INTRODUCTION: A stay in the intensive care unit (ICU), although potentially life-saving, may cause considerable discomfort to patients. However, retrospective assessment of discomfort is difficult because recollection of stressful events may be impaired by sedation and severe illness during the ICU stay. …

Several studies have reported improved survival rates thanks to the use of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in the treatment of patients with life-threatening arrhythmia. However, the effects of the ICD on health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) of these patients are not clear. The aim …

Purpose: With this project the purpose is to promote the field of physiotherapeutic amputee rehabilitation. A physiotherapeutic treatment protocol of the lower extremity amputee including a simple guidance of prosthetic adjustments is made for the benefit of physiotherapy student's, physiotherapists, …