed good ice all year round. But the reference tests still could be carried out indoors at Luleå University of Technology.

World leading researcher in pain rehab new guest professor at LTU

Gwen Jull, a world leading researcher within physiotherapy and an authority on neck pain, including whiplash injuries and head ache, becomes guest professor at Luleå University of Technology (LTU).
-This is fantastic, her experience and knowledge will make an important contribution to our development within education and research, says Ulrik Röijezon, researcher in physiotherapy at the Department of Health Sciences.

Exciting experiences during internship in Norway

During the three-week internship (work placement) in Norway got Louise Johansson try working as an ambulance nurse both at sea and in the air.
– It was an experience. I could try to work on the ambulance, air ambulance and ambulansbåt. It was really fun and exciting, says Louise.

Increased patient safety goals for research

Terese Bondas, researcher and professor in health sciences (sykepleievitenskap) at the University of Nordland in Bodø in Norway is new visiting professor at Luleå University of Technology.
She will be working with a joint Swedish-Norwegian-Finnish research projects that focus on patient safety in elderly care, from a leadership perspective.

Performing Patients can replace practice

Finding placement locations (internships) for students is a problem for many nursing schools in Sweden.
Now studies in Australia on physiotherapy training shows that some of the internship period can be replaced by training on simulated patients, played by actors who have learned to exhibit a particular disorder.

In the media: Psychiatric nurses dislike the proposal to take over doctors' tasks

In a debate article in Dagens Medicin turns Psychiatric National Association for Nurses to the idea that specialist nurses would substitute physician in psychiatric emergency rooms.
- The lack of psychiatrists and the fact that specialist nurses often perform tasks of other professions instead of their own is part of the problem, not the solution, it is said in the article.
Sebastian Gabrielsson, PhD student at the Department of Health, is co-author.

Acute Knowledge important in more areas

Knowledge of emergency operations to save lives have become increasingly important, particularly in municipal care.
-Local authorities are taking more and more care for seriously ill people, both in group homes and in home care, says Marie Sofie Ulander, nurse working in health care in the municipality of Luleå.

In the media: Hormones affects sex and relationships

Sex and relationships are affected more than we think of hormones. For example, it can explain why snowmobiling can affect sex drive, and that women become cockier with age.
That says Anitha Risberg, researchers at the Department of Health, in an interview in Kyrknyckeln, newspaper of the Swedish Church in Luleå.

Dramatic exercise for health care students

A crash involving several injuries, was the dramatic scenario when about fifteen students attending specialist nursing undertook a major exercise in conjunction with the emergency services in Luleå on April 4. Students were, for example, to train themselves on leading the work at the accident site.

Rolf Lantto nominated for Teacher of the Year 2014

Rolf Lantto, lecturer at the Department of Health, has been nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2014 by Luleå student union.
Three candidates are vying for the award.
They were selected from among 16 teachers suggested by students from the Faculty of Philosophy.

International interest in obstetric r

Research results from Luleå University aroused great interest at an ongoing international conference on obstetric services in Brussels.
Åsa Engström and Inger Lindberg, assistant professors in the Department of Health, had on Wednesday called a poster presentation of her research on mothers' experience of intensive care after a complicated delivery.

Sitaram Velaga visiting professor in South Korea

Sitaram Velaga, professor at Luleå University of Technology, has been appointed Visiting Professor at the Department of Pharmacology, Yonsei University in South Korea.
-This means that it opens new opportunities for research collaborations and to strengthen ties between the university, says Sitaram Velaga.

In the media: "Liveing" dolls in nursing education

Dolls that can talk, breathe and pulse used in sjuksköterskeutbildningarna at Luleå University of Technology.
- This is a critical situation for the students, and many are nervous before. I notice that they will be safer and more secure when they get to practice like this, says Örjan Lestander, teacher, in an element of P 4 Norrbotten news.

Rolf Lantto Teacher of the Year 2014

Rolf Lantto, lecturer at the Department of Health, has been named Teacher of the Year in 2014 by Luleå student union. - Rolf feels like a very worthy winner. The nominations he received was extremely nice and it shows that he is very popular among his students, says Anna-Karin Andersson, Chairman of the Education Committee at Luleå student union.

University cardiac secured to save lives

The chance of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest, should be maximized at Luleå University of Technology. The campus must be certified as Cardiac Safe zone by spring 2015, according to the plans. - Public benefit is the most important thing with this, that more might survive a cardiac arrest. Since it's also a bit of fun if we can get the first heart hedged University in Sweden, said Marie Asplund-Hoglund, Unit for operational support (VSS).

Exciting new research in new motion lab

A new motion laboratory at Luleå University of Technology opens up new possibilities for interdisciplinary research and development projects.
A dancing robot, rehab training with video game technology, improved methods to help pain patients are some examples.

Students become historical after renaming

The distinguished swedish professional title sjukgymnast was replaced with "physiotherapist" at the end. Students that will gradute this spring will become historical.
- They are the first to take physiotherapy exam, says Lars Nyberg, professor of physical therapy at Luleå University.

Swedish-Indian cooperation on natural remedies

As part of a collaborative research on natural remedies visit two Indian scientists Luleå University in early June. They are Sanjay Singh, a professor of pharmacology and graduate student Kumar Singh from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi).

National Conference for placement coordinator

Internship coordinator in the health sector from across the country participate in a two-day conference that began on Wednesday at Luleå University of Technology.

Swedish e-health spread to India

Knowledge of rehabilitation and medical care with the help of IT technology, so-called eHealth, developed at Luleå University is spread to India.
It takes place in the context of a multi-year teacher exchange with Amity University in India.
- It may be that we are starting a project with e-health in some form, says Dr. Pankaj Kumar Malik, lecturer in physiotherapy at the Indian university.

Cardiac Fund provides support for research projects

Ulrica Strömbäck, PhD student at the Department of Health receives 20 000 SEK from The heart foundation of Northern Sweden for her research project To Suffer a Second Heart Attack.
The project begun in the autumn 2013 and is expected to be finished 2018.
Application for research money from the fund had been written by Åsa Engström, head supervisor of the research project.
Assistant supervisor is Dan Lundblad and Irene Vikman.

Disaster Exercise without pro gets top marks

About 130 students training to be a police officer, firefighter or ambulance nurse conducted disaster and collaboration exercises in Sandö Ångermanland in early May.
– It is the best I;ve done. These exercises are the ones that gave me the most of all the exercises I have ever experienced, both at work and during training, said Fredrik Nilsson, a student at Luleå University of Technology.

Praised because she saw problems (which can be solved)

Josefin Norberg, a student at the nursing program has received an award because she found areas of care that can be improved.
The idea behind the award is to encourage the development of services and products that may be viable in the commercial market.

Product development on schedule for aspiring occupational therapists

Products or services that may be commercially viable? Students in occupational therapy program fourth semester thought to and delivered a series of ideas.
Now the women behind the best product and service idea has been awarded a prize.

Concussions heal more slowly than previously thought

New research, based on boxing injuries, shows that concussions heal more slowly than previously thought.
– I;m not surprised, we that are dealing with this subject know that many people have symptoms long after a concussion, a sign that they are not quite good, says Yelverton Tegner, professor of sports medicine at Luleå University of Technology.

Wants to continue to develop the Nursingprogramme

Malin Olsson will be the new program director for the Nursing programme the first of June 2014.
She succeeds Inger Lindberg, who will start a new job within the county.
– It will be an interesting and challenging task, since nursing is a big and important training that kept high quality for a long time, which was also shown in the University Chancellor;s Office last evaluation, says Malin Olsson.

Want to give Swedish healthcare African knowledge

Jasper In Mason and Christine K Tarr, working with nursing education in Liberia are visiting The Department of Health as part of a cooperation project. Jasper The Mason believes that welfare the country Sweden has things to learn from the developing country in Africa.

Misunderstanding of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

It is not unusual that there will be misunderstandings when emergency operators by phone should instruct people who are trying to save the lives of cardiac arrest victims. It shows a master's thesis by Helena North Ljungqvist, lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology. The research results will be presented in the fall at an international congress on health emergencies in Dublin, Ireland.

In the media: Exercise can prevent migraine

Migraine is a big problem for many people. Regular exercise can strengthen resilience against migraine attacks and physiotherapists can help with advice on targeted training to relieve discomfort, says Stina Rutberg, researchers in physiotherapy at Luleå University of Technology, in an interview in the magazine Må bra.

Sports Professor wants to ban MMA

It is sometimes described as the modern day gladiator game. Kicks, punches and knees to the head and body are allowed. Yelverton Tegner, professor of sports medicine at Luleå University of Technology wants the growing sport of MMA should be banned.

In the media: Luleå and Liberia learn from each other

Experience in psychiatry are exchanged knowledge about tropical diseases. To see the cooperation between the nursing program at Luleå University and medical training in Liberia out.

"I'm glad I go accepted"."

Today, the campus is filled with students from different parts of the country. From the Department of Health Science are students queuing for enrollment to the nursing- and physiotherapy program .
- I am very excited and I think it is going to be lots of fun. My plan is to continue my studies here and become a ambulance nurce, says Emelie Axelsson from Oskarshamn.

Lotten blogs from Hanoi

Lotten Gustafsson studies on the physiotherapy program and is going to Hanoi, Vietnam, to write her last essay. She will observe how physical therapists works with children with lung diseases.
- It feels great, but also a little scary because lung disease is the third leading cause of death for children.

Precursor to government guidelines

For ten years has Anita Melander Wikman, associate professor of physical therapy, collaborated closely with the persons involved in her research. The approach is about to have a major impact. Now the government is also raising the value of co-producers.

Strong demand for advanced knowledge

County councils and municipalities are demanding more and more advanced courses to educate their staff in health care.

Robots entering elderly care

Increased demands and the technical ability to use robots in the care for elderly is rising worldwide. Researchers at Luleå University operates in collaboration with researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, and Umeå University in the project "Robots in the elderly. Why, when and for whom?"

Increased interest in studying abroad

For the second time is an International night at Department of Health organized. About 50 students took the opportunity to listen to other students talk about their experiences abroad.
– It was a very successful evening and more students want to study in another country, says Malin Henriksson, international coordinator at the Department of Health Scienes.

Recognized at international conference

Ulrica Lundström's study on how it is to grow old with a spinal cord injury and how it affects the ability to perform everyday activities featured prominently on the global conference.
- The study adds a new perspective to those already available in medical research.

In the media: Split emotion for robots in elderly care

Lars Nyberg, professor of physical therapy, visiting P4 Norrbotten and talk about robots in elderly care. The segment aired September 19, 2014.

Chronic wounds a rising problem

Sweden's population is increasing, and diabetes is becoming more common. This means that chronic wounds are becoming more common. Pain and impaired quality of life is experienced by patients. I also requires a lot of resources and high cost of treatment. The interest for more knowledge is great throughout the county. It shows the number of applications to the lecture chronic wounds.

International collaboration on rheumatic diseases

Facilitators from different institutions allowed Malin Mattson's research to reach beyond the counrtys borders. Two international studeies was conducted in conjunction with research centers in Romania, Switzerland and Austria

Worldwide unique technology project on dementia

A research project at Lulea University of Technology will study how sensors can be used to better understand people with beteendemässiga- and psychiatric disorders associated with dementia. It is a unique project in an area where there are few similar projects in the world.

New professor cares about elderly people

Stefan Sävenstedt has existed within the walls of the Department of Health Sciences for 10 years. His experience as a teacher, researcher and work at the Norrbotten County Council makes him a great resource for the development of education and research.

New lab facilities improves teaching

The flexible premises are used in the education of nurses and specialist nurses. The lab facilities have new equipment and resemble a real hospital environment.

Theme Day for the development and consensus

Department of Nursing have this year a record number of adjunct clinical instructors. To get a consensus and discuss common issues a workshop has been organized at the university.
– It is the first time we gathered all together, and we are already planning a follow-up in the spring, says Åsa Engström, Department of Nursing.

Physiotherapy Study ranks top 15 in the world

Professor Lars Nyberg is co-author of an article in physiotherapy, which is rated as one of the 15 most significant of all times. Articles rated are considered to be of utmost important for the development of physiotherapy.

Women with osteoporosis attention of researchers

Yesterday on World Osteoporosis Day met nursing researcher women with osteoporosis.
– For us it was important to meet the people who affect our research. It identifies key areas to further study, says Malin Olsson, Senior Lecturer.

Training for specialist nurse examined

Its all specialist nursing studies have been reviewed by the University Chancellor's Office, UKA. At Luleå University has five courses assessed.

Exchange continues with India

This week the Department of Health Sciences was visited by Dr Aparna Sarkar and Dr Suman Dahiya from Amity University, New Delhi. The purpose is to evaluate teacher exchanges and look at opportunities for student exchange.

High application numbers for the spring program

The programs, which start in spring 2015 in the Department of Health Sciences, have continously very many application rates. Therefore, the programs closes for late applications.

New driven director at the EIC

Per-Olof Egnell has worked with eHealth for ten years and has held many roles within the area. Since October, he works at the Center for Innovation and eHealth to conduct development activities for the needs of Norrbotten. A task which he sees as a huge, but exciting challenge.

Research Council grants 25 million

Vetenskapsrådet has now taken the decision to give 25 million swedish crones to Luleå University of Technology, for research in the Natural and engineering sciences, Medicine and health, and Artistic Research.

Student projects won entrepreneurial competition

Occupational Therapy Students Malin Bostrom and Elina Firouzfar participated in the largest entrepreneurial competition Venture Cup with its height adjustable curtain rod Easy Curtain. They took home prizes in both Phase Pitch and Phase Mission.

Co-author of new book

Gunvor Gard, professor of physical therapy, has written two chapters of the book Man in the workplace.
– The book is a basic book that describes all aspects of how people function in the workplace.

Master thesis praised for improvement

Iris Mukkavaara assigned during the Academic ceremony the county council's annual scholarship in memory of Elisabeth Holmgren. Her master thesis on young women's experiences of undergoing an abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy has resulted in a major change in the workingprocess.

Teacher exchange with Hanoi

On November 17, Malin Henriksson and Päivi Juuso are going to Vietnam for three weeks teaching at Hanoi Medical University. In the spring, two teachers from the university in Hanoi will come here to provide education at Luleå University of Technology.

4.8 million for collaborative

The Swedish Research Council has decided to provide 4.8 million swedish kronor to a collaborative project between researchers in physiotherapy and Control Engineering at Luleå university of technology. The project involves mobility, fear of falling, mathematics and robotics.

Networking at conferences in the US

Recently, Professor Sitaram Velaga came back from one of the largest conferences in the pharmaceutical industry and pharmaceutical research.
– It is a great opportunity to make new contacts, get new ideas and feedback on what we're doing here at Luleå University of Technology.

In the media: Many of falls among elderly

Lars Nyberg, professor of physical therapy at Luleå University of technology, is interviewed in Nordnytt. He describes how falls can be prevented with exercise and to review accommodation and medicines.

Training app for elderly to prevent falls

Safe Step is an application to motivate elderly people over 70 years to start training to reduce the risk of falling. The app is a result of close collaboration between scientists and citizens between 70 and 80 years old.

Silje awarded Health Sciences price

During Noakdagen received doctoral student Silje Gustafsson prize for her studies of mild disease and self-care. She has provided important knowledge for a fairly unexplored area that has great public interest.

Studying temporary and permanent staff nurses

Researchers at Luleå University is conducting a study of working conditions for temporary and regular nurses' and how the working conditions are affected as the share of agency workers is increasing.

Eva nailed her doctoral thesis

On 26 November nailed Eva Lindgren her thesis in nursing. The title of the thesis is Young adults in transition in psychiatric care: from young adults, related parties and employee perspective.

Awards at 10-year anniversary

A conference. An unexpected meeting. A conversation. That was the start of the cooperation project Arctic Children between researchers in northern Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia. On the 10 anniversary received the founders Kerstin Öhrling and Eiri Solhman the award The Arctic Children Award in 2014 for their good work.

Researchers nominated for the regional final in Venture Cup

On December the 16th, the regional final of Sweden's largest entrepreneur competition, Venture Cup, is held in Acusticum in Piteå. Basel Kikhia, researchers in nursing, has teamed up with researchers in Pervasive and Mobile Computing and developed the product Memorizon. A product that has a chance of winning the category of Life Science & Technology and also become the overall winner, which together receives SEK 100 000.

Risk of increased mental health problems when transferring to Adult Psychiatry

Young adults who moved from Child and adolescent psychiatry at Adult psychiatry can get a worsening mood. The reason is that they have not had time to create trusting relationships with staff. The consequence could be that they are not receiving the care offered.

Successful researchers in Venture Cup Nord

Memorizon won the category Life Sciences & Technology in the regional finals of the Venture Cup Nord. The product aims to increase the quality of life of people with dementia and people with autism. Behind this idea is researcher in nursing and distributed computing systems at Luleå University.